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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
Middlebrook Items.

The congregation of st. Johns church
have made an addition to their burying
ground and enclosed 1t with new picket
fence. This will be of interest to those
who have made their homes in the far
West, and whose ancestors sleep in this
ancient burying ground. 1t is one of
the Oldest burying grounds in the coun-
try, and those who rest here have friends
in almost every State in the West
Rev. a. P. Ludden, at one time pastor
of Mt. Tabor church, paid visit to his
old field OF labor and preached to- the
Mt. Tabor congregation ON Sunday.
Feb. 10th, and preached during last week
at night. 1t has been about 40 years
since he was pastor Of this congrega-
ton. BUT few of his old hearers are
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
Chamber of Commerce.

The President and Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce of staunton
have, in this issue of the VlRGINIAN, an
address to the citizens OF our city, In
which they point to the history of the
Chamber for the past five years, and ask
favorable consideration of its claims to
public support and confidence. The
Chamber will celebrate it's 9Th anniver
sary March 18th next with grand ban
quet.
The monthly meeting held last week
was full Of interest, and showed unusual
activity in the commercial pursuits of
our city. Twenty-Five applications for
membership have been filed in the last
few days.
To enlarge it's usefulness our citizens
and encouragement it deserves. Col.
Shields, of the Spectator, the originator
and its chief worker, will be glad to re-
ceive applications for membership.
Another Staunton Boy Promoted.
Most of our citizens remember Capt.
Orlando Smith as a most accomplished
gentleman, a fine business man and a
successful lawyer. The Macon MO-
Times publishes the following notice of
his son, Roland Smith:
Roland Smith, for some time past
agent of the Wabash railroad at this
place, has accepted the position of con
tracing agent of the Burlington rail-
road system at Kansas City, and will as
sumo the duties of his new position Sat-
urday, the first of February. Mr.. Smiths
duties will be to solicit and contract for
freight business, very important work
in railroading. But those who know
| Mr.. Smith will not doubt that he will
discharge the duties of his impor-
tant office with efficiency and en-.
tire satisfaction. He is a young man OF
admirable qualities, always gentleman,
and was one of the most popular agents
ever located here on either road. His
hosts of friends here congratulate him on
| his promotion, and join in good wishes
for the future
Augusta County Farmers Alliance.
At a meeting of the FarmersA lliance,
held at the Court House Saturday last,
the officers of the County Alliance were
installed: Arthur Wilson, Charles A.
Lightner, and D. W. speck were cleo
ted as the Executive Committee, and
Rev. John H. Taylor, Chaplain. The
next meeting will be held al Moscow the
first Friday in April.
The Alliance was addressed by Col.
Barbee, President of the State organlza-
ton, and Mr.. Bruhecker, state Agent.
The Executive Committee will act as
! purchasing committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
Deaths.

Mrs. Sallie Johnson, the wife of Nor
ban johnson, living near the city, on
the New Hope road, died at her resi-
dencg Friday last. She was the sister of
Mrs. 9. c. Wheat and the daughter of the
late Rev. Eldridge Feitch, minister of
the Methodist church The funeral took
place Saturday from the residence of Mr.
G. G. Wheat.
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Deaths.

February Goth, 1890, in this city, Mrs. Sallie H.
Miller, mother of Mrs. M. B. Stoddard.
February nth, 1890, at his home, 'Stone Castle,'
near Lexington, Mr.. James Johnston. in his 10th
year. Mr.. Johnston married in 1864, Miss Lizzie,
eldest daughter Of the late Thomas Armentrout,
of RiverheadS district. who survives with six
children. A good man has gone to his reward
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
BUSINESS INDEX,

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
merchants Of Augusta county, Va, have placed
IN STOCK full line OF Victor Remedies, as ad-
vertlSed IN 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
These merchants are the leading and most en-
terprls1ng citizens In this section; they are in
Ine fu!l enjoyment of honorable regulations in
Jne sphere OF commerce and their endorsement
ana guarantee cannet but convince the most
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

A RARE CHANCE-Half or the whole of the
"A best established Retail Grocery business
in the Valley for sale, at one of the best stands
in StauntOn. 1t would require about two thou
sand dollars in Cash. Address
jan23 tt LOCK BOX 304 stanton Va
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,
" STAUNTON, VA, February e. 1890.
10 Henry c. Bright, Leonard Null, Margaret
wife of - Wagner, Sophia (wife of Scott
Saufiey, Sophia widow of SamueD Eavers, Cath
crime widow of SamNeh Wise, Priscilla Eavers,
the descendants 0I John EayerS decd, names
and mum ber unknown, AbraIn EaverS, William
Eayers, Leanna {wife of Samuen Carpenter, the
unknown descendants of Margaret Whitehurst,
beth wife Of havidl Heatwole, William Suffers,
Mary Suffers, Sophia Richie, Lizzie Ritchie,
Henry j. ShOwalter, Polly wife of Rranson)
Parrot, David H. Showater, Maria wife of
Henry F0Frer Adam Showaltef, Peter Showal-
ter, VIM. s, Showalter Hannah, (wife of y
dlews, Mary Eayy, Caroline Carson James w.
CaWtcOfe John B. CarricOfe. Catherine Rusmi-
sci, Lydia Scarce James Fifer. John Fifer, Chas.
Fifer, Lydia Fifer. Elizabeth Fifer, James Cupp,
Margaret Philips, Jacob B. Cupp Martha Fultz,
Kinney Cupp, John Cupp, and Daniel Cupp part
chancery cause Of ShOwalter'S Admir-, jacob, VS..
Curtis, H.. &c, and to all lien creditors of said
above named parties, and to all creditors of Jacob
ShOwalter, decd and of Anna ShOwalter, decd,
and 20 Henry Curtis, A. b. Iightner, late
Sheriff and as such Admir- d. b. n. c. t. a. of ia
Showalter, decd r. H. Catett, Trustee and all
other persons whomsOeverin anywise interested
in said suit Take Notice, that in pursuance of
an order therein entered on the 9Th day of De-
cember, 1889, / shall, at my office in Staunton,
On Friday, the 28th day Of March, 1890.
proceed to reform and restate any statements
and settlements heretofore made in any former
reports in this cause that may on enquiry be
found necessary to be made; at which time and
place you are required to attend.
febs7-4t j. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
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INLIGIBLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
lL l have six eligible building lots, fronting
on Green street, near the Reservoir, Each lot
has 81 feet front and is 125 feet deep, They will
be sold at very reasonable figures to parties de-
string to improve s. NJ, YOST
jan2
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NOR SALE.-At River Side Farm one mn,
Il Clydes, years old dark bay; one 4 Clyde,
rising year old, bay; Short: harm bull calves.
Will take orders for Poland China pigs, prices
reasonable. Plymouth Rock eggs for sale.
b. f. A. MYERS,
feb13 Timberville, Va,
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AARON WARD MORRIS,
CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEER,

OF THE TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGIN EERS,
DEPARTMENT. OF PUBLIC PARKS,
NEW YORK CITY,
Is ready to bid for contracts for all kinds of En-
cheering work. Typographical and Geological
Surveys, laying off new towns and cities on the
most improved plan, speciality. Scientific en-
gneering talent at immediate command. Best
work guaranteed at reasonable rates, on same
plan adopted by the Department of Public
Works, New York City, with which he is con-
nected. Wen equipped to go in the field at short
notice. Address, AARON WARD NORRIS,
Civil Engr., Dept. Public Parks,
jaa;Ntf 9th st. and 9Th Ave-, New York City.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

You can find choice clover and timothy
seed at Baker 81 Browns.
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Splitter & Powell.

Mr.. J. W. Splitter of the late firm of
Eakle, Splitter, & Co., and J. II. Powell
of Powell & Sons, have formed co
partnership under the firm name of Spit
Ter & Powell Both gentlemen have
large experience in the grocery business,
and both have hosts of friends. Mr.
Splitter, the senior member of the firm
is well-known to both the retail and
wholesale business. His acquaintance
with the largest wholesale and jobbing
houses in the eastern cities gives him q
field in which to make his purchases to
the greatest advantage for the benefit of
his trade, and all who deal at this new
house will not only be courteously treat
ed, but have the advantage of the skill
and enterprise of the firm in making jul
young blood into the house, and along
with it born talent for skillful trade.
Mr.. Powell, though young man, has
had several years experience as travel
ing salesman, together with careful
and thorough training under the imme-
date supervision of his father, p. n.
Powell. Esq, one of the best merchants
Staunton ever had, and Jim is a chip of
the old block
The firm occupies the handsome store
room in the Stack building, South Au-
gusta street. 1t is one of the largest
store-rooms in town and is filled to it's
utmost capacity with well select
stock of choice family groceriee I5a
will find here everything in = "a iae Or
business, and it is hardl- be biz tAat
you can ask for any+' lg }ha is nat.Ts6
be had in this store m bys fhev
havn't got i the Kind .x ea 10 she
want or ae'f sl3Ir7 srou rie. DIS and
eustoihef~ - prompt them tos !, It,
-Ae r. rm m.ii we are sure 9th de-
full share Of the trade
~ sine aftr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

Having been informed by Mfr. A. C. Braxton
that he will not again be a candidate for the
office OF COMMONWEALTHS ATTORNEY of the
city. respectfully announce myself as candi-
date Tor that office at the May election. subject
TO the action OF the Democratic party; and
promise, if elected, a conscientious and faithful
discharge of its duties to the extent Of my abil-
ty. A. C. GORDON.
staunton, Va, Jan. TO- 1890.
janlG=tde
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WHOLESALE PRICES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

10 the Voters of StduntOn:
l respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection as CITY SERGEANT, and solicit
your votes.
feb27-tde LOGAN TURNER.
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d. ST. G. FRASER,
CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEER.

Over Twenty Five Years experience in pros
pecting, opening up and experimenting mines
in the Pennsylvania coal and ore regions and in
the location and construction of railroads, cree
ton of plants for coke, coal and minerals.
REFERENCES:
c. S. d'INyILLIERs, engineer construction PENN
II r., philipsburg, Pa.
JNO FULTON, General Manager Cambria Iron
Co., JohnstOwn, Pa.
s. s. BLAIR, Supt. Tyrone Division Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Tyrone, Pa.
GEO. l.. SANDERSON, President Williamsport &
North Branch Railroad, Williamsport, Pa.
CHAs. +. BERwIND, Prest. Berwind- White Coal
Mining Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
w. }. JACKSON s. Co.. Miners and Shippers of
Coal and Coke, Philadelphia, Pa.
\. MAGloNALD, Civil and Mining Engineer,
Altoona, Pa
w, A. CRIsT, Gen'l Supt Berwind- White Coal
Mining Co., Osceola Mills, Pa.
References can be examined and any. further
information desired obtained by applying either
personally or by mall to L. A. FRASER
jan3Otf VALLEY VIRGINIAN OFFICE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

WANTED.-Ry young man, 49, position
w on farm in any oapaoity; can keep books;
or with a surveyor. Out door life the main OBJ
ject. Well educated and best OF references
given. Address p, /" care of VALLEY VIRGINIAN
feh2Q
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Death of James Bumgardner sr.

Mr.. James Bumgardner died at his
handsome country residents near Green
vile Sunday morning last. at $50 O'Clock.
Mr. Bumgardner was So years old. HIS
life had been an active one, honorable
and useful, and he leaves behind him
family, and the example of honest and
fair dealing to all around him. Having
passed over the rough stormy sea of life
he has gone to his rest in the sweet calm
of old age. his wants ministered to by
loving hands, and his last hours softened
and mellowod by the presence of kind
and tender relatives. for whom his
thoughtful care had ever been exercised
in his years of strength and manly vigor.
For some years Mr.. Bumgardner had
been in feeble health, and his last illness
was protracted He leaves family
of five children, all grown. His sons are
Col w. l.. Bumgardner, of Staunton,
favorably known in military and social
circles throughout the State, and j.
Alex. Bumgardner, manager of the home
estates, and the senior member of the
firm of Bumgardner & McQuaide. of
this city. The daughters are Mrs. Jas.
Bumgardner. jr. Staunton, Mrs Arch.
Sproul, Greenville, Va, and Mrs DIR.
p. L. Murphy. whose husband is super
intendent of the State Lunatic Asylum
of North Carolina.
The Celebrated Bumgardner Distillery
was erected by the father of Mr.. James
Bumgardner. ST.; but the Bumgardner
whiskey reached its highest reputation
under the management and business
direction, of Mr.. JAS. Bumgardner. He
took charge of the business in 1920, and
only a few years ago, when declining
health and strength warned him that
he could not longer engage in the activ-
tiles of life, he resigned the business
to Mr.. j. Alex. Bnmgardner. Mr.. Bum
gardner was robust in his physical
build, and robust in the type of his
manhood. He was of the character of
men who mark an era, in the passing
centuries. and print a model of strong
manhood for coming, generations. Such
men are always missed, and to the gener-
are at all times fully appreciated. Quite
a number of citizens of Staunton testi-
fed their regard for Mr.. Bumgardner by
leaving their business scenes on Court
Day. to attend his funeral, which took
place at 2 O'Clock Monday afternoon.
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Issued every Thursday Morning

Advertisements inserted at $1.00 per square for
first insertion and SO cents for each subsequent
insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly half
yearly, and yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Notice Is hereby given, that the partnership
lately existing between E. Smith Dnkle and
Henry L. Lang has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, E. Smith Dinkle retiring.
All debts owing to the said copartnership are
to be received by the said Henry l.. Lang, and
all demands on the said partnership to be pre-
sented to him for payment.
E. SMITH DINKLE,
February l, 1890. HENRY l.. LANG.
take this opportunity to thank our many Gus
TONERS for their liberal patronage so generously
bestowed on the old firm, and would respectfully
solicit continuance of the same.
Respectfully, HENRY L. LANG.
feb6-3t
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respectfully announce myself candidate for
CoMMONwEALTH's ATTORNEY of the City of
Stannton at the coming May election.
jams tt THOS, q. KINNEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

MoNEY TO LOAN ON LONG TIME m
AZ staiment plan. Terms easv. Annlv to
Casbiar a,,.,,s. w. T. McCUE
Company. Aoiiaihs anu Loan
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G.. A. GLADKE.
Proprietor and Manager of the Grand
Double Store, 10 and 10 Main St.,
febsO STAUNTON, VA.

E1OR SALE CHEAP.-TwO FINE STATIONS
II will be on sale at S. T. THoRNBURG's STA
BILE, FEB COURT-DAY, highly bred. Fine in
dividuals Pedigree furnished. Real money
makers, owned by
J. B. ANDREWS,
feb20-lt Charlottesville, Va.
TEIDNER'S SURE CURE FOR DROPSY-
w Certain, Safe, and Speedy, whether
Acute or Chronic. The cure exhibits it's extra
ordinary power by relieving the swelling in a
few days. Sent by mail on receipt of $1OO.
J. X WEIDNER,
feb2O-lm West Earl Penn.
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Messrs Bibb & Hartman handled the
property well. Every lot, street and
corner was we'll marked, and the street
lines were marked bya furrow, plainly
Indicating the position of the blocks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

Blue maps were in general use during
the sale, and every bidder could see his
lot on the map, which was also marked
by a flagman as each lot was offered.
Mr.. Charles Harmon, of New York,
formerly of Charlottesville, was present
an interested bidder. Mr. Harmon gu.
a controlling interest in the Crimora
,niDaC
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

After the sale of the first lot offered,
Mr.. E. NJ. Gushing took the auctioneer's
stand, and in his quick, prompt business
way, so we'll known to our people. car
ried on the sale. Mr.. Cushing has no
superior in his line anywhere.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

licked up. There are also
fires raging in the woods half mile
north, and, like the others, is spreading
very rapidly. Great excitement pre-
walls. and as black clouds of smoke roll
up one after another it makes the scene
more terrifying. Nearly every able
bodied man in this village is out fight
ing fire and doing his utmost to keep it
from spreading. but their efforts avail
nothing, as all the sloughs and Swamps
are as dry as powder, and, instead of
furnishing supply of water, only add
to the fury of the flames. The loss SO
far is hard to estimate, but is more than
$4,000. The village of Buffalo is in the
gravest danger. and requests will be
sent to st. Paul and Minneapolis for
engines and tiremen.
SALTWATER. May 3.-John O'Brien,
of Anderson IL O'Brien, came down
this evening and reports the destruction
by forest fire Friday afternoon OF the
FIRMS largest and best logging outfit.
known as the Bean Brook camp, four
miles from Stinnett, Wis. The fire
swept up in great wave, and though
thirty-tive men from the rear of the
Namkegagon drive were on hand long
before the flames were upon the camp,
their frantic efforts to save the property
were of not the slightest avail, and all
the men were suddenly compelled to
run for their lives, many of them getting
a good scOrching. The loss in build
ings, Sleds and general outfit will reach
about s., 200, with 10 insurance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
CASH FOR CONSULs.
The House Passes the Diplomatic
appropriation Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-'The house to-
day passed the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill. Mr.. Hopkins. of
Illinois. called up his motion TO table
the motion to reconsider the vote by
which the house yesterday refused TO
order the copyright Dill-to engrossment
and third reading. The speaker ruled
that the motion could not be called up
until another day had been assigned fir
the consideration of business from the
committee on judiciary. The house
then went into committee of the whole.
Mr.. Peters. of Kansas, in the chair,
on the diplomatic and consular approp-
ration bill. and when the committee
rose tie bill was passed. The hossse
passed Joint resolution appropriatifig
81 .O00.O Uo to improve the Mississippi
river from the head of the passes to The
mouth of the Ohio. Conference on bills
for buildings at Ashland. Wis. $500. GOD
and Cedar Rapids, To-, ts15o,0a01 were
agreed to. At 4:30 p. III. the house adj
j0urned,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
ERROR oKLAHoMA's BILL.
Still the Territorial Government
Will Be Established.

WASHINGTON. May 3.-'rhe discovery
of an error in giving the date of Presi-
dent Harrison's proclamation of last
year, opening to settlement portion of
the territory of Oklahoma, in the bill
providing temporary government for
the territory, which was signed by the
president yesterday afternoon. was
brought to the attention of Mr.. Springer
one Of the conference committee which
prepared the bill in the form it passed
congress. He says the error will not
affect the law, as whole; that IL Will
stand and the government of the terri
tory will be established as intended. If
the clause containing the error is held to
be invalid, Mir. Springer says. the only
effect will be to authorize the secretary
of the interior to issue patents to claim
ants under the homestead law for land
anywhere within the territory, instead
of being restricted to the limits OF the
land opened to settlement by the terms
of the proclamation OF the president OF
March %, 1889.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
NORWEGlANs WANT PEACE.
They Favor Arbitration in Inter
national Disputes.

STOCKHOLM. May BIN marked con-
trast 10 the situation III the rest of con-
tinental Europe is the action taken by
members of the Liberal party in the
Norwegian parliament. addressing the
king of Sweden and Norway in favor of
the principle of arbitration for the set
tiement of international difficulties. The
address sets forth that lin upwards of
fifty instances during the present cent
ury has war been prevented by this
means;" that war will more and more
appear to common apprehension to be a
relic of the barbarOus times and a curse
to mankind. With us, more particularly
those who have had the happiness of
living during three-QuarterS of a cent
ury in undisturbed peace. this cOnvic-
ton has spread among all classes" The
address was carried by an oyerwheln-
ing majority. and has received warm
welcome among enlightened minds i'll
EurODe
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
vetbeen spilled, but the faces of both mel


began to swell.
Round Five-Davfs did all the leading In
this round. After he had land few Tunes
with his left Boden caught hold OF nm
around the neck ana deliberately back heeied
hlm, Davis claimed q foul, but the referee
declined to grant it, 1t was very evident that
Boden wanted to quit and would have been
satisfied if the referer had decided against
him.
Round Six-Davia intended to do his
man in this round If possible ans started
right in. With a swing of the right he
brought Boden to the floor He lay for sec
ond or two, but was up inside the ten seconds.
Davis tried hard TO settle him, but could not
manage it.
Round Seven-Both men were weak, ana
nothing of consequence took place.
Round Eighth clinch Boden AGAIN
threw Davis to the floor, the latter falling
heavily OH his shoulder. Davis wanted the
fight. claiming that his shoulder was injured,
but the referee ordered them to go on.
From the ninth to the eleventh rounds 1t
was continual case of Davis leading ana
Boden clinching.
Round Twelve-As soon as time was called
Davis rushed at his adversary and banged
him about the head and face. Boden tried
to wrestle but they were separated. Boden
thought of nothing but clinching, and at last
succeeded i'll picking Davis up bodily ana
throwing him 10 the floor with terrific force.
Davis second claimed FOUL and the referee
aWardedhlm the fight.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
Freaks of a Kid Cyclone.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Mimi, May 3.-Tbe United
States fish hatchery at Lester Park
narrowly escaped a miniature cy-
feet. At that distance from the front
of the building two currents of air met
diameter about fifteen feet from the
ground. The wind column then veered
to the northwestward and struck the
lake several hundred feet back of the
hatchery, drawing the water up in big
sheets. twisting it and scattering it in
spray. finally working out of sight. The
appearance of the lake during the prev
alence Of the wind was very peculiar.