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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
SherandO Items.
Reported for the vIRGINIAN.

The most shocking accident that ever
occurred in this vicinity happened on
Dec. 9th, at II o'clock, in which Eugene
Irvine lost his life The engine, which
was an old one, exploded its boiler with
i such terrific force as to dash the entire
engine some sixty feet from where it was
stationed. Mr.. Irvine, who was the
sawyer, was standing in front OF the en-
CINE making a wedge with which TO
tighten up some of the machinery about
the saw; the engine struck Mr.. Irvine
ON the hip. crushing it and breaking
both of his legs, leaving him lying some
four feet further on from where the en-
CINE fell, mangled in most frightful
| condition and suffering beyond all bear
ing until relieved by death, which oc-
CURED in about one hour and thirty
minutes. A man by the name of Colo
RADIO johnson was very badly scalded
and is suffering terribly, but there is
hope of his recovery. Mr.. Irvine leaves
wife and six little children, which will
be taken care of by Mr.. Irvine's brothers.
They will take her and the little ones to
the home of Mr.. VIM. Irvine, who lives
near Middlebrook. This is a kind act
and they deserve much credit for their
benevolence. The funeral took place on
Thursday and was attended by large
number of people from far and near.
The sermon on the occasion was preach
ed by Rev. Mr. Shank, of Bethlehem.
He delivered most touching sermon. |
never saw in my life such deep sorrow as
prevailed at this burying. Some were
crying aloud during the entire time and
there were very few not in tears.
The community is bowed in the deepest
sorrow, and Mrs. Irvine and the little
ones have the sympathy of every one in
the vicinity in her sad affection. Mr..
Irvine. during life, was always cheerful
and wherever he was there was always
cheerful countenances. But, alas he is
taken away from among us by the mon
ster Death.
Messrs. Quarles & Brown, SO l learn,
are going to move their saw mill on the
johnson tract of pine land. where they
will have some of the best pine in the
country to saw, and those expecting to
build would do we'll to call on them
The boys were jubilant over the APP
pearance of Christmas and may we hope
they have had a merry time
Wishing you. Messrs. Editors, long
life and prosperity, close for the year
1889. GEwHILERKINs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Boston Quintette Club.

Surely if there was an unframed ear
within hearing of the delicate and artis-
tic treat afforded by the Boston Quin-
tette Club on last Thursday night, it's
regeneration ought to have been thor
oughly accomplished ere the close of the
evening. or this entertainment as a
whole, we are scarcely gifted with must
cal terms or language sufficient to por=
tray the result of the magical manipula-
ton of the several instruments under
the control of it's members. AS a fiutist.
Mr.. Burose is Incompatible. Words fail
utterly to describe his skillful and exquis-
itely delicate control of his instrument.
His rendition of the 'Fantasie," from
Papp, was beautiful beyond description.
No less intoxicating was the Faust Fan
tasie," Wineawski, by that master OF
violinists. Mr. John Rhodes. Probably
the most estate, divine, enhancing pro-
duction given by the ''quintette" was
the '"Traumerei," by Shumann. Miss Car
penter az q vocalist fulfilled all expecta-
tions-scarcely more could be said of
her. 1t is to be much regretted that the
audience was so limited. However. it
was double in appreciation. attention
and generous applause. 1t is also re-
GREETED that Mr., Lewis Blumenberg was
unable to appear as stated on the pro
gramme
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issued every Thursday Morning
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance
To Owners Of Mineral Lands:

We have effected an arrangement with
Professor Holmes of the Staunton Male
Academy by which qualitatiue an
alyses OF all kinds of minerals will be
made without cost to the owners and the
results published in the VIRGINIAN.
This department was for long time
conducted by DR.. Traphagen, and proved
of interest and value to many of our read
ers and patrons. DR.. Traphagen's sue
cessor is a skillful and thorough chemist,
and will make the department us popular
and full of interest as heretofore.
Parties desiring qnaaltitdtioe analyses
will, of course, be charged reasonable
fee.
All minerals, waters, soils, &C., must be
delivered at the VIRGINIAN office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES, ETC.
w. p Y. Fishersville. Limo
mite iron ore, containing good percent
age of metallic iron. l would recon-
mend cumulative analysis.
a. j. p, Lyndhurst.-N and 3.-The
same as No above.
H. w. H., Staunton-Th same as No.
1 above.
w. NEWTON HOLMES, S. NJ. A.
JAN 2, 1899
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The Lady Next Door.

Mrs. W. envied the lady next door be
cause she always seemed SO well and hap
Ply. ''She enjoys life and l don't,' said
the discontinued woman. ''How | would
like to change places with hertz At last
she made the acquaintance of the object
of her envy, and this is what the lady
told her: Happy? Of course am, for
enjoy perfect health. Ny dear Mrs. W.
your face tells me why you are not hap
Ply. You are suffering from functional
arrangements. | was a martyr to female
weakness for years. But DIR. Pierce's
Favorite. Prescription cured me, as it
will you if you will try it. 1t is guaraa1
iced to give satisfaction in every case OF
price ($1.00) returned.
DR.. Pierce's Pallets, one dose. Cure
headache, consultation ard Indigestion
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
"Shadeland.'

We call our readers attention to the
advertisement of Messrs. Powell Bros,
whose stock has become so well-known
throughout America that no argument
is needed to convince one desiring choice
animals of any breed, of the wisdom of
visiting their establishment before MAX
ing a selection. They feel justified in
saying that their experience as breeders
and importers, their facilities, low rates
of transportations, large numbers con-
stantly on hand (now being over 1000
head of pure breed live stock and the
to offer inducements to any one wishing
to purchase fine live stock not surpassed
by any firm in this country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
1t Builds Up Old People.

My mother, who is very old lady,
was physically broken down. The use
of Swift's Specific (S.S.S.) has entirely
Greenville, s. G..
NOT A SYMPTOM IN THREE YEARS.
Several years ago | had an attack of
piles and tistua from which | suffered
great pain for upwards of a year tried
a nu nber of remedies but none of them
did ne the least good. | was becoming
desperate on account of SO much suffer-
ing. and at length Went to the drug store
of DIR. j. G. Franklin, in this city, where
l purchased a bottle of S.SS. / took it
according to directions and took nothing
else. After taking six bottles | was en-
tirely cured. That was three years ago,
and | have not had any symptoms of
piles or tistula since T. E. MURPHY,
Nashville, Tenn
ONE BOTTLE CURED HIM.
During the fall of 1888 was troubled
with boils breaking out all over my body,
which was caused from impure blood.
blood purifier So s. is the best medicine
l ever used j. H. MAGAN, Jr., Glasgow
Junction, Ky.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
"NOlandine" is not a "cure all, :" but il
you are suffering from a torpid liver OF
bad blood, it will give you wonderful re
lief
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Jail Del1very-Four Prisoners Els
cane

cape.
On Tuesday night, four prisoners es-
capped from the Jail in this place. Five
were confined in one of the steel cages
in the basement, as follows: Frank
Humble, convicted Tuesday of assault
upon Mr.. Sutton, at Verona, and SEN
fenced to six years in the penitentiary;
John Hamilton, convicted of horse steal
ing and sentenced to ten years; Joe
Gentry, sorcery, four months in jail.
Jim Harris, sorcery, Is days, and VIM
Johnson-Wells 48 days. William Walker
and Frank Jones, convicted with Hum
BILE for assaulting Mr.. Sutton, were on
another floor. Those who escaped were
Frank Humble, John Hamilton, Zoe Gen
try, and Jim Harris.
The escape seems to have been effected
as follows: The cage door is secured by
picked. The faces of both locks had
been priced apart, so that the hasp could
be readily drawn out When once out
of the cage the way was plain. The
window in the outer wall is secured by
old tire iron, fastened by slight screws
Two of these bars have evidently been
off fol some time, SO that the prisoners
escaped without further difficulty, passed
through the Jail yard and through a
closet at the corner of the SummersoI
building down into the creek. The mat
ter will be investigated. 1t does moi
seem that any blame can attach to Mr.
Butcher, the jailer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact
you must have it, to fully enjou life.
Thousands are searching for it daily and
mourning because they find it not.
Thousands of dollars are spent annually
by our people in the hope that they may
attain this boon. And yet it may be
had by all. We guarantee ElectricBit-
tiers, if used according to directions.
We recommend Electric Bitters for Dys.
pepsia, and all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys. soc. and $1,OO per bottle, at
Hughes & Bells
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

Weak eyes and intiamed lids indicate
an impure condition of the blood. The
best remedy is Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t
vitaIizes the blood, regulates the secre
tions and expels all scrofulou humors
from the system. Try it. Price 81, worth
q q hottie.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

Judge Paul, of the U. s. Court for the
Western District of Virginia. has re-
moved twenty-four U. S. Commissioners.
Among the number we find the names of
Gray. Harrisonburg; W. H. Stinespring,
Rockingham; John W. Jennings, Allie
ghany: j. Ii. Pamphlin, Nelson; Chas.
M. Watts, Amherst; and J. W. Porter,
Albemarle. Some have taken positions
in the Revenue Service, some have re-
moved from the district, and some have
never qualified.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

On the 25th of December Rev. DIR. III.
Fl. Halves united in matrimony at the
residence OF the brides father, Mr.. JnO.
w Lovegrove, one OF the popular and
courteous salesmen in the clothing store
of J. l.. Bartb, Augusta street, and Miss
Alberta r., daughter of W. F. Greaver,
Esq, near Staunton. A bridal trip was
taken to Richmond and the eastern
portion of the State, and the happy
couple returned to Staunton, where
their permanent residence will be. We
wish them prosperous and joyous
journey through life.
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Fires.

Fire Christmas day was on Sears Hill.
A frame dwelling house, the property of
Frank Ware, was destroyed by fire. Loss
$500 and no insurance.
Thursday last, about 2 O'Clock, the
alarm of fire was turned in from box II.
located at P. N. Powell's residence. The
fire was on the lot of the Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute. The stable and carriage
house, situated on St. Clair street, when
first seen were envelOped in flames. The
wind was blowing furiously at the
time and it was impossible to save any
thing. 1t is thought the fire originated
from a fire cracker thrown over the fence
from the street into pile of straw, and
the flames were quickly blown to the
frame stable near by. The stable, car
riage house, three horses andtwo buggies,
were totally destroyed. The horses and
carriages were used by Rev. Mr.. Harris,
president of the Institute, and his
daughters. AS rule, they had the
horses out every fine day; but this day
President Harris was sick, and the young
ladies were kept in for fear of fire crack
ers, SO all the horses and both vehicles
were in the house and all were burnt
The furious wind blew the sparks in
every direction. The houses of Mr.. Sub
lett, Prof. Robertson, Maj. Elder, Bap-
fist Parsonage, Mr.. Stuart, and others,
on Church street, were all on fire at the
same time; and on Sears hill, one halt
mile away, some leaves in the fence cor
ner caught tire and burnt the fence,
slightly damaging an old building, The
ftremen responded promptly to the call,
and did what was possible to prevent
the spread of the fire. Loss at w. F.
Institute estimated at 81 800. No insur,
ance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Farmers Alliance.

A Farmers Alliance has been organi-
zed at Parnassus, with the following
Jones. vice president; A. r. Gilkeson,
secretary A. ]. Fairburn, treasurer; d.
Propes, chaplain; VIM. H. Floyd, door
keeper; Henry Hoover, assistant door
keeper; and Henry Shiplet, sergeant-at-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
fKarl Gardner

Karl Gardner appeared here just in the
nick of time. His play was light and
tender and every one was in frothy
humor. The principal attraction OF the
play was, of course, Karl Gardner him
self. He looked the character OF "Hef-
mann'thoroughly, and his voice is mar
vel in point of sweetness and compass.
Nothing could surpass his rendition OF
"a Little Bunch of Lilacs, or his lodel-
ing. There were, indeed, several very
fine voices and adopts in this particular
art amongst the very adequate support.
Little "Munie'' is quite talented for one
SO infantile. The scenery and costumlng
combined artistically to render the sur
rouldings most ideally Tyrolean.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
The Ladies Delighted.

he pleasant effect and the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative, Syrup of Figs, I'M
der all conditions make it their favorite
remedy. 1t is pleasing to the eye and to
the taste, gentle, yet etfectual in acting
on the kidneys, liver and bowels.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Bucklen's Arn1ca Salve,

THE BEST SALyE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blaine, Corns etc, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required tits guaran-
teed TO give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. 90 cts. per box at Hughes 4
Bells drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
G.. go. R.. r. Foot Bridge.

The foot bridge over the track of the
c. & o. r. R., for the convenience, safety
and comfort of residents ON Sears Hill,
will soon be built. 1t will be located at
the freight depot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
usE-sAFEsT- sUREST- BEST
BUSINESS INDEX

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
merchants Of Augusta county, Va have placed
in stock a full line of Victor Remedies as ad-
vertsed 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-
terprisng citizens in this section; they are in
the full enjoyment Of honorable regulations in
the sphere OF commerce and their endorsement
and guarantee cannot but convince the most
Skeptical.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Hibernian Beneficial Society.

The fourth annual ball of this society
took place Friday night last at the Vir-
ginia Hotel. The Stonewall band or
chestra did not play at the ball as there
was performance at the Opera House
for which they have standing contract.
They did not know of this at the time
they made the agreement for the ball.
1t was delightful entertainment, and
was greatly enjoyed by ali present. The
handsome costumes of the ladies, the
and the fine music of Prof koontz's
string band, made a scene of striking
beauty, and afforded great pleasure to
all who participated. We have never
seen more graceful and elegant dancers
than are to be found in this society, and
their annual balls, coming as they do at
the close of each year during the Christ
mas week, are a prominent feature in the
festivities of the season. 1t is an occa-
sion of delightful reunion and innocent
and pleasurable enjoyment
The management, which was in every
respect successful, was in the hands of
the following committees Reception
Committee-Danie Crimmens, NJ T.
Bergen, Edward Shenan, j. J. Murphy,
Dennis Brown, w. P. Hounihan, Thos.
Croghah. Floor Committee Joseph
Snigo, George johnson, d. P. Bohan,
Pat. Kavanaugh, James Dore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

Mr.. Henry Phillips, residing near San
gersville, died recently at an advanced
age.
Gen. John Echols spent New Years
day with his daughter, Mrs. Erskine
Miller.
Geo. W. Hanger has been appointed
postmaster at Burke's Mill. Augusta
county.
Geo. W. May, ESQ.,, is the agent for
! the Buena Vista AdUooate. Persons desir-
ing to subscribe will apply to him.
Waddell's Electric Railway Signal is to
be placed on the B. & o. Railroad be-
tweenBaltimore and the Relay House.
Prof. c. E. Young, of the Lewisburg
Female Seminary, spent part of his
Christmas vacation with friends in
Staunton.
Mr.. John Hale, an old and highly re-
spected citizen of the county. died at
his residence near Spring Hill, on the
goth, aged about 70 years.
Chas. Merritt, son of Mr.. WIN. Merritt,
of this city. brakeman on the e. & o.
Ry.. was killed in a collision last week.
He was buried here last Friday.
Messrs. Timberlake and Maslin. of
Frederick, Md, have contracted to re-
move their Wooden Mills to Buena Vista.
there also.
William Pratt, son of Capt. g. Julian
Pratt, has been appointed to the West
Point cadetship, made vacant by the
resignation of Cadet Forrer. Mr.. Talia-
ferro, of Amherst, is his alternate.
L. G. Taylor has opened first class
line of CONNECTIONS and fruits at 20 East
Main street, formerly occupied by J. w.
Campbell. Polite attention and the best
lines of goods, it is hoped will command
the patronage of friends and the public
generally.
Willie Hoge, son of Jno. B. Hoge,
ESQ.,, is at home spending the holidays
with his father and mother. He is a
contractor on railroad work in Ken
lucky. Judging from appearances he
must be about the youngest railroad
contractor in the country. He has the
energy. courage and talent, and will
succeed.
We learn that Mr. Geo. R. Bell has Sc
cured a position to represent the Dry
Goods and Notion House of Trigellas,
Hertel & Co., in the Valley and ON the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Mr..
Bell has had large experience in the dry
goods business and is we'll known to the
people of Staunton and Augusta county
as a trained merchant. He will
enter upon his duties at once, and is
commended to the trade of the region
| he will represent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
The Original Boston Quintette Club

January IL, 1890, the Ladies Auxiliary
to the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton have engaged for the Opera House
the ORIGINAL Boston Quintette Club.
Mr.. Thomas Ryan, the director and
founder of the original organization,
comes enriched by a band of famous
artists. Mr.. Wilhelm Ohliger, concert
master, and Mr.. Amassa Adler. solo
violinist, are equally up to the highest
mark in the musical world. There is
perhaps no one to whom Mr.. Ryan is
not known as viola and clarionette
player wherever the Boston Quintette
Club has appeared. Mr.. Paul Henne-
berg as fiutist, bears a most enviable
reputation. Mr.. Max Droge, the violin
celloist, played with the Berlin Sym
phony Society, and lent his aid in other
famous directions before his engage
ment with the Quintette Club. Miss
Elizabeth Hamlin is we'll known as a
prima dona Of high repute both at home
and abroad. The fact Of this musicale
being the original Club. and the object
to which it lends its aid ought to draw
an immense crowd to the Opera House
on the evening of the 18th of January.
Dyspepsia and its attendant ills are
quickly cured by Simmons Liver Regu-
latOr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02
Accidental Death.

On the 10th, James Kelly, living near
Sangersville, accidentally shot himself,
from the effect of which he died. He
was young man, and leaves wife and
several children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

6@LVAA+I ~ ~
FOLLOWING LINES:
Knitting Cotton. 227ac
Best heavy sh1rtng &c
Fruit OF Beached Cotton, 81ac
Androscoggn .7Ac
Good Calcos,
Pads.
I.onesdale Cotton, bleached, SIC
Fine Beaehed Cambria. o1ac
Heavy Cassmeres SOC, worth 75c
All Dress Goods at half prices
Blankets worth SIPS 75c per pair
$500, 90 $500
All others proportion
Comforts 75c, $1,oo, $3.50, worth double
LADIES' NEW MARKET COATS will positively sold at ONE
half
SHAWIs AND WRAPS mi go The Cut prices will do it.
LADIES' SKIRTS Cost.
LADIES' spared A Balbrieoan ye
at 37Ac.
FLOOR CLOTH at yard.
WINDOW SHADES, or Spring Rollers exc
BRUSSELS CARPET at Factory Prices
WOODEN CARPETS reduced
shall
is Store without
giving prices It will verify the
Respectfully
LOEB BROS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

Prof. Melville g. Blaine, brother of
Hon. James g. Blaine, died at an Indian
training school in Oregon on the 31st,
aged 63 years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
so cents at w. NJ. Aliens, successor to
Child and Shelton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

''Nolandine, as a tonic and liver regu-
latOr, is endorsed by the finest line of
testimonials ever given a medicine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

sHILoH's CURE will Immediately re-
lieye Croop. Whooping Cough and bron-
chitis. W. n. Aliens, successor to Child
g. Sh3ltOn fi'
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Runaway Accident.

On Sunday last, Mr.. Bert Chew, of
Waynesboro, was painfully, but not Sc
riously injured, as the result of pair of
horses he was driving to spring wagon
running off. He had stopped in front of
the Wesleyan Female Institute, and get
ting on the wagon before he had caught
the reins, the team started off They
ran down the street at break-neck
speed, until they reached Frederick,
with no line check ON them, and Mr.
Chew holding on to the seat. At the
corner of st. Clair and Frederick, as
they turned down Frederick the wagon
struck a telephone pole, throwing Mr..
Chew out suddenly ON the ground. The
wheel came in contact with his back
tearing off the clothes and decorating
the flesh in a fearful manner He was
stunned and thought to be seriously
hurt; but DR.. Patterson being called in,
soon dressed the injuries, and made the
young man as comfortable as possible
under the circumstance. He was kindly
cared for at the residence OF Mr.. G. c..
Henderson until night, when he was
taken to his home in Waynesboro. He
made a narrow escape from fatal injury.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-02

"HACKMETACK," a lasting and fra
grant perfume. Price 90 and so cents at
w. M. Aliens, successor to Child & Shell
ton.
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For Rent.

A thirteen-room brick dwelling, con
veniently located, and with all necessary
comforts. Apply at the VIRGINIAN Of