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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
Spring Opening.

). r. Liggett, our live Main street
b erchapt, has Just returned from the
East, where he laid in "a large line Of
Spring and summer goods. Next week
he will have a spring opening, and 6
gene of artistic beauty and attraction
uch as has never been seen here be
ore, will be presented. Nature and ART
will be brought into requisition to adorn
Ehis establishment, which viii be worth
"a visit, il twenty miles have to be trav-
Ieled to make it.
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PatrdOned.

In the County Court last week Mrs
Mary A. Womendorf was convicted Of
attempting to poison two calves belong
10 George Williams, near Greenville,
ind sentenced to one year in the peni
kentiary. Hon. Edward Echols inter
Snd secured executive clemency. Mrs.
was released from custody on Thurs
by last and proceeded to her home.
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GENrLEMEN's LIST.
NOT ONE SORE NOW.
Baby Afflicted with Bad Sores and
Eruptions. Ne Relief. Pernan-
entity Cured by the Cnticura.

During tbs summer of 1899 my eighteen
mnarhs' OLD infant gas SO afflicted with erup-
tioas that ordinary domestic remedies failed to
give any relief. On his hips would o;teti appear
sht. seeming track of a iit.ie wire like worm.
ani on other parts Of his b,sly bad sores CAME
and remained till procured the tUTIcUi'Y REM
EDIEs. For sosne time nSe,l the soap aid aaIge
without blood medicine. hut they did not do
so We'll 49, when & ! We're used together. 1t has
now ss:.n nearly year since tie eruption WIS
healed. ana vsrs puch feared. 1t w.'ul:i n tnrs.
Witt the warm weather ~ this year, Tut the
summer IS passed arA not has pliearet.
on him. Mis- 4. NJ. WAikE R.
CarsDnyjle Ga
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"a God-send is Elv,s Cream Balm.

A God-send is Ely's Cream Balm. l
I'd catarrh for three years. Two or
gree times a week my nose would bleed.
thought the sores would never heal
kr Balm has cured me.''-Mrs. M. A.
Jackson, Portsmouth, N. II.
= was much troubled with catarrh, it
leriousiy affected my voice. One bottle
AEly's Cream Balm did the work. My
&c is fully restored.-B. F. Liepsner,
NJ, Pastor of the Olives Baptist
Eurch, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
Death of Mathew Pllson.

Mathew PiIson died at his residence
near Greenyille, on the Both of March
after protracted illness, aged 9a years
and was buried on the LIST inst. He was
one of the oldest citizens of the county:
had been long known as a successful
farmer and business man, and promi-
nent and useful member of the Presby
terrain church. His sterling integrity
and exalted honesty were proyerbial
and commanded the respect and conf
dence of all classes of citizens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
a Safa Investment

!. Il one which is guaranteed to give sat
I. Glory results, or IN ease OF failure a
urn of purchase price. On this safe
a yoli can buy from our advert isetl
ggist u bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
) y for consumption. 1t is guaran-
/ to bring relief in every case, when
- ID for amy affection of the throat, lung
.or chest such us consumption, lnflatna-
On of the lungs, bronchitis, asthma,
Hhooping cough, Group, etc. 1t is pleas
mt and agreeable to the taste. perfectly
Isafe, and can always be depended upon,
Trial bottles free at Hughes & Bells
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
The Bow OratOl

:. Mr. ED1ToR.-Many are asking me,
t'Who is Ralph Bingham Please allow
space for a short answer
n He is inian,-Richmond born:
Aand is about 10 years of age. He has his
headquarters, now in Philadelphia, Pa.
l fully believe that if the people of
Stanton, knew his marvellous gifts, and
his exquisite way of using them, the
4 Opera House would not contain all who
would seek to see and hear him, next
Friday night, The entertainment is for
!. the aid OF the end Presbyterian Church
HERBIsT H. HAYES.
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Deaths

March %, 1891, in Staunton, Bertha Dawkins.
aged years and IL months. Dropsy was sEe
cause.
February III. 1884, at Phoenix. Arizona. Mr.
THOMAS Creigh. brother OF Cyrus Creigh, ESQ !
Of 'Stauntoil, in his 50th year.
March %, 1891, in stanton, from the grippe
years, 2 mouths ind Il days. He was buried
from the Lutheran church last Tuesday after
noon.
March 81 1891. in Staunton, from paralysis.
Mrs, Sarah, widow of the late Patrick Toohey
ana sister of the late Cynthy ana John KurtS.
aged 81 years, months and II days.
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Married,

At the residence of the brides father on
Straight Creek. March 18th 1891, Mr. Andrew
Ryder to Miss Ida A. Waggoner, both of High
land county. Rev. Josiah Beverage performed
the ceremony.
At the residence of the brides parents. on
Jacksons River, March 18th, 1891. Rev. Howard
Wade officiating, Mr.. John a. sipe to Miss Mary
Kate gaElihaI, y
march "a, 1881, In staunton, Mr.. VIM. Trayer
and Miss Rose Snyder. i
March 25, 1881, at Sangersville. by Rev A. II.
Thompson, Mr.. VIM. G. kersh and Miss Elizabeth
A. Kiracofe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
TREASURER.

r hereby announce myselfa candidate for re
i election TO the Office of COUNTY TREASURER
for augusta county, subject to the decision of a
primary election. should one be held and res
pectfuliy solicit tac support of my fellow citi-
2ens. II elected shall endeav0r to discharge
the duties Of the Office with the fidelity
in the past.
Mar ) tide j. N. MCFARLAND.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02

| am one of the oldest horse slloers id
the town, and l have used your Salya>
ton Oil for cracked heels, mango. and
sand cracks with horses 1t gives perfect
satisfaction. Chas. w lee.
414 W. Baltimore St. Baltic, Md.
A Methodist preacher limited that it
would be nice to go to Europe, as his
throat trouble was getting worse, but
the good deacons sentrfor bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, and consequently
now enjoy g good sermon.
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Wanted.

= first class cook. None but first
Is and an experienced cook need APP
must come well recommended. APP
Eat Street Car Office from II to 10 a N.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02

The free sugar provision of the Nc
Kinley bill. which went into effect April
1st, will save to the people OF the United
States $60,000,000. formulated suga,
ought to retail now at from to 6 cents
per pound.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
J. r. IIIGG.E!,,'r.l"r'SS
SPRING Announcement
NEW STYLES, NEW IDEAS, NEW PRICES.

NEW STYLES, NEW IDEAS, NEW PRICES.
Possibly the very greatest preparation ever
made for Spring trade in this market, has been
crowded into the imaginations Of one season.
We have combined every inducement that
could possibly be offered to secure your trade.
We shall, III each Of our advertisements all
through the season, mention the lines we con-
slider Of special importance to the buyer
What We now wish to call your attention to
first are our selections in
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
co,,,,,ss,,Nr, az D

respectfully announce myself; candidate for
J. COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENGE of Pastures
District, subject to the decision OF the primary
and respectfully solicit tie support OF my friends
and fellow citizens.
Mar tide n. A. ASHBY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
Reply from N. G. Watts

Reply from N. G. Watts.
Messls. G. s. Patterson, NJ D. Eafsler 4ler. Kerr
T. G. Stout DR.. r. Ddpis and others
Gentlemen:-In response to the fiatterin@ call
or yourselves and other citizens OF Augusta
county and the city of Stanton. published in
the last issues Of the Spectator indicator irq..s
ana VALLEY FIRGINIAN. requesting inc to an
nounce myself a candidate for the oificeof Sher-
announce myself, and promise if elected to per
FORM the duties of the office to the best O. MY
aolllty. Inanklne you for the confidence ex-
pressed III me. remain, gentlemen
fel5 tt y Wy M q p W a,rrs
efahMONWEAI.TH's ATTORNEY,
( Respectfully announce myself a candidate 70,
a Ee asactioh as COMMUNICATING Attorney
~ Ss,,i ~ vns primary election Thanking my
.etu@ cit'zeiis ior their generous support in the
past and promising il reelected to dischargg
my dloles TO the best of my ability
very respectfully
mar 1de MEAI4E u WHITE.
SUPERVISOR,
=; =. Andars9a called ont bytie People.
we Undersigned voters Of North r;ver town
snip, knowing A Perry Anderson ana an
pne1SlaglS niscapacity, integrity and fidelity
f &C. Ills call upon him to become ia ,,fii51afe
ior supervisor of North river, Eo{}nsI,n n,,d we
avn or a. hhaiaIty ana cordial SUPPORT
e. L: HAMRICK.- T r InIss.S
4 T.S,nr,a y" J w. WRIGGLE.
AIEx = H., Jones LOwMAN,
anrotaa Il. a. DEFFEGDauaH:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02

p. Peter Mcl.aren, member of the
Elian senate-a life position-and
er OF the Ferroi furnace property in
county and the great Douthatt sur
100000 acres in Allegheny and
counties-was in Washington a
eys ago en- route to Virginia to look
lis properties. In q talk with a
Representative, he expressed his
se that people would go West,
there is SO great an undeyeloped
ear Washington and near The seas
The South, he said, is destined
the greatest section of the country
1arse of time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02

good dinner can be had for 5 cents.
BITS pretty good. but we know of a
Liter bargain. If you suffer with ca
barrh, you can get cured for % cents by
klsiilg Old Saul's Catarrll Cure.
/ Sleepless nights and cherries days will
e prevented if you use DR.. Bulls Baby
8up to induce sleep and composure for
kbaby. 20 cts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRESS GOODS,

Our Dry Goods sales fall
for this trade The trouble last
This walked into
Suits Plain Cloths Plaids
bnalon the fvorie We
are Style all the me. Wei
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
Issued every Thursday Morning
5000 Year. Invariably in Advance

Advertisements inserted at s100 per square for
FIRST insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent
insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, haif
yearly, and yearly advel 5isements
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which If not called for i'll - days, will be Tor
war(ed 10 the Dead Letter ONCE. Washington
LADIES LIsr.
Allen Mrs Mariah Mcdulan. Miss Anna u
Andrews. Miss Argene McLiHne NJ ss Salie
Armstrong Mrs G II Nelson, Tena
Barber, Mrs Julia A Nicholson. Miss Clora
Bell Mrs Nary l. POWELL Airs Maggie
Britt Mrs Maggie Scott. Miss Willie
Burley, MIS- America Smith, Miss Cora
CALDWELL Miss Brittle Stuart, Mrs PhiierS
Cjlristain Mrs Lucy Stfotfer. Mrs Mary
Cole, Mrs + III Tisdale, Miss Fannie
Dove, Miss Iowa Maryland Miss Annie
Fillmore Miss Washington, Mrs Sophia
Gray Mrs Lucy Wallace. Miss Mallle
Henderson, Miss Grace Walker Mrs Fannie
Henderson, Miss Mary william, Miss Mary
Hanes Miss Rennie Woodward, Miss Rannie
johnson. Miss Manly Worinsey. Miss Matilda
GENTLEMES'S LIST.
Adnny. John Harris Hutson
Antonio. Negro Harvey, Sam l.
Argabright, j 2 Koch. Jno W
Bell, James 1.ambard, )
Belts r. II Mathews, Billie
Brooks, Chas Poindextef. Willie
Branch. B N ~ Robertson, Dabney
Coiner, Mallie ShOey. Tileo i
Corfau, " shredder. Jas FL
Crawford, St Washington. Erscoe
Cross, Monsieur Walker. John
Davenport, James Wight, George
DickerSon. Robins Woods. Ashby
Flanagan, J |, Yeager, L ii
GraSon, YIN
EDWARD MCMAHON. z. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02

Stanton: y
I hereby announce myself as candidate for
i reelection to the Office of County Sheriff,
should one be held. have held Che office by a D.
pontment of your county court, and by tie
favor OF your suffrage since October, 1885, 7
Know have trieflto discharge the duties of the
office faithfully. and hope | have done so eff
GENTLY If It shall be your pleasure to retainme
in your service, shall eufeay0r in the future
as have in the past, to do my whole Gnty.
Very respectfully
Mar 5 tide 7. R. N. sPECK.
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10 the voters of worth Efner Distriet.


Waving served as deputy commissioner for
Al VIM a. VICAR for the pastthree years /
now announce myself q candidate for tile office
of Commissioner of the Revenue for North River
District, subject to the decision OF Democratic
primary, should one be held, and respectfully
solicit the support of my fellow citizens. Ii
elected, VII endeavor to discharge tile duties
OF the office to the best of my ability. Very res
pectfuiiy G. w. SWINK
MAJ, f;ia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-02
Cuticura Rem edies.

II the thousands of little babies wlo have been
cured of agOnlzing. itching, burning, bleeding,
scaly, and blotchy skin and scalp diseases could
write what Il host OF letters would be received
by the proprietors of the CUTICuat REMEDIES.
Few can appreciate the agony these little ones
au!fer. and when these great remedies relieve in
single application the nost distressing ecZe-
mas ana itching and burning skin iseases and
point TO speedy and permanent cure, it IS pos
ittvely inhuman not to use them without mo-
ment'S DELAY.
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List of Letters

Remaining IN stanton rosiufice APR. lst, 1891
which If not called for III y days, will be for
warded 90 the Dead Letter ONCE. y ashington
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In compliance with the wishes of numerous
a friends, respectfully announce myself
candidate for the office of Commissioner Of Rev
enue for Beverly Manor district. Believing that
The people have the right to choose their own
oHcers. submit my claims to al tile voters Of
support of all who feel an interest III the faith
lul discharge Of the duties of official position
While Democrat myself, recognize the rights
OF the members of both parties, as all are inter
esCea III the administration of the Office to which
aspire. Ii elected. l will endeavor to discharge
the duties of the office impartially and eff
GENTLY.
apr2 tide d. w SpECK
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Beautiful Continuation Suits
E00M G. lid

and selections
popular TOR pau material Tans and popular
have bounti line OF all the coors
line OF 20 inch Sses at S IS OF special value It is well worth
market Last could supply
have think
especially better grades We have already goods
yet at the difference from asking
goods should the
adlor yard and
sampese had from the
Special favor S5 We matched the stock
OF these goods to select from and lady coming
Black fenadne Dress she is the fight
we need only call attention lire Grape
De Chimes We have full evening they a simply beau
o $50 iasaien q
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mar II tie
To the Voters of South Rirer District:
hereby announce myself q candidate for re-
election to the Office OF Commissioner OF the
Revenue for South River District, subject to the
decision of primary election. think / have
discharged my duty. and as TO how have |
refer you to the County Treasurer and to the
Clerk of the County Court. Should 1t please you
to retain me in Office, it will be properly appre-
ciated Very respectfully, w. J.. MOWRY.
To the Citizens Of Augusta County:
A fter thanking them for their many years
IN patronage to me, will recommend to
them g. W. Swink to FIJI the Office of Commits
sioner of Revenue, and earnestly solicit every
voter in North River district to go to the polls
on the day Of the primary and cast their ballots
for q. w. Swipk, so as to secure the nomination
for him. His discreet and pleasant manner OF
transacting business with the public, and his
fidelity in the past have proven him worthy Of
the Office and the support of the people. / am,
very respectfully, WM. a. VICAR.
mar 10 tide
SOoC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-20
DAMAGE BY STORMS AND FROSTS
DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO IN TEXAs-coLn

A DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO IN TEXAs-CoLD
WEATHER IN NEw-ENGLAND AFFECTS CROPS.
St. Louis, May ia dispatch from Sulphur Springs
Tex says This part Of the country has been visited
with the most terrific storms during the last twenty
four hours ever known here Last night the town of
Mount Vernon, the county seat Of Franklin County,
struck by tornado and several houses were COM
pletely demolished. The postofce. a large drygoods
store and several other large buildings were totally
Wrecked Almost every tree In the city was levelled
and ell the fences blown down.
"Reports have been coming in this city all day to-
day OF great destruction OF property In different parts
Of the county. No loss OF life is reported but the
damage to property and the growing crop Will be
heavy"
Gainesville, Tex, dispatch says; MANY thousand dol
lars worth OF crops annihilatcd by heavy hail
storm Sunday night, which fell to depth of from
six to eighteen inches in a narrow belt of territory
crossing North Texas in the vicinity of Gainesville
where wheat averaging thirty bushels ready
for the reaper. Not head is left standing. The
damage in the locality of Gainesville Is at least
100000 while several other sections report damage
nearly great"
Hoopeston, H.. May 1o-Growlng crops and fruit
vera badly damaged BY heavy most last night Grapes
were killed. TwOthids of the 800 If peas be-
longing TO the HoopestOn Canning Company were cut
MANCHESTER, " H., May 10-severe frost last night
did great deal OF damage 10 early crops and fruit
trees in this vicinity.
Nashua, n. H. May ia heavy frost last night did
damage to early fruit buds.
Boston. May 10.-severe fross are reported in oil the
towns along the line Of the central division of the New
York and New England Railroad last night. In several
places the ground wac frozen. Damage OGgrcgatng
thousands Of dollars done to unprotected platS
and vegetation. In Marlboro. Concord birmingham
Clinton, Aver and vicinity. the loss to farmers has
been considerable. Asparagus, potatoes, beans
and Strawberries have suffered most.
Worcester, Mass, May 10-At Shrewsbury, five
miles cast on here the thermometer was thrty-two
aftA leo rrr,od
on water exposed in the open air, and there white
frost on the ground.
piddcford Me-. MAY 1o.-There a heavy frost
throughout York County last night that did consider
able damage to early crops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-20
CHAPTER (XXIX) XXI.
OF TIE LORDS SUPER.

H. In this sacrament, Christ is not offered up TO
His Father any real sacrifice made at ALL for re-
mission Of sins OF the quick dead but only COM
memoration OF that Offering up OF Himself By Him.
SELF upon the cross, for ali and spiritual o5la-
ton Of all possible praise unto God for the same; so
that the Roman Catholic doctrine Of the sacrifice Of
the mass is most abomneby injurious to Christ's one
only sacrifice " for SIM"
H. In this sacrament, Christ is not offered up TO
His Father any real sacrifice made at ALL for re-
mission OF sins OF the quick dead but only COM
memoration Of that offering up Of Himself by obla
ton of all possible praise unto God for the same;
that the popsh sacrifice Of the mass they call IT, Is
most abOminably Injurious to Chrst's one only sacr
fee, the alone Precipitation for all the sins Of TIE elect
VIII. Although ignorant and wicked receive
the outward elements in this sacrament, yet they
ceive not the thing sgnlned thereby but, by their I'M
worthy coming thereunto guilty Of the body and
blood of the Lord to their damnaton. Wherefore
all ignorant and ungodly persons. they unfit
enjoy communion with Him, they unworthy OF
the Lords table, and cannot without great sin against
Christ while they remain such, partake Of these holy
mysteries, or be admitted thercunto
For damnaton, line g. condemnation" was subst
tuted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-20
APPOINTED TO THE EXAMINING BOAhD'
HOT WORDS IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE OVER CIVIL
SERVICE AFFAIRS.

HOT WORDS IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE OVER CIVIL
SERVICE AFFAIRS.
Secretary Babcock of the Examining Board OF the
Customs Service announced yesserdny that the United
states Civil Service Commission had appointed MaIor
Chancellor Martin, chief clerk OF tie Warehouse III
vision OF the Custom House, a member OF the EAanih-
Ing Board OF the Customs Service, TO MI inc VacahS
caused by the death OF Joseph scuthWorOh' heiiS
sedley. private secretary of the surveyor, was also
paced on the beard this week, so that there remains
only two vacancies, caused by the designations 0i AS
sistant Appraiser George y. Birdsal and Examiner
H. n Rider of the Appraisers stores. Major haruh
was appointed carly in the month, but II was ho' gen
orally known until yesterday. 1t has been customary
for the Collector to nominate several men, from "hou
the Commissioner at Washington selects the requisite
number. But last year Collector Erlart nominated
several men whom the commission refused to accept
and asked the Collector to nominate some Democrats
Colonel Erardt replied that he did not know the pom
ties of the men whose names he had sent TO Nashhs
ton believed that there should be no Consideration
of politics in the selection Of the members OF Inc En-
aminng Board. Captain William L. Perce was then
appointed by the commission without tie Ooieo'oi
consent.
The Collector was not consulted In the appointment
OF Major Martin, but in this case President Ly MAJ,
chose an exceptionally able officer, Thoroughbred
Republican and falr-mnded man. Major Mar'h was
graduated from West Point in 1o6o, ana scrNeu Ill INC
ARMY until ls7l when he resigned and served uhneF
the Khedlve in Egypt fol- Ave years. lie enleicu uie
customs service here in 1850, and rose rapidly 70 'i'
present place. He is a member of the Republican
orconization OF the IIId Assembly District. lie told
Mr. Lyman, who wanted to know his politics. that nc
had started in life Republican and proposed 10 o'c
one.
There were loud voices heard in the ONCE OF super
mtendcnt Murray Of the Custom House yesterday mr.
Murray is interested in the resolutions which were III
troduced at recent meeting Of tho Republican organ
cation of the XXIst Assembly District calling for an
investigation OF the Examining Board OF TINS port
Captain Pelrce OF The board, talked with Mr.. Murray
about this Yesterday Finally Murray exploded say
ing: You are a traitor, PIERCE. When your country
| needed you. you Joined the Rebel Army. lou nave 10
business on the Examining Board" In forcble language
Murray gave his reasons why he thought that captain
| peirce should not be on Tie board 49, ~,
XXXIst Assembly District will hold preliminary meet
ing before proceeding to its work In the custom House