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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Deaths.


At the residence of her parents, on Christians
Creek, on the 18th inst, OF measles, Henrietta
Elizabeth, daughter Of Mr. ID. Il. and Mrs Robert a
YOunt, aged years, months and 4 days. Six
Of the children of these afflicted parents we're
taken down at the same time with the same lis
ease but only in the case of this sweet little
girl did the disease prove fatal. We sincerely
Sympathize with the family in their sad afi1ic
ton.
January l, 1891, in Hanover county, Va. sud-
denly, from heart failure Mrs. w. N. Yarbrough
Deceased was sister of Rev. w. T. Yarbrough
of New Hope, this county.
On January IL, at the home of his brOther-in-
law near the Asylum, from consumption Walter
Trayer, aged ~ years, son of Mi. and Mrs John
w. Ira yer, both deceased.
In StauntOn, on January IA, Miss Isabella Fer
tiy, aged rs years; The funeral was held Friday
afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. 81
whose kindly charity the deceased had been a
recipient during the last twenty years.
On Dec. 81, at MiddlebrOOk George w Smith
son Of Mordecai Smith, aged 20 years.
At Anchorage, KY, on Christmas morning ar
ter an illness OF but a few hours. Martha
Frazier. daughter of Archibald Stuart and Mat
tie Frazier Baldwin, aged years and 8 months
On January 10. at his home about two miles
west of Fort Defiance, Harrison Bowers. in his
7htIl year. Funeral and iuterment at Mt Pisoah
IT, b. Church, Rev. s. d. SHELTON officiating.
On January 49, about three miles west az Fort
Minnie Perry, aged 10 years danshtar
Of James Perry. Funeral and interment At
Salem Lutheran church, Rev.W b. Oney offlciat-
ing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
clifton Forge publiahlng Company

CLIFTON FORGE, VA, January 18th, 1891.
AS per announcement, the stock holders, pur
chasers of the VALLEY VIRGINIAN plant, assem-
bed at the Office of the Clifton Forge Co., Clifton
Forge, Va, and after the object of the meeting
having been explained, the following business
was transacted:
On motion of Capt. Lewis Hartman, temporary
organization was effected by the election of b.
f. Eake, jr., Chairman, and w. C. Hamilton.
Secretary.
On motion of w. C. Hamilton the following Of
flcers and directors were unanimously chosen to
preside during the ensuelng year, viz: Maj. S.
NJ. Yost, President; DR.. C. T. Lewis, Vice Presi-
dent; J. G. Woodward, Secretary and Treasurer.
Directors G. X. Anderson, Jas. A. Frazier, B. F.
Eakie, jr., T. p. BOwles DR.. J. +. Hughes, E. M.
Nettleton, +. NJ. Jones. C. C. Taylor ana Lewis
Hartman
w. c. HAMILTON, Secretary.
Application to the Judge of the Allie
ghany Circuit Court has been made for
charter. As soon as it is granted and
recorded arrangements will be perfected
to carry into effect the objects of the or
ganization. Some delay may be caused
in the removal of the plant on account
of a suitable building. Before, however,
the early spring opens, this will be eff
fected, and fully equipped office, backed
by ample capital, will be ready for bust
ness. The terms of subscription will be
reduced, and the cash system adopted,
which will be advantageous both to the
paper and it's patrons. A well supplied
and well arranged job Office will be a
feature of the office. Improved presses,
latest styles of type, and all the essentials
for first>class work will be provided In
short, it is the purpose to make it first
class newspaper establishment, with all
modern appointments.
For the present the paper will be pub
lished weekly. and if the business en-
larges, as there is every reason to believe
it will during the year, a daily, in addi-
ton to the weekly, will also be issued
with telegraphic dispatches and full
corps of competent writer's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22

Forge, where the Low Moor Furnace
has an output of 800 tons weekly; at
both of which a large monthly pay roll
adds to the circulating medium of that
section. These two great furnace plants,
which have not lost u day within the
last ten years, demonstrate the inex>
haustible mineral resources of that boun-
Diary. Both were operated during the
depression of 1878, and all through the
dull times succeeding, when furnace fires
were quenched to such degree as to
practically paralyze the iron business.
The proximity of the ores to fuel and
limestone; the minimum cost of making
ton of iron; and the general advan-
tages at hand, enabled the arrangements
to continue operations when other
plants in other States had to suspend.
Princess Furnace, just south of Iron
Gate, at Glen Wilton, with which the
government has a contract for iron for
wo cruisers, is embraced IN the Rich
Patch range. The capacity of this fur
mace is now about 60 tons a day, but ar
engagements are being made to enlarge
it, and to establish other industries at
that point. This property compares ia
vorably with any other in the country,
and its superior product is assurance of
the value of the ores of that section.
1t is fortunate for this rich and attrac
tive section that the people there are all
in dead earnest. They believe in the
resources of the locality. They have
the confidence that there is a big, pros
porous future before them, and that the
prediction of Gen. NJ. E. ingalls,, that
the ALTOONA of the South" will be lot
Gated there, is certain to be realized.
Not only the people there at this time.
but strangers coming in are impressed
with not only the confidence of the peo-
pie, but the magnitude of the natural
wealth, which is the basis of that conf
dence, that abounds within radius of
twenty miles around Clifton Forge and
Covington, and must contribute to the
growth and future Importance of that
entire boundary, making continuous
city from one to the other and embrac-
ing both.
There is no spot on the continent
where more natural wealth exists, and
where nature has been so lavish in the
bestowment of advantages for develop
ment, growth and profit. Everything
essential for manufacturing and indus
trial centre is at hand The ore, fuel
limestone, water power, timber, cement
rock, are all SO related as to conspire to
the one result of building up prosper
Gus, wealthy and imposing business cen
tire, from which will flow influences thai
will attract and impress the whole coun
try. If a large industrial city is mol
built up in that beautiful valley, il
would be mans, not natures fault. al
the elements are present for such a con-
summation, and it only wants the appli
cation of money and skill to make il
what Gen. Ingalls, predicted it would be
.the Altoona of the South
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Tragic Hannenings

On the 14th the boiler of the saw mill
at Iron Gate, owned by E. M Nettleton
and operated by Messrs. Henderson &
Wilson, exploded, instantly killing John
r. Henderson, the engineer, and a col
ored boy named Reuben Willis, of Fin
castle, and slightly wounding a brother
of the engineer. 1t was a terrific explo-
sion, a heavy part of the boiler being
thrown several hundred feet, and the
whole machinery torn into shreds and
pieces. The body of young Henderson
was thrown at least one hundred feet,
striking white oak tree, knocking
off the outer bark, and tearing the
limbs of the man from the body and
sending them in different directions.
1t was an awful scene, as we are in
formed, and siekened those who were
called on to witness the terrible wreck.
During the heavy snow storm several
weeks ago, James A. Frazier was re-
turning to Iron Gate from Clifton Forge,
horse back, late in the evening AS he
to the railroad track, his horse became
stubborn and would not move as the
cars were approaching. He was going
in the same direction of the cars and
realizing his danger, he called upon a
colored man to seize the bride of the
animal in order to get it away frolhs the
track. AS the boy took hold of the
reins, the bit broke, just as the cow
catcher was on him. With scarcely a
hope of escape, Mr.. Frazier struck the
instant she leaped over the cow-catcher
as it was moving, and thus saved the
lives of both horse and rider. Mr. Fra
zier said he would not have given snap
of his finger for his life before the ami
NAL jumped. He would have leaped
from his horse himself, but having had
a rather rough experience in jumping
from a moving engine at Rockbridge AL
um Springs last spring, he concluded
that he was not a success as a jumper,
above fortunate result.
AS the two horse team belonging to
the Clifton Forge Company was being
driven through stream at that place,
three feet deep, week before last, the
horses became stubborn in the midst of
the stream. and began rearing up. One
of them commenced plunging, and
throwing his feet across the pole, and
falling i'll the water, was soon drowned
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
The Markets.

There has been some business transacted in
country produce within the past few days, but
no change of Importance since our last quota
ton. Wheat was selling yesterday at CSC to ST.
but very little Offering farmers holding for an
advance. Corn, home product, is held at roc to
7,c per bushel, but western corn is sold in the
Staunton market at Gle per bushei. Hay,mixed,
ST to $780, Timothy 80.
In Baltimore, wheat, spot, CSC to 81. May de
livery $102 to $l.G3. Best cattle were quoted in
Baltimore on the goth at "a to $465. In Rich
mond. "a to $3.50. Sheep 3H to 5H gross. Hay
$4.75 to S. per LOCO lbs net.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22

receiving the electoral vote of the State
and but for a local squabble in one Con
gressional district would have done so.
1t was compliment to him that ought to
assure recognition, and we trust that it
will be the pleasure of the Executive,
upon the merits of the case as well as from
IL desire to recognize the people of this
growing and wealthy portion of Virginia,
to place his signature to the measure in
question that will make it a law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
What the Press Saws.

In the last issue Of his paper, the VALLEY VIR-
GILMAN, Major Samuel M Yost confirms the re-
port of its sale to parties who will remove it to
Clifton Forge. The thousands of devoted friends
or Major Yost will learn with pleasure that he
will continue to edit the VIRGINIAN, which, I'M
der the new arrangement, will not require the
arduOus labor his editorial and managerial du-
ties for forty-fve years have required of him.
Freedom from business cares will insure him
physical rest and more time for making known
to the world Virginia's Incompatible advan-
tageS and resources. This work will no doubt
be far more congenial to the editor of the VIR-
GINIAN than fighting for the supremacy of
political party, which, when crowned with vic
tory, demonstrates its ingratitude by allowing
tricksters and demagOgues to dictate its policy
to the exclusion of men who made victory pos
sible-RoanOIfe Herald.
On Friday last Maj. S. NJ. Yost the senior edi-
tor of the VALLEY VIRGINIAN, was in our town
and was warmly welcomed by host of friends.
OF course the Major paid our sanctum visit.
for we presume he knows how much pleasure 1t
always gives us to grasp his hand In answer
to some inquiries from us as to the sale Of the
VIRG1NIAN and his contemplated removal to
Clifton Forge he spoke most feeaingly of his re-
greet in leaving Staunton, and dwelt upon the
ties of friendship which bind him to that place.
He said that he never would have consented to
take such step except that the new manage
ment will relieve him from the druggery of at
tending to the exacting details of printing Of
flee, which for great many years he has been
performing. Every one who has witnessed or
experienced the eXactiOns of this most exacting
business can appreciate his feeling. Harrison
bur0 Spirit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Contract Let.

We understand from a reliable source
that the contract for the construction of
the Covington and Warm Springs rail
road was let in Cincinnati last Monday
the road to be completed by the 1st of
July. This line, it is believed, will not
be confined to local uses, but form part
of the system that is destined to con-
meet Pittsburg with deep water at New
port News and with the iron ores of Vir-
ginia. We look for wonderful activity
in the development of the natural re-
sources of the Covington and Clifton
Forge district in the early spring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
To Farmers of Augusta County.

To Farmers of Augusta County.
1t will be to your interest to call and
see P. E. Wilson & Co, who are prepar-
ing a Catalogue of Farms For Sale
Come in without delay and give us de-
scription of your farms, SO as to have
them inserted in our Catalogue, before
we make our Spring trip to Northern and
Western States.
Blanks furnished and no cost for Cat
alogue publication.
p E. WILSON & Co,
Real Estate Agents.
Stanton. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
THE medical fraternity, backed up

THE medical fraternity, backed up
by carefully compiled statistics,
is almost unit in declaring that a
moderate use of sti1nulants conduces
to long life 1t is also admitted that
an old whiskey is by far the best
stimulant that can be used. Lead
ing physicians recommend the I. w.
HARPER WHIsKEY, because it is pure,
possessed of a superior flavor and
bouquet, and is not offered for sale
until it is old and thoroughly matur-
ed. Sole agents, BURKE & CRoGHAN,
Staunton, Va. jan22
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22

W. NJ. Allen, druggist. desires to inform
the public that he is agent for the most
successful preparation that has vet been
1t will loosen and relieve severe cold in
less time than any other treatment. The
article referred to is Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is a medicine that
has won fame and popularity on it's own
pended upon. 1t is the only known REM
edy that will prevent Group. 1t must be
tried to be appreciated. 1t is put up in
so cent and 81 bottles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Railroad Accident

The f. F. V. limited express train due
day morning, ran at full speed through
all open switch into the rear of Il side
tracked freight train, about 1.15 a. NJ, at
Winifrede Junction, twelve miles east of
Charleston, W. Va. Engineer Thomas
Edwards and his fireman were injured,
but not dangerously. They live or stop
at Hinton. No others were hurt. The
train was crowded with passengers, in
Guiding the Marie Greenwood Comic
Opera Company. The engine of the
passenger train and several freight cars
took fire and were consumed The cars
of the passenger train were saved from
the fire with considerable difficulty.
Much greater damage, and doubtless loss
of life, would have been caused if the
rear freight ears had been loaded AS
they were empty, however, they crushed
together and reduced the force of the
shock. The engine ran entirely through
three freight cars. The passenger train
was delayed about six hours, reaching
Staunton at $40 in the afternoon.
At noon it was rumored in Staunton
that the greatest accident in the history
of the G. & o. road had occurred, and
that many lives had been lost. When
the facts of the case came soon after
ward, a load of suspense was removed
from the public mind. telegram post
ed by Mr.. Olivier, manager of the Opera
House, removed also the fear that the
Marie Greenwood Company could not
reach Staunton in time to fulfill its en-
gagement for Tuesday night.
The c. & o. railway has been compare
lively fortunate in regard to passenger
train accidents. In the sixteen years
preceding the wreck just east of the Blue
Ridge in 1887, not one passenger was
killed on its trains Since then it has
had several serious accidents, with some
loss of life, but nothing to compare with
the great railway horrors that have oc-
CURED in the last five years ON northern
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22

Judge James w. Palmer, of Salem,
Va, died on the 10Th, of Bright's disease,
aged So.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Union Meetings.

During the week, beginning next Mon
day, January Goth, services will be held
in the Methodist church, at u o'clock
each evening. The pastors. and people
of the various churches will unite in
these meetings. Subject The Holy
Spirit and His workers. Please bring
your Gospel Hymns.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22

Mr.. William r. Price, Justice of the
to his bed last winter with severe at
task of lumbago; but a thorough appli
cation of Chamberlain's Pain Balm ena-
bled him to get up and go to work. Mr..
Price says THE Remedy cannot be rec
commended too highly" Let any one
troubled with rheumatism. neuralgia, or
lame back give it trial and they will be
of the same opinion. so cent bottles tor
sale by w. NJ Allen,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
What IS tho Use

to pay $1O0 when you can buy the
Scotch Sarsaparilla for so cents per bot
tie, so doses. Scotch Little Liver Pills,
csc. For sale by p. T. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22


The class in Stenography among the
members of the Y NJ G. A. has now been
studying for about six weeks, and will
soon be ready to begin writing from die
tation. This Stenography class is con-
Quoted for the benefit of the members of
the Association, and is open to any men,
Der free.
If you want to acquire knowledge of
this useful art join the association, and
you will have q first class opportunity. to
learn it in short time by simple and
easy system.
Another class is now Just beginning,
for the benefit of some who were not
able to join the first one. This second
class will meet on Mondays and Thurs
days at p. III.
1t is often of advantage to be able TO
put down thought on paper quickly,
and thus fasten it, which could not be
done quickly enough by the cumbersome
long hand system of writing in use and
in this and in many other waysa knowl-
edge of short hand would be useful.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Married.

Married.
On January Is, by Rev. j. NJ. Schreckhise, Mr..
Robert A. Little, of ROckb:idge county to Miss
Mary N. Sensabaugh, OF Augusta county.
On January IL. at the Episcopal rectory in
Staunton. by Rev. w. Q. Hulihen, Philip p. Will
Jams. OF Chilicothe. Ohio.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22
Working for Virginia.

A gentleman of Staunton recently Wis
tied Boston, and while there came in
contact with q number of prominent
business men and capitalists. He was.
informed that Prof. r. N. Pool made
speech before an intelligent audience of
men of means and influence, in which
he presented the advantages of Virginia
over any other State in the Union for
Massachusetts men to invest their sur
plus money in. The facts he detailed
the deductions presented, and the ad
vantages made apparent, forcibly i'm
pressed every one who heard him. The
result was an active interest manifested
in Virginia resources, which will be fol-
lowed by excursions and investments as
is melted from the surface of the ground
Prof. Pool has successfully carried
through the plans of the ingalls, Iron
and Coal Company, and number of
Boston men will be in Virginia in the
early Spring to prosecute the project
and commence the work of planting nu-
merOus Industries and improvements at
Waynesboro. We know of no one more
capable of giving an intelligent and in
structive representation of the resources
of Virginia than Rrof Pool, and we are
gratified to learn that he is still direct
ing his efforts to helping the old State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22


Governor Bulkeley, of Connecticut, is
sued q proclamation Monday warning
the recently elected democratic Govern
or and other State officers against at
tempting to take possession of their off
ces. 1t is thought likely that force will
be used should the democrats attempt to
assume office.
The session of the Senate. which closed
at IL O'Clock Saturday night, had been
continuous for so hours. Senator Faulk-
ner held the floor for IL hours He was fol-
lowed by Senator Daniel in a two hours,
speech, and then recognizing I hat vote
could not be had on the elections bill,
an adjournment was determined GA.
The First National Bank of Coving-
ton, Va, has been organized witha capi-
tai Of $4,000 and the following officers:
H. L.. Parrish, presidents j. e. Rollins.
cashier; A. A. McAllister. r. L. Parrish.
J. j. Hobbs, w. A. Rhinehart, e. M.
Nettleton, John s. Ham, and J. l.. Ben
ry, directors it is a safe and business
like organization, and a much needed
institution in that section. The cashier.
Mr.. Rollins, is well known here as a bank
officer, and can be confidently recom-
mended to the people of Allegheny as
the right man in the right place. Mr..
Parrish is one of the leading LAWYERS of
the State, and the other members of the
board are gentlemen of business expe-
rience and success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-01-22

the students at our schools; that the
State is represented by two of its great
charitable institutiOns-the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Institution and the
Western Lunatic Asylum-and where
business and population are increasing
at "a rapid rate, and we can see no good
reason why the appropriation of 1915. 900
should not become law, and the Uni
ted States government have representa-
ton here in the unfurled flag of the ma
tion floating from a government build
ing to inspire the love and admiration of
this people.
There is another consideration of
political bearing that we would here
suggest. A similar bill to the one passed
by this Republican Congress was intro
duced six years ago at the instance of
the writer of these lines. 1t passed the
Republican Senate, but failed in the
Democratic House. Four years ago,
Hon. j. Yost, Republican member of
Congress from this district, introduced
the bill again, when it passed Repub-
llCttu EoeIldut, UuG IueC IL SlIu1iHr late IN q
Democratic House to the one previously
introduced. Both branches of the leg
islative department of the government
are Republican now; the Speaker of the
House, who has to sign bills, and the
President, whose final signature resolves
legislation into laws, are Republicans,
while the Representative from this dis
trict is Democrat. 1t would be a fit
ting and pregnant illustration of the
spirit which controls the two great par
ties of the country in relation to South
ern, and especially Virginia, interests,
were the same bill that failed by reason
of Democratic House now to become a
law when all the departments of the GOV
eminent are under Republican control.
1t would be an object lesson for ...ir
minded men of both parties to st.l,iy.
and would no doubt have a favorable
effect upon the public mind.
President Harrison is of Virginia de.
scent, and inherits much of the tradi.
Fional pride of the old Commonwealth
He came within a few hundred votes of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-11
THE ARIZONA KICKER.


The deadlock Ia the common coun.
ell was broken last night by absence OF
Col Taylor The colonel couldn't
help being absent Some OF the boys
had him out la the surburbs. under q
tree. with a rope around his neck. II
was either hang or break the combina-
ton. and the colonel decided TO help
break IL.
We want TO say right here aud now
that II there is any more "fussing' In
the council wo will move to impeach
the whole gang, and II we can't get
'em impeached well head body oil
outraged citizens and clean 'em out TO
a man. They were elected To do pub
lie business and the public Is In nc
humor TO put up with their personal
quarrels. Col. Taylor exhibited wis
dom In coming down of his high
horse. and we trust the lesson he re.
ceived will not soon be forgotten.