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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Gala, Va.
Feb. 18th. 1898.

l. GU. lcUlls IOoo.
Old winter hasn't done with us yet, as
he has been assuring us for number of
days past, but chiefest of all by a four
inch covering of beautiful snow,'' min
gled with rain and sleet, spread over our
surrounding landscape within the past
twenty four hours. That ancient proph-
ct, the grounding, must chuckle with
delight-no one can lay, the blame on
him.
The harvest of this uncertain condi-
ton of weather is of course, more or less
sickness amongst the people, chiefly in
the form of colds. 1t is fashionable now
adays to call by the name of grip any
thing from a bad case of ''sneeze,' to
violent pneumonia, so we suppose it's
more proper to say there is an epidemic
of grip abroad in thes parts. No one is
seriously affected, however.
We are informed that Mr.. M. H. Far
ley expects to make extensive improve
ments at the Gala Springs within the
next few months for the purpose of ac-
commodating guests during the coming
season. Mr. Thomas S!usser is placing
his steam mill on the tract in order to
saw lum Der for the building. The Gala
Springs water has already attained "a
wide reputation as superior table and
medicinal water, and it should be pop
ular resort.
Mr.. John NJ. Smith has rented the
"Kyle' place, near Salt Peter Cave, and
will remove there soon. Mr.. Rosagga
will move to Eagle Rock, occupying the
house recently vacated by Nj. Davis.
Although these good citizens are gong
away from Gala Water, others frequent
~ come to make their home in our midst.
Who knows but may here some day be
town of size and Importance, which,
like Topsy, simply ''growed," which
state is better than to boom, we have
been taught, andmore likely to succeed
The Reverend P G. Clark expects to
fill his appointment at Galatia Church
on Sunday next, in the forenoon
Mrs. W. S. McClung, who was i'll for
several weeks lately is, we learn, much
better
Miss Mamie Echols is visiting friends
at Glen Wilton.
Miss Jane Waldrop spent several days
with friends here last week
J. Herbert Bean, who has about re-
covered from his recent illness, returned
to Eagle Rock to day.
DIXIE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
JudiciOus Advertising

C Gates many q new business.
Enlarges many an old business.
Revjyes many duii business.
Rescues many lost business.
Saves many failing business.
Preserves many a large business.
Secures success in any business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
First Lecture.

1t is hoped that either DR.. White or
Prof HUMPHREYS. of Washington and
Lee University, will be present on next
Tuesday night, the 21st. to deliver the
first Lecture in the course to be given by
the Allegheny Lecture Association. The
subject of the Lectures will be history
and scenes of travel. These will be Illus
trated by stereopticon, and will prove
highly entertaining; not only SO but
profitable, as that is their main OF ject.
1t is the purpose of this organization to
secure the very best talent and give the
people the very best advantages, and at
the smallest expense possible. They
hope after awhile to give them free. AT
present small admission fee will be
charged to defray expenses. The people
will be glad to avail themselves of such
an opportunity.
Tickets Oh sale at W. B. Grove & Co.'s
drug store, and alse can be procured
from members of the Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Ministering to the Poor.

The report of .he Relief Committee
of which Mrs George K. Anderson IS
Charm an-of the Young People, Soc
ETY. of Chris l. n Enceavo of The CHI IS
tian Churc;, VIZ lead list Sunday even
ing at the regular monthly business
meeting of the Society The report WIS
for the four weeks ending chat day, and
included all the time during which we
had that intensely cold weather in Jan
uary. The report showed that during
all chat time he members of the Com
nit. ee were never idle, but were always
on The lookout for persons in need, and
administered 10 their wants in more
ways than one Clothing, edibles and
money were furnished to many of the
poor of our town. Such a working
Committee is a good thing for any COM
muuity, and this Committee has done
good work. The ladies lat compose it
are Ms. Geo. ge X. Anderson, Mrs. NJ.
H. Pendleton and Miss Mamie Bryant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
FOR RENT.

On first floor, next to Post office "a large
room, equipped for an Office. Apply at
the VIRGINIAN office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Gone South.

Mr.. G. G. Taylor, of the VIRGINIAN,
and member Of the dry goods firm of
Taylor & Nuckols, was summoned to
Raleigh, N. G., on account of the dan
gerous illness of his father in-law, Mr..
Grimsley, who resides near that place.
Mr.. Taylor left for Raleigh on Saturday
morning last, Mrs Taylor being too I'M
we'll to accompany him.
A telegram received by Mrs. Taylor
on Tuesday from her husband, stated
that her father was considered very
much better, and hopes were entertained
that he would recover.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Special Notice.

Parties wanting to contract to furnish
| 100000 1ax1!x5 feet Squares and 500, 600
feet Ga lumber, Maple, Bass, or Poplar,
du- ing 1898, should communicate with
JOHN KRODER,
255 Canal St., New York City.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
The VirgInian's Course Approved
by u Discriminating Reader.
CONVICTION, VA, FEB. 18th, 1898.
MEsSRs. TAYLOR s. EICHELBERGER,
Clifton Forge, Va:

Clifton Forge, Va:
Gen5emen-Touff favor fihe 9th and
the two copies OF the VIRGINIAN receiv-
ed, for which please accept my thanks.
| note you would be glad to have me
send you items regularly, which | will
take pleasure in doing whenever | can
find the time. | AN very much occu~
pied with business, which takes every
moment of my time during he day, but
will try to fad the time at night 10 send
you the news. | have always had q
fondness for the VlR6INIAN and like its
"make-up.a and was friendly to Mr.
Yosi, though | did not agree with his
political editorials.
The di01lifed naG?aaae7' and tone of the
paper shoutd please the 0cst people, aad
no dou0t does, and the rest al doesn't
matter march. Cordially yours,
JUNIOR.
If those in control of the VIRGINIAN
could claim to have accomplished moth
ing more, the sentiment expressed in the
latter part of the above letter, would be
sufficient reward for our humble efforts.
The writer Of the above is a competent
judge, and the fact that he has none
other than a friendly interest in the pa
per, adds emphasis to the high compli-
ment. AS long as we direct the course
of the VtRGINIAN, nothing shall appear
in its columns Of doubtful character.
EDITORS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Tho Upper Missouri River and It's
Indians"

The subject of the Lecture on Tuesday
night, referred to elsewhere, is "The
Upper Missouri River and Its Indians y
by Prof. d. G. Humphreys, of Washing
ton and Lee University, Lexington, Va
This Lecture is most entertaining,
having been highly spoken of by all
who have heard it,
The Lecturer is also especially well
fitted to descant upon such a theme, in
most interesting manner, because of
his travels through that section while
connected with the q. S. Geological Sur
vey He is therefore perfectly familiar
with all of the scenes presented. Such
a Lecture, when illustrated by stores
opsicon, will leave nothing to be desired
to make it q perfect success
AS this gentleman comes here by invi-
tation, and without charge, at the re-
quest of the Lecture Committee, let us
turn out and give him AN old time well
come. Thus we can show him that we
are not Indifferent as to the appreciation
of the Lecturer or the benefits 10 be de-
rived therefrom
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16

VIRGINIA.:
Allegheny Circuit Court in Vacation
In the Clerks office of said Court the End day
February 1893.
Thomas J. Smith, Plaintiff
s. G. Dyer, Sheriff and Administrator of Moses
Hume, decd, and the heirs at law of Moses
Hume, decd, whose names and number are
unknown, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to settle the estate of
Moses Hume, decd, and subject the real estate
and any equitable interest in real estate of said
decedent to the payment of his debts.
And affidavit having been made and filed in
the papers of this cause that the names an
number of the heirs at law of Moses Hume, decd
are unknown, it is ordered the said heirs at law
OF Moses Hume dec'd,appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this order and do
what is necessary to protect their interests in
this suit.
Copy Teste:
] J. HOBBS, Clerk.
j. X. CAMPBELL, pa.
feb.16-4w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Letter from Rev. H. L. Wood.
HOTEL ST. STEPHENS, N. Y.
Feb. 18th, 1898.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Will you please
announce that there will be Divine SER
vices on Sunday, Feb. 18th, at II A. NJ,
with sermon and Holy Communion, at
the Parish Room, Clifton Forge, Va.
fear the unsettled weather will prevent
weekday services. However, this may
be determined later. Also state that
there will be Episcopal services at Iron
Gate on Sunday next, at $50 P. NJ.
Shall return home not later than Fri
day night. Kind regards,
n T, WOOD
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16

Queen Margarita of Italy, possesses a
coral necklace which she always wears,
day and night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-16
Hardy NURSERY STOCK.

temperate, energetic men wanted to solicit or.
esss , !or nursery stock. Permanent employment,
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24

The shillelah is not Il mere stick
picked up fer few pence OF cut casual
" out of the common hedge. Like the
Arab mare, its grows to maturity under
ihe fostering care of its owner.
The shillelah. like the poet. is born,
hot made Like the poet, too, 1t is
choice plant, and its growth is slow.
Among 10000 blackthorn shoots, per-
haps not more than one il sdestined to be-
come famous, but one of the 10000 ap-
pears of singular fitness. As soon as
discovered it is marked and dedicated
for future service. Everything that
might hinder its development is removed,
and any offshoot of the main stem is
skillfully cut off. With constant care it
grows thick and strong upon bulbous
root that can be shaped into handle
McClure's Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
Commissioners Notice.

commissioners Notice.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Judge OF Probate for the County OF
Somerset on the second Tuesday OF August
tthe Sth day \. D. 1898 commiss ssioners TO re-
ceive and examine the claims of creditors
against the estate of
James O. Buzze!I,
late of Skowhegan in said county deceased
represented insolvent, hereby give notice that
six months from the date of said appontme nt
are allowed to said creditors in which to pre-
sent and prove their claims and that they
will be in session at the following place and
times for the purpose of receiving the same
viz: At the Office of Forrest Goodwin ESQ in
said Skowhegan on Friday, the sth day OF
Septemb ber 1873 and Thursday the sth day OF
February 1874 from 10 a. NJ. to p NJ. on
each of said days 3w33
Dated this 18th day OF August A. D, 1893
o. R. BhGHELLER' b FlT Commissioners.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
PROBATE NOTICES.


To all persons Interested in either of the
Estates hereinafter named.
ATA COURT OF PROBATE held at skow.
~ hogan, within and for the county OF som.
erset, on the I'd, TUESDAY OF AUG. in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-three the following business having
been presented for action,t n,thereupon hereafter
indicated, it is hereby Ordered: That public
notice thereof be given to all persons interest,"
ed that they may appear at Probate Courtto
Office on the 2nd TUESDAY of SEPT. next
at nine ofthe clock in the forenoon, and be
heard thereon and object if they see cause.
GREENLEAF A. WILBUR, late of skowhe.
gan, deceased. Will presented for Probate
BY Frances E. Wilbur, the executrix named
therein.
RUEL w. JONES, late of Mercer. deceased,
Will presented for Probate by Henry j. Jones
one OF the executors named therein.
LYDIA P. BUzZELL, late of Skowhegan.
deceased. VIII presented for Probate by
George NJ. Buzzell the executor named there
MOSES H. FURBER. late of Canaan, de-
ceased. Will presented for Probate by Henry
johnson the executor named therein.
NANCY M,RsroN, late of pittshed
deceased. Petition for appointment of Abner
W. Fletcher of Rurnham Admr. presented,
MARY j. WALKER, ct al of West Troy y.
Y, minors. Petition for license to sell ana
convey real estate presented by LleWllyn
Parks, Guardian.
j
minors. Petition for license to sell and con-
vey real estate presented by George L. Doe
guardian,
CHARLES ROMEO. of Ripley. minor. Peti-
ton for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Charles Romeo Sr., guardian.
THOMAS L. LURTON, late of Skowhegan
deceased. Widows petition for allowance
presented.
ARCHIBALD LINN, late of Hartland de
ceased Final account Of Charles Hamlin and
Greenvile j. shaw executors presented.
SUSAN McLURE, late of st. Albans, deceas
ed First and final account of Orin A. Park
man Admr., also his private account against
said estate presented.
/ CAROLINE LANDER, late of Fairfield, de-
ceased. First and final account of Henry NJ
/ Lander executor presented
! MARY RICHARDSON, of Canaan. insane.
/ Final account and resignation of ALFRED D.
/ Brown guardian; also petition for appoln,-
/ ment of Isaiah Crowell guardian presented by
Frank G.. Penney.
STEPHEN AVER, OF Anson' Final account
and resignation of Charles o. Small guardian
presented
SYLVIA BEAL, late of Anson, deceased.
! Petition for distribution to heirs presented by
! Henry Beal executor.
1 MARY A. BOsWORTH, late of Skowhegan
deceased. Final account of rederick X. Buck
guardian presented,
JOHN @. A. THOMPSON, late of Pittsfeld
deceased. Widows petition for allowance
presented.
3w33 TURNER BuRWELL, Judge
Attest:-NArHAN FOWLER Register
Post Office address, Judge and Register
| Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
A Forcible Way of Putting 1t.

A nautical term comes with kind OF
n shock in art criticism, but there was a
certain pertinency in the remark of the
good mayor of Gloucester, Mass, who
said, speaking of the picture Of a prede-
cessor in his office, that it was pretty
good Likeness, but with man of his
style of features a profile view would
never be as effective as though it wera
taken a little more "head on.'-~No'y
York Times
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
NOTICE
OF Petition for Discharge.
Somerset County Court of Insolvency

Somerset County Court OF InsoIVency,
In the case of Edwin A. Brown of Anson, In
solvent Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that said Debtor has
filed in said Court for said County OF Somer-
set, his petition for discharge from all ms
debts proyable under the Insolvent Law OF
said state of Maine, and for certificate there
of; and that hearing upon the same will be
held at the Probate Court Room in Skowhe-
gan, in said County of Somerset, on Tuesday,
the 18th day of Sept. A. ID. 1893 at ore O'Clock
in the afternoon, when and where all persons
interested may attend and show cause II any
they have, why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted. 2"35
Attest: NATH AN FOWLER
Register of said Court for said Count! OF
Somerset.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24

II was not without L. II. - -.
hilts Of some swords wtra - -
metal of the Colunbian +.
which is to ring in the =
and international brothey tuo -
commandment | give INTO J '.-'
love one another" is tie
around its rim-PhilaGc h
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24

Actor Curtis case. He claims to have
witnessed tue tragedy and to have hech
sho; at by tn nrderer--P.immer out
pointed Dixon ia a four-round bout al
New York-.lon. John j. Bell OF Exc
ter. y. H.. i dead-rhere ARE indic &
tions that President Cleveland aud family
will leave Gray Gables next weeK-A
man SUFFERING with rabies Dit TWO
women at Stonehan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
NOTICE
OF Petition for Dis charge.

Somerset County Court of Insolvency.
Insolyent Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that said Debtor has
filed in said Court for said County OF Somer-
set his petition for Il discharge from all his
debts provable under the Insolvent Law of
said state of Maine, and for certificate there
of and that a hearing upon the same will he
held at the Probate Court Room in Skowhe-
gan. in said County OF Somerset, on Tuesday,
the 18th day of Sept. A. D. 1893. at one O'Clock
in the afternoon, when and where all persons
Interested may attend and show cause il any
they have, why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted. 2w33
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER.
Register of said Court for said County of
Somerset.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
A Gentleman

Who formerly resided in Connecticut. but
who now resides in Honolulu. writes For
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
FridnN. A1g. IS.

sam S'acy, who jumped his bail at
= rr". VT, Tuesday, has been arrested
n l. att. bure y. Y-Three young men
found the dead body of full grown male
G lid in d box in field adjoining the
Catholic cemetery ut Iaverhill Mass
Frank Jordan, aged years, was drowned
in mill trench at Arkwright, X. l., the
bank on which he was standing while
fishing caving in-A man who gave his
name as James Quinn and said he be
longed in Boston was arrested in Provi-
dence for stealing pocketbook from
little girl-A gypsy woman attempted
to hidnap boy named George Lawrence
of Manchester, n H., On Morgan street,
Hartford, but his companions called the
police. and the woman dropped the boy
and escaped - The Vigilant won the
yacht race at Newport, X. I-Rev. y. B
Thompson of Brockton, Mass, was found
guilty of the three charges against him
Eight deaths were reported from cholera
in Naples yesterday-The cholera epi-
demc is growing worse in Russia-Hon
William J. Rotch of New Bedford, Mass.
is dead coal miners are max
ing trouble in Wales-The Oliver Iron
and Coal company of Pittsburg is in "A re-
os,.e. os,'t ,a'.., l. son aoo sbort in h;s mr..
soa",s' so''',,s T,,.a safas in t,a Midway
Nm, -. - ,,aro hlo,yn OMAN
,-'i"91n 1,,n'',... nv Amerioan 'N.tcb
~ -, sa,.,,.,. ~ waithan, N.as ;s
to',p'. III ,..ar, for ,roa,. snir.cv
a;,,t,,e, iotnp ar ,ha indenendenca of the
,'r,,,1 II,,nis, .ha,,ht 70 haya heon d;scover,.d
oN'Tine MI 80, rin,as odmi,s thot an,er-
90 is tho ,,u nractical gainer bv the Bebrinp
sea zoo 20 ,,rar,i NJ Work iaweler,s AGENT
,,,as roIl,,d + s.,o ooo worth of diamonds
,'a,,,,aa, m", ."n''I, Cin,innati and St Ionis-St
panI and Sr George Islands Behrinp sea.
ware raided and several hundred seals
IiIied % and a L. roe quantity Of stored skins
carried otf--Charles 7 Walters of st.
John.hnrv " has been arrested on n
char :. of forgery
o
o"'"'"".' e' -" -
John bnihe oi Moh'peiiei, w. was
killed at we Is hi'er yes'eruay ihorn!nS =
by the northnouhu eApress' ne was iyins
on the tracK-- ii,iaL II. Nourse Vi
brauiora nass'' aHeu 10 1e"'s: 10 ue"o
"A Fhiiaoelph'a man was 'nJuleu III az
tempting 10 o'ari las. ireisn1 Train aO
oaiem' ,oone1ess'iian iiai,er nv, n, rs
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24

Little Johnny-Can haze some more
pie?
Mamma-Don not say can" say. Ma
have"
Little JOHNNY forgot
Mamma Forgot what;
Little Johnlly-That hare to be par
ticular about grammar VET ask for
"ie. & G;uod Sews
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24

SAINT JullS, n. B.,
December u, lS92.
GFSTLFMES
Our daughter, twelve year; Old
has always been sick FROM weakness
Of the stomach and linih-i pain
acr,,ss her back, and genera de-
bility have kept her from scnpol.
We could not get help tor=hrr from
the several doctors whom we tried.
The countless medicines W. bought
gave her no benefit. Her appetite
never was good; all She n,c wnS "A
few innuihfuls of grahan bread az
meal Last summer we lost all
hope. for we were afraid Of her
dying Of consumption. SIX weeki
ago -hr could not walk twu hun
dred yards without getting very
tired Now she can walk To the
city. two miles, and hnck. wlihoiI
the least wcariness, her appetite is
such, she rclishes anything . hearty
man would wish to eat. For the
first time in her life she knows
what health is.
The mother says, For twenty-tw.o
Yeas have had severe sick head
ache. Nothing ever easei them
until \ ,t.at
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
Crcder's Syrup,

which has wrought permanent
cure. No less than six physlclans,
and medicines without number, have
failed TO help me.
The father speaks ! have had
dyspepsia almost ever since ! can
remember. OF course | was better
sometimes than Others, but ! have
always suffered with vomiting, dis
tress in the stomach and bowels,
dizziness. and hnbitual constipation
until I used Groder's Syrup, which
has cleared my head, given me a
good appetite, and my food does
not distress me. Our statements are
an true, and l am ready to answer
questions concerning them.
MR. AND MRS. T. q. MckRRyEY.
Main St, North. s. John, N. d.
The Groder Dyspepsia Cure Co,
Waieryille, Me, U.S.A.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-24
NEWS or TIE Y EEk


The coal WORKS at Fleming, Kan, were
burned A cyclone done damage in Ne
braska-New.Y ork' cholera patients are
improying--A state of siege is TO be de
clared in Argeutina-The outstanding
notes of the firm of keene Brothers OF
Lynn, Mass, amount to S2oWJ-The
Thomson Houston works at Lynn, Mass,
are to run only three days a week.
Queen OF Navarro won the Great North
ern Leger stakes in England-The
Japanese government is doing all In It's
power to discourage emigration-EX-
Captain John NJ. Powers OF the Boston
fire department is dead-The Mime
apolis and Duluth stock of wheat amounts
to l2,5I2 505 hu-hels-Seventeen eXcur-
sionists We're drowned on the shannon
river, near kilkee, Ire, president
.Jeffery says no receiver is contemplated
for the Denver and Rio Grande-
The factory of the Scoyille X Adams
company, New Haven, manufacturers
of photographic apparatus, has closed
for an indefinite period, throwing
$50 hands out OF employment
Daniel W. Murray, injured by fall at
Dover n. H., week ago, Is dead--The
spinning department of the Nonotuck silk
mill at Leeds have shut down until Sept.
Wilcox. Crittenden & Co, at Middle
town, Conn, will close their foundry
from Aug Is to 2S-The 3lst annual Ad-
ventists' camp meeting opened Il 10 days
session at Alton Bay, n. H-The Central
oil and gas stove works at Florence, Mass,
have shut down, but will start up next
Monday on half time-Miss Matilda
Hanson was robbed by 10 footpads last
Saturday night near an Old cemetery in
Middetown, Conn - Walter Gray OF
Paris Me-, employed by Charles Stevens,
milkman at Auburn, Me, hanged him
self - Commencing next week the
Willmantic (Coun.) Linen company will
reduce running time to three days each
week The company employs 800 hands
Contractor c. +. Clark of Boston has
filed intentions TO build summer villas
for Cornelius Vanderbilt aud W. +. Bur
den at Newpo, t, X. |. The former cottage
is to be 226 feet by l30 feet-A serious
riot occurred 1t North Abingdon, Mass i,
yesterday between railroad employees. y
dozen or more We're injured