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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22
Fatal Jump from a TrestIe

LYNcHBURG VA, June 19.-Sunday
night about 11.3O o'clock j. d. NJ Fer
guson, well known young citizen, while
crossing the Chesapeake and Ohio tres
tie at the foot of Ninth street, observed
a shifting engine rapidly approaching,
and to avoid being run over jumped from
the structure. The distance was about
fifteen feet, and the leap would probab-
ly have been made in safety, but his foot
struck a projecting plank, and instead
of landing on his feet he fell headfore-
most on a rock and was killed almost in
stantly, his skull being badly crushed.
Young Ferguson was a son of the late T.
c. S. Ferguson, a prominent tobacconist
OF Lynchburg, and was born in Balti>
more thirty four years ago.
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Virginia and West Virginia Brew


A sensation has been created in Park
ersburg, W. Va, by the announcement
of the withdrawal of Hon. A. b. White.
editor of the State Journal and United
States internal revenue collector, from
the First Presbyterian Church of that
city on account of belief in the views
OF DR.. Briggs. 1t is claimed that a num-
Der OF the members of the church will
go with Mr.. White, and if Briggs starts
new church, as his sympathizers ex-
pect, they will join that organization
James Kirk, prominent and wealthy
resident of Pine Grove, Wetzel county
W. Va, on Friday night left his house
In few Ininutes his wife heard hin
calling. She went out ar Kirk exclaim-
ed, Watch me jump. lie Jumped from
the branch of a tree with a rope tied
around his neck. Kirk died almost with
out struggle. Oil has been discover
ed on his farm, and it is believed his
good fortune unsettled his mind.
There was a heavy and destructive
storm nsthe neighborhood of Upperyille
last Saturday night. Rain fell in tor
rents from until II O'Clock Bridges
that had been standing on the Upper
vile turnpike for many years were swept
away. The storm was not very wide in
its path Among the greatest sufferers
were Messrs. John W. Kincheloe, VIM.
u
Mr.. John Graham, of Rhode Island,
has recently purchased the gold mines,
in Orange county, and is going to ex-
pend 100000 in machinery to work
them. A mica mine at Irvine Station,
in Goochland county, has recently been
sold for $l25.OOO and will be worked at
once.
A new town has been located in Brax
ton county at the mouth of Holly river,
about ten miles above Sutton, on Elk
river, which bids fair to become place
of considerable Importance 1t will be
called Bryne, and will be the center of
a great lumber region.
Fifty-three indictments were found in
Richmond against building and loan as
sociation for refusing to list capital stock
for personal taxation.
The southwest Company, at Pocahon-
tas has about 200 men in its employ
ment, and it's average monthly payroll
aggregates $4,000.
The increase this year over last year in
the shipment of coal over the Chesa>
peake & Ohio from the Pocahontas re-
gion was 17o. 900 tons.
The payroll of the Roanoke Machine
Works for May amounted to $51, 900, as
against about 81, 900 for April.
An effort will be made to establish a
Confederate Home at Charleston for
helpless ex-Confederates.
Gen. VIM. Malone has been confined
to his home, in Petersburg, for some
time by sickness.
More new buildings are going up in
Bluetield than in any town west of Roa>
noke.
The wife Col. b. A. Booker, of Farm
ville died Sunday.
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n THE NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Messrs s. H. Skinner II. NJ. McIlhany,
A. f. Robertson, C. L. Cooke and P. P.
Sublett have issued call for a meeting
to be held in the Y. M. c. A. auditorium
at s p. III. ON the 9th inst, for the pur>
pose of electing a vestry and taking 9th
err steps to complete the organization of
the congregation of the new church.
All those wishing to unite with the new
congregation are invited to be present.
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Staunton News.
From Yost's Weekly.

From Yosts Weekly.
Col. S. Brown Allen, with his family,
has gone to Jennings Gap for the sums
mer.
John NJ Carroll, aof the Virginia Hotel
is a guest at Gladys Inn, Clifton Forge
Miss Blice M. Yost returned to Staun-
ton yesterday from Jackson, La, where
she has been vocal and instrumental
instructor in East Feliciana Female
Instituta for the na ST two NearS
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
VIRGINIAN on business or otherwise, can be ac-
commodated by giving notice through the post
Oilce, or by calling at the Office second floor of
the publishing Company's Building. They Will
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.
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The Body Of Rev c. M. Brown Re
covered

CHARLEsTowN, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
w. VA. June 9-The body of Rev. G..
NJ Brown. of Front Royal, who was
drowned yesterday evening in the Shen
andoah river, about three miles from
this place, was found at2 O'Clock to-day
by the searching party, among whom
were his stepson and another gentleman
who was with Mr.. Brown when he
fell into the river. The body was dis
covered short distance below where
the boat was capsized. 1t was brought
to this place and prepared for burial by
Sadler Brothers, undertakers, and will
be sent to Front Royal tomorrow morn
ing. Mr.. Brown was highly respected
minister of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, and his untimely death
is heavy blow to his widow and chill
dren and great loss to his church.
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NEvER-TELI

VIM. Shorter. colored, who made a
criminal assault on a young lady of this
county in Frederick county, Virginia, a
few weeks ago, and who escaped lynch
ing by the formidable opposition of the
jailor and combination locks upon his
cell door, and was afterwards taken to
Staunton for safe keeping, was lynched
at Kernstown Tuesday week.. He was
being brought to Winchester for trial
When the train reached Kernstown,
three miles south of Winchester, armed
men took possession of the train and of
Shorter. Within twelve minutes and
before the train had gotten fairly start
ed, the victim was dangling from To-
Gust tree in full view of passengers Sew
eral of our citizens were on the train and
witnessed the capture and summary
punishment Charles Ioa0n Free Press.
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Iron Gate, Va.
JUNE list, 1898.

JUNE list, 1898.
Iron Gate is coming to the front in
town improvements. The streets have
undergone most wonderful change of
late, also the sidewalks which can be
noticed as distinctly by night as by day,
owing to the new street lamps.
Rev. Mr. Bowman of Glen Wilton, is
conducting a meeting at this place
Great interest is shown and much good
being done.
A Drug store has been opened in the
new brick building. corner Market and
Second sts., opposite the Inn
Great improvements have been made
at the Iron Gate Inn, which makes it all
more attractive, and boarders are rapid
ly coming in.
& Mrs Major T. c. Jones, who has been
visiting at Lynchburg, returned home
Tuesday evening.
Rev. Loving, assisted by Rev. Elsom,
is holding series of meetings at the
tabernacle.
Hyr,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

The Supreme Court of the United
ion, that the Worlds Fair can be opened
on Sunday. From this there is no ap-
peal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

Mr.. D. S. Eichelberger, formerly Of
this place, but now editor of of the VAL
LEY VIRGINIAN, at Clifton Forge, one
of the best weeklies in the Old DoInin-
ion, is visiting relatives and old friends
e.-Martiaasbatgg Statesman.
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A First-Class Hotel

On our way to Clifton, we registered at
the Basic City Hotel, now under the con-
troll of d. s. Henkel, Esq. We were
kindly treated, well cared for and the
charges were moderate. We can recon-
mend this House to the travelling public.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

The attendance at the Worlds Fair
thus far has fallen far below expectation.
Several railroads have discontinued
special service for want of su f1icient pat
ronage.
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Appointed Postmaster.

Col. VIM. A. Gillian, Chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee of AL
leghany County, has been appointed
postmaster at Covington, vice Geo. T.
McClintic, ESQ.,, Republican, removed
A brother of the ex postmaster has also
retired by request from the postmaster
ship at Fincastle. These removals were
brought about by HoI H. st. George
Tucker, who is not idling away his time,
as has been charged. From the facts in
our possession we can state that he has
accomplished more in the line of APP
pointments than any other Congressman
in the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

Judge Lyman Chalkley and family, of
Covington, moved to Staunton on Tues
day and are domiciled in one of the two
new Baldwin buildings on Market street.
Judge Chalkley is our county Judge,
having been appointed to serve until a
successor to Judge Stout could be elect
ed by the Legislature. He is also the
county court judge of Allegheny county
We learn that Judge G. is a very able
and upright man on the bench, besides
| pleasant and sociable gentleman, and
we welcome him to our city as resi-
dent.-Argns.
In another weeks time the sickle
keen will be ready for the golden grain,
and the golden grain will also be ready
for the sickle keen. The farmers busy
time has almost set, in, and from now on
succession of crops will demand atten-
ton. The harvesting and housing of
the wheat and hay crop, followed closely
by oats, are near at hand, which with
| the cultivation of corn, tomatoes and
tobacco, will demand his entire atten-
ton for sometime to come. We trust
his laborers will be crowned with good
yield and better prices
Ought not many things to be kept
out of newspaper which are designat-.
ed gossip" asks subscriber The ans
wer Is emphatically, yes. A clean news
paper is in the end the influential and
successful paper. Nearly all the sus-
pensions OF newspapers in this State.
were caused by a misuse of the privileges
of the press.
Mrs. Richard Snead, who has Suffered
for long time from impaired oversight.
visited Staunton last week to have
cataract removed, but it was thought
best to defer the operation. Mrs. Sneed
has many friends who will be greatly re-
joiced if the physicians can restore her
vision.
Mr.. G. Collins Taylor, of the firm of
Taylor & Nuckols, returned from a short
visit to his home in Winchester, Va. on
Monday evening last. He had the pleas
ure OF hearing the noted Evangelist. Rev.
Sam p. Jones, who closed a successful
meeting in that city on Sunday night
last.
Attention is directed to the sale of de-
linquent stock by the Clifton Forge Co.,
which takes place next Thursday. June
goth, at 10 o'clock. This stock is vain.
able, as the affairs of this Company are
in very satisfactory condition. Don't
forget the day and hour.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

1t is an error to suppose that Drunk
enness, Morphine and Tobacco Habit
cannot be cured. The Double ChloIide
of Gold is known to be positive anti>
dote for these habits, or rather diseases,
and the wonderful cures effected through
it's agency have given the remedy ma
tional reputation. Until recently, the
'Gold Treatmentn was only given at ex-
pensive sanitarlums, but at the present
time it can be had of any first class
druggist. Hills Chloride of Gold Tab>
lets are guaranteed to cure any case OF
Drunkenness, Morphine or Tobacco
Habit. and no effort whatever is required
from the person taking them. The use
of Tobacco, Liquor or the Drug is per,
mitted until such time as they are vol
unfairly given up. These Tablets may
also be given without the knowledge OF
the patient, and a permanent cure Is
sure to follow their use. The price OF
the Tablets 90 certainly places them
within the reach of all. Ii your druggist
does not keep them write for full particu
lars to the Ohio Chemical Company
Lima, Ohio.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

A new town has been located in Brax-
ton countyat the mouth of Holly river,
about ten miles above Sutton, on Elk
river, which bids fair to become place
of considerable importance. 1t will be
called Bryne, and will be the center Of
a great lumber region.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22
List of Unclaimed Letters

List of Unclaimed Letters
Remaining in Clifton Forge Postof1ce week end
ing Saturday, June 18th, 1898. Parties calling
for these letters will please say they are adver-
tiSed.
LADIES' LIST.
Mrs Ma1inda Anderson Mrs ] w Munse
Lucy Billinger $ S Persiliger
Miss Mildred Gillem Sc Sallie Persinger
Mrs Bette Burks Miss Sallie Rusk
Maria Girdy Mrs Matte Straton
Eliza Harris ~
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Henry Black H HI Malone
ChaS BoSley G w WilliagnS
ID Dill John Fl Winbush
S III Habill Henderson Venable
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Rags! Rags!

I have the agency for the purchase
of all kinds of RAGS for the BUENA
VISTA PAPER COMPANY Highest
price paid for same delivered at my
store. Remember the place.
nov.24-1y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-22

Fifty-three indictments were found in
Richmond against building and loan as
ISOLATION for refusing to list capital stock
for personal taxation.
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as a man worthy OF their confidence.
We received a pleasant visit from Edi-
tor Campbell of the Covington Seminal
On Tuesday last. The Seminal has been
enlarged since it passed under his con-
troll, and there are other evidences OF
improvement. We wish him great sue
cess.
Mr.. Moses S. Persinger has withdrawn
from the firm of Stull & Co., of this city
and Covington. He contemplates en-
gaging in other business, but has not
yet decided as to it's character We
would be glad to have him return to
| Clifton.
Deputy-Postmaster, V. w. Wheeler
has been much indisposed for several
days, and is unable to attend to his Of
fetal duties. Assistent Postmaster-Gen
eral, B. NJ. Moseley, has kindly consent
ed to serve in his stead until he is re-
stored to health.
Rev. W. H. Book, the new pastor Of
the Disciples church, continued the
services begun by Evangelist Fife, and
has been greeted by large audiences
His sermons are able and convincing. &c
and hear him. You will be strengthen
ed in your most holy faith, for he speaks
words of comfort and consolation.
Stores closed, business almost suspend
ed and nothing was allowed to interfere
with the services conducted by the
Drummer Evangelist, w. P. Fife. Cliff
ton Forge has never experienced such {
religious awakening as resulted from
his powerful preaching. May every ont
of his converts remain steadfast. Trul.
he has worked wonders in our midst
which is the testimony of cloud of wit
nesses. There is much rejoicing throug
out the city.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Shall Huntsville get it.

DIR. G. HI. Bell of st. Louis. Mis-
souri's President of the Mission Board
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church is in the city. He is here
in the interest of the location Of a
theological training school for color
ed teachers. sHis object is to select
site and we are informed that q
very conveniently located and desi-
rable piece of property in w est
Huntsville has been offered ON very
reasonable terms, Rev. j. F. Hum :
phrey, most worthy colored citi-
zen of Huntsville, is member of
the commission from this place.
DR.. Bell expresses himself as
highly pleased with Huntsville and
surroundings: Wednesdays Daily
Argus
The two gentlemen left Wednes-
day morning for Nashville, from
which point they 60 to Bowling
Green, KY and Union City, Tenn !,
prospecting for the most desirable
location for the proposed seminary,
selection to be made from the four
places named.
The citizens should not wait on
Huntsville's superior advantages to
draw the school here, but should
come forward with other convincing
inducements and encouragement.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Enamel NfcCalley hes been
absent in Chattanooga this week att
tending the [. 0. [. Grand Lodge.
Mr.. Allen A. Carter, Of the u. S.
Postal service, was among his many
friends this week.
Miss Clara Fackler is visitin G
friends in Tuscumbia.
Miss Ida H. Carter opened school
on the Ord at Crowton, Morgan Co.,
Ala.
Mr.. A. j. Hawkins left yesterday
for Chicago where he goes to fill an
engagement as chief cook at first
class hotel.
Miss Georgia A. Carter left for
her home at ST. Elmo, Tenn, Tues
day after spending several pleasant
days at her old home.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
A Rare and Wonderful Plant.

While Mobilian was hunting in the
tropical Businesses of the Santa Rosa
Mountains in Northern Mexico he diss
covered rare and curious plant allied to
the wonderful immortelle OF the upper
Nile in Egypt. The plant was found to
possess the same perennial qualities which
has made the flower of the Nile an enig
ma to botanists. The plants are being
gathered in considerable numbers by thu
Kickapoo Indians under the direction OF
the Farm and Stock Record, of Del Rio,
Texas, which paper is sending them out
carriage paid to any point in the United
States for one dollar each. The work of
gathering is exceedingly perilous and is
only possible to the native Indian, who
climbs the lofty peaks OF the Santa Rosas,
with the agility Of u cat
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
SOMETHING NEW-SO NETTING
NEEDED.
Tuskegee Summer Assembly.

There are all over the South, many
tired ministers and teachers who with
their wives want to 20 away this sum-
mer for few days rest, recreation and
instruction. But up to the present there
has been no where to 60. During two
weeks in August, Phelps Hall at the
Tuskegee Inititute, (Tuskegee, Ala
will be thrown open as q summer hotel
or Chatauqua Three courses OF lec-
lures will be given each day. one in
Theology, one in teaching and one in
domestic economy for ladies.
The social element will not be over
locked.
The rates will be three dollars per
week. which will include board, rooms
lights ticket, etc, The bill of fare vii |
be excellent. Lectures will be given by
ministers and teachers of acknowledged
ability. :,
Those who expec. to attend should
write at once to
BOOKER T. WAsHINGToN,
Tuskegee, Ala
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08

Dear Sir:
1t affords me much pleasure to
bear witness to the superior merits
of Clouds pills as a remedy for all
bilious disorders, During the past
fifteen years, | have been using pa
tent medicines Of various kinds, but
one dose of Clouds Pills gave me
more relief than all the other medi
cines / have used.
1 shall take pleasure in using my
influence, and recommend Clouds
Pills as the best family medicine
sold. Very truly yours,
F. L. Duncan.
Pastor African M. K. church.
For sale by ANDERSON & De-
MENT, Druggists. 1913 Jefferson st.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
State Normal School.

ar. j. ID. Humphrey, Huntsville, Ala.
DEAR SIR:
Having given your great blood
remedy fair trials among the teach.
ers and students of this Institution,
with most satisfactory results in cases
of scrofula and rheumatism, take
pleasure in stating that it is all that
you claim for it, and [ cheerfully
recommend it to all persons suffering
Of such diseases Respectfully,
II 20 1y. w. H. CoUNCILL.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
10. |. Annual Celebration.

The usual yearly celebration by
the local I. o. l. Lodge will be given
at the Huntsville Fair Grounds,
Saturday July Is, 1898, with varied
attractions, Excursions will be run
from Memphis and Florence.
The days festivities will close with
a grand supper at Immaculate Hall.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
EPWORTH LEAGUE

program for July 10th 1898
Song-By League.
Quotations BY League.
Song-By League.
Selection on-Miss Ella Carter.
Recitation-Miss Sallie Donegan.
Solo-Aliss Emma G. Beasley.
Selection-Miss Bessie Martin:
Essay-Mrs. L. D. Pope.
Recitation Miss Lula Tivis.
Selection-Miss Matte Carter.
Paper DIR. l.. r. Fearn.
Reading Miss Gertie McGill.
Dec. : Peyton Manning.
Solo w. A. Donegan.
Recilati IN Miss Francis Barnette
Recitation-E. len Ward.
Solo Miss Mamie Beasley.
Reeitation-Miss Laura Turner.
Se'ectlon Mrs. G. r. Donegan,
)lo-Miss Virginia Hall.
Recitation-Miss Macedonia Gray
Selaction Jessie Scott.
Recitation" Maria Turner.
49, c. The thamome.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08

Over 80 in the shade.
Social circles are quite dull.
Seventh Day Adventists have
several converts in the city.
Business is suffering with summer
lethargy,
Farmers report crops in good
condition.
The walls of the new Struye
block are now ready to take on the
third story.
Several Fourth-of-July fishing
parties sailed forth to the streams
on the Fourth.
Evening Star Lodge meets in
regular monthly communication
Monday night next.
The Ivy Leaf club manages to
spend these warm summer hours
quite ''iu the shade.
According to recent official esti~
mate there are 334, ,920 acres Of va
cant Government land in the Hunts
vile Land District.
"A gay picnic party in honor of
Miss Jennie johnson, of Atlanta,
GA, guest of Miss Bessie Martin,
spent the day in the country Friday.
Thompson Cole, COL, brought
to us the first cotton bloom of the
season last Saturday. Thompson
is an enterprising citizen. He takes
his local paper and pays for it in
advance and when he has a house
to rent or build he comes direct to
the newspaper office and advertises
it. He deserves success: -Gurley
Record.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
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