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Books and Stationary.

ROBERT COWAN has just received from
- Philadelphia the following new Books, &c
Prescotts Conquest of Mexico. Chalmers
Sermons, Chalmers Natural Theology, Mason
on Episcopacy, Essays on the Church by Mason
Persuasives to Early Pety by Rev. J. G. Pike
jays Christian contemplated, Lectures on the
Book OF Esther by Thos. McCrie, ID. d., Pre-
copt upon Precep,, Line upon Line, FIRST Im.
pressions by Mrs. Ellis, Family Secrets by Mrs
Ellis, The Minister'S Family by Mrs. Ellis, Let.
tiers from Ireland by Charlotte Elizabeth, tope,he,
with great many other works by the same lady.
Missionary Labors and Scenes in Southern Africa
by kobt. Motfat, Jackson's Questions on the Les.
sons. Collect, Epis,le and Gospel, No.f,2 and 3,
SC. &c.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Browns Grammar, Woodbridge's Geoorapbv
and Atlas, Burritt's Geography of the Heavens
CampbelPs Philosophy of Rhetoric, Hedges
Logic, Comstock's Chemistry. Philosophy and
Geology, Blair's Rhetoric. Paley's Moral Philo-
s"phy. These, together with great variety of
other School Books, are offered at the very lowest
CASH PRICES.
Fooscap, Letter and Note Paper, Drawinp
Paper, Bristol Boards.
Also further supply of D'Aubigne's History
oil the Reformation, very cheap.
N. B.-COWAN'S Cash Book Store is the
place to get cheap bargains.
May q, 1914
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DIR. TAYLOR'S
HNE$NAse Of ESUe9'aCO2E

From 375 BowERv, n. ", AT REDUCED Pace.
Large Bottles 81 60-SmdU do. 81. EVIDENCE is
daily received ofthc efficacy Of the Lvcrwor in curing
Pulmonary complaints. The following is an extract
from a letter received short time since:
"Dear Sir For more than 10 years have been al
Scted with accon of the liver, which has at times
caused much suffering and distress, particularly while
under the influence OF what usually termed cod has
the pam m my breast been particularly distressing Last
winter and spring became alarmed the symptoms
my case The distress my breast great and seem
cd TO be permanently seated. For considerable time,
altho resorted TO usual remedies, experienced
relief, but felt myself growing worse. Having some
knowledge OF Dr. Taylor's Balsam of Lvcrwort pur-
chased bottle and commenced using il. Before had
used three days. felt scnsiby relieved, and by the
time the contents Of the first bottle used the pain
in my breast had entirely disappeared and there has
been no return off since. YRS Sc JNo. b, SEMANs,
Editor of the Tippecanoc Journal" Indiana.
The Basam specific for coughs colds, consumption
liver complaints and all diseases of the chest lungs
N b. See that the steel plate label is each bot
tic to prevent countcrfcits, without which is gcnu
inc and buy Of A. ID. WREN, & Co.
March 7-6m Sole agents for Staunton
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March 81, 1914.
Yyustee's Sale.

virtue of Deed of Trust executed 10 the
subscriber by Abraham Iitten, bearing date
Inc 10Th day OF January, lS43, and recorded in
the Clerks Office Of the County of Augusta, and
Tor purposes therein mentioned, Il shall proceed to
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for
ready money, on Friday the 2lst day of June
next at the residence of said Litten, certain
~ act OF Land, being the same on which said
Lilten now resides, containing 18TH Acres, be
the same more or less, and adjoining the lands Of
Geo. Patterson, Henry Berry, Lewis Mowry,
James Black, and Robert Snapp.
Also, one negro Woman 1--we called Molly,
about thirty years old, with her increase, if any
ner son Washington, about ten years of age
Also, negro Woman in the possession of Sam'l
Forsyth in the county of Boteiourt, about thirty
years old, with her five children, and increase If
any.
The title to the above property is believed to
be perfectly good, but shall convey such title
only as vests in me as Trustee
VIM. b. CRAWFORD.
May %, 1914.
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PROP SAILS
For publishing at Harrsonburg Rockingham County
Va spirited Democratic Wing Newspaper,
TO be entitled
THE HiRRIS0NBuRG REPUBLICAN.

'hE subscriber proposes 10 publish i'm Harri.
sonburg, Rockingham county, a weekly De.
mocratic Wing Newspaper, with the above title,
on neatly printed imperial sheet, at the low
price OF 30 90 per year, if paid in advance, OF
upon the receipt Of the first number.
In the approaching election for President OF
.he United States, Virginia will occupy highly
important position, from the consideration that !,
may De the decisive battle ground between the
TWO great parties. The election of 1910, al
which more Wing votes were polled than were
ever before given in this State, shows tina, upon
great National questions, the Democratic Whio
party is powerful, when reused into action, even
In virginia. 1t needs only active and enerpefjc
eNertions TO give the Electoral Vote of the Old
Dontn,on to that distinguished Patriot and States.
man, Henry CLAY, for President.
In addition to its political character it is the
denomination of the Editor to make the Repub.
lican welcome vister at every Preside, by fur.
nIshlng weekly such supply of the current lite.
rainre OF the day, as will prove acceptable.
lie VIII also carefully collate, for the informa
non and amusement of his readers, all the News
OF the day; the proceedings of Congress and OH,
State Legislature, while in session, FOREIGN and
Domestic ln'elligence-in short, all matters in
which the citizens of Rockingham, and the ad.
Joining counties, may be supposed 10 feel an in.
terest.
10 the Wings Of this section, who desire an
organ for the uterance of their sentiments; and
to all others, who desire to have in their midst a
Journal that will zealously advocate and defend
their local interests and labor for their gratifica
ton, the Editor appeals for support at this time.
The hrst number of the Republican will be is
sued as soon as sufficient number of subscri-
hers are obtained to justify The undertaking.
w. S. WARD.
Harrisonburr April H. 1914
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CA@IN!E1EsMA NIY@o


'VNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has removed to the
new Shop on The corner of the old Wayne Tavern
lot, and nearly opposite I. Paul & Cos. Store,
where all orders Tor work in his line will be thank
tuiiy received, and promptly attendedto. He will
make Mahogany Side Boards, Tables, of all kinds,
Mahogany Chairs, Sofas, Bureaus, Secretaries,
&c. &c. in the neatest, most durable, and fashion
able style, and in all respects equal to the hes,
city work.-Also, Bedsteads, and plain work OF
every description.
~. He is provided with neat Hearse, and
VIII make and convey Collins to any part of the
county. B. SLONECKER.
Staunton, June Is, l843.-ly.
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AanA foy Sale.

WILL be sold on the premises at public auc.
w ton, on Thursday the 9th day of June next.
The Plantation formerly belonging 10 John Nevus,
IT, deceased, lying In the county of Rockbrdge,
on the road leading from Fairfield to Old Proyi.
dence, and about 81 miles east of Brownsburg.
containing about three hundred acres. This land
is well adapted to all kinds of grain and is in
high state of cultivation. There is a good mea-
dow and fine young Orchard, and the improve.
ments consist of Brick Dwelling House and o.
Their necessary out buildings. Possession will be
given the day Of sale.
Terms Will be made to suit purchasers.
MARTIN MENUS, Ad'mr.
AS the sale money is now due, all persons in
deb'ed to the estate will please come forward and
pay mp.
Apri. IL, 1874.
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TNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally, that he has just re-
ceived general assortment of Dry Goods, Queens
ware Hardware, and Groceries. consisting in
part of the following articles: Cloths, Cassimeers.
Cassinetts French Merrimack, and Fancy prints,
Alpaca and Brosha Shawls, superior article,
Net, Plaid, and Fancy dress Handkerciefs; and
all articles usually kept in dry goods line. Also.
very fine assortment of Table and Pocket
Knives, together with all kinds of Hardware usu.
ally kept by retail. Also, Queensware of all
kinds. Also, Candy, Almonds, Figs, Citron.
Segars, very superior article, all of which he
VIII sell low for cash, or TO punctual customers
on the usual time.
DAVID KERR.
Esay All those having unsettled accounts will
please call and settle them, as short settlements
makes long friends. d. X
Staunton, Feb. %, 1914.
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VTHE subscribers, being DESTROYS to remove to
the West, offer for sale the valuable
TR. "A c. OF LAND
on which they reside, called Fruit Hill, living in
the county of Rockbridge, miles south of Lex
ington 3 miles from Fancy Hill p. o. in a pleas.
ant, and healthy neighborhood, and containing
between eight and nine hundred acres. abou, four
hundred being in original timber of the purcs,
growth.
The quality of this land is equal, ir not sumo
rlor TO any In the county; and is particularly val
uable for the growth of wheat. Ii is in the neiuht
borhood Of four manufacturing mills the farlhes
ABOUT three miles on--withn 3 miles of Boat
navigation, and near the Turnpike road from Lex
lngton to Lynchburg, distant about 35 miles from
the latter. The land lies well for cultivation. and
is easily improved. There many excellent
springs on the tract, and the one near the dwell
ing house is not surpassed by any in the State.
Fifty or sixty acres of waered meadow NAV he
made-'here is also large peach, and young ap-
pie orchard on the land
Inc improvements consist Of good and com
modious
B X ID WELLI.NG HOUSE
and kIrCHEN-Smoke and Ice house-2 LARGE
HAhNS shielded all around-CORN HOUSES
negro CABINS, new with stone chimnies and in
family. '"'s'
Also good LOG DWELLING HOUSE,
WIN '"e necessary ont houses on one end of the
'aim' so mat it could be divided to advantage.
Tins would be fine situation for person who
wishes TO educate family. as the Military Jnsti.
tute-Washington College and Female school
arc each in the full tide OF successful operation at
Lexington.
further description is deemed unnecessary.
IL Is but rarely such property is in market, and
persons disposed to purchase are requested to call
and examine for themselves-to whom the premi
ses will be shown, by thesubscIibers, with pleas
uTe.
TERMS-The terms will be accommodating.
and possession given in the fall.
BENZ. F. PORTER,
JAS. S. GRIGSBY,
AND. J. GRIGSBY.
Fancy HILL Rock. co.,
April l3, lS43.-tf s
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@S@s 50
v ~
GAP yA&M y@I SALE,

10y virtue of Decree Of the Circuit Super;or
- Court Of Law and Chancery held for Rock.
bridge County, pronounced on the 18th day of
April, 1914, will, as the Commissioner appoint.
ed by said Decree, sell at Public Auction on the
premises the LIST day Of June next, a valuable
TRACT OF LAND,
called the GAP FARM, lately the property of
Andrew Alexander, deed, and on which he ro-
sided, lying on the waters of the South river in
the County of Rockbridge, about miles East of
Lexington, and Immediately on the Turnpike
road leading from Lexington to Lynchburg, by
the way OF Whites Gap. This Tract of Land
contains about
93A Acres,
about the one.haf Of which is cleared land Of
fine quality, and from 90 to 25 acres of watered
Meadow can be made.
/ssA There is on this tract fine BRICK
fsssGa DWELLING HOUSE and KITCHEN
ESl's- IA Large BARN and other necessary
buildings. There is Merchant Mill within half
"A mile of this place, and within miles of a ma
vi2able stream, the North river.
The terms Of Sale will be so much Cash an
Will be necessary to deiray the expenses of the
Sale. And for the residue credit of one two.
and three years in equal instalments, taking
bonds from the purchaser with approved security,
and retaining the title as further security, until
the last payment is made. Zach deferred install
ment will bear interest from the 23d day of No
vember preceding the date Of its maturity The
Land will be set up at 81 sos, as asserted by the
Decree. JAMES w M,CIJJNG
:, Commissioner.
May 9, 1S41.-tds
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Il e Nj @ V AL.

NHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has removed his shop
10 the house formerly occupied by the Virginia
Institution, as a Cabinet Shop. one door West of
the Tii-hammer, near the Bridge, where he will
carry on the
90 A O G L IT a z 7 81 G
and PAINTING, in all their various branches.
lie tenders his thanks for the encouragement al
ready bestowed on him, and hopes by moderate
charges and strict attention to business. tn mori,
a continuance of their favors
GEORGE w. CAMPBELL.
Stanton, March IA, 1874.
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TOBACCO, s3gUEF AND sEaAR
S o R e.

'ENHE subscribers have commenced The manu-
factory Of Seears and Snuff, at The Store
lately occupied by Benz. Crawford Co. in
Staunton, Va, whore they intend to carry on the
business, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
They will always keep on hand large stock
OF Segars, Manufactured Tobacco, and SnufIs
Also the usual variety of Articles kept in To-
bacconlst Establishment. Merchants are invited
TO give us call, as determined to sell on
liberal terms. Orders from distance promptly
attended to. G.. Il. COCHRAN g. co.
March 7, 1914.
EEy Lewisburg Wing and Lexington Gazette
insert three times.
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q e z So e e s-xz 0 MEY!

'IllE subscriber having purchased the Right
for Augusta County, for making, using and
vending HALLS PATENT SELF-PROTECT.
ING
e z TExyE,
he takes this occasion 10 inform the public, that
he VIII constantly keep. supply of HIVES on
hand, and will suit the prices to the times. For
an individual Right and one Hive, his price will
be SIX Dollars, for single Hive, Two Dollars.
FOR the present, persons in want Of Hives will
please apply at his residence.
Specimens Of the above Hive can be seen al the
Store oil James f. Patterson, and at The Shop of
Absalom Brooks.
VIM. GROVE.
Stanton, March 81, 1914.
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"A. ID. Wren and Brothey

HAVE Just received their Spring Supply of
- DRUGS, MEDICINES & ny II STUFFS.
consisting in part Of Sulph. Morphine, Sulph.
tluinne, Pruss. Potass, Flask and Salad Oil,
Gum Camphor. Gum Opium, Cooper's Isinglass
tor Jelly, Indigo, Madder, Extract Logwood,
&c. &c.
They have also received a beautiful assortment
of fancy and useful articles, comprising Hair
Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Toilet Combs, Shaw
ing Brushes, Volatile Salts, Snuff Boxes, Musk,
Rose, Almond, and Palm Soaps. The above
and all other articles in their line they are deter
mined 10 dispose of on accommodating terms.
Staunton, April 25, 1914.
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ITO MY FRIENDS md THE PUBLyC
GENERRLLY

MY Office, as Commissioner in Cbancery and
Ballif, and Commissioner in the Federal
Court OF the United States for the Western Dis
trict Of Virginia, is in the room occupied bv the
Clerk OF the llustings Court of Stanton, imme-
dlaiely over that of the Clerk of the Circuit Su-
perlor Court of Law and Chancery, and NAV be
entered by passing up the flight of steps in the
rear Of the building, where may be found at all
times ready to attend to any call that may be
made upon me, to take dispositions, settle ac-
counts of any kind, draw deeds of every descrip-
ton, write out articles of agreement, write letters
for those who may desire it, either of a family or
business character, act as Trustee, &c. The
charges in all cases will be made in strict accor-
dance with the present depressed state of the
country. JOHN b. WATTS
March 10 Com'r. &c.
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3 A II II o N . S
.Ncw Patent improred Double Action Fore
| eng and Lifting PUMPS,

eng and Lifting PUMPS,
a DAPTED TO every purpose for which the
portant addition of being instantly converted into
AN engine that will throw water from so to 100
,eet' and forcing through pipe to any required
neght. They are so smplejn their construction.
mat any person of ordinary capacity may repair
.nem-ard SO durable as seldom to need repairs.
ne price is much less than any other forcing or
lifting Pump of like capacity. Their compact
ness also makes them preferable in many situa-
lions, as one OF common size may be packed in a
oox 10 ny 20 inches, and inches thick, weigh
ing only about 35 lbs. The subscriber, living in
ttarrisonburg, has purchased the right Of this
rump Tor Augusta county, and he natters himself
mat as soon as materials can be obtained he will
be able 10 furnish its citizens with Pumps that
cannot be surpassed in this part of the world.
JOHN II. PLECHER.
Harrisonburg, Feb. %, 1914.
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a IN and after the first day of May next line
~ OF first rate four Horse Post Coaches,
(equal TO any in the State,) will commence run
ming from Sco'tsville through to Stanton in
connexion with the Packet Boats.
Leave Richmond Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, by Packet Boat al p. NJ arrive in
Scottsville next day A. NJ. at 10 o'clock, from
there by Stage, dine in Brooksvile and arrive in
Staunton by Z. M.-27 hours through to Staun.
ton.
Fare $6,5o.-Whole expense TO the passenger
only 81.
RETURNING.
Leave stanton Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day at 10 A. NJ, arrive in Scottsville at p. NJ.
go on board Boat at half past 8, and arrive in
Richmond next day at p. My hours through.
This line connects with J. NJ. Boyd & Co.'S
route to the Warm, Hot and White SULPHUR
springs gong and returning, and the Lexington
route returning. r. EDMUND g. co.
Nav 9, 1914.
E2as Lewisburg Observer publish months.
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CANDLE MAwuFAoToRY-

''HE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and The public that he has provided himself
win the necessary apparatus for Moulding Cam
dies, In the neaiest and most expeditions manner.
ne VIII be able to supply families at the rate of
~ cents pound by the quantity-say, so or
100 weight, and where the raIIow is furnished
he will mould for SO per 100 lbs.
Eg9 lie will continue the BUTcuERlNG BusI-
NESS as usual.
LIE His GRIsT MILL is now in full operation.
PLASTER ground On the shortest notice.
JOHN ii. Asst.
Staunton, Feb. 90, 1914.
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CASH FOR NEGROES -!

IENHE subscriber wishes to purchase Negroes
~ Of all descriptions. Any persons bavin9 Ne.
proes 70 sell will find it TO their interest 10 call
on the subscriber, or address a letter 10 Fishers
Vile, Augusta county, which shall be attended Il
Immediately.
SAM'L. B. BROWN.
FisbersvilIe, March l4-tf.
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FER and other Tables according to quality and
workmanship.
~ All kinds of Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut
and Pine work made on the m ost reasonable terms
Persons wishing any thing in The Furniture
way VIII please call and leave their orders. If
the work, when done, does not suit in every par
ticular, will not expect it to be taken.
AUGUSTINE ID. CHANDLER
Staunton, April IL, 1914.
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u N D d L 7 Ak ING.

10 this branch of the business the subscriber
will give his personal attention. He will have in
a few days new Hoarse, which will always be
reaGy Waen required. A. ID. G..
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H0&W ABIDING DEPOT
AT WINCHESTER, va.

East Tennessee, at lowest rates OF charges.
They have most commodious Ware House,
calculated to store large quantity of Goods, and
best facilities for Unloading Cars, and Loading
wagons. Though not engaged in Wagoning
ing any quantity of Goods with dispatch, at low
est rates Of carriage.
Transportation not required in advance upon
goods, to the care of the above House, either
from Philadelphia, New Y ork or Boston.
Refer to II. NJ. Brent, Esq, Cashier of the
Valley Bank, Winchester, Va; John b. Brock
enridge, Staunton; J. Landstreet e. Son, Balti
more.
Winchester, Nov. I6, le43-6m
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n e w
Furniture Establishment.
STANTON, VA.

ENHE subscriber having taken the house one
- door below the Post Office, intends conduct
ing the Cabinet business in all lis various branch
es. He will cndeavor to keep on hand AT all
times good assortment of Furniture, of the
newest and mos. fashionable patterns, varying in
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EASH, FASH, Sc.

ON CONSIGNMENT, and for sale on ac-
" commodang terms
$50 barrels new N. Carolina No. Herrnqs
2l9 '' No. Shad
us half barrels do.
900 tons Lump Plaster
24O tierces ground do.
500 sacks Liverpool and Alan Salt
900 kegs Nails, all sizes
127 barrels and half barrels superior Molasses,
&c. &c.
Orders from the country shall meet with prompt
attention. JAMES Ii JUREY.
Richmond, May 9, 1S11.-tf
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NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

On and after Monday next the rates of Fare
~ on the Winchester and Potomac Railroad will
be as follows:
From Winshes'erto HarPer's Ferry, So 90
From Winchester TO Halltown 1875
=" ,,. DO s. and return %
From Winchester C!arlestown 90
do " and return 90
From Winchester to Cameron's 81
From Winchester to Thompson's 75l
From Winchester to Wadesville or OPP. Bridge SO
, 40 and return so
From Winchester to slephenson's IS
do E" and return 25
From Halltown to Harper's Ferry 375
do =" and return so
From charIestown to Harper's Ferry so
From camerOn's to Harper's Ferry 6ss
From ron Tho%@pson's to Harper's Ferry IS
From Wadesville or Op. Bridge to H. Ferry 90
DO q" and return 25
From Stephenson's to Harper's Ferry so
do I" and return so
The reduced charge for going and returning
will be extended only when tickets are taken; and
passengers who take such tickets, will be allow
ed the privilege of one intervening day.
Persons who do not take tickets, will be charged
SIX cents per mile for whatever distance they may
travel on the road. The same rate will be charG-
ed between any two depots on the line of the road
passenger train will be passed over the
road every day.
Passengers will be taken up or set down at
any point on the line of the road
By order, &c. GEO. HEST.
Winchester, July 5, 1913. AGen,.
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Irustee's Sale Of Land.

virtue of Deed of Trust executed to the
~ subscriber by William Jones and wife, bear
ing date the ord day of August 1889, and of re-
cord in the Clerks Office of the County Con1,
OF Augusta, shall on Wednesday the 26lh day
OF. June next, expose to public sale on the premi-
ses, the Tract of Land on which the said William
Jones resides, in Augusta County, containing
1886 Acres, more or less. The purchaser will be
required TO pay in hand on the day of sale the
amount OF the membranes on said land, but as
ii will sell for more, it is probable that q credit
will be given by said Jones for a portion of the
purchase money. will make only such title az
is vested in me by said deed of trust
CHESLEY KINNEY, Trustee.
May 3d. 1874.