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N EW BOOKS,
JUST RECEIVED AT
COWAN'S BOOK. STORE.

COLTON,S LIFE g. TIMES OF HENRY
~ CLAY; Eothen or Traces OF Travel from
the East; Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch;
lmag ination and Fancy, by Leigh Hunt; Haz-
lifts Table Talk; The French IN Algers The
Crescent and the Cross; The Indicator, by Leigh
Hunt; Zschokke's Tales; Hoods Prose and
Verse; The Crock of Gold, by Upper; The
Twins and Heart, by Topper; Proverbial Philo-
sophy, by Topper; Essays Of Ella; Wilson's
Genius and Character of Burns; The Vicar of
Wakefield; Hazli,t's Lectures on the English
Poets J. X. Hervey's Book of Christmas;
Letters and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell;
The Complete Works Of ". p. Wills
The Citizen of Prague; Tate's American Form
Book Prescott's Miscelanies Durbin's Obser-
vatous i'm the East; Scientific Variations, &c.
in French, by Charles Picot.
EMERSON'S SCHOOL BOOKS.
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Emerson's North American Arithmetic, part LIST
and Cd; Emerson's Outlines of Geography and
History.
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France, and U. States.
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Pocket edition; Pocket Teslamenis in French;
Bibles, Testaments, Prayer Books, &c. SC.
~ The 4th vol. Of D'Aubigne's History of
the Reformation will be published early in
March. when large supply will be received and
sold gerry cheap.
Feb. 10, 1916.
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o BIZ r u A RY.

DIED, on Friday last, MICHAEL CLIsEDINsr, an
aged and worthy citizen of this county.
DIED, at Rose Cottage, Hanover County, Va, on the
10th inst Mrs SALLY RICHARDSON, rclict of the late
John A. Richardson's in the Goth year Of her age. She
had long been tried in the furnace Of action and her
character shonc brighter and brighter the ast She
was Of those excellent and aged members of the
First Presbyterian Church in this city, many of
whom have within the last year two been called
does not survive her. She has left very large
Der Of friends and relatives many of whom kind
ly feel their bereavement Let them have s'like pre-.
cious faith" with her-ct them ''look Jesus and
all will be well IVatchman g. Observer.
DIED, the 18th inst. her residence near Lew
isburg, Mrs. HANNAH NJ, consort Of MIR. John Dunlap
in the Both year Of her age.
DIED, at his residence, near Philippi, Barbour
county, Va on the 24h January, 1916, WILL PoE,
upwards Of thirty years consistent member of the
Baptist Church BEST the dead that die in the
follow them c.. NJ
o. The Warrenton Arena will please copy.
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EXTE1GsIVE ASSORTMENT q
SUPERIOR
PIANO-FORTES,
FOR SALE, In RICHMOND, VA.

DERHAPS it may not be generally known
Il throughout the country, that as large and com.
handing stock of the very best Piano Forses
can always be met With at our establishment in
this city, already finished, as at the largest and
most reputable factories North.
Constant additions enable us to present at all
times from eighteen to twenty -four Instruments
embracing all the fashionable styles Of finish,
both of mahogany and rosewood.
We will furnish them on as good terms as the
best makers sell similar instruments North. In
addition, we offer them for sale upon trial-sub-
ject to be returned if they do not prove good:
Should such an event occur, we agree to bear
the expenses of transportation, both going and
returning. Our great confidence In the instru-
ments which we offer, and the entire satisfaction
by those who have bought and tried
them, embolden us to make these terms.
Out Of a sale of over four hundred, not one has
proven bad.
written guarantee Of their excellence, and Of
good faith on our part, will accompany the in
srumeDt whenever required.
Having in our employ skilful tuner and reg
ulator o! the Piano Forte. reliance may be placed
in the instrument being put in perfect tune and
order, and packed in durable manner for trans
porting to any part Of the country.
Prices vary from ESQ, 275, 300. 325, $50. and
600 dollars.
We also furnish the Piano Forte with Cole.
mans Eolian attachment.
NASH 81 WOODHOUSE,
Booksellers and dealers in Piano-Fortes,
and Music, 1877 Main Street.
January 90. lS45
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TRUSTEES SALE.

RY virtue of Deed Of Trust executed by JON
- athan and David w. Lamb to me as Trustee
for Jacob Lamb, bearing date the 9th day Of July,
1874, and Of record in the County Court Office Of
Augusta, shall proceed to sell, for ready money,
to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Satur
day the 27.h day OF December next. two certain
Tracts, Parcels of Land, lying and being in the
County of Augusta, on the north branch of Naked
Creek-one of which is the same tract wherein
the said Jacob Lamb now resides, and which he,
the said Jacob Lamb, purchased Of the heirs Of
the late John Dickey--adjoniDg the lands Of
Samuel NJ. Long, John Craun and others, and
containing, by estimation, two hundred and four
acres; much thereof as shall be necessary TO
raise the sum of $500, being the first instament
Of $4,000, secured by said deed, together with
interest and the costs attending the sale. IL is
but seldom that snc!f land as that hereby offered
TO the public, is TO be found in the market, as in
point Of durability and fertility of soil, together
with the advantages of spring and running water
in great abundance, it is equalled by but very
ittle, IT any other land in the county. except that
which Immediately surrounds it. NakedSefeek
runs through, it is believed, the choices, lands of
Augusta county. Selling as Trustee, | shall con-
vey to the purchases such title only as is vested
in me by the said deed, though the title isBenev-
ed TO be uDquestionable.
J. b. WATTS, Trustee.
November 27, 1915.
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Wistar's BalSam Of Wild Cherry.

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION.
From the Bay State Democrat, Boston. Nov. 4, 1874
REMEDIES.
There many medicines Of doubtful character ad-
vcrtiscd and pulled by the newspapers the present
time that should have shrunk from the task have
now undertaken not thoroughly COW inc
cd from personal knowledge, OF the facts hch
state below.
1t is of "wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry that we
would speak, and we speak adviscdly. lady of our
acquaintance, whom we see every day short time
since, in what thought prccarious if danger
Gus state of health. cough had settled her lungs
her form seemed wasting away she obliged to
abandon her work, and we thought not resume
IT AGAIN For about two months she has been taking
Wistars Balsam Of Wild Cherry and already has she
SO far rcgaincd her health to be able her
labors.
This is but single case, but is one least in which
we cannot doubt the efficacy of the medicine.
Be careful and get the genuine DIR. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine un-
less signed by l. BUTTS. Address all orders TO SETH
w. FOWLE, Boston, Mass
For sale by DIR. BERKELEY and A. ID. WREN,
Staunton, and by Druggists and Agents generally
throughout the State.
Feb. 10, 1916.
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roR the srAvsrou spEcrAron.
woMAN's BLUSH.

WOMAN'S BLUSH.
INSCRIBED MISS " De-. OF CO.. VA
Blush ON sweet girl love to see the rose
Unfold its eyelids after nights rcpose;
love to see the moOnlight's gentle ray
Mantle the silver Of departing day.
love TO sec the blush on Woman's check.
1t shadows forth spirit pure and meek
love to see the burning blush unfold
The soft and gentle feelings of the soul.
love the downcast look-the starting tear.
The pcnsive sigh,-and that romantic fear
Which startles at the gcntlest zcphyr's breath,
And robes the glowing cheek with hues of DEATH
The rosy blush is borrowed from above
To be the champion Of w oman's love.
Swift rs the lghtning's flash he wings his dart
And seldom fails to pierce his victims heart.
Then blush on Maiden! Never think it weak,
There's nothing lovcier than crimson'd check.
Not all the hucs that in the rainbow meet
Can with the blush Of beauty half compete.
AGINCoURT.
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BRANDRETH'S PILLS.

CONTAGIOUS AND EPIDEMIC DISEASES
Water must be adapted to the nature OF the fish, OF
there will be no propagation Of the species The sol
must be adapted to the seed, there will be in.
crease. The climate must have those matters in il
which WI unite and keep alive epidcmica coutagi-
poisons, they will become eXtingushcd, lamp
that is unsuPplicd with oil. So it is likewise with the
Human Frame; it cannot be materially affected by cpl
dcmcal contagious malades unless there be those
floating the circulation which offer the appro-
pirate soil. BY purifying bodies with the BRAN
DRETH PILLS, which have affinity with those imPu.
rites upon which contagion feeds may always feel
secure, whatever disease may rage around True,
may have it, but it will be over. sickness
will be the affair of day two, while those who have
been too wise TO this simple and excellent remedy
either die or have weeks perhaps months Of sickness
BEWARE OF CoUNTERFEITS
The genuine Brandreh Pills can be obtained al
the Joi!owing places.
William Kyle, Staunton; w. w. King, waynesbo-
rough; Kempcr s. Holt, Churchvllc; p. A. Hciskcll,
Lebanon WHIT Sulphur Springs; J. r. Syrcle ,Parnas
IL. Mcsscrsmth, Mt. Scion; G. Roller, Mt Sid.
ney Jas. NJ. Stout, New Hope; d. s. w. Whtmore,
Mt. Meridian; b. F. Graham, Greenville; Jas. S.
Guy, Decrfcd; NJ Gufliu s. Co. Midway; Col. w. III.
Allen, Green Valley, Bath co..; John Dickinson, Mill
borough Springs Crawford s. Co., Warm Springs.
Feb. %, 1916.
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[FoR THE sPEcTAToR1

MIR. Edtor,--I claim your indulgence while
oner remark or two on subject which con-
eeive of vital importance not only to the county
OF Augusta but The whole of Western Virginia.
l rank among your oldest citizens, and feel in
common with the rest Of my fellow citizens
vivid in all matters pertaining TO the well
rare OF the West. You may we'll imagine the
pain and modification which felt upon viewing
me course Of one Of our representatives in the Lee
Blssa'ure. allude 10 the very extraordinary
vote Of Capt. J. b. BALDWIN as one of tho select
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sHERIFFs, COMMISSIONS.
Feb. 10, 1916.

The Senate was employed nearly its whole sit
ting yesterday, on bill regulating Sherrs' Com
missions. II was passed in the foFm in which it
came from the House--auihorIzng 5 per cent COM
mission TO be included in the bond, and 81 on the
execution issued upon forfeited forthcoming
bond.--Rieh. Uh,g Of Wednesdoy.
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'EO aM whom it NAV Concern.

HNHE Undersigned has concluded to chance
= his present business, and therefore, gives no.
tIce to all who may be indebted TO him, that he
wishes to close his business between this and the
February Court. Attention to this notice is de-
sired, as he expects those who are indebted 10
MN 70 pay promptly; if they wish to save costs
otherwise his claims will he handed IN tho
proper officer for collection.
In his absence, John b. Breckinridge, esq, is
authorized TO receive money and grant recepts
LOT The same. JOSEPH STERN,
Staunton, Feb. IL, lsi6.-3t the PedJar.
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NEW CONCERN.

THE undersigned respectfully announce 10 In
II citizens of Stanton and Augusta, that they
have bought out the entire interest Of Hugh }
Crawford. Esq, at Sewers old stand, where they
design doing
General Goods Business,
under the Style and Firm Of
w lE TIE g 0@o
They will receive during the ensuing Spring,
General assortment Of Goods, Of which the CON-
muniiy will be duly apprized in the mean time.
The goods ON hand will be offered at rery reduced
prices for Cash, to punctual dealers, in order to
make room for the new stock. All persons in
want Of Goods are invited to call, being assured
that bargains will be 96ered
JOHN F. J. WHITE,
EDWARD p. JONES.
Staunton, February &c, 1916.
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LIST OF APPoINTMENTs

By me p1ginis COnfsrenee If fAe United Brethren,
FOR 1886.
MARYLAND DisrRIcr.--W. r. CoURsrY, p. E.
frederick Circuii--G. ID. Rimal.
liagerstown Circuit. K. Bowersox.
Winchester Circuit-Wm. Edwards.
Westminster Misson-J. w. Fulkerson.
VIRGINIA DIsrRIcr.-J. HARDWOOD, p. T..
Woodstock Circuit. Bachtel.
Stanton Circuit. Reubush and II. Neihiser.
Rockbrdge Circuit-J. w. Miles.
Franklin Circuit--Wm. Noit.
South Branch Circut-John Gibbons.
Lewis Mission-Benj. Stickley.
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VALUABLE LAND AT AUCTION

WILL sell to the highest bidder, at public
auction, in The town Of Mddlebrook, on Sa.
turday The 18th of March next, tract of wood
land, containing
800 A0l&l@So
situated one mile above Middlebreok, on the
Lexington road. and adjoining the lands of John
Sproui, Samuel McCutchen, and others. The
terms will be liberal and will be made known on
the day Of sale. JOHN TATE.
Feb. &c, lS16-3t,
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TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND.

In pursuance Of two conveyances, bearing date
n on the 18th day of January 1889, and the 9th
day of March 1889 respectively, of record in the
County Court Office of Augusta, executed to the
undersigned by Philip Greaver, ST. in trust for
certain purposes, shall in order to carry out
the purposes of said conveyances, proceed, in
the town Of Staunon, opposite the tavern Of
Jas. A. McClung, on Saturday the 18th day Of
March next, TO sell TO the highest bidder for the
best price that can be obtained, in ready money.
certain tract or parcel of LAND, or so much
thereof as may be necessary, lying in Augusta.
County, on the waters of Hooyer's Mill Creek,
containing
ISa AOl&lASo
be the same more or less, and being the samo
land on which the said Greayer resided in his
life time.
Acting in the character of trustee / shall con.
vvey to the purchaser such title only as is vested
In me by virtue of the conveyances aforesaid.
WILLIAM CRAIG, Trustee.
Feb. 10, lSi6.-4w.
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POSTPONENFNT

POSTPONEMENT.
~ The sale Of the above property is post
poned by reason of the unavoidable absence Of
the Trustee, to Monday the Both day Of March
next.
]. B. WATTS, Trustee.
Feb. &c, 1916.
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TOBACCO, SNUFF, AND SEGARS.

--e9e~-
O. ~ G0gMiS IN & CO.
HAVE just received large assortment of SUI
IN perior
MANUFACTURE TOBACCO,
at prices to retail at from Sc. to ST. 90 per pound
embracing SIS, les, and III. Lumps, put up in
different sized Boxes, which we will sell to Mer-
chants as low as they can purchase the same
brands in Richmond or Lynchburg, thereby saw
ing carriage.
SEGARS,
Imported Of all the various brands, and large
stock Of their own Manufacture.
SN UFFS.
Rappee, Macabau, Scotch and Lancaster.
In connection with the above they have fine
assortment of
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GERMAN FANCY PIPES.

CLAY AND CHALK PIPES. Also. fine
assortment of Smoking Tobacco, viz: Spanish
Trimmings, cnt and dry, Turkish and Havana,
&c. Wrapping Paper.
Country Merchants will find it to their interest
to give them call, they are now enabled TO
sell at Manufacturers prices.
Staunton. Feb IL, 1916.
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~ @ III I q ID o
FOR RENT.

A STORE-HOUSEan and Compiling Room, near
the Post-Oflice, and small building attach
ed TO tall in good order. Any one wishing
such stand may know The terms by applying
to the subscriber, now residing on part of the
premises. Possession given on the frs, of April
next. JOHN MCDOWELL.
Stanton Feb. 10, lS16.--3w.
ST. will also rent my HOUSE in Gallows-
Town, lately in the occupancy of John Cousins
IL has good garden lot attached to it.
Feb. 10, 1876. Mn
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IT, The above land is to be sold subject 10
the widows dover and prior lien held by
George Baylor, sr.
WIN. CRAIG, Trustee.
Feb. &C. 1916.
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SrAuKroS, Nov, 18th, 1915.

Dear Sir:-In looking over the poll books Of
the last Presidential election, we find that your
name is recorded in favor of the Republican cam
didaie. and as we know Of nothing that has hap
Pened to impair your confidence in the integrity
OF the Democratic party, or lesson your desire
for lite future success, we have now TO call upon
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-09-30
MINERS cNADIAN vEMMlF,cE

VXK ORMS arc the ffunfai source OF many snd veil
~ sesions dsesses indeed ihcfc "a -csresy com.
pisint which afcis infsncv aud childhood. which nsy
bs produced hehv aggravated b. the presence 81
animals the bowels. sCascs recorded" SAY
an eminent phvstcisn. OF thcir producing 81 Nuus
dance, lock Jaw spopc1v. mania. dto<y 0fthc hesd
nAu alton perverted vision Paralysis especi
psion Of the heart hceup dry cough, pleursiic pains
eruption. rheumatic pains I'm The Joints, &c Dr. Chap
that "eVery species Of Worms 30 have IL
origin and supper, In weak and deprsvcd condition Of
digestive organs" Again he says, I'm all 81
diminished strength and cancellation OF hanc however
reduced and especially n The bowels share the debit
tstod slate. may In child suspect thcr crsisncc
doubted that weak of ts dlrcsf organs h that
which principally leads 20 the production OF worms."-
Dr Wood remarks thcre u great space for improve
I'm the mode of treating this complaint, tNorns
The largest Worms nnquestionssly are found most re
qn~ntly young people persons of weakly inciss
tic hres aud dspcctc habits. and hence FIRST
should Re invircrste the system generally and the
stomach snd iotestne- particularly
The terhedy 10 which woald call the sitension OF
and Il u universally aeknow cdged by all " no have
tried a. TO ~ Tar superior 60 other medicine
poyed In disease Cor which a recommended II mo-
only destroys Worms and invigorstcz the whole system
hat dissoivcs and carries the slime
prevalent u the stomach and bowels of chill
siren, especially thOse rad heslth. The mnem
form. The he'd or In which Worms produce thea
young and ~ removing A. y Impossible forthe Wormi
TO In the iod. " h hsrncss an reflects Tho
system. and the health ofth patient Il always improved
~ its use, even wbea no worms sfe discovered.
JOHN WiNER a. co.
fole prorfistors for the 4. =.
For sale by PRYOR PAUL.. Druggists. ~ 10
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6. ins T"S WI r-TrfrJ tiiat about twenty ,cs, =
- aui~'-f Win opstlvcuess 20 such slfcc my
inc would pass 10y bowels for wceks al q time aud N AL
.mho,l produced partial insanity. l was sorcy dis
Hessed toih ~ night and by day. | had quiet slecr
sometimes Tor weeks together nay nervous condition "A A.
n - al asiae, The doctors could DO nothing ne
AZ lhcir feuiodfcs made me and When ali
hope hsd ned Glanced 10 read an adveri i-ent 81 Or
bIsndfeths, aud believed from IT, Syle thai whocver
wo'c ~, tsNcVfd whsi lac wToie, and u so, he
impostor. had 10 suncr ridicule OF NV friends .
neighhofs Ny doctor told inc, amer had used them
some ine ai he could make pills just like Brandfehs
Ne gave me prescription took the druggist aud
got The hsi they lad no more effect physic than
piece OF chip Not - with Bfsndfeihs Pills. the, a.
ways set easily and freely have now taken them over
}tais ana ihcy sccu 10 have renewed tie life with
~ ne ny in'e'erl b. clear aud serene and enjoy
LIE equal 90 what dad twenty i've years ago-I am nov,
nearly any Inc action Of my bowels now nearly
iesoftd 10 ihc healthy sia'o Of my touth. bicss Cod
l"f what lac has dome for pray be may Lies Iy
btandfcih, The maker ufBfaud cih's Iiiis.
Ny case s knoNn 10 hundreds az this county. Youi
agent, Mr. ~ kcndilc ca tai they should send Il
l remain ours, very q aiefilly.
Lebanon, y. ~. Jan. ~. 1875 ID s'rOEs
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HoBENSACK'S INDICATED
WORAI SNRJrp

r TT u te hroughi before the people ard m ado known
- unto The world thst y the greatest destroyer
on. and thai ~ gaming nOforietv which has never
been surpassed BY sny OF the DESTROYING vendcrs
We ofef ore or two certificates convince the skep
uesi and TO show its decided Effects IN eAerminaing
worms.
srRtSs CARpEN. March = 1875.
McesTs J. y. A. e.. =. HohcusAck npo.
- Mediesaed Worm syrup From early infancy nv
dauchtet,A ehd of ~ months has been 90 e'y a.
tteief win Worms; causing daily the severe sid
distressing palms Al tunes she would almost frantic
ard perfectly unmsnsgesie would run ~ and down the
Door, and knock hetsef fousv aeaust the wall
fsr long tine Ne ignor Of the Gauss
W commented giving several u,clieines COZ com:
psini RON which the child derived NO hene' whatever
- r sef OF Course sic much reduced fcsh. and
had aN the mpions of ca ronplaut Arctdruts
n ueefNf with one of vour eircu.rs Ne we've ,naprcs
TO iry your medicine We had not used d bat few sa,
tciotc great nauy worms brought from her one
one TO four inches. decd scArosiv add. that child
wsA speedily relieved. and that ttforc We had uscs
one 5 cent e0tJe 81 your Worm syrup. sire ia
ufv ff-e fum thuse snE pains aud doing we'll
feel that u ouid be unkindnc~- on nv psrt to with
I bold ifuiu YOU snd The community this information
do ihcrrfore uuhc- aTingy recommend your Medt
G HENRY rLuMMER.
hih. Of the Gospel Marshall u. door below Brown.
| fmtA bgLFius. May .. 1870.
Messrs J. \. A g. = Ilolcnssck Gentlemen. hsv,
teen Tor some time Ncrnifure practtc,
and sn happy TO IA my hands has sccec1e to ~
think u enc otthe very bet preparations IN use.
| loun, &C. 4. ". APPLETON. N. ID.
| 49, No. 46. Spuill Stfegi..
corner Vt second ard Coates streets Phiadcphs PTic
- cents per hottie liner discount adj. Ia ., hol...,
/ purchase ?. JOEL HoBENSACK. wholesale Agent
/ hsfint cry, belmont county. Ohio.
/ Agcnis m Nheciiug.-N a SON south N heel o
Jepson, Grocer MSrkct street. aus !: n,