Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-30
PUBLIC SALE OF
HALU.ABLE L.dN DIS

IN EAST ROCKINGHAM AND PAGE COUNTIES!
IN pursuance Of the last will of John Cook decd,
Il we wi II proceed to SELL on the premises, NED.
NesDAY, THE 14TH OF NOVEMBER, 1860, the following
REAL ESTATE, belonging to the said Cook, dec d.,
No. l. THE HOME FARM, which the said
Cook lived and died. containing about 455 Acres,
about 800 acres of which is cleared and in fine state
of cultivation Also fine Orchard. and about AZ A
ores of watered Meadow, and the residue, about 155
well timbered. In word, it is one OF the most
desirable Grazing Farms In this portion OF the coun
try having water in every field. 1t possesses not
ly grazing advantages but the best range for young
stock in the Peaked Mountain, to which it is adjacent.
The buildings consist of large two-story succeed
DWELLING HOUSE, with large and convenient
Kitchen, and all necessary out buildings for negro
quarters &C.; fine Hydrant in the yard conveying
water from good spring; a large three story Barn
built on the Switzer plan; Blacksmith Shop Still
House, &C., all of which render the cultivation of said
farm both easy and economical.
This property is situated in the east part of Rock
ingham county, near East Point Church. which is on
the promises. 1t is convenient to stores, schools,
mills physicians, post-Otce, &C., and would be We
ry desirable residence for any gentleman disposed to
live In retired situation, and enjoy all The pleasures
and advantages Of rustic simplicity and rural scenery.
The SAID farm is about two miles FROM the turnpike
leading from Harrisonburg to Gordonsv1le.
No. 2.-On the same day, Gf time permits,) if not
on the next, we will sell the farm known the
sDeck Place." containing about $50 Acres, OF
which about $50 cleared and in a fine state
of cultivation The remain der is heavily timbered.
The improvements consist Of large Log HOUSE,
we'll finished in the INTERIOR and by small expense
the exterior may be made neat and comfortable
Dwelling, situated on commanding eminence, hav-
ing fine view of the surrounding country, with a
fine Spring. and Well in the yard and never-fail-
ing stream running through the entire place. This
property may be divided to suit purchasers
No. 3.-On the 10TH OF NOVEMBER NEXT, we will
SELL on the premises, the Farm known the "PAIN-
TER TRACT containing abont 800 Acres, situa-
ted in the county of Page on the Shenandoah River,
Immediately below and adjacent to the Shenandoah
Iron Works The said tract is in fine state of cu
tiyation. The improvements consist of comforta-
BILE DWELLING and all necessary outbuildings, a
mong which is convenient Barn. About one half of
this tract is very heavily timbered perhaps better
than any other in the county of Page. survey of
each of the above named tracts will be made before
the day of sale and plats OF the made out and
exhibited at that time Persons wishing to purchase
are invited to visit the tracts and look for themselves,
or to call on either of the undersigned, Henry
Cook, Esq.,, who is living the "Painter Tract Ell
Their of whom will take pleasure in showing the prem
ises or give any information relating to the same
Our address is Conrad's Store, Rockingham county,
Virginia.
TERMS One-third of the purchase money Cash,
negotiable paper at sixty days. payable at the Bank
of Rockingham the balance in four equal annual in
stalments with interest from date the interest to be
RENTED if the principal be promptly paid when due
the title to be reserved until the last payment
ROBERT B. COOK,
JOS. Fl. CONRAD,
GEO. W. MILLER,
Adm rs with Will annexed of JnO. Cook decd.