Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-13
AUCTION SALES
PUBLIC SALE OF
r.ALN.AKLE LIN DIS r

IN EAST ROCKINGHAM AND PAGE COUNTIES
IN pursuance OF the last will of John Cook. decd.
i we wi II proceed to sell, on the premises, WED.
NesDAY, THE l4rH OF NOVEMBER, 1860, the following
REAL ESTATE. belonging to the said Cook, dec d.,
No. l. THE HOME FARM, on which the said
Cook lived and died, containing about ass Acres,
about 300 acres of which is cleared and in fine state
of cultivation Also, fine Orchard and about ~ A.
of watered Meadow, and the residue, about lbs
acres well tmbered. In word it is of the most
desirable Grazing Farms in this portion of the
try, having water in every field 1t possesses not
y 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 a 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 premises 1t is convenient to stores, schools,
mills physicians, pOst-ofice &C., and would be
ry desirable residence for any gentleman disposed to
live in retired situations 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 Gordonsv1lle.
No. 2-On the same day, (it time permits,) if not
on the next, we will sell the farm known as the
Deck Place. containing about $50 Acres. of
which about 250 acres cleared and in fine state
of cultivation. The remainder is heavily timbered.-
The improvements consist Oh d large Log dOUSE,
we'll finished in the Interior and by snail expense on
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, the premises, the Farm known the s'PAIN
TER TRACT" containing abont 800 Acres, situa-
ted in the county of Page, the Shenandoah River
Immediately below aud adjacent to the Shenandoah
Iron Works. The said tt act is in fine state of cul-
tivaton. The improvements consist of a comforta-
BILE DWELLING and all necessary outbuildings, a.
mong which is a convenient Barn. About one-half of
this tract is very heavily timhered perhaps better
than any other in the county of Page. A survey of
each of the above named tracts will be made before
the day of sale, and pats of the same made out and
exhibited at that time. Persons wishing to purchase
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
ses, or give any information relating to the same.
Our address is Conrads Store Rockingham county,
Virginia.
TERMS. One-third of the purchase money Cash,
or negotiable paper at sixty days. the Bank
of Rockingham the balance in four equal annual in
staments 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. H. CONRAD,
GEO. w. MILLER,
Adm'rs with Will annexed of Jno. Cook, decd.