Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE OF
r.ALU.4RLE L.AARS

In EAST ROCKINGHAM AND PAGE COUNTIES,
| pursuance OF the last will of John Cook, decd
Il we Will proceed to sell, the premises on WEn.
NesD4T' THE 18th OF NOVEMBER, 1850, the following
REAL ESTATE, belonging to the said Cook, dec ::
No. l. THE HOME FARM on which the said
Cook lived and died, containing about 455 Acres,
about 3oO acres of which is cleared and in fine state
OF cultivation. Also tine Orchard. and about AZ A
cres OF watered Meadow, and the residue about 155
acres well tlmbered In word it is one of the most
desirable Grazing Farms in this portion of the coun
try, having water every field 1t possesses not on
lY grazing advantages but the best range for yonpo
stock in the Peaked Mountain to which # is adjacent
The buildings consist of a large twostory stuccoed
DWELLING HOUSE, with large and Convenient
Kitchen, and all necessary out buildings for negro
quarters, &C., fne Hydrant in the yard conveying
water from good spring; large three story Barn
built on the Swtzer 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 office, &C., and would be
nv 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 Harrsonburg to Gordonsv1le.
No. 2-On the same day, (if time permits) If not
on the next, will sell the farm known as the
sDeck Place. containing about $50 Acres, of
which about 250 cleared and IN fine state
of cultivation. The remainder is heavily tlmbered-
The improvements consist of large Log HOUSE,
we'll finished in the Interior and by small expense on
the exterior may be made neat and comfortable
Dwelling, situated on commanding eminence, hav-
ing fine view of the surrounding country, with d
fine Spring. and Well in the yard, and never-tail-
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, the Shenandoah River,
Immediately below aud adjacent to the Shenandoah
Iron Works The said tract is In fine state of cul
tivation. The Improvements consist of cOmfora-
BILE DWELLING and all necessary Out-buildings, a.
mong which is a convenient Barn. About one. half of
this tract is very heavily tmbered 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
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
Uses, give any information relating to the
Our address is Conrads Store, Rockingham county,
Virginia
TERMS One-third of the purchase money Cash,
or negotiable paper at sixty days, payable at the Bank
of Rockingham the balance in four equal annual in
staments, with interest from date; the interest to be
remitted if the principal be promptly paid when due;
the title to be reserved until the last payment.
ROBERT B. COOK,
JOS. II. CONRAD,
GEO. W. MILLER,
Adm'rs with Will annexed of Jno. Cook, decd.
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