Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-06
AUCTION SALES.
PUBLIC SALE OF
rALN.ARLE L.A1 DS

IN EAST ROCKINGHAM AND PAGE COUNTIES
TN pursuance Of the last will of John Cook, decd
i we will proceed to SELL on the premises, ON WED
NesDAY, THE 18th OF NOVEMBER, 1850, the following
REAL ESTATE, belonging to the said Cook, dec d.,
No. /. THE ROME FARM, which the said
Cook lived and died, containing about ass Acres,
about 300 of which is cleared and in fine state
of cultivation. Also fine Orchard. and about 40 A.
cres of watered Meadow, and the residue, about 1855
acres we'll timbered. In word it is of the most
desirable Grazing Farms in this portion of the
try having water in every field. possesses not on
ly grazing advantages but the best range for young
stock in the Peaked Mountain to which 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; 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 ga
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, postofce, &C., and would be We
ry desirable residence for any gentleman disposed to
live retired situations and enjoy all the pleasures
and advantages of rustic simplicity and rural scenery
The said farm is about two miles froln the turnpike
leading from HarrisOnburg to Gordonsvllle
No. 2.-On the same day, (if time permits) if not
on the next, we will sell the farm known as the
sDeck Place., containing about $50 Acres. of
which about $50 acres cleared and in fine state
of cultivation. The remainder is heavily timbered.-
The improvements consist of a large Log HOUSE,
well finished IN the interior, and py small expense
the exterior may be made neat and comfortable
Dwelling situated on a commanding eminence, hav-
ing fine view of the surrounding country, with a
fine Spring. and Well in the yard, and neverfail-
ing stream running through the entire place. This
property may be divided to suit purchasers.
No. 3.-On the 18TH OF NOVEMBER NEXT, will
sell, the premises, the Farm known the "PAIN-
TER TRACT containing about 800 Acres, situa-
ted in the county of Page, on the Shenandoah River,
Immediately below aud adjacent to the Shenandoah
Iron Works. The said tract is in fine state of cu-
tivation. The improvements consist of comforta-
BILE DWELLING and all necessary out-buildings, a.
mong which is convenient Barn. About one.half of
this tract is very heavily timhered, 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 pats 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 same.
Our address is Conrads Store Rockingham county,
Virginia. 4 sff3 tt
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. II. CONRAD
GEO. W. MILLER,
Adm'rs with Will annexed Of Jno. Cook. decd.
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