Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-09-13

stauntoll Spettator.
The person who recently advertised in ~
Spectator for a tenant has engaged one. Tb;o !.
our answer to the numerous INQUIRIES nado &c :,
by letter and otherwise. .m
j. WTodd & Co.. are agents for tho a,ho
marie Fertilizng Mills, and now offer a suror;o,
article OF bone DUST and ground plaster fer sale
Their store Is on Burwelrs corner.
Charles E. Wood is prepared.to do all kind.
OF stitching, in nice mann er. on the Florence
Sewing Machine for which he is agent. His
store-room is opposite the Virginia hotel
Roller skating is now the rage in some of the
cities. We suppose it will not be long before !,
Will be introduced into this city. The bows es-
peclaly would be pleased to be sailing AT ound in
some large hall
Mr. Charles w. Turner, son of Prof A. T
turner OF TINS place, was licensed to practice
law IN all the Courts of Montana Territory, a,
the August term of the Supreme Court of that
Territory. -. 1880
RELIGIOUS 1NTEREsT.-There has been quite
an interesting revival of religion going on at
1rmpie's school house, about three miles from
otaunton under the charge of Rev. j. J. Engle,
during the past two weeks. About twenty have
protested faith in Christ 1853 5as .sz
AN ACCIDENTAL little son of Mr. H. S. Kel-
Ter, at Trinity Points," near Churchville in
this county, aged years, fell from horse on the
nffh o i g.
lar bone Under the surgical skill of DIR.
Weade, we learn he is doing we'll -
We are pleased to learn that DR.. c.. r. Harris
who has been quite i'll for some time will return
soon from the Springs with his health greatly
improved. This announcement We doubt not
will be gratifying to his numerous friends from
whom he has received many letters of inquiry.
On Saturday last, Judge Hendren, as Commits
sioner, sold the land Parnassus, in this
county, belonging to the estate of VIM Sillings,
deceased, containing 6341 acres, to M. w. D.
Hogshead, Esq, at $40 per acre. equivalent to
cash.
The dozen carriages containing each beauti-
full infant which passed along the streets a few
days since made quite an interesting procession.
Staunton can muster on short notice quite large
infantry company. Cupeper Court house is ac-
lively recruiting. judging from the reports pub
lished in the Observer.
The editor of the Lexington Gazette wants a
Barlow knife and pair of scissors. Will not
some dealer in cutlery in the Modern Athens
make him present of those articles? The most
efficient assistant Editor is az pair of scissors.
Some scamp has stolen ours some one has
borrowed and neglected to return them.
The amount of money which can be saved in
every family by buying silver or copper tipped
shoes for children. will surprise any one who has
not tried it. All parents may lesson their shoe
bills two thirds, and at the same time avoid the
disagreeabe sight of ragged stockings and pro-
truding toes, always seen when shoes not pro-
tected by metal tips.-N. Y. Post,
fa On Thursday last, the farm of E. w. Bayly on
Middle River, six miles from Staunton, contain
ing 293 acres, was sold by E. NJ. Cushing, auc-
tioneer, to Benjamin Crawford, for $50 per acre.
with interest from date of SALE
On the same day. by the same. the storehouse
on the wharf" in Staunton, belonging to the
estate of Richard Barrett, deceased, WAS sold te
John Burns for the sum of $2,OO5.
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"CHEAR CHARLEY has gone to New York
where he intends purchasing large stock of Ia
dies and gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Jewel
~, fancy articles, &C., which he will sell al pri
ces far below the prices at any other store il
Staunton. His stock will be here in g few days
and he respectfully asks an exam ination of hi
goods and prices, by the ladies and gentlemen o
Staunton and vicinity, as he knows that he Cal
give PERFECT SATISFACTION. 1t
We would call the particular attention of on
readers to the advertisement of Mess. 81. F
Zimmerman & Son, furniture Dealers 3l5 I'll
Street, Washington, D. c. Mr.. Arch. NJ. Zim
norman. who is known to many of our citizen
IS q gentleman of high responsibility and cor
rect business habits, is connected with this hous
and would be pleased to receive orders SEM
price lists to his friends. They can compet
most favorably with any of the northern fprni
ture establishments. 4-.--
SUBSCRIPTION By INGToN.-The election
in the town of Lexington, on Saturday last, OF
the subscription of $40 COO to the capital stocl
of the Valley Railroad, resulted as follows:
For the subscription, 2Uo
Against
This was not large vote, but was nearl,
unanimous.
Lexington has set an example which she hope
Staunton will follow. There is no doubt tina
Staunton will vote an additional subscription o
$50, OOl, but not with the proportionate majorit.
Of Lexington.
TURBINE WATER WHEELS, ENGINES, &C
In inviting attention to the card of Messrs Pool
s. Hunt, engineers and founders, of Baltimore
notice is especially called to their celebrates
"LeffeVs American Double Turbine waite
Wheel" which has established by It's superlo
qualities national reputation. Some ldea ma ma
Be had of the favor this water wheel has found
from she fact that there are now about five thou
sand in operation
Messrs. Poole & Hunt are, besides, thorough
engineers and founders and have unsurpasse
facilities for supplying everything In their line
including steam engines, -four, grist and SAY
mill machinery shsftlng, pulieys, &c.
PORTABLE SAW MILLS, MACHINERY, &C
Mr.. George Page was the original inventor
the first circular saw mill ever successfully use
CIR saving lumber from the log. Thirty years