Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-09
auction Sales.
DUBLIC SALE OF TWO. yvALUA
80 RIIE EARM Ms ON ia MES RIVER /

A2ECt2O72 sO0LeS.
DUBLIC SALE OF. TWO vALUA.
BILE FARMS ON JAMES RIVER IN
Botetourt County-On.r "Wednesday, the Eth
day of August, 1870 will be offered at public
auction on the premises. the valuable REAL
ESTATE ofthe late TArchelaus Reynolds, de-
ceased situated on James River, on the line OF
the James River & oKanawha Canal, o miles
from Clifton Forge depot, on the Chesapeake d
Ohio Railroad, and24 miles from the town OF
Buchanan. This tract contains $50 CRES, 325
acres in Timber of original growth, and 225
acres cleared, of which 100 acres are James Riv-
er Bottom. The upland lies we'll and is adapted
to the growth Of Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats and
tude THERE'S rich and extensive bank of
Iron Ore on the premises, a Grist and Saw
Mill, an EXCELLENT BRICK MANsIO
with seven Rooms, and commodious cellar a
buildings and Good Orchard. The situation
is remarkable for healthfulness, in good neigh
borhood and conveniently near to two churches.
:, Also. on the same day, will be fered at Pub
lie AUCTION, the adjoining farm. WOOD
Tract adjoins the aforementioned Tract on the
side next to Clifton Forge Depot and of course
is nearest to the Railroad. It contains l 200
ACRES, of which $50 are cleared, and near 100
Acres James River Bottom. The uplands lie
well, and besides producing remunerative crops
Of the cereals and grasses are peculiarly adapt
ed to the growth of high priced tobacco. There
is also upon this place VERY EXTENSIVE bed
of Iron Ore and q vein of Barytes. the extent of
which has never been tested, but believed to be
abundant. The uncleared land is in timber of
original growth, much of which is valuable
for lumber purposes. No place could be better
watered or more healthy, and the White Sui
phur and other Mineral Springs are within a
few hours travel.
The improvements are good and suited to a
large family. There are 700 fruit trees the
premises-apples, dwarf and standard pears,
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vines-all of choice varieties. Either or both of
these places will be shown by persons residing
ON the premises, or myself. My P. o. is Clifton
Forge. Persons travelling by public conveyance,
desiring to attend the sale or visit the place pre-
vious thereto, will find it convenient to come by
railroad to Clifton Forge Depot, and thence by
hired conveyance. 5oo9 a. .vssss-ii}E 9
The terms of sale for both the above-named
tracts of land will be, one-third of the purchase
money, cash in hand, and the balance in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from the
day of sale, to be secured by deed of trust and
the title retained until the last payment is made
5S 5f.. DAVIS NJ WOOD, Ex'or of
IaH osla ss5i h sArchelaus Reynolds, decd;
z julyl9-tds G. M. REYNOLDS.
SALE OF LAND AND
,L q Personal Property.-As executor of the
will of John Arion dec d, will offer for sale
on the premises, on FRIDAY, THE 18th DAY
OF AUGUST, 1870, the valuable farm of which
the testator died seized, lying in Augusta coun-
ty Virginia. and containing about 40 acres.
This land is conveniently located, being situate
Immediately on the road leading from Mt Sid
ney to Mt Scion, and also on the road leading
from New Salem Church to Spring Hill, and
within one mile Of the church ; is well improved,
has plenty of good timber, in variety and is in q
fine state of cultivation. The Messrs. Arion re-
siding on the farm, will show it to any one wish
ing to view it, .g7 -...
3 On the same day will be sold, all the personal
consisting of wheat, rye oats, hay, and
corn in the ground, farming implements, five
head of horses and harness. and one colt, cattle,
sheep, and hogs, and the household and kitchen
furniture.
Terms for the land.-One hundred dollars in
hand; of balance one fourth in six months, and
remainder in three equal annual payments, all
bearing interest from the day of sale the pur
chaser to execute bonds with approved personal
security, and waving the Homestead, and the
ttleto be retained as ultimate security Posses
sion immediately Other terms n, made de- known at
july26-tds Rock. Register copy and send bill
to this office. 9ain3
nUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
II REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.
On w ednesday, the 18th day Of August next, 1
will sell on the premises, to the highest bidder:
the farm on which Peter Strouse resides situated
eight miles Southwest of Staunton, near the
Brownsburg turnpike. haE sapl4aF lD
The farm contains 2l54 acres-65 acres in fine
timber, the balance in good state of cultivation
The buildings good two-story brick dwell
ling good buildings for servants, a wash-hou
dairy and cow-house, large barn, with two
good stables underneath, and in addition stable
for eight horses, large COW sheds, two wagon
sheds, carriage house and blacksmith shop
There are twelve acres of fine meadow, and for
varieties and quantity of fruit, it is scarcely
passed by any farm in the county. 8t.q
Terms One third cash. balance in one and
two years. , II ,... -l, e..., y
At the same time and place, will sell all of
the personal property of the said Peter Strouse,
to wit : Five head of good horses, number OF
mich COWS, young cattle, hogs and sheep. wag-
household and kitchen furniture and in short,
all the property he has.
Terms-On all sums ever $40 a credit of six
months will be given--security must be good.
june14-tds TFl . d. b. STROUSE.
GALE OF I1AND.-In pursuance of a de-
= cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
in the case of VIM. w. Cason against Jacob G.
Cason and others, rendered ON the 22nd day of
July, 1870, the subscriber will sell nj public auc-
ton on the premises, on FRIDAY, THE 18TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1870, available lot of land
lying aIlile and a half from Mddlebrook, in the
county of Augusta, containing four acres and
half of land. There are two COMFORTABLE
DWELLING HOUSES and one shop on the premis-
es also we'll of splendid water. The place pos
sesses all the advantages of comfortable and
pleasant home. clfle
TERMS OF SALE.-So much cash as will pay
the costs of suit and sale, the residue in four
equal payments at 6, II, Is and "a months, with
proved security for the deferred payments will
be required, and title reserved as ultimate secu-
rity. 9c GEO. AZ. HARRISON,
july2b-tds Commissioner.
THRUST SALE Of VALUABLE Prop
ERTY.-By virtue of a deed dated the 10Th
of May 1855, executed by George Greaver to
Willisp S. 81. Baylor, in which the undersigned
Marshall Hanger has been substituted by order
of the county court of Augusta county, as trus-
tee, / will proceed on Monday, the 10Th day of
August 1870, in the town of Staunton, in front
of the Courthouse, to sell to the highest bidder,
valuable tract of land containing l5E4 acres,
more or less, located in the county of Augusta,
adjoining the lands of Joseph I. Mitchell and
Others, about three miles from Stanton, and
about one mile South of the Ches & o. r. r..
The improvements consist of comfortable
dwelling and the necessary out houses.
Terms of SALE ne-fourth cash and the resi-
due in three equal payments at six, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest from date the
purchaser giving bond with good security.
-17 MARSHALL HANGER,
july26-tds ne substituted trustee.
DUBLlC SALE.-Intendng to remove to
L Lexington, | will sell on FRIDAY, THE
18TH OF AUGUST, at my residence, one mile
North of Fishersvlle, at public auction. con-
siderable quantity of Household and Kitchen
Furniture, 3 or horses and colts, 5 good mich
COWS, and some young cattle, carriage and har
ness, wagon, farming implements, &c. Also,
several hundred bushels of wheat, rye and oats
quantity of Hay, and about 20 acres Of grow
ing corn. 81 ~ 4
AT the same time, will rent my farm con-
tanning 1917 acres OF land of best quality, With
fine mansion house, stable, barn, orchard Sc
Terms of sale and lease will be made known
on the 18th of August, They will be accommo-
dating. AZ ELLEN S. McCUE,
july26-tds . Long Meadow Run