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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Caroline King, colored, living near Harrison
burg, gave birth to 2 children April Bird, 1871 ;
on December 9Th, 1871 gave birth to more, and
on September 9Th, 1872 gave birth to children
making seven children in a little over l months
They were all boys and all still-born.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

STRANGERS vis ting our City, will find large
and we'll assorted stock of Boots, Shoes, &C., fol-
Gentlemen, Boys, Ladies, Misses, Children and
Infants, of the best makes, at WELLER'S Boot
Shoe and Hat EMPORIUM iune28.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

AccIDENr.-Wm. Freeman (colored a black
smith in the employ Of Jno. Sanderson, ESQ
near Churchville, while returning from the Cir
Gus Saturday night, fell off the raj lroad bridge
ribs. He was kindly taken care of in town, and
on Sunday sent to his home by Chief of Police,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04
The Uinditator.
Friday Morning. Oct. 4, 1879.
local.

HAND IN IoUR JOB PRINTING AID ADVERTISING
EABLEY Nearly all our enterprising merchants
wish to communicate with our country friends
duri ng the Agricultural Fair week, either by
hand-blls or advertisements. 1t is important
in order to secu the prompt execution of heir
orders for cards and hand-bills that thew
should be handed in at the earliest day possible
Our merchants will consult their interest by adj
vertising freely before the Fair so our country
friends will know where to go " hen they arrive.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

A little son of David Hoff near Mt. Crawford,
was struck in the stomach by the beam of q
Railroad Derrick, with which he was playing,
on Sunday 22nd, from the effect of which he
died the next day.
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Ayoung gentleman of Staunton bought rat
trap few days since, and set in his room in the
day time, watched it patiently for two hours
and not rat was caught. He became DISCUS
ted and returned the trap and asked for his
money, on the ground that it didn't catch rats
worth cuSs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

The HEALTH lest COUNTY IN THE UNITED STATES.
Augusta County has population of IS, 600,
and for the whole year Of 1871 there were only
2l3 deaths. The number of births for the same
time was 654. The births were 1875 in excess of
those of 1870, and the deaths IS in excess of
fhnsa for tho
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mr.. John Branaman will accept our thanks for
a present of some of the largest apples we have
seen, of the Falawater variety. Not one of the
lot but weighed over a pound. Mr.. Bran
aman raised and shipped a number of bushels
of these apples this summer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

LATE. 1.-THE Roasting Ears raised by Mr..
Mitchell on the land of DR.. Sears, near Staun-
ton. The seed was planted July 18th on about
II acres, which is now just in roasting condition
and the finest we have seen this season. We re-
turn our thanks for mess.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mecklenburg has dog which has attended
Church regularly, on the ringing of the bell, for
the past twelve years. We have dog in our
Office which runs with the Fire Company whenev-
er the frs-bell sounds, and invariably turns out
with the company in their parades.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Benz. Longs room in the Etfinger House, Hsr-
gisonburg, was entered on Sunday night, 22nd
ult., by rear window, and robbed of money
and jeweiry to the amount of 800.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mrs. Lottie Lee, daughter of R. B. Haxall Of
Richmond, and wife of Robert e. Lee, Jr.,
son of Gen. R. E. Lee, died at Romancoke,
King William Co., of consumption, September
2lst, in her 22nd year, having been married but
little over year. She was a most estimable
lady
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

APPOINTMENTS. -Robt G. Gillum, of River
heads Jas. A. McCue, of Middle River and 0.
Douglass Hotel, of North River Districts, have
been appointed State Students from Augusta
to the State Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege, Blacksburg, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

was bitten by dog and the wound healed. A
week since be complained of the wound paining
him and died on Friday following of hydropho-
bia
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Laura Bell, little six year old daughter of
John herman, Mt. Crawford, was burned
to death by her clot hes catching fire, on the 10th
lIlf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

ANOTHER GRAND EXCURSION. On Tuesday, Oc-
tober 22nd, another train will leave Staunton
for Washington, giving three days in that City.
Fare same as before, with the privilege of return
ing on any regular train during the three days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04
Died

On Sunday, 10Th ult., at his residence on
South River, Augusta, after protracted illness
DR.. Isaac HAIL. in the 73rd year Of his age. He
was one of the Oldest practitioners of Medicine in
the county
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

AS the Geld weather is coming on we advise
our readers to look at the advertisements Of
Stove dealers in the Vindeater, and procure stoves
from them before winter pinches.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

UMBRELLAS, bingham and Alpaca, HATS for
Boot, Shoe and Hut Ehaporiom. jnne28
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mr.. j. H. Picker has purchased the old
Brooks property on Augusta Street. for $2,75o
cash, and propose to erect two handsome dwell
ings on it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

The Bowman farm, 2o93 acres, near Timber
vile, Rockingham, advertised by us, was sold by
A. M. and R. G. Bowman, Commissioners, on Sat-
urday last. to David Bowman, of that County,
for $50 per acre, equivalent to cash.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

A. D. Buell., who has charge of the animals in
Robinsons Menagerie, has acted in that capaci-
for the past IL years, and interests all with his
details Of their various characteristics.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Joseph Coffman, one of the Oldest and most
highly esteemed citizens of Rockingham, died at
his residence, near Day ton, the oath ut, in his
8Oth year
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

@- There is no denying the fact that Armen-
trout Co., have the largest prettiest and cheap
est Toys in the City.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mrs. K. NJ. Kelley is now receiving her first
supply of Fall Millinery and Fancy Goods.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

The indicator goes to press late Thursday
evening. Advertisements, to insure insertion,
aust be handed in not later than ~ NJ. Thurs
day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04


EXCITING TINE AT CIRCUS -Those who pur-
chased tickets to the Circus Saturday night, were
furnished with an entirely unexpected enter
tainment-in fact, an attempt to roast the whole
audience on the half-shell. When the legitimate
exhibition had nearly finished, an enterprisng
but misguided employee attempted to fill Ker-
osene lamp, while lighted, in an adjoining tent
The oil, of course, took fire. but instead of land
ing the employee in the happy hunting grounds
as is usual in such cases. it set fire to pile of
straw and in moment the audience was terror
stricken. Tt was but few moments efore when
the audience had been complaining of the cold
but this sudden prospect of rise in the ther-
mometer afforded no joy to the spectators The
ladies, as is usual and proper in such cases, led
off with wall of terror, and the men with chiv-
alrc promptitude comm an ced scrambing for the
outside of the tent. The scene would have been
frghtful if it had not heen comic. All were
tearing their way for the outside. The anxious
mothers, as usual, came first to the front IN
search for their children. One excited parent
convulsively clasped an old friend of ours
weight 35o) around the neck, exclaimng sMy
child, my darling child, are you safe?' The
darling child very red in the face and strug-
Cling violently to escape, said in a smothered
voice from under her arm, that he would be safe
if she would only loosen her hold enough for
him to catch his breath. Another lady got out
into i side tent, where some horses were stand
ing, and demanded in frantic tones that some
one should 'stake me out from among the dread
full bears and lions.'' She was taken out unin-
jured. The most self-possessed man that we saw
was gentleman, who, upon the first ALARM
leaped over three or four men, knocked down a
couple Of children, ran under some horses and
arriving, painting on the outside turned around
and, in an imploriug voice, begged the people
not to create panic, but to be cool, as "there
was no danger" The most heartless thing
brought forth by the accident was an e1clama-
ton of sedate looking citizen, who was vio-
lently struggling to get back into the tent after
having escaped therefrom. Some friend assured
him that there was no use for this now as his
wife was 'all safe.' The following is his re-
mark, as taken down at the time by our reporter
on the spot, .sWife, thunder Pm looking for
my hat"
The light next morning showed the remains
of the nights storm. Bonnets, hats trampled out
Of shape, waterfalls, old shoes, hoop-skirts ruff
fies torn off - well, We'll say dresses, watch
chains, paper collars, cravats, brass breast-pins
and other debris strewed the ground, and showed
the madness of the struggle the night before
1t is proper to say that there never was any real
danger, and that tie alarmed gentleman who,
after his splendid leap under four horses, en-
deavored to re-assure the audience, was right
when he said there was no danger.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

MORE IRON DISCOVERIES IN THE VALLEY OF VIR-
GINIA.-A valuable deposit of red hematite iron
has been discovered about two miles west of
Staunton. The vain is about 80 feet wide sew
eral miles in length and is said by miners, who
know, to be quite inexhaustible. This is so evil
dent that arrangements have been made to build
a siding to the ore bank in order to facilitate the
transportation of the ore to the Buffalo Gap
Works. The mine is within 200 yards of the
Chesapeake 4 Ohio R. R., and is situated on the
farm of the late Archibald P. Stuart aud is be-
lieved to extend in a North East direction
through the lands of Messrs. Wheat 4 Tanne-
hill, VIM. Donagbe, Judge Fultz, and probably
through the lands of Jno NJ Kinney, Leigh R.
Waddell, Geo. Harrison and others
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

There are 1922 persons listed in the City of
staunton between the ages Of 5 and 81, from
which number only 3l5 whites and 70 colored
are attending the Free Schools.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

FATAL AFFRAY.-A large crowd assembled at
the White Sulphur Springs on the 9th ult,
waiting for John Robinson s Circus, but no Cir
Gus came, owing to landslide IN the road, and
while the crowd still waited, fight took place
between some whites and blacks. One of the
whites was sew erely cut with the negroes favor
lite weapon, razor, and died from the effect of
his wound. A negro named Woodward, who is
supposed to have inflicted the wounds, fed next
morning and has not been found SINGS.
Later information states that the white man
who wac cut was Lewis Bostick. One of the
colored men engaged in the fight also died of
his wounds.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

. va Go to Armen trout & Co.'S and try the
proprietary brands of Tobacco and Cigars.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04
Send in your names at once.

PUBLIC SPEAK1NG.-Col. Skinner, one of the
Conservative County Canvassers, will address
the people on the issues of the Presidential can
vsss, at the following times and places:
Mt. Sidney, Saturday, October 9th, at 3
o'clock, P. NJ; Greenville, Saturday, October
18th at O'Clock, P. NJ; Mt. Scion, Saturday,
October 10th, at clock, P NJ; and perhaps
at other intermediate times and places, to be an
nounced hereafter.
He will address the people of Stanton on any
night, when building can be had for the pur-
pose.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

MAsoNIc.-R Regular convocation of Union
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 2, tonight.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

During the circus entertainment on Saturday
night last, panic occurred by thereservoir of a
benzine torch catching fire while being filled,
outside of the canvass, but presenting the ap-
pearance to those inside of the tent being on fire
and the crowd commenced rushing to the center,
falling OFT the seats and running over those who
were weaker. Several persons were severely
bruised, many lost their hats and umbrellas and
the majority were badly scared. In a few mo-
ments the true condition of affairs was made
known and order was restored and the perform
ance proceeded. We heard, positively, of no
one being seriously hurt, save the chandelier
man of the circus, who had a hand badly burned
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Hon. Alex. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of
the Interior, has been elected by the City
Council member of that body to fill the
vacancy occesioned by the resignation of D. G.
Guffn, and has accepted the position and
qualified.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

MAJ. Newton is is New York laying in large
stock of Millinery and Dress Goods which will
arrive in day or two. Call and see his assert
ment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mann R. Page, an old and highly esteemed
citizen of Clarke, died at his residence near Ber
ryvillie, on the 26th ult., aged 10 years
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

The Shenandoah Democrat, is to be published
hereafter at Woodstock, instead of Edinburg,
under the same editorial management. Mr. G.
Sherry, of notwithstanding Enterprise, assumes
The foremanship Of the Office
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

FoR THE CAMPAIGN.-The Presidential Cam
paign will be lively one-in fact bids fair to
be red holland as every one will feel an interest
in it, and will desire to keep posted as it pro-
crosses, we propose to furnish the "V1ND1cAroR'
for the campaign, to December LIST, for the small
sum of scots; in adOancc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Judge A. B. Cochran is doing good work for
Greeley and Brown in the Lower Valley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

VISITING CARDs.-Beautiful styles furnished
printed, by Bell & Co., Booksellers and Station
ers, at 65 cents per pack.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04
.HEAP! CFEAP!!
. FOR CASH OR BARTER !
w. %. THOMAS s. CO.

-
AUGUSTA STREET, s5 s.tu.
End Door from WeDorRs Shop, and in P. NJ
PooeWs Building, Main Street. 3rd Door
from Corner of augusta Street, >
sell GROCERIES, VEGETABLES, BOOTS,
SHOES, WOOD and TIN-WARE, Cheap.
Old IRcN BRASS, COPPER, PEWTER, LEAD and
ZINC, taken in exchange for goods.
Parties in want of Goods will find it to their
interest to call on US before purchasing else
where
All kinds of COUNTRY PROD UCEboueht
at highest market prices. aug16-2m.
STAUNToN FEMALE INFIRMARY.-Hav-
- ing been compelled to refuse several pa
tients for the want of proper accommodations, I
have made satisfactory arrangement, whereby, in
future, this difficulty will be obviated
The result to be attained in the study of medi-
cine must be by careful research and earnest Ia
Dor in each of its branches, and no physician
would dare to boast that he thoroughly knows
all the branches of medicine and is equally good
as an Oculist, Dermatologist, Accoucheur or
Gynecologst. l have for number of years
given especial attention to the treatment of al
Diseases peculiar to Females" and with an ex-
perience of over twenty years in the profession,
with increased facilities and diligent attention
shall continue to devote my energies to the treat.
ment of this class of cases.
sepl3-tf B. P. REESE, ND.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

GONE TO RIcHMoND.-Jordan Washington and
Howard Washington, (colored) convicted at the
bing of a meat house, were taken to Richmond
on the train Wednesday morning to serve term
of two years in the penitentiary. They were in
charge of Capt. Peck and Mr.. VIM. Burnett.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

can get the celebrated Apricot chewing Tobacco.
Try it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

The LAST TOURNAMENT OF THE SHAsoN. -The
Tournaments have passed away with the sum-
mer, and with the sober brown of Autumn we
will miss the gay dresses and parti-colored lance
flags of the knights. Stribling Springs was the
last tourney ground and the place where the
sun set upon the last successful and disappointed
knights of the season. The number of riders
was ten, and the scene lively. 'Ivauhoe,'
pretty name worn by good rider, (Sam'l R.
Bell, was the victor for the first honor; "Horse
Shoe" wv. F. Bell, won the second honor
''First-Time," (Walter Davis, won the third,
and "Glade" (sam'l H. Bell,) won the fourth
honor. The victor laid the crown at the feet of
Miss Lizzie Kinney, Queen of Love and Beauty.
The Maids of Honor were, first, Miss Annie NJ
gent, of New Orleans, chosen by ''Horse Shoe"
and second, Miss Lizzie Nugent, Of New Orleans,
chosen by "First Time.' The successful Knight
was presented with a splendid saddle. Chas
W. IS. Turner, Esq, of Staunton, delivered the
charge to the Knights, and Preston A. Baylor
Esq, the Coronation address. Both addresses
are spoken of as admirable by those who were
fortunate enough to hear them
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Forward your undertaking commands to S.
NJ. Wilkes cheap Furniture House and Factory
Metallic Cases and Caskets always on hand, next
TO Va. Hotel, Staunton, Va. jan5-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

The bouse of F. Kibler, near Lacy's Springs,
Rockingham, was destroyed by fire on the 10th
ult. Loss 1000, with light insurance in the
Southern Mutual of Richmond
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

See notice of estrayed cow.
They are having fine fun fishing for Bass in
the streams of the Lower Valley
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

Mr.. VIM Blackburn was relieved of his pocket
book, containing $50, in the crowd at the Circus
Saturday, by some of the light-fngered gentry.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

|Es000RAeH HOME ENTERPRISE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Oh VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL, 100000
A. G. McILWAINE, PRESIDENT,
D. BIZ TEF TAuEf VICE PRESIDENTS.
B B. p F FAGkLER S snosn7As1 cr,, >;
DR.. D. W. LAssITER, M.n,o., n,nnonon,
DR.. JAMES DUNN, MEDICAL DIRECTORS
3No' F. ~ LAY Gen. s Agts and Series
Home Office at Petersburg, Va, with Local
Boards at Richmond, Norfolk, Lynch
burg, Staunton and Alexandria.
STANTON sToCKHoLDER BOARD.
VIM. FRAZIER, PRESIDENT.
Edward Mcmahon, Thomas D. Ransom,
]. W. Abby, NJ. P. Funkhouser,
Gugh W. Sbeffey, [, Witt,
O. Smith, J, W, Todd,
P. B. Hoge.
GEO. U. JACkSON."......SEC. and GEN. AGENT
DR.. B. M. ATKINSON, ."........ MED. EXAMINER,
Life policies are now generally conceded to be
among the most certain aud most desirable of
investments. This Company, managed upon
principles of economy, offers the lowest rates Of
Premiums, consistent with safety, and zOwer than
any other Company doing business in the State,
and its success is an established fact Its profits
are realized in Virginia and by Virginia people,
and all reserve from Premiums, as security to
the Policy holders additional to the Capital
Stock, is invested by the Local Boards in that
section of the State from which it is derived.
Being convinced, by their knowledge of the
integrity and prudence of the gentlemen who
compose its directory, and by thorough exami-
nation of the plan Of organization, that it is in
every respect reliable Company, the citizens OF
Stanton, named above, have themselves SUBJ
scribed to its Stock and taken policies and feel
warranted in commencing the en- terprse to the
f oTTTE consideration of the Valley people.
OFFlCE-Corner of Angus na Nov, COURT
house streets, adjoining D. S. Young's law Office.
jan2l-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

~ Armentrout h Co. have secured first
class baker and will supply Wedding Parties,
Pic-nics, and Families with all kinds of Cakes
at short notice. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS. The following
is the daily report of the proceedings of the Su-
preme Court of Appeals of Virginia, since our
last issue:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04

@@- The ladies say it is impossible for them
to pass Armentrout & Co.'S Confectionery with
out stopping, and harder to leave without buy
ing dec1
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SHEFFEY BUMGARDNER, P. Q. sep13-4t