Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-05-21
Special Notices.
T'sle EnyaIiGl-A Pen Picture.


See her pallid countenance, but short. Time
ago the picture Of ruddy health, the envy OF the
school and the pride Of the household. She was
always welcomed by her schoolmates for her
1.-THE form and pleasing disposition carried cheer
fulness into their ranks. Diligent, punctual and
exemplary. obedient and graceful at home, she
won the hearts of ALL But alas, we are sor-
rowed. Those rosy cheeks and ruddy lips are
blanched by Consumption. The voice once SO
enchanting in laugh and song is feeble, husky
and supplanted by hollow cough. Let US APP
proach her couch gently and take her hand
Do not shudder because of the feeble and pas
sionless grasp. The hand once so hearty and
plump is emaciated and shows bony outlines,
while the cords and tortuous veins are plainly
mapped upon the surface. The pulse that
bounded with repietlon, carrying vigor 10 Tue
whole system and imparting life, beauty, VlVac-
ity, health and strength is delicate to the toucn
The feeble heart cannot propel the thin, scanty
blood with force. Must we lose her while yet
in her teens2 Companions and friends gather
around with words of cheer and consolation;
and depart with moistened eyes and silent steps.
Must we lose her? Mol there is relief! We
can stay this destroyer of our happiness, and
not suffer the loss Of SO bright gem. Some
thing more is requir ed now than dietary and by
gienic observance, for nature calls for aid, and
she shall have it. Take this pleasant medicine.
1t is invigorating How it allays the irritable
cough, improves the appetite and indigestion,
and sends q healthy Jingle through the frame
The blood is enriched, nervous force increased,
and the heart bounds with new impulse. See
her face brighten by degrees; the color is re-
turning, her voice is getting clearer, and pleas
ant words are spoken The strength faiters YET,
sunshine In a short time she will be able to go
without our aid, cheerful girl. This dehghttul
medicine must be God~blessed 1t is restoring
health to our loved one: She is emerging from
her sickness sweeter and nobler than before, and
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery must
have the credit. It has raised her. Sold by all
frst-class druggists everywhere.
The Eatest SwindEe.-Certain sanctimo-
NOUS charitans would fain persuade the world
that dffusive stmulants have no medicinal val
ne and that detestable Stops, composed OF grl-
ming acids and drastic purgatives, are better ton
les than the finest vegetable ingredients COM
bined with the purest and mellowest products OF
the still. But this sort OF thing won't go down.
The stomach of our common sense reJects IL, as
the physical stomach of every man with an un-
depraved palate rejects, with loathlng and alb
horrence, The nauseous denominations, free from
alcohol" which Humbugs are trying to thrust
down the Threats of Temperance lnvallds under
the pretense that the filth Will 90 them gooa =
| It is not likely that while PLANTATION Buffers,
the Standard Tonic of America, is anywhere &C
cessible such sckening frauds can make much
| Roadway, but it is es well to put the pubic on
| their guard against them
1HvHE VALLEY MUSICAL ASSOClA-
TEOM have accepted the cordial invitation
| Of the Thinking Spring congregation to hold
| their next Semi-annual meeting at Thinking
! Spring Church, commencing on tuesday, the
Goth inst, and closing with Concert on the 3lst;
All persons having copies of Song FESTIVAL VIII
| please bring them. Professor w. II. Evans will
| be pres ent and conduct the meeting. The pub
| lie generally are cordially invited to attend. A
pleasant and jovial session is anticipated
r. @. LOGAN,
J, A. BROOKS,
e. ED. GUTHRIE,
J. g. BELL,
| Committee of Arrangements.