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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

To WIVES The New York Times says
that. in these times especially, wives should
give their personal attention to the union of COM
fort and economy. Our American women, wives
of men of moderate means, are seen too rarely
at the grocers the butchers. the bakers-even
in the kitchen. They hold themselves above
such business They think that, if their hus-
bands love them, they will wish to see them re-
lieved of such 'drudgery.' Tney are consumed
with the desire to be elegant But, reasons the
Times, no woman ever lost mans love by such
attention to her affairs; nor do they gain sim
gle womanly grace by negligence, or run the
risk of losing a single womanly charm by at
tention in the matter Of the mlnutest household
duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Va Mourning Goods speciality.
Royal Australian Crepe, Reps, and Black Al
pacas, from 30 cents to $3.50.
Mourning ellis from so cents to IS.
CREPE HATS from $50 to $40
Stamping Depot.-Stamping on Linen,
Cotton or Flannel, neatly and quickly executed.
ORDERS from the country, amounting to S.
and upwards, accompanied with the cash, Will
receive prompt and special attention, and the
package delivered free of charge
We are satisfied that if persons favor us with a
call before purchasing, they will be amply re-
paid for their trouble, and will go away delight
ed, bearing their BUNDLES with them A call is
all we ask and we guarantee prices Remember
some have called after purchasing elsewhere.
and learned to their sorrow that they had lost
money by not calling and making their pur-
chases of
nov11 V s. V copy. J. W. NEWTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

ToRcHLIGHT PROCESSION WITH TRANS
PARENCIEs BURNING TAR-BARRELs, BRIL-
LIANT sKYRoCKETs, BLAZING TURPENTINE
BALLS GREAT ENTHUSIASM, MUCH REJoIC-
ING, STIRRING SPEECHES, GREAT GLoRIFI-
CATION. AND ''HIGH OLD TIME GENERAL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
ng- Summer Diseases.-THE GREAT
REM Y-BAKER'S PREMIUM BIT
From Editor of Norfolk Herald. !


From Editor of Norfolk Herald
This is the season which these celebrated Bit
ters are mostly sought after, and possessing as
they do a worldwide fame it is hardly necessa-
ry to impress upon the mind of the invalid their
inestimable virtues. We have, in our social in
tercourse, heard but one expression in their ia
vor, and that is, whenever used they act like
charm, and prove more ethcaciOus than any
medicine that has ever been offered to the pub
lie. The maker of these Bitters uses no highly
wrought panegyrics or flaming hand-bills to fur
Their the sale OF his Bitters, but simply throwing
the article on its own merits, to be judged accor
dinghy. He does not, like all the quack stuff
now in use, say that it will cure all the ills COM
mon to humanity; but he stakes his reputation
that whenever taken according to directions it
will cure Ague and Fever, Dyspepsia, Bowel
Complaint, Cholera Morbus, Indigestion, Sour
Stomach, Loss. of Appetite, and all diseases
arising from torpidity of the Liver and inacton
of the digestive organs. Their equal is yet to be
had.
Sold by druggists and country merchants
everywhere. (. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Hon A. Il. Il. Stuart having been elected one
OF the delegates 20 Iepr esent-4his county in the
Legislature resigned. his membership of the
City Council and, a. the meeting of the Council
on tuesday night last, Gen. John Echols was
unanimously eiec ted to fill the vacancy thus
occasioned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Fa~mers-Buy pair of Weliers hand made
KIP Boots None betterl Call and see
Fine Calf Hand Sea0ed Boots, Caters and
Shoes, for gentlemen at G. l.. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The officers of West Augusta Lodge No. 26,
[. o. G T., will be publicly installed in their
Hall to- night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

FIRES IN STAUNToN.-Though it rained near
ly all day Friday last, there were two fires in
Staunton on the evening and night of that day.
The first was that of the Parsonage of the Meth
odist E. Church (colored) and occurred about
half past clock, ?. NJ. The fire was extin-
guished before it did much damage to the build
ing.
The second was that ofthe house at the bridge
on Main Street, diagonally opposite the Cabinet
shop of Jno A. s. Y. N. Bickle used as soap
factory and tenanted by several families. This
fire occurred about 10 O'clock at night. and
though the fremen and others responded
promptly to the alarm, the flames were burst
ing through the comb Of the roof before they
got there In consequence of being so wet from
the rain of the day it did not burn rapidly, and
it was saved without much difficulty in short
time after the hose was brought to bear upon it.
From the progress the fire had made, if it had
been dry weather, it would have been imposs-
Bile to save not only that house. but also the new
dwelling adjacent, owned by Thos. wholly and
occupied by Mrs A. K Fisher and Mrs Da-
vid Peace.
The building that was on fire is the property
of Mr.. Thos. K Menifee, and was insured but q
few days before to the amount of 5000 with
Geo. G. jackson, Insurance Agent The dam
age by the fire was small.
-~.-
BARN BURNED BY INcENDIARIEs. The barn
of Mr. Hugh Turk on the Howardsvile road 10
miles from this city, set on fire and burned
on last Wednesday night about o'clock. TIE
loss is estimated at not less than $500. n insur
anoe. The barn contained all Of his hay. straw,
and most of his farming implements, including
harness, wagon, wheat drill and buggy rake.
Mr. Turk with his family had gone to church
two miles off, leaving only negro woman and
small boy at home The. woman says spe saw
two men run from the barn. passing by the house,
and at the same time noticed the light in the
barn. Both buildings stood Immediately on the
road-the dwelling house about so yards from
the barn. Mr. John w. Gilkeson, living on ad-
joining farm, was the first person to reach the
grounds He found the roof of the granary,
which had caught from the barn, on fire, and, by
almost superhuman efforts, got the fire extin-
suished-thereby saving the dwelling which was
Just across the road. But for Mr.. Gilkeson's
timely arrival and efforts not building would
have been spared on the premises The sparks
from the burning barn set fire at one time to q
q straw-stack in A G. Christians barn-yard half
a mile distant, but fortunately, being warned by
the flying sparks, he was on the watch, and sue
ceede0 in saving the buildings
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

SMoTHERED To DEAfH.-On Monday of last
week, two negro boys, aged 10 and y years re-
spectively, went to Brya1lts ''cut' on the Valley
Railroad near Lexington n, and while standing t
one end on point Of ground that had been dug
under the earth gave way and covered them up.
One of them lost his iife brlt the other was res
cued though seriously hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

C. A. Richardson has justreceived fresh sup
ply of that ,Sq0eet Corn Call and see it and try
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

PRINTERs MoTTo-Deal with those who deal
with you-and those only. That is to say, when
a man advertises in your paper and you want to
buy articles in his line, always give him prefer
ence over these skin-fints who don't advertise
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

We are indebted to Mr.. Peter EliDger ofSum-
meridian for present of turnips, one Of which
measured 274 inches in circumference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Another supply of that Sweet Corn for sale at
G. A. Richardson's This is a prime lot. Call
and try it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

ASTRACAN CAPS.-Ladies will find nice
assortment-cheap at @. L. WELLERs Boot,
Shoe end Hat Store. Main Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

On last night, the Conservatives of Rocking
ham had a grand jubilee and torch-light pro-
cession in Harr1sonburg The Conservatives of
that county have reason TO rejoice. for they did
their duty nobly the day of election. On
that day Rockingham did better than Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
r rsT OF ADVERTISED LETTERS

"A II
Il remaining in the Staunton Post-Ofice, TO
the week ending Nov. 18th, 1873
GENTLEMEN.
Anderson, f w King, James
Anderson, E r Lucas, Danl
Andrew, Geo X Moore, Robt ~
Abbott, Danl Mooreman, IL
Bear, r Miller, Geo w
Booker, Frank Morrice, John
Brown, j FL Menard, Jno
Buck, John FL Myers, K
Brown, Rev p Noels, David
Brown, JP Randolph. Major
Buck, j FL Robinson L
Crawford, I'D Sherrer, A az
Collins, Q Sullivan. Timothy
Cox T B Sale,
Clarke. G w Shrev, George Sr
Carron, Jno Seal, Geo T
Cinedinst, Jacob (2) Staples, Jos
Chapman James Tillmon, Charles
Dawkins, James Turk, w A
East, G w Taylor, A
Fay, A Tates, h
Gilkerson, w II Nenable, Robt
Gilchrst, James Walker, GLENN
Hunter SamI Waddle + G
Hughes, r B Willse, Il Q
Howard, M Wright W Fl
Harris, Frank Whilled, w ID
Huband, James Winston, Jacob
Hopkins Henry White Danl
Johnson, Ellison Younge. @ G
LADIES.
Allen, Miss M Jones, Mrs L
Anderson Mrs III Kerr, Susie
Bohan, Miss Kenny. Mrs Sarah
Brown, Mrs NJ Miles. Miss lder
Brown Miss N OFT, Miss NJ
Banister. Miss Y Powers, Mrs Anne G
Buck Mrs Lue Purcell, Miss P
Blacd Miss l. Pennington, Miss
Brown Mrs E Prem, Miss E
Carter, Hanah (2) Parish, Miss Julia
Corner, Mrs A Robertson Miss l. f
Cormack, Miss L 81 Rodford. Mrs NJ j
Clarke Miss M Reagad, Miss M
Cowan Miss 81 Shortle, Mrs nj
Carter, Mrs G. Shearer, Mrs
Diggs Mrs Smith, Mrs j NJ
Fry Mrs Lucy Smith, Mrs r Jane
Galloway, Emma L Simpson, Mrs E Z
Garrison, Mrs III Teabo, Mrs G d
Henng, Mrs NJ F Watson, Sophia
Hoover, Ann White Miss A
Hoe, Mrs E Yourgen Miss Belle
jackson, Miss G Yates, Miss e (2)
Jefferson, Miss W
Persons calling for Letters in the above list
should state that they are Advertiser to dis
tinguish them from the daily mail. AS list oil
Advertised letters are made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given. z. e. SEARS, p. M.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On account of the
change in schedule G. & 0. E. r., the Eastern,
Northern and Southern mail will close at 9 30
A NJ. Westerg, Valley and Lexington at P
NJ. E. II. SEARS. P. III.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Miss Lula Berkely of Amelia county has been
elected to the position of second teacher of mu-
sic at the Deaf Dumb aad Blind Institution
She is an accomplished teacher with experience,
and the selection is a good one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Rope TOLD A tLATTERIEG TALE-But never
even anticipated so divine preparation for the
toilet, as that delightful preparation 'Sozodont"
So cool and refreshingly agreeable to the mouth
and teeth, hardens and invigorates the gums.
gives pure and healthy tone to the breath.
cleanses, beauties and preserve the teeth, and
arrests dec y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The balloon sen. up from c. Il. yard, was q
complete success
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
spalding,g clue with brush. ALWAYS ready.

c. L. WELLERS Boot. Shoe and Hat Store
is oppositethe Masonic Building and Io10n Hall,
Main Street Don T FORGET
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

OCULAR desires US to state that he did not
have time to prepare an article for this issue
He will have an article on Geneva" Switzer-
land in our next issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

~ GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want TO get the best and cheapest Furniture OF
all kinds, send your orders to II. T. Zimmerman
6 Son. 5l3, 18th street, Washington, d. @. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

FARMERS will fad at 9. L. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Store, large stock of Heavy
Boots and Shoes or Winter. Coco Goods and
prices Loao. Give him a call and buy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

LAND SALE.-Capt G. G. Miller has sold his
farm, containing 100 acres, located about mile
north of the city, on the Spring Hill road, to Mr..
Houghton, recently from England, for $4,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

GUM OVER SHoEs-Go to @. l.. Weller's Boot
and Shoe Store and buy them. A large stock
on hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

HORSE THIEVES CAPTURED.-O On Monday Of
last week, two men were arrested and commit
ted to Jail in Lexington, charged with stealing
two horses from Chas Holden of Kanawha coun-
ty w. Va. An accomplish in the theft says the
Citizen, is still at large. Mr. Holden arrived in
Lexington and identified the horses as his prop
ertV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
sEOESl @uOESiI sHNEsI,l

gEOESI gHOESiI sH0ES!!!
Ladies' Kid Foxed, Morocco and Lasting
Buttoned and Laced Boots and Shoes, made ex-
pressly for my trade, and every pair warranted
to give entire salts faction Also a large stock of
Boots and Shoes, at prices to suit the purchaser.
Whole stock from So to SIS.
NOTIONS IN GREAT VARIETY.
Buck, Cloth and Isle Thread Gloves-an ex-
celent Kid Glove for $1.00. Merino Shirts,
Vests. Drawers, Cotton and Merino Hosiery
Gents fine white Shirts, Ties, Bows. &C., Hand
hercbiefs from cents to S.; Hamburg Edging
from 10 cents to 81. so per yard Ruffles, Trim
mings sc, Queen Bess and other Frllings.
Leggins, Hoods and Cloaks for children
Jet Bands, Sets, Charms. &c, sc.
1t is impossible to enumerate each article. but
if you will call. we will show you hundreds of
useful and ornamental articles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The friends of Mr. A. NJ SIMPSON will find
him at G L. Wellers Boot, Shoe and Hat Store,
Main Street His lady friends e would be par
ticularly qIad to see and 8eTUe Give him call.
DON'T FORGET when you want Hat, to buy
it at c. L. WELLER'S. a good assortment
and price to suit the times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

BOYS-Buy your Boots and Shoes of G. L..
WELLER-he keeps d good article at lo10
prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11
NEORsE STOLEN
IA $50 REWARDS!

NEORSE STOLEN!
Ia $50 REWARD!!
On Thursday night, the 23rd of October, there
was stolen from the subscriber, from his farm
near Summerdean, in Augusta county, a horse
of the following description
He was large, BLACK HORSE, Z or years
old, with q star in his forehead, his left
shoulder caused by the collar and nearly healed,
and slightly ru bbed with the collar under the
throat; shod all around, and had new shoes on
his fore feet.
A Reward Of$5O will be given for the re-
covery of the horse and arrest and conviction of
the thief, or $25 for the recovery of the horse
alone. JOHN CHRISTIAN,
oct28-3t# Swoope's Depot, Augusta Co., Va.
VNDR RENT.-On St. Clair ST., A HO ISE
n convenient to business. Apply Immediate
" to MRS. ANN B. BERKELEY.
Oct 21-tf
7 OOK TO YOUR ENTERESTS.-
la Gentlemen in want of good POCKET
KNIVES, at moderate prices. will find them
with blades warranted not to turn on the edge,)
Oct28 at BAKER BROS.
TEVAREE CUTLEEY.-Very cheap. Spe-
4 cial inducements, to cash custom, in Iron
and Hardware, by
oct28 BAKER BROS.
CUCUMBER PUMPS.-The best article
u of the kind in this market-attested by
undoubtedly good references, at
oct28 BAKER BROS.
FACTORY CLOTH.-Another lot OF very
Il superior Winchester make, at
oct28 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

AcCIDENT-On Friday week. Mr. George
Myerley, living about three miles from this
place. Lad the misfortune to have one Of his ribs
broken and another broken loose from the carti-
lage under the following circumstances. He
and his son Luther were unloading 8 load OF
wood from the wagon when Luther threw 9
piece of wood upon one end of the side-board OF
the wagon whilst his father was leaning over
the other end which flew up and inflicted the in
jury described. Mr.. Myerly is in the 18th year
of his age, and Is a worthy citizen DR.. Watson
rendered the necessary surgical assistance and,
we are pleased to learn, he is doing very well,
notwithstanding his advanced 4ge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

Miss Matilda Jones has been appointed post
master at Wolf Greek, Monroe county. w. Va
vice Thomas D. Burdett. resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

For the Spectator.

For the Spectator.
Good News Great News!! Glorious News I! |!
Conservatism Triumphant in the cold Do
minionT p Radicallsm Defeated and
Roufed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

G. A. Richardson keeps always in store for the
retail trade that celebrated '.Stoneaoalp' brand
Of flour, and he warrants every barrel sold. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

LIST OF PATENTs.-The following patents were
issued from the u. S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia, for the week ending Oct. 2lst, 1873.
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander & Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, sos Seventh street,
Washington, d. G.
Plow-Leonard G. Frost, Fredericksburg
Tag Fastener-John III. Goodridge Norfolk
Endless Chain Propeller-Theodore Teed,
Alexandria.
Grain Bag--Wm. B. Carlock, Worsham
Grading Level-John Thornley,, Charlottes-
WILLIE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.-For the informa-
ton of those who wish to attend, we state that
the Synod of Virginia will meet in Charleston,
W. Va. on the 10Th inst, at y o'clock, Z. M
Persons can take the Express train at Stanton
at 5 o'clock, A. Nj, and reach Charleston at 5
O o'clock. P. NJ, of the same day. The Railroad
fare is SO 40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

PREMIUMS AWARDED TO A M BOWMAN
At the recent State Fair at Richmond, to our
enterprising county man, A. NJ. Bowman, the
following premiums were awarded
For best Cotswold Ram Imported King Brit
only years old $780, best pen Cotswold ewes
grades $25 End do $l5; best pen Cotswold
lambs $40; best Berkshire sows and pigs $2o !;
best pen Southdown eve lambs SO; best pen
Middle wool ewes grades $50, End best do $l5 !;
best pen Middle wool lambs grades Sis; End best
Shorthorn heifer calf S., and best two! dark
Branma chickens $3-total premiums Sl93
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

The morning after the election on the streets
of Stanton, the following colloquy took place
between two Hughes men of the African persua-
sion:
Pompey-Bill, did you hear the muse from
Charlottesville?
B;u-No; what We .v. IL. 3.
Pompey-Why, you don't s.4iI-- 20 beat EN-
badly ober dar
BM-Bless de Losss 1a5s good always
knowed Charlottesville a nice place. I'se
gwine ODER dar to live | amt gwine to live
whar dat man Kemper can rule ober me-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

ANOTHER LIMB Mr.. j. Emmett Guy, late
Superintendent of Public Schools, has COM
menced the practice of Law, and qualified for
practice in the Hastings Court last Friday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

! remaining in the Stanton Post-Offce, for
the week ending Nov 18th, 1873:
GENTLEMEN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-11-11

We are pleased 10 contradict the statement
that the aon James Lyons voted the Radical
ticket. It was only half as bad as that; he
did not vote at all--Rich. Wing.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-01-28

WIDowERs AND WIDows.-The man
who said that he had observed this year
that there were moro men married than
women, was right, after ALL paradoxical
as it sounds. The person who collects
the statistics in England, Belgium and
France, has been around and here is the
sum of his deductions, as given in Ap-
pletons' journal. The reason why men
marry more frequently than women is
because three or four widowers marry for
every widow that re-enters the married
state. This, of sourse, is delicate COM
pliment, extracted even from the terrible
dryness of statistical table, to the ladies'
Further than this,it is demonstrated that
there is more hope for an old maid than
for an old bachelor, in the ratio of 62 OF
the former who marry to 81 of the latter
whoare unable to get anybody to take pity
on their lonely state or estate as the case
may be. The proportions Of widowers
is startling. In England 66 widowers mar
ry and only II widows; in Belgium iS
widowers and l6 widows, and in France
the ratio is 40 to II. As to the ages at
which persons are married, young men
from 10 to 20 usually marry girls some
years their senior; men over 90 marry
generally women younger than themselves.
After 35 women almost invariably marry
men younger than themselves.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-01-28

JAMES X. OsGooD & Co., are in the
field with their announcements for Febru,
ary. The atlantic is out, and is as usual
full OF good things Among the promi'
nent features are the second chapter Of
W. d, Howell's "a chance Acquaint-
ance," Boy Life in a Scottish Country
Seat. by Robert Dale Owen, Thomas JET,
ierson, Secretary of State, by James Par,
ton, a poem by Whittier entitled A Mys.
terry, English Folks Songs, by j. V. Blake
very interesting article on The Tele.
graph and the Post Office, by L. II. Der.
by, Edible Fungi by Morris Copeland and
the Editorial Department.
The musical critiques Of the Atlantic
are excellent feature in the Atlantic
That of the February number embraces
admirable notices of Thomas Orchestra
and Mrs. Chas. Moulton, who the who
writer considers one Of the best oratorio
fingers of the present age.
orr Young Folks for February is also
announced and the boys and girls are OF
course on the Qai rire for it.
Egery Saturday for January 26th con,
tains the first chapters of a story entitled
"Dimitri Roudine' by Ivan Turguevieff'
which is to be continued weekly in thi;
iayorte magazine.