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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-05-01
West Randolph.

West Randolph.
"A man by the name of Lille, liy-
ing near w. Randolph recently be-
came bald in singular manner. tie
had a heavy head Of hair, and a heavy,
full beard, few weeks ago in taking
off his hat, he was surprised to find
large amount of hair loose in it.
and then discovered that the hair was
all loosened, dead and ready to fall
off, which together with his beard,
was accomplished in about a week.
As he was strong we'll man, and his
actc On 0n2iable qrOmun. it is difficult
to account for this wonderful freak OF
nature.
The new marble shop" which
was commenced last Friday, by Du
Boise d Gay, for Fl. G. Soper, is
nearly completed. 1t is of the mush-
room variety and makes Il very decent
appealing building.
Mr. A. Ii. Beadle is intending to
build q Carriage building between
that and his stable, some afternoon if
he has time.
j. p. Green has opened new
Barber Shop in Griswold's Block.
He had been studying the profession,
several days previously, and proposes
to gror up with the growth of his
business.
Mr. Williams horse ran away
Tuesday morning, throwing out Mr..
w., distributing beef promiscuously in
the street, and badly smashing up the
meat-cart to which he was attached.
Cause, carelessness when Harvesting
in not putting the bits in the horses
mouth.
Some contemplate sneak poison
ed little pet rat terrier dog belong
ing to S. Bass, last Monday night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-05-01

During, a recent thunder storm at
Barton, the lightning struck and made
kindling wood of a peddler's cart that
was standing near a large tree, which
was also splintered, but the peddlar
escaped without injury.
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STATE OF VERMONT
Woodstock, Nov. 9th, 1872.

STATE OF VERMoNT) The Probate
SCourt Of the Dis,
Hartford District SIS. )trict If Hartford /.
10 all persons interested in The estate of
FREEMAN PAGE, late OF Sharon in said Dis
trict, deceased, lntestatc.
ELEAZER b. BALDWIN, who is the Adj
IL ministrator of said estate, has presented
to saiu Court, his petition IN due form, setting
forth the amount of debts dine from said de.
ceased ; of charges of administration the
value Of the personal estate that said de-
ceased was the owner of certain real estate
situated in Sharon and Mortified that the
sale of part of said estate is necessary for
the payment of said debts and charges: that
the farm in Sharon cannot be divided without
injury to those interested in TIE remainder
and sand Administrator has made application
for license aud authority to sell the whole of
said real estate accordingly.
Said Court has appointed the first Wednes.
day (second day. Of April next as II time, and
the Probate Office in Woodstock aforesaid as
Il place for hearing and deciding on said APP
plication, ard you may then and there be
heard in the matter OF petition and applica-
ton.
Dated at Woodstock, March 6, a. d. 1873.
II. S. SOUTHG ATE, Register.
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l. O G n Il " Il W S .

"A OrTAI QUECHEE CHAPTER No. q,
~Wx> Il. A. NJ, regular Convocaton Mon
XXX day eve, May 8, 1873, att IL
wv CLOCK.
WOODSTOCK LODGE No. 81 +. & A. NJ,
regular communication Wednesday eve., May
IA, 1873, at l-2 o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-05-01

In Savannah, Ga, lately, Il gentle
man had the exquisite pleasure of
catching his mother-in-law robbing his
hen-rOOst.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-05-01
BridgeWater.

BridgeWnter.
w. G.. Smith is still owner of the
monstrous horse, whose weight and
size when colt were given. He is
now six years old, stands 16 I hands
high and weighs 1476 pounds, and
besides is true in every way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-05-01

Windsor.
Mr.. Rollin Amsden is preparing to
erect a fine brick building on Depot
Avenue. 1t is to be three stories
high, seventy feet long and thirty six
feet wide. One end of which he in
tends occupying for a Steam Grist
Mill, which will be highly appreciated
by every one in this vicinity, and
specially by the farmers, who for some
time have been obliged to go out Of
town to get their corn and grain
ground. We have heardit reported that
Col. Harlow also intends erecting a
brick building on the same street..
If so, the appearance of that part OF
the village will be greatly improved.
The Baptist Society have secured
the services of Rev. Mr.. Ball, formerly
of Greenfield, Mass, for life.
The Teachers Convention which
was held here last week was a success
and the attendance was large, but
since the departure of so much beauty
and knowledge, the "dejected 'havior
of the vizage' Of some Of our young
gentlemen, warrant the assertion that
their hearts are left in a deplorable
state. Miss Potter, of New York, the
noted elocutionist, favored the audi
ence each evening with select read
ings. She has been engaged to return
and read this evening.
Something funny! One Of our
merchants was standing on the side
walk and observed lady of our vii
age Gas he supposedly approaching, and
as she arrived opposite, he said to her,
':Are you school mann too q I'M
imagine the feelings of the gentleman,
when she turned and cast on him a
look of intense Indignation. He had
made a slight mistake and she was
a school marin too One of the
school masters also suffered the in
convenience of having his nose pulled,
through q similar mistake, but VIM.
Archaeological and made it all right.
L. II. q II. W. Stocker offer their
l.unch Rooms for sale. A chance for
some one TO make money
y fine piazza is new addition to
the residence of j. G. Smith.
Another dance at the Ascutney
House the first of May. General in
vitation. Come, Woodstock boys e!
II.
The Rev. S. p. Cook of the Old
South Church here. read on Sunday
morning last a letter resigning the
pastoral care Of that church and So
ciety, over which he was installed
March %, 1870. Church and Society
meeting to consider Mr., Cooks resig
nation, May 9TH.
The Rev. ]. b. Trevett, of St
Paul's Church, Windsor. is expected
home in few days. During his alb
sence Mr.. Elwood Brown has read the
services in very nice and acceptable
manner. The Choir at St. Paul's con
tinues about the same. The organist
Mrs. Griffin, the chorister, Mr.. Frank
NJ. Davis and assistants continue tC
render the musical part of the services
in the same spirited manner as usual
Mr.. H. w. Suckers soprano singing
as we'll as the fine bass singing of Mr.
Davis, seems to add beauty and lowell
ness to the rendering Of the impressive
and matchless liturgy of the Protestant
Episcopal Church.
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Spring water-April showers.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL TAx.-In answer te
sundry questions of State Supt., the Att )
Gen'l j. G. Taylor, replies, Dec 10th, that il
is not the duty Of the Clerk Of the Board Of
Trustees to collect taxes of any tax payer,
whether assessed with capitation tax or not,
for school purposes.
do not understand how the capitation tax
can be exacted for free school purposes unless
the party has first been assessed and is resi-
dent of the school district IF the assessor has
failed to get the names of all the fathers resi-
dent in the district, who are not paupers, SO as
to assess them, [ do not think the Board of
School Trustees have the right to levy or col
iect the tax; legislation might be had to RENE
dy she evil. Clerks CT School Boards are not
authorized to collect the capitaton tax, wheth-
er the same has Or has net been assessed no
matter how rendered.
I do not think the Board can direct the clerk
to refuse permits to the children of persons NOT
assessed, or returned delinquent.
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Dry Goods.
FNlL and W173te7' Goods.
HRaDS..

FaL and W57ste7 Goods.
AOER BIRDS.
Successors to Hilb & Loeb,)
have now in store and opening the most complete
and attractive stock of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS & JEWELRY,
ever brought to this city.
THE LINES OF
Casssmeres, Cloths, Shawzs, Hosiery,
FLANNELS, FELT SKIRTS
for Ladies, Misses and Children, that cannot be
surpassed
Their stock of Carpets is large and varied,
and in styles qualities and prices will compete
with the most celebrated establishments in the
largest cities They consist Of
English and American Brussels
3Ply Ingram, Damask and
Plain and Printed Hemps;
all widths of Stair Carpets and Oil cloth to suit
any sized halls; cocoa mating, plain and striped
COMFORTS, QUILTS,
BLANKETS AND COVERLIDS,
of all descriptions.
Ladies', children's and mems Underwear, and
Wooden Goods in great variety.
In short, their large and diversified stock of
goods has been selected with especial reference
to the demands of this community, which their
experience in business has taught them to under
stand thoroughly.
Their stock of ladies', misses and children's
q H o e 9, &C.,
is large and of best and most fashionable styles.
Every person can find something to suit in
quality and style, at the lowest prices, and those
wishing to supply. themselves with any article
embraced in the lines mentioned will find it to
give them CALL
Having taken ample time to examine and Sc
lect from the largest importing houses in New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and bought
at the lowest cash figures. they feel warranted in
promising as good bargains as can be gotten in
the State. de10-tf
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ATEW GOODgy NEW GOODS!!
~ SECOND ARRIVAL
B. r. MARK WOOD.

Main Street, SsamntoE, Virginia,
Respectfully announces to his friends and the
general public that he is now receiving his sec
o'ad supply of
Spring and Summer Goods,
including all descriptions of Ladies' Dress Goods,
of the latest styles: Notion goods, of all de-
scriptions Ladies' and Misses Caters and Mo
and Shoes also, coarse Shoes every pair war
ranted to give satisfaction. Hats, all kinds !;
Spring and Summer Clothing; a large stock of
Cassimeres, Cottonades. Linens, SC &c.
Remember that all of the above named goods
will be sold at the lowest price FOR CASH
He challenges any one to sell the same quality
of goods at lower figures than he can and will.
Do not forget that the place to get bargains in
frst-class goods, is B. f. MARK WOODS,
June IL If Main Street. StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-14
DEATH

The stars that disappear at morn,
Oh, think not they are fed;
They are not lost, they are not gone,
But, mid the glory shed
Around them by the source of light,
They shine more sweetly than at night !;
1t is the night that's dead.
And thus the loved who disappear
Pass like the mornings fight,
But walk in paths so sweet and clear
As blind us with the light
They sit upon the azure day,
They float on twilight's downy gray,
And on the clouds at night.
Oh, deep and wondrous heart of man,
Strange fount of joy and woe;
In this sad life no eye may scan
Thy currents ebb and fowl
But in the glorious world to come
The voice of discord shall be dumb.
And thou thyself shalt know,
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-EOeg4ad2'SeS.

MTEyE EEEsFx.-We the undersigned have
~ started Foundry in the Northern end O
the city and are prepared to make all kinds O
small grey iron castings, and every description
of brass casting. We have on hand forty-t
different styles of iron railing for fences, also
several different styles of chairs, settees and
school desks
We are prepared to furnish Bronzed Creecents
for Mansard Roofs. Particular attention given
to repairing stoves Call and examine our Rev
oiution Cast Iron Clothes Line-something new
cheap and durable-every housekeeper ought to
have one. Call at our shop next door to Capt
Schoppert, or leave your order with j. W. Ut
ley, corner of Augusta and Frederick streets
Specialty-Light Grey Iron Castings.
Terms-Cash. LONG BROS.
Stsunton, August 28-1y
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HNrdacOre.
EAEDW AIR z.

5AEDFAEsE.
Our Stock Of Hardware has been much en-
larged, and we call the attention of Farmers and
Builders to the opportunity of saving money by
giving us call. We now have full stock of
Rolled and Hammered Iron.
Nails, and Horse Shoes,
Nail Rods, q orse Shoe Nails,
Forks, Shovels and Spades,
Locks, Hinges and Screws,
Pen Knives and Table Cutlery,
Barn door Hangers, and Coffee Mills,
Trace. Breast, Halter and Fifth chains
Hatchets, Hammers and Saws,
with many other articles in this line-also
The Lightning Saw,
the Hand, Wood Ter Buck and Cross-cut Saw
an entirely new make for this market. Read
this certificate:
1--WE note as proof of the ease that permits
sustained effort, the saving by hand of twenty
six cords of hard wood, in eight hours, by two
men with one saw, once filed. This is wonder
full" BAKER BROS.
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II AHsGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK
A OF
Spring 0aad Summer Goods.
4. Witt & Brother,


are receiver their supply Of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
of the latest and most fashionable styles, which
were purchased at low figures, and will be sold
at short profits, such as
LADIES AND GENTS DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS,
embracing everything kept in frst-class Dry
Goods House.
These goods, for superiority of quality and
cheapness in price, cannot be surpassed in the
Valley.
They return their thanks for the liberal pat
ronage heretofore extended to them, and hope
to secure and retain the confidence of purcha-
sers, by strict attention to business and fair deal
ing. Give them a call. april Is
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WE PUBLISH THE BEST
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LIFE.

After whi1e-a busy brain
Will rest from all its care and pain.
After while-Earth's rush will cease.
And wearied heart find sweet release.
After While-a vanished face
An empty seat-a vacant place.
After while-a name forgot
4 crumbled ead-stone-unknown spot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-14
A Rripht FnLnra.

Speaking of the completion of the G. &. O.
E. R., the Louisville Courier-Jomnal, alludes
to the future of Virginia, in the following hap
PLY truthful style: ''The wasted farms and
broken down plantations Of Virginia will pu
forth new life and beauty as the great tide O
energy and trade rolls through her boundaries
The old names will be treasured in history, and
her ancient customs and royal ways will live
only in song and story; but the new life will be
robust and active, and none the less beneficial
to the world than the old. Her stately gentle.
men of the by-gone time have passed into the
lean and slippered psntaloou Of tottering age,
and while We bow with reverence to the shade
of its former greatness, we welcome this genera
tion 20 foremost place 10 the world g progress
With hearty assurance that the place of truesl
honor is the place of hardest work"
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iSeaUS9sg Machines.
Hare YcaJ Heard The NeaUs !?
The Beautiful Bees SEWING MA
TuTET ~ Lao 4 ,.,,,.1s,,oJ

Hasten to see it, before purchasing any other,
and thereby convince yourselves of its supe-
riority.
The popularity of its construction insurss
handsome work rapidity Of movement. ease of
convenience. Its machinery is arranged upon
principle which prevents arrangement. AS
the tension is easily controlled its stitch IS en-
ly locked, and without change, passes from one
class of goods to another, doing it's work in The
most complete manner.
All who are in want of the BEST SEWING
MACHINE should not fail to call at our place
of business and examine for themselves. We
will take great pleasure in showing our Ma
chimes. Are ready for applications for County
agencies. BAKER BROS,
sep q General Agents, Staunton, Va.
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Tobacco.
J. e. GUY,

C. It. COCHRAN J. e. GUY.
RLD EEEsM REVIVED /!
4 G. r. COCHRAN 6 CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
st the old stand, on New street, would respect
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly on hand q well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest grades5
Also Snuff, Pipes Stems, Matches. &c.
I sStsunton Oct 9th. 1861
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" Gabriel BJ0eCs HIS Horn ="
RESURRECTION OF GOLD PRICES.
Valley Emporium i'm Full Blast
THE IMMENSE STOCK OF GOODS THAT
GABRIEL HHRSHH

THE IMMENSE STOCK OF GOODS THAT
GABRIEL EEHEsSHH
has on hand, is pretty certain evidence that he
means business, and that he intends to sell at
the shortest profits consistent with safety and
prudence.
A business association with this people for a
quarter of a century, fortifes him in the conclu-
sion that he knows how to select goods to suit
the various tastes of the community, and every
one who has dealt with him knows that all he
aims at is o living profit. His magnificent stock OF
JEWELRY,
WATCHES,
CLOCKS,
NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
OIL CLOTHS,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHILDEEN'S CARRIAGES.
and everything else to be found in first class
Variety store, warrant him in promising salts
faction to all who will favor him with q call.
HEr. MIX, Matchmaker,
now occupies the position which was held, years
ago, by the pretty Man." and is prepared to
do all kinds Of work in his line, He arrived n
this country short time since from the old
world
ia two Ships.
where he has worked in the best manufactures
in the world. He can make watch out and out,
from tho raw material, and, consequently, is Co.
pablo of doing any kind of work in the Watch
making and Repairing Business. All work guar
anteed
GABRIEL HLRSH.
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Boots, Shoes ana Hats.
RS00M Boots, Shoes 81 Hats.

G. L. WELLER has in Store his Fall and
Winter Stock, embracing something less than
drens', Mems and Boys BOOTS and SHOES.
The most of his goods are made especially for
his trade, and are such goods as he can recon-
mend, and will be sold at a small advance on
cost Oc % If
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Baltimore Advertisements.

- \ W AisDO w 7 1T l. ~ IsO L ID Il III ~ RID
AND GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS
WERE AWARDED TO CHARLES
STIEFF FOR THE BEST Pr
AMOS IN COMPETITION
WITH ALL THE
Leading Manufacturers as THIS Country.
eSfssee az New ggarerooams.
Nc. Il Liberty Street, BALTIMORE, Md.
E'sae SGiesB Planes contain all the latest
improvements to be found in first class Piano,
with additional improvements Of his own inven-
ton not to be found in other instruments. The
tone touch and finish Of their instruments can
not be excelled by any manufactured.
A large assortment of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from $75 to $500
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
styles on hand from 500 and upwards.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1850 Southerners, 900 of whom
are Virgnians, two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and
others throughout the South), who have bought
the s;tetf Piano since the close of the war
JOEL ETTINGER,
july 9 If Staunton, Va.
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ATEW CASH gT0REy
[ ~

NJEyy CASH STORE?
IL All New Goods!
Bought at the late low and cash rates, and sold
for cash only. No goods sold on credit for all
are marked at cash prices. Ladies' dress goods
of every style and grade Mems and Boys wear
in great variety.
In Curtains, White Goods, Laces, Linens, Ho-
siery, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Goods
enough in grade and prices to please all
Those who wish to use their money at its full
value can do so at my store. Orders solicited
and carefully filed ct cash rates, for I will not
sell on credit z. NJ YOUNG.
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HRA Yards New Prints just received
A sEsE at ". Il. WEI4LEk'S,
three doors West n. Valley Bank
ATESE STORE aRses CHEAP GOODS.
" The subscriber, on the 9th of September,
1871, having associated with him in business,
Owen EEGrpis esOOsae.
the business will be conducted under the style
of O. G. NORRIS s. CO., at 8 nea0 and consa,so-
dious store room in the stone building Au-
gusta street, first door below PoaosIps Corner,
and two doors above the Office of the Spectator
0. c. MORRIS.
We are now receiving a large stock ofnew sta
pie and fancy dry goods, also boots, shoes, hats
queensware, and general assortment of grocer
les, all of which we are determined to sell upon
the most reasonable terms. We respectfully So
licit call and we will sell the goods.
O. G. MORRIS s. co.
P. S.-My establishment on Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
ceries, choice selection ofliquors, tobacco, SALT
leather, &c. A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited.
sel2-tf 0. G. MORRIS
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Railroads.
ia IF EEsss:ss=:5i11EEE 80 60


G$EEgAPEAExE AND GHED RAIL
Z ] EsssAD.-On and after SEPT BOTH, PAS
SENGER TRAINS, will leave STANTON
as follows:
GOING EAST,
IO.zO a. sE.-MAIL TRAIN Except Sum
day., connecting at GoTdonsyille with the Or
ange, Alexandria and Manassas Z r. for points
North, and at Charlottesville for points South.
GOING WEST
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Northwest and Southwest.
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Further information may be obtained at the
company's Offices.
A. 81. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES Z. n ETHKRLAED, GEM Ticket Agent.
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