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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-11-24
Neao advertisements.
LAURAETTE WILLIAMS ESTATE.
STATEoFyE

J
AT PROBATE Court held at Irasburgh in said Dis
tTlct on the 18TH day of Nov A. d. 1873.
Job w. Allen, administrator of the estate of Ianra
cite Williams late of Crftsbury in said district de-
ceased. makes application to said court with the
consent CT the heirs residing in this state for license
to sell all of the real estate Of said deceased the
consisting of house and lot adjoining Nelson Rand's
store in the village of Crafsbury in said district re
reseEtng that said sale would be beneficial to all
interested therein.
Whereupon 1T is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to the 18th day of December
A. ID. 1873 at the probate Office in said Irasburgh for
hearing and decision thereon
And it is further ordered. that notice hereofbe given
to all persons interested by publication of the
three weeks successfully in the Monitor newspaper
published at Barton, previous to said time appointed
for hearing that they may appear at said time and
place, and show cause if any they may have why said
license should not be granted
By the court-Attest
4I-49 E. A. STEWART. Judge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-11-24
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GUARDIANS LICENSE.

- !
- Orleans District. IS
At probate held at rasburgh IN said district
on the 9th day of November, A. ID. 1873.
IT. O. Whitcher guardian unto Prudence Martin, an
insane person of Barton in said district makes appi-
cation to said ccu for license to sell the following
described real estate of his said ward in said Barton
to wit: Being 100 of lot No. ten l0) in the 18th
range representing that such sale is to raise
money for the support of his said ward and would be
beneficial thereunto for the purpose of putting the
same at interest investing il in stocks in other real
estate.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to a session thereof
TO be held at the probate officei in said 1ras-
burgh on the 4th day Of Dec A. d. 1873 for hearing
and decision thereon.
And it further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully in the Orleans County MON
itor newspaper published at Barton in sad district
previous said time appointed for hearing that they
may appear at said time and place. and show cause II
any they may have, why said license should not De
granted
By the Court-Attest,
A5A7 E. A. STEWART, Judge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-11-24
GUARDIANS LICENSE.
STATE OF VERMONT

~ VFicanS Dlstflcf. sS
In probate court held at Irasburgh in said district
on the goth day of November, A. d. 1875
VIM. Twombly, guardian unto George R. Richards
an insane person. residing in Bloomington, in said
district makes application to said court for license to
sell his said wards real estate, in said Bloomington
described as follows: part of lot No. g. being the
same premises decided by Job Drown to said Richard,
April 9th, A. D. 1857 and representing that sale of
said real estate is necessary provide means to sup
port the said Richard and would be beneficial to him
for the purpose of putting the proceeds interest,"
investing the in stocks in other real estate
Whereupon it is ordered by said court that said ap-
pcation be referred to the 18th day of December A.
D. 1873, at the probate Office in Irasbugh for hearing
and decision thereon. And it is further ordered that
notice be given to all persons interested by publication
OF notice of this application and order thereon three
weeks successfully in the Orleans County Monitor a
newspaper published at Barton in said district before
said time of hearing that they may appear said time
and place. and show cause if any they may have, why
said license should not be granted
By the Court-Attest,
41-49 E. "A. STEWART, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-11-24
MILLFOR SALE
JOB NUMBERING TO LET !!

now offer for sale my circular and shingle MILL
dwelling house. barn and all things necessary for good
numbering business; good railroad facilities READY
CASH SALE FOR LUMBER OF all kinds, and
shingle, with increasing demand Fifty of land
with the buildings; buildings all nearly new. Fair
prospect and good location for good well paying Gus
tom mill. Also, / will sell with the mill, If desired.
200 acres Of the best timber land in the county nifty
acres of heavy cedar timber the balance spruce and
hard wood. Or will let the job to take the timber
from the land and put it on the cars or VIII let the
job and draw 100000 feet of logs to mill this
winter.
Persons wishing to buy mill property will do well
to call on address,
ID. G.. JOCELYN,
46-tf East Greensboro, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-11-24
THE SUN.

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corTuptions that now weaken and disgrace out
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
NEW GOODsg NEW GOODS!!
IL SECOND ARRIVAL.
B. B. MARK WOOD,

HAHN Street, EeauntOa. Virginia.,
Respectfully announces to his friends and the
ord supply of
Spring and Summer Goods,
including ali descriptions of Ladies' Dress Goods
of the latest styles: Notion goods, of all de-
scIiptions Ladies' and Misses Caters and Mo-
rocco shoes, of best quality; Gents fine Boots,
and Shoes Also coarse shoes every peir wsr-
ranted to give satisfaction. Hats, all kinds ;
Spring and Summer Clothing q large stock OF
Cassimeres, Cottonadee, Linens, &c &c.
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 3. +. MARK WOODS,
June IL # Main Street. Stanton, Va
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OTA UHTGN FEIsE ace ENEassFEAEsY
Railroads.
rss-s

60 80 --zSszE[-zz-<.-
EEEEgAPEAME AND OHIO RAIL
& EsesAB.-On and after SEPT 99FH PAS
SENGEB TRAINS, will leave STANTON
as follows:
GOING EAST,
l0.4e "A. As.-MAIL TRAIN Except Sun
day.. connecting st Gordonsville with the Or
ange Alexandra and Manassas 4. r. for points
North, and st Charlottesville for points South.
GOING WEST,
8.46 ?. M.-Mail Train Except Sunday for
White Sulphur, connecting at tie various sta
tons with Stages for all the Spring..
Through tickets at low rates, sold to ell points
Northwest and Southwest.
Steerege tickets from Liverpool, Queenstown,
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg. Havre, Rot
terdaLn, Bergen, Copenhagen, and GottenburE,
to all points on this road can be bought Of the
General Ticket Agent at Richmond, or can be
ordered through any station agent on the road.
Further information may be obtained at she
comp&ny's offices.
&. Il. PERRY.
General Superintendent
JAMES T. NETHsRLAED, Gen'l Ticket Agent
oc It
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
Christmas Per Diem.

Gaily the Senator
Left for his home,
Singing. from Richmond town
Hither I come;
My own Jemime,
My dear Jemime,
Here is my per diem"
Then he drew out wod
Of greenbacks by dod
AS thick as your arm,
''Ohl take it, do take it." said he,
But how did you make it p said she
In tones of alarm.
When told he'd not earned it,
She spat on and spurned it.
And what did the heart broken man
he shot out like an arrow
And spent it at faro,
Like q true law-making man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07

AIEsE STORE anss CHEAP GOODS.
1871, having associated with him in business,
Gwen EEGgFis s0esse.
the business will be conducted under tbs style
of O. G. MORRIS s. CO.. at q a,eao and conanso-
d5ows store room, in the stone building on Au-
gusta street. first door below PoaoelPs Corner,
and two doors above the Office of the Spectator.
0. @. MORRIS.
We are now receiving 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 a call and we will sell the goods.
0. G. MORRIS 6 GO.
P. S.-My establishment on Water street near
the Market House is still kept open with Gro
ceries, choice selection Of liquors. tobacco, salt,
leather &c. A call from old customers and
others respectfully solicited.
sel2-tf O. c. NORRIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
SeeCs9sg EG0c!5nes.
HCUe YOM Heard The Meas {?
The Beautiful Blees SEWING MA
CHINE has AryTiyeG.

Hasten to see it. before purchasing any other,
and thereby convince yourselves of It's sups-
riority.
The peculiarly of its construction insures
handsome work, rapidity of movement ease of
management, great durability, neatness, and
convenience. Its machinery is arranged upon
principle which prevents arrangement AS
the tension is easily controlled its stitch is ey en-
" locked. and without change passes from one
class of goods to another, doing les work in the
most complete manner.
al 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. Arc ready for applications Tor County
agencies. BAKER BROS.
sep * General Agents Staupton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
ATEW CASH sTlRE!

NEw CASH sTGgE!
~ 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-
sery, 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 at cash rates, for I will not
sell on credit. u. FL. YOUNG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
DRY Goods.
FOLE and WI2ate2' Goods.
LO RROS..

Fall and Wi2ate9' Goods.
-NDEHB -BROS.,
Successors to Hilb s. Loeb,)
corner of Main and New streets, Staunton, Va,
have now in store and opening the most complete
and attractive stock of
DRY GOODS. NOTIONS & JEWELRY,
ever brought to this city.
IN THE LINES OF
Cassimeres, 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,
9Ply 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 hes 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
SE o e S, &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 q call.
Having taken ample time to examine and Sc.
lect from the largest importing houses in New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and bough.
at the lowest cash figures. they feel warranted in
promising as good bargains as can be gotten IN
the State. delO-tf
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WE PUBLISH THE BEST
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In tie E3,gZlsh Language,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
II ARGE ARD ATTRACTIVE STGCES
"A OF
Spring and Summer Goods.
U. WITT IL Brother.

i. WIFI d 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 IS
LADIES AND GENTS DRESS GOODS,
LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS,
embracing everything kept in Grst-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 Ii
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07

A CONSCIENTIOUS DEACON.-MaDy years
ego church was built in Brandon, and TIE
deacon vas employed to 90 some part Of the
work-building the pulpit if [ remember. He
wanted hundred and fifty dollars, while the
committee wished it done for a hundred. a
last it was settled between him and the chair
man, shFewd lawyer and something of a wag,
that hundred dcllarsshould be the price but
if, on the completion Of the job the deacon
said he had ian alfred hard bargain he
should be paid twenty-five dollars more.
The good deacon found that he had lost By
the job and claimed the additional twenty-five
dollars.
swell, deacon" asked the lawyer, ''can you
honestly say you have had an ALFRED hard bar
gaiD?"
Eyes, have had an awful hard bargain
'But can you say you have had an ALFRED
hard bargain?'
"Yes, it was tremendous hard bargain
but that is not according to agreement
Will you say you have had an ALFRED hard
''No, squire, can't say that That would
be swearin', aud won't swear for any money !;
but It was most outrageous hard bargain"
''Then l don't see, Deacon Spooner how We
can, under the agreement, pay you the twenty
The deacon left, preferrins to lose the moc.
ey rather than violate his conscience by saving
''all-fred." But the upshot was. that after
the lawyer had enjoyed the telling of the Joke
for few days, he paid the sum. So the dea-
con saved bis conscience and did not lose the
money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07

1900 Pcgaa end 800 Engravings Printed in Eng
l;sh end German. Written by 20 eminent au-
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Of industry. processes of manufacture, etc, in
all ages. It is complete encyclopedia OF arts
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It is offered at the low price of $3.50 and is the
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Our terms are liberal. We give our agents the
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
Baltimore Advertisement Is.
UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS
WERE AWARDED TO CHARLES
STIEFF FOR THE BEST Pr
AMOS IN COMPETITION
WITH ALL THE
Leading Manufacturers IN thSs Coesatsy
Office sA New vVararooE.ss.
No. n Liberty Street, BALTIMORE, Nd
Tfse SsieEf Planes contain ell the latest
Improvements TO be found in fret 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 exceled by any manufactured.
A large assortment Of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from S75 to $780,
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
styles on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1900 Southerners, 600 of whom
are Virginians.) two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans and
others throughout the South), who have bought
the Stief Piano since the close of the war.
JOEL ETTINGER,
july 9 # Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07

NEW GOODS!
NEW GOODS!!
Fresh Arrivazs Daily.
We are now receiving from NEW YORK
one of the
Largest and Best
Of Dry Goods,
Boots, Shoes,
Hats, &c., &C.,
ever received by us-to which we would call the
attention of the public.
Being determined to keep up the reputation
of selling the
CHEAPEST
GOODS
in the City, have selected in person Goods
that cannot fail to please all, both in style and
price
Best B7sa. &. Bro. Cottons A, 1870.
Herring Bone Cashmere, soc.
Heapy Cottonades, Is to soc.
AU Wool Cassimeres, so to $1.00.
An Endless Variety Of fine Dress Goods, viz F.:
Silks, Velours,
tSatteeus, Reps,
Pop7ans, &C., &c.
A fine line of BLACK ALPACAS from 25c
GC JSEs-SCs
Our Stock of Notions is complete,
Lrdies Hose 12a to SOC.
Gents J " 10 to 35c.
Children Striped Hose Ferry Cheap.
It is useless to enumerate.
Call and examine for yourselves and be con-
vinced that what we say is true.
We will
full line
of the
WINCHESTER
PULLED
LINSEYS
YARNS. 80"
&c, &c.
Sd TIMBERLAKE.
September "a 1879.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
from the Memphis Appeal
Tjnlbuctoo Justice in e. Mississippi Cont

Tjmbucto0 Justice in Mississippi Court.
The following brilliant piece Of writing will
be found valuable hereafter as historical doc
umept 1t may not be without interest ROW,
particularly to the learned lawyers, judges and
magistrates Of Memphis:
TERIENE, BOLIVAR COUNTY, Miss,
December Is, 1872
EDITORS APPEAL:-I witnessed an amusing
trial before colored squire in this place to-day.
Two Of the citizens here got into dispute. =
Que Of them, with double barrelled shot gun,
attempted to defend himself, the other having
Q slz-shooter. The deputy marshal spoiled the
fun by arresting the parties and taking the gun
End the pistol and the parties before the squire
for trial. The squire called the court to order
By saying: All you nigroes take off your hats
in court" Then leaning back in bis chair with
all the dignity and pomp Of Caesar, sang cut
to one Of the parties-''Are you gilty or not
gily?' ''Of what" said the party ''Giltv
OF presenting arms With intent to KILL said
his Honor. mot gilty' Was the ansHer.-
"Whar is de proof?" asked his Honor. The
witnesses came forward and were examined by
his Honor. Not a charge In the Indictment
was proved by the witnesses, but after he got
through With the examination the squire fold
ed his arms and said: 'Now, jintiemen, L Sc
here to spose Of de law, bat | dosent want to
be card Wit you. l tiDk passion caused you TO
violate de Law. [ can't decide dis to be salt an
battery, for you didn't fight; I can't decide it
ulansaughter, for no one is killed. cides it
petty iawceDy, as the la1 directs, an fines you
$25 and costs
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Boots, Shoes ana Hats.
B50.000 Boots, Shoe. & 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 small advance on
cost. oo % IF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
Hardware.
" ARDW e E.

EEAgDE WARE.
Our Stock of Hardware has been much en-
argad, and we call the attention of Farmers and
Builders to the opportunity of saving money by
giving us call. We now have Il full stock of
Rolled and Hammered Iron,
Nails, and Horse Shoes,
Nail Rods, Horse Shoe Nails.
Forks, Shovels and Spades,
Locks, Hinges and Screws,
Pen Knives and Table Cutlery,
Barn door Hangers, and Coffee Hills,
Trace. Breast, Halter and Fifth chains,
Hatchets, Hammers and Saws,
with many other articles in this line-also
THE Lightning Sae0,
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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07
Tobacco.

c. T. COCHRAN. J. E. GUY.
ALD FEREs REVIVED?
ID @. T. COCHRAN & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
Constantly on hand a well selected stock Of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest grades
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
sStaunton. Oct. 9th. 1863
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-07

H0GEs NEWS
VI For ssse General Pabsic.
1 have just returned from the Northern cities
where purchased entirely too large Stock
Of all kinds of Goods, for the size CT my Store
House. | therefore propose to sell for SIXTY
DAYS at very reduced prices FOR CASH, in
order to make room
Come early and often if you wish to get bar
gains in Dry Goods, Notions Boots, Shoes Hats,
Clothing and in fact everything usually Kept in
General Variety Store
Very respectfully,
ocIt B. i. HARDWOOD.