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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Obituaries are charged for at advertising Rates
Notices of deaths published grotuitoassly.
In Laurens county South Carolina, at the
80th year of her age Mrs. Louise Cunningh am,
widow of Capt Robert Cunningham am, leaving
two children-one of them the lady known to
the public as the Regent of the Mount Vernon
Association, and its creator.
At 1.-THE Moorings," his residence, in Jeffer-
son county, w. Va. on Friday. December 18th.
Capt. James Battaie Lewis, formerly an officer
of the U. S. Navy He resigned at the COM
mencement of the war.
Near Greenville, Va. Oct. 18th, 1873. Mrs.
Sarah Lghtner wife of Sam uel A. Lightner and
daughter of Mrs Mary M. Harris, of Guthrie,
Iowa. aged % years.
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the North wind s
breath,
And stars to set. But all
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh !
Death
We know when moons shall wane;
When summer birds shall cross the sea-
When autumn's hue shall tinge the golden
grain
But Who Shall teach us when to look for
theeP
We copy the following from the Telegraph,
published at Dixon, Ill. where Mrs. Lightner
lived before moving to Guthrie:
This intelligence brought sadness to very
large Giro So we'll known in this vicinity, her
bright face and lovely character, rendered her a
favorite among her friends. She was married
Dec. 18th 1872 at Guthrie, Iowa, and thence re-
moved with her husband, to Virginia where she
had a pleasant happy home. For number of
years she was member OF the Presbyterian
church in this place. She was an earnest warm
hearted christian, and she died as she had lived
Many hearts go out in sympathy to those dear
friends who in her loss, have been so suddenly
and deeply bereaved."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

CITY IMPRovEMENTs.-Att the meeting of tn e
sCt.g Council on Tuesday night last, with the
vies of obtaining the means for improving the
streets and sidewalks and increasing the supply
of water for the city, that body adopted an Or
dinance providing for issuing eight per cent
bonds to the amount of $4,000, in sums of 800
each, payable in 20 years with the privilege of
redeeming them in Is years at the option of the
Council These bonds and the coupons attached
thereto are receivable at par for taxes and 9th.
eer dues to the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

CHAs Zee (CoLoRED) ARRESTED ON THE
On tIRGE OF CAUSING THE DEATH OF JOHN
Rho, w, (CoLoREp, )-On Tuesday last, Deputy
Sheriff W, T. LightRer, brought to this city,
to be i'm oTisone,I in the jail, on the commitment
of Justice James " ilson, Chas. Lee, colored,
accused Of having caused the death of John
Brown, ais cciored, by INJECTING wound upon
his head with an axe, on the Dist OF November.
It seems that Chas. Lee was employed, ABOUT
the 18th of November, by Mr.. eco. wilson, OF
ChurchvilLe, to cut cord wood, and lat, On ihe
2lst, John Brown also employed ~ Mf.
Wilson to cut cord wood and was sent to where
Lee was at work with dinner for himself and
Lee. Whilst eating their dinners, they got into
an alteration about the wages they were to re-
ceive whereupon Lee struck Brown on the head
with an axe, from the effects of which, it was the
judgment of the jury of inquest, that he died on
Friday week. He died on Friday-on the Sun
day following, Justice B. o. Ferguson held an
inquest, when, upon the testimony of DR.. -
Patterson, who attended the deceased and 9TH
ers, the jury found that his death was caused by
wounds inflicted upon his head with an axe by
Chas. Lee.
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Staunton Spettatur.
Tuesday,, December %, 1878.

CHRIsTMAs.-About this season, nearly nine
teen hundred years ago, there was shining ovel
the bleak hills of India, that star which guided
the wise men of the East to the lowly manger o.
Bethlehem, whore was born the Holy child
through whom was to come 'peace on earth,
good will to men,
The long night of the Law, Illumined only by
the gllmmering of faith that at times al
most dead, was to fee away before the divine
efulgence of the Sen of Righteousness; while
for the Gentiles who, till then, had been left tt
the dark teachings Of their own sinful magma
tions, there was opened way by which they
might attain life everlasting.
This, as all men know, is what this merry
Christmas tide commemor ates. Let US show
then, that we appreciate, in some degree, what
has been done for us by doing something for
others. Let us keep our faces bright and our
hearts glad with the memory of Him who loved
us and gave himself for us. Let us help the
poor that He left with US and for US, that they,
too, knowing that they are remembered for
Christ's sake may rejoice in the anniversary of
His nativity.
Let us remember, too, the little children that
He loved, and keep them reminded of Him who
would not have them forbidden his presence and
his love. Let US think of the time when we
were boys and girls, when Santa Claus and Kris
Krinkle were realities for US, and do all we can
for the happiness of the simple little folks If we
do there things heartily, keeping our hearts and
purses open, we cannot fail of enjoying that hap
piest of az times, "a merry Christmas" and
the remberance of it will be sure 10 bring all
what we most devoutly wish them-''a happy
New Year"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
STANTON SPECTATOR And GENERAL ADVERTISER.

LIST OF PATENTs-The following patents were
issued from the u. S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia, for the week ending Dec End, 1873.
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander q Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, Cos Seventh street,
Washington, d. c..
Plow.John B. Norris Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

SAD DEATH.-Quite number of young ladies
from Augusta and Rockingham counties have
been in attendance on large boarding school
in Fauquier, near the Manassas Gap railroad -
They took the cars the morning of the 18th
inst, to spend the holidays with their friends
OF the number was Miss Matte j., only daughter
of Mrs Mary Jane McCue, of this county, who
met the stage at Mrs. Parkins, her sister, on that
evening, to greet her daughter and take her
home. Who can imagine her anguish at find
ing her 6elirious with raging fever and all the
symptoms OF pneumonia, induced, as it is now
believed, by change of dress on the evening
before, in attendance on a little party given the
girls, perhaps by their teachers After the most
careful attention of physicians and anxious
friends, death ensued on the morning of the 10Th
inst. Mrs McCue has the earnest sympathy of
q large circle of relatives and friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Q UEENS w ARE !!
GLASS w ARE.
LAMPS g. LAMP FIXTURES.
GAS FIXTURES, &c.
Have opened and now ready
FRENCH CHINA, Dinner Sets, or in pieces


FRENCH CaINA, Dinner Sets, or in pieces,
Tea &c"
g Mugs, Cups and Saucers
and Vases
Stone Ctima,-In everything pertaining to the
table or house.
Glassaoare-Of every description, kind, style
and price
YeLIo,o Ware-Of every imaginable quality,
quantity. shape and price.
Spittoons-Of the best and cheapest quality in
Lava, China. Rockingham and Stone.
CMspadores-In Lava, of Beautiful Styles and
Shapes
Chamber Sets-In French, Stone and English
China, Oak Japanned, Flowered & Crystalized
Looking Glasses-Of every style. size s. price
Lamps and Lamp FiStures-Such as Brackets
residences and churches. Gas Ftrtures-Con-
sisting of a fine and complete stock of Brackets,
Burners, Chandeliers Qrom one to six burners, }
Pendants Reading Lights, Argand Burners,
Drop Lights &c, &C., which l will sell at Man
ufacturers' prices.
Spooms-The finest and cheapest Silver-plated
on white metal Forks-Of the same texture
Knives and Forks-Of the finest quality and best
make, and at very low figures. Lamterns-A
large stock, and other articles too numerous to
name. In quantity, quality and price, my stock
cannot be surpassed in the Vail. of Virginia.
l only ask an examination before sending your
orders to Richmond, Baltimore and elsewhere
| propose to offer rare inducements to enable me
to establish d regular Glassware Queens ware
and Gas Fixture House in this City.
j. S. LIPSCOMB,
''Plecker Building" Augusta ST.,
A few doors above P. o., Staunton, Va.
~ N. B.-Especial attention is called to my
stock of Christmas Presents.
dec16 Town papers copy 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

CITY SERaEANT.-At the meeting of the City
Council on Tuesday last, Mr.. Jacob T. Parent,
who has for long time filed the office of City
Sergeant, resigned that Office, whereupon the
Council elected Mr. Levi Shaver to fill the va
cancy thus occasioned. The official bond of the
City Sergeant was fixed at the sum of $4,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

We are indebted to our former citizen, Mr..
It. G. Hoge now a resident of Fort Worth,
Texas, for copies of the Fort Worth Democrat,
which is jubilant over the victory over Radical
ism, recently won in the Lone Starr State
We congratulate the Democrats and Conserva-
lives of Texas on the fortunate result of the re-
cent election, and hope that State will never
again suffer the evils of Radical rule.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

PUBLIC PRINTING.-The public printer of
Kansas has written to Major Richard F. Walker
inquiring how it is that the public printing of
this State can be done at figures so different to
those paid in that State He says the public print
ing of Kansas for 1873 amounted to $50, 900 !;
that of Virginia amounted to S26, 232 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

LADIES FAIR To NIGHT.-The ladies of the
Methodist church in this city will open their
Fair tonight in the lecture Groom of the church,
and will continue it for two or three days. Their
friends and the public are invited to attend-es-
pecial!y those who have pocket full OF mon ey
and wish to spend it freely for something nice
in the eating line, or for handsome holiday pres
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Another supply of that superior Sweet Corn
just received and for sale at Richardson's. Call
and buy it and try it. It is the very thing for
the Christmas table. Remember the place.
c. A. RICHARDSON
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ScENE-STREET CoRNER.-Two young men
discussing the prospectsfor merry Christmas :
Bill-'I say, Bob, I hear they are going to
have a pay Concert at the Augusta Female
Seminary. Are you going?"
Bob-"Yes, indeedl want to see what that
Musical joke is, that everybody is talking
about"
Bill expect it's that symphony they
played last commencement. That's the best
musical joke l know Of"
Boutwell, They might call it q joke, but
certainly not musical one At least, my ears
were not long enough to hear the music in it 4"
Bill-"Pshawl Bob, is that the best you can
do for joke. I am sure the musical one will
be better than that, anyhow"
Boutwell,! Good morning. I guess we
will both be there"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

LAND SALEs-Col NJ. G. Hartman has sold
to Jacob Warwick, Esq, of Nelson, the Shelley
farm containing 3l8 acres lying on the Valley
Pike, four miles from Staunton. Also 81 acres
to Mr. Frederick Haughton, of England, loca.
ted on the pike, in the same direction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

We have received the January number of Pc
tiers Musical Monthly published by j. l.. Peters,
500 Broadway, N. Y. 1t contains II pieces of
fine music. Subscription price 81 year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The friends of Mr. A. M. SIMPSON will find
him at G L. Weler's Boot, Shoe and Hat Store,
Main Street His lady friends he would be par
ticularly glad to see and serUe. Give him call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

To UNREMITTING FRIENDs.-Unless some of
our patrons remit to US promptly, that we may
lay in Christmas supplies, well be under the dis
agreeable necessity of swapping our pocket-piece
"a horse-chestnut) for chewing gum-and our
digestion isn't of the best The only 'stay law
we favor is something to stay our stomach The
"gobble.gobble' of turkey in our neighbours
backyard doesn't help worth cent.-Free Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

G. A Richardson, Wholesale and Retail Gro
Ger and Produce merchant, has stock of choice
staple and family groceries in store, which he
is selling at the lowest cash rates. He also pays
the highest market price for country produce =
Be sure to call on him before you buy sell
elsewhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The Ladies of New Hope and vicinity will have
an Oyster and Refreshment Supper in the Hall
Christmas night, for the benefit of the Methodist
E. Church South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Teas, Teas supply of choice teas both green
and black, also Japan and breakfast Teas for
sale on the NEST reasonable terms, at c. A. Rich
ardson's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

CH1LDRBNs FAIR.-The children of the Pr es-
bytarian Sunday School held a Fair on last Fri
day night in the basement of the Presbyterian
oh,,vch They had everything fixed up nicely,
ond we are glad to state were quite literally
natronized. The proceeds, the amount of which
we have not learned, are to be devoted to pay
inc off the indebtedness on the Church,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

BOYS-Buy your Boots and Shoes of G. L
WELLE2-he keeps a good article at loao
prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Fa-mers-Buy pair of Weller hand made
KIN Boots. None betterl Call and see.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

REL1e1oUs.-The meetings that have been
held for the past week in the Baptist church will
be continued during the present week. On last
Sunday night, there we're three person baptized
-one gentleman and two ladies' During the
present week, Rev. DR.. Manly will be assisted
by Rev. G. Tyree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

ASTRACAN CAPS.-Ladies will find nice
assortment-cheap at @. L. WELLER's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Store, Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

G. A. Richardson has in store stock of prime
Teas; superior Black Tea and the best quality of
Gunpowder and green, for sale at the cheapest
rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

We understand that Mr.. j. 81. Snapp has rent
ed the Augusta County Fair Grounds. Parties
desiring to get ice from the pond, and boys wish
ing to skate on the same, can get terms by APP
plication to Mr.. Robinson, at the grounds, or adj
dressing Mr.. j. II. Snapp. Box 1872. Staunton,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Ms GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture OF
all kinds, send your orders to 81. F. Zimmerman
s Son, 513. 7th street, Washington, D. G. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

1t commenced showing just as we were going
to press, with prospects for deep snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

GUM OVER SHoEs-Go to G. L. Weller's Boot
and Shoe Store and buy them. large stock
on hand
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ROCKINGHAM ITEMs.-Mr. Henry Harnsber
ger. of East Rockingham, lost his meat-house
by fire, one night last week, with all his meat
lard sausage, tubs knives and butchering i'm
plements; vinegar, dried fruit, beans, and innu
merable other articles. He had butchered OF
the day of the fire, and it is supposed spark o
fire must have dropped somewhere, and set fire
to the building. The family were awakened a
IL o'clock at night by bright light, and the
building-butcher-h and meat-house com
bined-were just ready to fall in.
The dwelling house owned and occupied b.
David Hartman, about q miles northwest o
Harrisonburg, near the road leading to the NORTH
mountain. was destroyed by fire on Sunday, the
18th about noon. A portion of Mr.. Hartmann
goods and chattles was burnt with the DIV cling
The fire was caused by defective stove-pipe
The dwelling was an old but very substantil anC
comfortable one. Mr.. 81. was insured. we learn
for $500 in the West Rockingham Insurance
Company.
The schools of East Rockingham are all said
to be fourishing.
They have an interesting debating society al
Conrads Store. They discuss all sorts Of sub
jects, in all sorts Of high flown language.
Jno Arehart, an aged and respected citizen
died at his residence, near Timbervile on the
18th inst
The students of the Harrisonburg Graded
School gave public exhibition on last Friday
night, for the benefit of the School.
Mr.. Jno. Scanlon, of Fl arrisonburg, has been
allowed $34. 4l6 by the Government for pro
perty destroyed 10 Georgia during the war.
ACCIDENTAL sad accident which may re-
suit fatally, occurred near Mt. Sidney on Satur-
day evening last, about o'clock. The stage
from this place to Harrsonburg ran over Mr.
VIM. Eidson not far from his home, passing
across the body about the kidneys. 1t is sup
posed that he was knocked down by the horses
but it is not known, as the lamps were not light
ed, as they should have been. The stage coming
up, would, in short time, have passed over hin
also but for the fact that Mr.. Henry Sheets wa.
passing, riding a colt that SHE'D and threw him
and seeing an object in the road, went to see
what it was and discovered it to be the body o
Mr.. Edison, in almost an insensible condition.
DR.. W. NJ Crawford was called in and rendered
the necessary medical aid His recovery is con
sidered very doubtful
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Only half sheet next week. Reason why
Christmas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

G. A. Richardson keeps always in store for
the retail trade that celebrated "StoneaOaW"
brand of -four, and he warrants every barrel
sold 1t
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MEMPHIS ORPHANs.-The Young Ladies of
the Augusta Female Seminary will give CON-
CERT in their Chapel, on the evening of De-
cember 23rd for the benefit of the Memphis Or
phans
The programme will be rich and varied and a
Musical Joke will be introduced into Part 3D.
Admission, 50cents. Doors open at u o clock.
Tickets can be had at the Stores of Olivier &
Wheat and Hunter s. Co., and at the door. ct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

LooKoUTl-The several articles about the edi-
tor of the Catamount and Funny Boy, which APP
peared in the first number of the Christmas
Graphic, will be answ cred in few days by the
I'M Il arciopod
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ART DEPARTMENT 1874

The wood cuts of the THE ALDINE possess
all the delicacy and elaborate finish of the most
costly steel plate while they afford better rem
dering of the artists original.
In addition to designs by, the members of the
artists, THE ALDINE will reproduce examples
of the best foreign masters, selected with view
to the highest artistic success and greatest gen.
eral interest. Thus the subscriber to THE AL-
DINE will, at trifing cost, enjoy in his own
home the pleasures and refining influences of
true art.
The quarterly tinted plates for 1874 will be by
Thos. Moran and j. d. Woodward.
The Christmas issue for 1874 will contain spe-
ca designs appropriate to the season, by our best
artists and will surpass in attractions any of its
OredAcasSOrs
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DEATH OF JAMES SHEA-VERDICT OF CoRo-
NER's JURY.-On last Friday morning the dead
body of James Shea was found lying under the
railroad bridge on the Middlebrook road, a
short distance west of this city. His body was
first discovered about daylight lying in the mid
die of the road, and was moved, by those who
found it, to one side, to prevent it from being
run over by some passing wagon. Many rumors
were soon rife as to the cause of his death. Some
saying that he had fallen from the bridge, others
that he had been foully dealt WITH and others
again that he had been overcome with whiskey
and had lain down in the road and died The
proper authorities were soon notified and took
charge of the body. At half past ten o'clock
jury of inquest was summoned, consisting of
the following gentlemen: J. G. Marquis, James
A. Armentrout, James A. Moore N. G.. GRECO
ry, VIM. D. Runnels j. M. Hardy, Fl. E. Sum-
merson, JOS 81. Earman, Gabriel Hirsh, VIM
Blackburn, VIM. Kinney, JAS 81. Smith, and
George Harlan, Coroner of the City.
Several witnesses were examined. The doc
tors, who examined the dead body, found that
the left clavcle had been broken and the car.i-
lage torn from the bridge of the nose. There
were no other injuries on the body. They SEEM
ed of the opinion that death had been caused
by fall from the bridge. There was found on
the person of the deceased pint bottle nearly
half full of whiskey. He had been intoxicated
the previous evening and had about fifty dollars
in his possession As of this money was
found on his person, it was at first supposed that
he had been robbed, but at the inquest it was
found that the greater part of it had been taken
by his friends, and the balance he had spent The
verdict Of the jury was that the deceased had
come to his death from causes unknown to the
jury, but they were of opinion that it had been
caused by fall. The deceased was buried on
Friday ev ening.
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
AT
J. w. MENTIONS.

Genton1on-lf so inclined, anu KNOW you
are
Give Your Sweetheart,
MOTHER, OR SISTER,
"a Ere@e" g..
Act wisely these Panic Times" and buy
something useful as we'll as Ornam entail from
JAMES ". NEWTON.
Beautiful Carved, and Shell Ornamental
Boxes. filled with Hemsttched and other sly les
of fine Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs or if you
wish to be more generous, buy a
Stylish French Hat Or Bonnet.
Or a Coz. Portable Set Of Furs,
Or hundred and one other useful articles, you
can find on exhibition.
REMEMBER
IF YOU WISH BARGAINS I'M
DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS,
NOTIONS, MILLINERY,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Call early with the Greenbacks and you will
not go away disappointed.
Come and see the pretty articles. now on ex-
hibition at
j. w. NEWTON'S.
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PETER INDEPENDENCE KURTZ.
Editor of the Catamount and Funny Boy.
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Deaths.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising Rates.
Notices of deaths published gratuitously.