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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

SUDDEN DEATH.-"Bob' Taylor, the bright
little coored boy, so often seen around the Court
house, aged IL, was found on the street in spasms
last Friday night, and died of congestion of the
brain, produced by the violence of the attack, on
SatlIrd aY night
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The stone bridge on @. & o. r. r., over Mid
dlebrook road, is complete and the brick are
piled up ready for Roundhouse as soon as stone
foundation is finished as it will be soon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Mclaughlin pre-
siding, opened yesterday. The American Hotel
case was up and argument commenced and will
be continued to-day The case of McCues VS.
Zirkle and others, and of CARRIER w. Hoy and
others, were up and argued in part The special
term will probably continue ten or twelve days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Letters from the people are interesting this
week and should never be overlooked. Such
favors are always welcome. even if we do not
agree with the views put forth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Our CRY SCHooLs.-As the County Superin-
tendents 'notice to school teachers has created
some alarm, we are pleased to state that our City
free schools will not be effected thereby. and the
Trustees are determined To keep them up aa usu-
al Measures are on foot to greatly promote their
eficiencv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

ANOTHER Acknowledging Farm" on
Churchville road, belonging to the estate of W.
W. Donaghe, decd, is being laid off into streets
and lots, and will make handsome addition to
our city. We understand that if the Augusta
County Fair sells out to Valley Railroad, they
will purchase grounds in rear of the upper
farm, and at once prepare it for next exhib-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

ENFORCE IT.-Section 81, of IAN ordinance con-
corning Streets" has never been repealed and
should be enforced strictly, especially as regards
Wheats and Ceases corner 1t is IS follows;
''34 Three or more persons shall not stand in
a group or near each other on any sidewalk,
in such manner as to obstruct free passage for
foot passengers. under penalty of not less than
one or more than FIVE dollars, nor more than five
minutes after request to move on, made by
the mayor or any police officer, under like
penalty"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The spirit of improvement in West End, up
9. & o. R. R., and around Cemetery, is more
manifest as Spring approaches
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
Spalding's Glue, up to the sticking point.

SoZoDoNT.-Th word which has been staring
every body in the face for the past few years. and
preparation for cleansing, besutifying and pre-
serving the teeth sweetening the breath, and ar
resting the progress of decay.
~ Especial attention Is called to our full
line mems upper kip and calf Brigham & Co.'S
hand made goods. Women's. misses and chill
ham 6 Co.'S make always on hand-every pair
warranted to give perfect satisfaction. at Jno. j.
McMahon's, re Augusta street.
rs Mems Fine Boots-every grade, very low
at John j. McMahon Augusta street.
~ For the best hand made boots and shoes
in the State, call ct John j. cMahon's, 129
Augusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Several new specimens of photographic stone
have been left at our Office. and general interes
ia manifested in finding the article heresbouts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Mr.. Frank Koiner. near Fishersvine, lost Is
sheep by dogs recently. The dogs were killed,
but that don't return the sheep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Our storekeepers are putting up their Summer
awnings, and Spring openings" are the order
of the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Our thanks to Chas. Lambert, ESQ.,, with Bell
s. Co., for courtesies shown and books sent
HIS shelves are we'll stocked and he is as liberal
as he is polite and accommodating.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The Philadelphia heirs of Levi Hollinsworth
(not "Hollgshead') are engaged in the re-sur-
vey of two OF more large tracks of land west of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Fishersville wants a big steam Touring mill,
blast furnaces, &c, and bids high to be city
sin few days"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
staunton Spectator.
Tuesday, april, I 1873.

Good Friday falls this year on the 11th of
April and Easter Sunday on the 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The dog ordinance will be strictly enforced LIST
of April. Secure your medals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Charles Lambert, Esq, of Bell Co., receiv-
ed last week, from friends in Alexandria, mag
nifcent white swan, measuring 55 inches from
tip to tip and fat in proportion. There was
swan for dinner at his house soon after and ma
nv reioicad thereat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

We were compelled to again omit several COM
munications this week, among which is His
tory of the Oldest Furnace in the Valley" and a
letter by ''Templar'' on the consolidation ques-
tYoa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Bob Kinney is Conductor on night stage line
to Harrisonburg, and puts it through in 4.5O.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Walter Trembles was the first white child born
in Augusta, about 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Major Mcmahon had Charley Stafford giving
his Powell corner a full coat of red paint last
Friday, and general auction house will be reg
ularly opened there until he builds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01


MAZE MONEY fast and honorably by at once
applying for territorial right, (Which are given
useful and rapid selling Sewing Machine and
Patent Button Hole Worker, ever used or re-
commended by families, or buy one for your
own use; it is only SIS. Sent free everywhere
by express. Address for particulars, JEROME
B. HUDSON 8 Co., Corner Greenwich and Court
landt Streets, New York. sep II 6m
rs GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds, send your orders to e. F. Zimmerman
& Son, 5l5 18th street, Washington, d. c. Or
ders filled promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Bantz makes Boots and shoes which he guar
antees water proof"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Arrivals at our Hotels for March, 1O79-an in
crease of 156 over February.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The grass begins to look igreen. and the trees
begin to bud, and the young ladies ''gusb," as
April steps in with Spring,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

VARIoLofD AT W. L. A.-Yesterday DIR. F.
T. Stribling called upon US to state that the mild
case of varioloid, Ia negro who had been to Bal
timore, and was removed from the Asylum be
fore the disease developed) was convalescent and
that there was no danger of it spreading. There
has been no excitement in our city and no cas-
of that disease, and the country people came to
court last week and still come as usual. We
congratulate our people its disappearance,
and none need be alarmed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

srAUNroN1ANs IN TExAs.-Taylor Hoge, Of
Staunton, and James Crawford formerly of
Mt Sidney and then of Staunton,) are now do
ing business in Dallas. Texas, under the name
and style of Hoge and Crawford. Success to
them. They ere business men and should do
we'll wherever they go.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

WEST Va. ITEMS Henry Pike, of N. Y,
has bought several thousand acres of mineral
lands, below Buffalo, on Kapawha river, and
will soon erect iron furnaces and rolling mill.
Improvement still the order in Hunting
ton......Jas. A. Shearer, of Brooke. compost
tor in Angus Office, is dead. H hundreds Of
strangers visit Huntingdon every week...... The
Charleston Courier says the G. & o. r r, is
soon to be fenced in Its entre longth............
Charleston raises $245 OF for Lee Memorial.
Mach apprehension about fruit being killed..
Henry Dicks was blown to atoms, by boiler
explosion, near Warrington recently, and 2.
Hought and Isaac Martin fatally injured......
Weston is troubled with thieves......G George
Morris fell down 100 foot cliff, in Prestoo CO.,
and was killed Nathaniel Richardson, a
prominent lawyer, of Wheeling. was burned to
death 10 saloon there lately......The Monroe
M. e Church, Parkersbure. is to be re built,
Charleston offers $40 600 bonus to any
Co, that will start car mandatory there and
ten years exemption from city taxes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

TEMPERANCE ITEMs.-A general increase ant
interest reported from all portions of the Co:
+. Stanton Council No. Al, elected the follow
lug officers to serve for the ensuing term: Johr
s. Lipscomb, President; VIM. B. johnson, Sr.
Associate; H. L. Powell, Chaplain; ". d
Gambler Secretary; P. n Powell. Treasurer
J. W Newton, FL. Secretary; VIM. Mitchell
Conductor; Wyatt Smith, A. Conductor; VIM
Southards. Inside Guard; G. r. Strothar, Out.
side Sentinel.
The new Hall, over Richardson s. Bells store
is nearly comulete, and all paid for. It is AZ
feet by II feet inches. and has been beautifully
papered by Mr. VIM. Coope, free of charge
who is as gooda paper hanger as he is a painter.
The skylight adds wonderfully to the general
effect and, when the ceiling is painted sky. blue,
and a handsome carpet, with mating under the
seats, laid, it will be complete in all respects,
and the handsomest in the State. It will seat
comfortably over one hundred persons, on the
new style of bench. invented and made BY w.
e. Boogher. Esq, and has cost Good Templars
and Staunton Council from $3.50 to $500 1t is
lighted with gas, and the officers stands are mar
BILE topped, black walnut and we'll located. 1t
is an ornament and an honor to the orders who
got it up and the city, and we congratulate both
upon its completion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

~ All the styles button lace and Congress
ladies' shoes misses and children's also, at John
j. McEishon's l29 Aupusta street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
ConG&ur Imminent.

There is no pain which the Centaur Liniment
will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdue
and no lameness which it will not cure This is
strong language, but it is true. Where the parts
are not gone, It's effects are marvellous It has
produced more cures of rheumatism neuralgia
lockjaw, palsy, sprains, swellings caked- breasts
scalds, burns. salt-rheum, ear-ache, SC, upon
the human Frame and of strains, SPAWN, gals,
&c, upon animals in one year than have all 9th
er pretended remedies since the world began
1t is counter-lrritant, an all healing pain re-
lever. Crippes throw away their crutches, the
lame walk, pois ,nous bites are rendered harm
less, and the wounded are healed without scar
Its no humbug The recipe is published around
each bottle. 1t Is selling article before
sold, and it sells because it does just what it pre-
tends to do. Those who now suffer from rheu-
matism, pain or swelling, deserve to suffer if
they will not use Centaur Liniment. More than
1000 certificates of remarkable cures, including
frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism, govt, run
ming tumors, &C., have been received. We will
send circular containing certificates, the reci-
pc, &c, gratis, to any one requesting it. One
bottle of the yellow wrapper Centaur Linment
is worth hundred dollars for spawned or
sweenied horses and mules, or for screw. worm
in sheep. Stock-owners this liniment is worth
your attention. No family should be without
Centaur Liniment Price SOC bottle, large bot
ties $1.0O. J. B. ROSE & Co,
50 Broadway, New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

The young ladies of Trinity will hold Fair
Easter to raise funds to enlarge or rebuild Trim
ity Sunday School chapel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

LIST OF PATENTS. The following patents were
issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia, for the week ending March 18th, 1873.
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander s. Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street,
Washington, d. G.
Drain Tile Laying Apparatus-G. W. Nevill,
Richmond, Va
Ditching Machine, G.. W. Nevill Richmond.
PUBLIC SCHOOL ORGANIZATION of Augusta
county and city of Staunton, March, 1873:
No. and Name Boards Of Trustees. 20. Address.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Quite number of nnsylvanians, Ohioans,
West Virgnians, and strangers from all sections,
registered at our Hotels last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Major McCue has left at our office hens egg
which measures Il by 81 inches IN circumference
and weighs 81 ounces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Major J. W. Newton broke his wooden leg,
by fall, last week, but Jim Campbell soon
eeared it up
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Staunton is pronounced, by travellers, the
most quiet and orderly city of its size in the
Tinted States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Mol, Fred L Fultz, ch.... .Staunton, Va.
Beverley San'l G Wilson, ok 50
Manor. David Speck Arbor Hill,
No. 2, John S Guy, chair. .Deerdeld.
The j. IL Heller, clerk. Churchville.
Pastures. B. o. Ferguson, 49,. Craigsville.
No Q DR.. j @ Dunlap, ch. Middlebrook.
Rirarho.os A. s. Turk clerk =. nj ofett's Or K
A''' James B. Smith ..... Greenvile
No. 4, NJ. Coalter, ch.... Waynesboro
South River w Withrow Jr elk. 6
j II Hamilton ...... Fishersville
No. 5, (Saml Forrer Cha. Messy Creek
North River DR. W Fl Davies, ckSangersvile
j ii Erwin............. Long Glade
No g. B j Craig, charm. Mt. Meridian
Middle VIM A Hanger, clkNew Hope.
River. Thos Wilson. 49,. MT. Sidney
Maj II NJ Bell, ch.... Staunton.
P B Hoge, Clerk 81
Mo- VIM j Nelson...... %
John Scherer. I"
Staunton. M Funkhouser q
James Blackley... /"
J. E. GUY,
County Superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

There is general complaint about the quality,
quantity and price Of the gas now supplied by
our gas company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

A FINE H0RsE.-Mr. John 81. Snapp, of this
county has purchased X very fine blooded stall
lion-"Patrick Henry, Jr." He is fine trot-
ting and saddle horse and has pedigree which
embraces many of the fastest and best horses in
the United States. Patrick Henry, Jr. will be
at the Va. hotel stables the first three days of
each week, and at Mr.. Snaps stable, near ia
cob Baylor's, the last three days of the week.
This horse is from Maryland and is q beautiful
animal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

New advertisements continue to crowd u.s.
Business psople know what's what.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

FL. A. Glenn receives fresh fish every evening
and sells them very cheap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

CastOriH is more than substitute for Cas-
which is certain TO assimiate the food, regulate
the bowels, cure wind collie and produce natu-
raj sleep 1t contains neither minerals, NOR
phine nor alchohol, and is pleasant to take
Children need not cry and mothers may rest.
mar25-6u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

Saturday we had the first Spring thunder and
the Martins were around. wake snakesr'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

rs feathers and shoe findings on hand at
John j. Nc Mahon's. 129 Augusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01

CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-Friday morn
ing, Mrs. Coffman, living on Lewis street. left
her little son Frank, Is months DID, alone while
she went to the milk cart. Upon returning she
found the child's clothing on fire and it was so
badly burned that it died at oclock p M
His brother Ambrose was in the room, prostra-
ted with pneumonia and measles and could rem
der no assistance.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-12-27
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

As in the oden time all knight simple
caroe wont to don their bavest sally forth
to greeting give the holy Christmas me sought
although in somewhat different form, same
show by this holiday attire, that kindness we
wish to each and every "Merry, merry Christmas
Possibly merrment not always happiness may
hap indeed the smile may hide deep care in the
Jocund laugh may urk the bitter tone Of hidden misery;
after ALL with each recurring that
time at least the two should the same and that the
best and kindes wish spoken in the old phrase
GA merry, merry Christmas scarce ever seeks
change, but rests content with come laden with
recoectons of the and freghted deep with
fragrance faint of orange bloom cypress that
grow above the days long gone BY us no
time nor labor has been spared that token regard
ting the of general should be sent to
for whose approval have srven during twevemonh
now agone, hope have continuance
OF past patronage and that in there
friendly words assuring that which trust may
come to others-a "Happy NewYear.'
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-12-27

10 Christmas belongs a sublimity peculiarly its own
Aside from the makiug and festa preparations
that someway seem to have always belonged
there that in the spectacle of observing with ioy
ceremonies the anniversary the coming an universal
Saviour which incites feeling akin And this comes
with each recurring year, be keeny felt until the
time better fitted for silent and Quiet
tance of blessings bestowed for the louder
tlons that i'll our earlier life the a i'm alp,
of Christmas time AS has beautifully said wtb
growing years the element of Time which in our youth
seems such vague shadowy enemy-f friend of inf
mite tagesse-comes bearing down npon u.s. mighty resist
less-an army with banners' the pleasure becomes no
e nor does the season lose its enoymenme serves
TO mellow and rpen but not dull the olden salu
tatlon lifting form for yout-ahoug to each it'll
brings perhaps different meaning-aDd the words that
have for eighteen hundred words of cheer
VIII be the same until the world shall wrought ont the
problem of Its final redemption Closely following Christmas
comes New 4ear-as indeed the opportunity new life
should follow the season of rerospecon reflection For
when one looks back the trials mistakes the vic
tories ana defeats of twelvemonh gone future
far with fresh turned to write true rec
or and one that shall be the better by just much as
ence shall have taught To wish then Merry Christ
maa day that shall not be by recollecton
a tha though possibly saddened by past or
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-12-27
THE NORTHERN OHIO JOURNAL.

OF the Long Ago come throngng up shall grim and
cruei phantom OF Regret or Remorse
come presence And following this to all Happy
New 1ear-a that shall ilumened by the light of
the pasta the by the fruon of homes vet nm
fuihed-a that shall bring nearer to the ultimate
OF world where Years shall be but parts
oi ETERNITY. And truly, looking back easily comes
to believe that we all least step degree
the better preparation this experience gained since
year ago. Or as the Opm says pleasantest of all
reading The Old Cabinet Although in this Year of Grace
when to serve God and believe Christ according to this
~ TO De an un5eever and scoer, according that D.
D when to follow the plain injunction of the Master in
the matter of the Brotherhood subject discipline by
those who think they only exponents of his
i'll this Year of Grace the sermon on the Mount il ~
paned away and the Christian laughed car
es its authority beyond precincts the
this very Year of Grace the toward which the
world is agonzng through deluson and all that is
weak anu haperlng, persevering and noble humanity
the second FULL Dav dawns more Distinctly
more gioousy than before, morning when the
ohd was born in Bethlehem of Judea glad an
them rang out from the Heavenly Hosts GLORY God in the
Hlghest and on Earth, Peace Good Will Men,.
In wishing happy NewYear our friends it comes to
mind that be visitation that good
and venerable which quite probable Won have
never surmed how it began-for accept the state of
things into which born our wonder lies rather
toward the Future than the Past Perhaps is natural
enough that it should be past irremedabe but
we may somewhat control the But whether or no.
at least we trust the venerable New habit will never
be discontinued, fall unhonored decay On the
contrary hope that will constantly and extend
throughout the country the generous Puritan festival
of Thanksgiving now spreading. And our faith has found
alton not in conviction that Ito whom we are
indebted for the observance) will of the country
than the neghborhood of New Amsterdam they took Ho
land but because believe fully courtesy of Amer
cans We the most American chva
ry is theme for poets it is philosophers
1t is because of this innate courtesy that the
venerable Years. custom will decline rooted
in our best feelings The American has attend to
social duties in detai therefore day from
all the year, and devotes the acknowledgment of that
which usually occasional acts
rather than from continuous Regard it as SUCH
gracious adies Believe however may seem that
means something than love and cake and the
thought will help at least, make the happy year.
National Republican., 1873-01-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NOTICES or NEW ADVERTISEMENT,

NOTICES OF NEW ADYRRTISRnBNTS.
EXCELLENT skating on the National skating
Park.
FURNISHED FLRLoRs and bedrooms are for
rent.
THE Corcoran Zouaves have a meeting this
evening
H. wARsER, re Seventh street, has money
to loan.
THE Young Mems Republican club will meet
tonight.
THE First National Bank Of Washington pub
fishes its report In another column.
ROBERT II. GRAHAM has on hand q large num-
her OF new and secondhand carriages.
HABLE BROTHERS are selling the remaining
stock Of their geutlemens raiment at a sAcrince.
A ATwo-sroRY brick house, on Tenth street, be-
tween New YORK avenue and X street, Ia for sale.
THAT elegant house on First street, betwee U
East Capitol and North A streets, is for rent or
sale.
THE report Of the condition of the National
Rank OF the Republic Ia published In to-dAys
Issue.
THR annual meeting OF the Firemans Mutual
Relief Association will he held on Thursday
evening.
LATnER A CLEARy, Auctloneers and real estate
brokers, will sell, on Thursday, January ., at 10
O'Clock, an elegant collection Of household fur
niture.
THE tahleaux, music and literary entertain.
ment Of the Ladies' Aid Society, Of Mount Yer
non Place church, will take place tomorrow
evening.
GREEs 4 WILLIAMS, auctioneers, will sell, on
Saturday, January IS, at I O'Clock, p. m, two
story and basement brick house on the east side
Of TOnth, between p and O streets northwest,