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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-26
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TAKE NOTICE

That on the 9th day of October, 1873, at the
Office Of White Clayton Flournoy, in Romney.
shall proceed to carry out the directions of the
above recited decree
JAMES PARSONS,
Special Commissioner.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-26
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

1@''I''-IN1 % C''VFVHj tNN'J uUU
Largen, Us. Critton, &c E,
In CHANcERY
DY decree Of the Circuit Court Of Hampshire
I'D county at its April Term, 1873. these eau
ses were referred to the undersigned, a special
commissioner appointed for the purpose, who
was directed-''To make a settlement of the &c
counts Of the Administrator of said John w
Clifton, taking any settlement heretofore made
as prima facie correct to ascertain the debts
and liens binding said estate and their prorities
and for this purpose convene before him, by six
weeks successive publication in the South Branch
lnelligencer, all the creditors OF said estate and
to report 10 the Court, stating such other mat
tiers as he may deem pertinent or either party
may require
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-26

1.s AouDgNr On Monday morning last
Sim. 10y, Jr., Esq, Of this county was
.s way 90 sedan with load Of marketing,
"r i7 'hich he was seated ia The wagon
UPSET. and he was prscipitatsd to the ground
.r'' shoulder dislocated The wound
severe IS not considered dangerous Dr.
nupton was called TO the case and the
.'.. doing rs well re could expected Mr.
worthy citizen.
ArrtE.-We were presented The other
rs w. Alexander Saunders with an apple
thirteen inches ia circumference and
I'. twas blown of The tree by tho
r'1 f7Idenuy had not attained fulI size
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-26

TREASURER SPINNER emphatically de-
i's' That any counterfeit has been made Of
a' plate Of The new fifty cent note. The
supposed origin Of tho existence Of bogus
'.'e ar's1s from the fact that in the series
% md II Of the new issue the cop Of
'.s letter P in the Trcasuror's name does
90 appear
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-26

Total 10000 Gi6s, all Coh,
amounting TO. 81 500 900
The diaribufioH DW be posfti0c, ,vhsaer
an NE tickets are sold on not, and Me r.
600 gyts sail paid IA proportion to tie tick
els sOid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
The Southern Baptist Convention

The twentyeigth annual report to the South
ern Baptist Convention just held at Mobile,
Ala, OF the Domestic and Indian Mission
Board, contains some interesting statistics re-
gardlng the progress of the work of that de-
partment During the past year fifty nine mis-
slonarles have been employed in the domestic
held and twenty-five among the Indians, not
including the missionaries of Virginia. Mary
land, North and South Carolina. In addition
to this, two District Associations in Georgia
nave sustained, In connection with the Board,
i've missionaries to the Indians. The several
States also support through their own agencies
90 missionaries, whose labors they have report
ed to the Board-making in all Isl missionaries
at work In the field. The Treasurer of the
Domestic Mission Board has received during
the year $27, 1920, to which add the amount
received In carrying on the State work and we
have total Of $45. 1884, IS. The indebtedness
OF the Board has been reduced from $13 900. IA
to $7.7Ss.73, and the receipts to $4,000 more
than were last year. The result of the year s
labor is given, as follows:
Eightyone ministers in service; 2,846 weeks of
labor performed; IL, 5S7 sermons and addresses
1929 visits to families or individuals; 1885
prayer meetings; So, l66 miles travelled; 1,l2l
persons baptized; l,l25 persons baptized by
others In connection with labor or missiona-
RES: 77,452 persons in fellowship 2O8 Sunday
schools organized 1879 pupils and teachers
IN schools; 2lS conversions In Sunday schools
4,o7O volumes in libraries Of Sunday schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
The Valley r. r. snd sforn+o,

iAe aiiey n. H., from Harrisonburg to Sa-
lem was 10 It's i' eeption, peculiarly staunton
enterprise -lere, in November, 1865, seven
yeas y and Ewo months from its letting to Salem,
oo1. y %. Allan penned the first article that
appeared in its favor; here the first meeting to
organize under the charter was held, and here
has originated most of the plans for the sue
cessful carrying out of the work and here lived
the men-Col. NJ. G. Hartman, Capt G. r.
Mason. Judge Fl. ". Shelley, W. IT. Tams,
| Ed. McMabon, VIM. j. Nelson, w. A. and r.
W. Burke, VIM. Fl. German and others--who
have never despaired, and whose earnest abors
have resulted, with the hearty cooperation OF
Col. Allan, D. G. E. Brady and others, in its be-
coming certainty, so far as future events can
| be considered
| Stanton has acted in this enterprise with
characteristic energy and liberality and it is no
disparagement to other places to say she has
been the life and hope of the work all through,
and it is reasonable that her citizens should ex-
pect great benefits therefrom. Some say it
would have been better for the road to have
| stopped here for years, but the more enthusi-
| astic look farther and take broader view OF
the question. To stop here would open no new
country to the enterprise of our merchants and
manufacturers and would not make us grand
trans-continentaI r. r. center. Going through
to Salem, Va, and eventually through Patrick
and Henry counties, to Salem, N. c., and open
ing up, net only the vast Iron and other min
eral wealth of Rockhridge, Botetourt, Roanoke,
Patrick and Henry, but the trade Of ore of the
richest sections of North Carolina and further
South, it gives play to enterprise and capital,
now hampered, but which will soon make
Staunton the great manufacturing and r. r..
as it is now the female educational, center Of
the South.
The Iron men must establish Blast furnaces,
rolling mills and car shops here, to secure the
benefit of the competition in freights between
V. r. r. and G. & O. R. R., and the products
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
ON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

of the farms must also center here, for distri-
button, for the same reason. Staunton is far
In advance of the day when R. R. can iniure
her by going by, and we know each individual
merchant will see to it, that the new country
opened up shall add to his business, and that
all will use efforts which must rebound to the
growth of the city. Then, let us look cheer
fully to future full Of hope and promise, as
sured that we have now within our grasp, a
destiny rich with all the benefits to be secured
by ind ustry, energy and business talent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
THE IRREpREss1BLE NEeRo.-A storm is

The IRREpREssIBLE NEGRo.-A storm is
brewing in New York city over the law grant
ing equal admission to theatres and hotels With
whites. They are prosecuting Wallack, srt, ~
and Dixon, saloon keeper, and propo~ - hol3
large meetings TO enforce TIER ;,..
and the whites are equal SuppOesa
hao 49, $50 - i. to taste the bitter cup she
,.orL % the Southland the physic vii
rooa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Lon Stofer, of Orange G. H., Nrgansa'a,
reports that town progressing backwards, only
10 boys being supplied with tobacco last Sun
day 10 church." and money SO scarce he has
quit working for 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

John Bright, the great British Radical. has
disguised his followers by declaring against the
establishment of Republic in England, as he
thinks them failures everywhere else.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

4 white idiot boy, aged seven, named Jesse
Penn, recently murdered negro girl, aged
four beating her to death with stick, because
she would not give him a marble she had. He
was DISCHARGED after confessing the crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Large failures of Tea firms are reported In
N. Y, caused by decline of from Is to 40 per
cent. in the various grades. The stock in hand
is sufficient for twelve months consumption,
and other failures are expected. Old ladies
should quit grumbling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

The German government expels the RE-
dem otorists, the Lazarists, the Congregations
of Holy Ghost and Sacred Heart, and the &C.
cupants of close Converts in six months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Under Radical rule Louisiana's debt has IT.
ere ased $l2,0OO,o0o since the war; 1000, 600
acres of her best land lie an uncultiyated waste
her taxes have increased 500 per cent, while
property has deprecated so per cent, and riot
and bloodshed are rife within her borders
And this is the party that aspires to govern
Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

YEVRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL .ESTA TIE.
By virtue of q deed dated 18th of February,
1861, executed by George A. Hanger to VIM. Il.
Baylor, in which the undersigned Preston A.
Baylor, has been substituted by order of the
County Court Of Augusta county, as Trustee,
will proceed on
SATURDA Y, MA Y PATH, 1873,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
on the premises, two valuable well watered and
timbered tracts of land, situated on the North
bank of Middle River in Augusta county, SIX
miles and half n Northwest of Staunton.
One tract contains about I54 acres, on which
is q good comfortable two story frame dwelling,
containing eight commodous rooms, and also
convenient smoke-house barn, and all other
cessary out-buildings; water convenient-cis-
tern being Immediately at the house, and spring
one hundred yards distant from it. There is al
so good merchant mill and saw mill one hun
ling, but under fine state of cultivation-one-
half or more of which produces well-the rest
well timbered
The other tract contains 26E acres, only
two thirds of which will be sold. 1t is of the
same quality as the former and possesses like adj
vantages, being in pleasant negheorhood.-
The two tracts will be sold either separately or
together. A sale will be made privately to any
one calling me at my law office.
PRESTON A. BAYLOR,
may6-3t Substituted Trustee.
P0sipOnement.-Th above sale is post
poned until SATURDAY, 18th Of June next.
may27-tds P. A. B., substituted trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Admiral Green, U. S. n, reports the insur-
arms. &C., and daily becoming more formidable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

An immense discussion over ''who burnt
Columbia, s. c." has resulted in leaving pub
lie opinion where it first was, l. e. that Sher-
man, King of the Burners, had hand in it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Conservatism has so far saved Virginia from
Radicalism. And that is enough. Let our
people comps re this State with Arkansas, Flor
ida, South Carolina or Louisiana, and ask the
reason for tn e difference. There is argument
In the answe that is absolutely unanswerable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
NOMMISSIONER,S NOTTCE.--Inp nj

u suance of an order of the county court of
Augusta, at April term, 1873 in the case of Ma
~ E. Harper VS.. ohm Harper, Executor of Jo-
seph Harper, decd, and ais, l shall proceed at
my Office in Staunton, on Tuesday, the l0h Of
June neat, to take account of the entire per-
sonal estate of Joseph Harper, decd, the admin
stration of said personal estate by the said Ex-
ecutor, &C.. &c. JOS. A WADDELL
mav12-4t Com missinnar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Colonel Harry Gilmore is announced for the
Sherifalty of Baltimore City.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Col. Barbours railroad will soon be open to
Danville We can't give its long name any
longer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
Legal Notices.
DR0POsALs-TO CONTRACTORS.

81
STAUNToN, VA, May 18th, 1878.
BIDS will be received at the Office of City
Engineer until May 9th, 1873, for the masonry
in the abutments of the bridge across Lewis
Creek, and the graduating and ballasting of New
Street from New Court House Street to the c. s.
o. r. R. Bids must be made by the cubic yard,
and accompanied by salts factory reference. The
bids. Any information in regard to the work
can be obtained from Capt cambridge v. r.
r. Office DONALD ALLEN,
,,arOO Citv EnN;.naar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
GTATEMENT OF THE ssAUGUSTA
y COUNTY FAIR on the 10th day of
POO, IUI.UU
1t j. E. ROLLINS, Treasurer.
COMMISSIONER SALE of Val


COMMISSION Frs SALE of a VAL
u UABLE SOUTH RIVER FARM.-By
virtue of decree of the County Court of Au-
gusta county. rendered on the = day of No
vember, 1871. in the suit OF Samuel Coiner, and
ais. VS. James w. Patrick, we will
FRIDA 7, THE 23rd day OF MA Y,
1873 proceed ON the premises to sell to the high
est bidder the tract of land owned by James
w Patrick, lying on South River in Augusta
county, containing 2o5a acres. This is land
Of excellent quality, well watered, and in high
state of cultivation, about II miles from Staun-
ton, and in good neighborhood
Terms of sale.-Costs of suit and sale in hand;
the balance on credit of one. two and three
years, the purchaser executing his bonds with
good security, bearing interest from the day of
sale for the deferred payments, and the title
'''' ~ MARSHALL HANGER,
G. III. COCHRAN, Jr.,
ap29-4t Commissioners.
Fostponement.-Th above sale is post
may27- Nj, Fl. & G. M. c., Jr Com'rs.
GALE as EAND.-Intending to remove
y to the West this Fall, Offer for sale pri-
vately, until the 18th day of June, the tract of
land on which I reside, situate on the old Rich
mond road, about three miles East of the City
of Staunton, containing about 100 acres, ad-
joining the lands of Peyton. Sanger and others.
The improvements consist of q comfortable
House with 8 good kitchen, stable and granary,
and anever-failing spring of water conveniently
situated, and young orchard of fine fruit
Also small tract about l mile below, adjoin-
ing the lands of Bateman, Hunter and others,
containing between forty-fve and fifty acres
about one half cleared, and the other in timber.
The improvements good log house with
abundance of good water and about six acres
of fine meadow. If not sold by the 18th day of
June, said land will be offered at public auction
on that day, on the premises.
Terms-One-third cash and the balance in
three equal annual payments, bonds with good
personal security, and the legal title retained
until the last bond is paid.
may27-4w JOSEPH REYNOLDS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

VALUABLE PROPERTY for Sale

Al w LO1 v LIZ W.
The undersigned wishes to sell privately his
dwelling and store house, with other necessary
buildings attached, including about six acres of
good land. This property is very favorably To-
Gated for business, being on the McAdamized
road leading from the counties of Bath, High
land, and Pocahontas over which passes i'm
mense amount of trade, seeking the Staunton
and other Eastern markets. good stock of
goods in the hands of good merchant, would
undoubtedly secure good and prosperous trade.
The dwelling is of brick, 1885, two stories high,
and four rooms, with dining room and kitchen
in the rear. The store-house is 18x40, two sto-
ries high, well finished below and above, with
No. cellar. 1t is considered one of the best in
the county. Good water within few yards of
the buildings.
mar18-tf VIM. W. TAYLOR.
NITY PROPERTY FOR SALE-Th&t
u very desirable House and Lot, formerly
the residence of Robert j. Hope, decd, corner
of Water and Frederick streets now the proper
ty of Miss Z. o. Hope.
For terms apply to o. @. MORRIS.
Staunton, January goth, 1873.
indicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
NeaC Advertisements.
y ALEXANDER. of Wsynesboro, with
u ] NJ RICK ERS
General Commission Mercsa amt,

General COEmmissROn WeFch amt,
1O5, 18th Street, Near Cary, Richmond, Va.
Stock, sc. Highest Prices. Quick Sales, and
Prompt Returns guaranteed. Bags furnished at
short notice.
REFERENcEs.- c. Darlington, President
Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Com
pany, Richmond, Va. Hon. Thomas 2. Fitz-
patrick, State Senate, Nelson county, Va; Hon
Thos S. Watson, House Representatives, Lou
lisa county Col. John H. Guy attorney at law,
Richmond; Judge e. IL. Lane, James L. Cor
don, commemorative attorney, Louisa G. Fl
Clerk and Treasurer Of Louisa; Judges Robin
sol. and Watson, Charlottesville; Powell and
Blackley, Staunton /; Garrett g. Gooch, Esq,
Millboro, q. s. O. R. r. Fitz, Netherland,
Roberts, Jos E. Mallory, and other Conductors
on q 81 q r r may27-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

The New York World says that President
Grant has not yet siguifed his nten, ion to re-
tnrn to the United States Treasur at the
close of his present term the 100000 which
was his sha re OF the salary grab. His guature
made that soandalous bill law. He profted
500 900 BY writing his name Just once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

The kind Of Temperance New York wants,
says the Express of that city, and the people
will approve it, is law making draul-sellers
responsible for the consequences of their sales.
IF they make drunkards or sell to drunksrds,
let them be summoned By wife, children, and
neighbors, and held responsible for damages in
money and the revocation of their licenses, for
all the consequences.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

Y AND FOR SALE.-In pursuance of a
L. decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county. rendered in the cause of Zumbro's heirs
against Thompson, &C., will proceed on FRI
DAY, the 9th day of June next, on the prem
ises to sell, at public sale, to the highest bidder,
a small tract of land of good quality, containing
about 2Sa acres, situated on the road leading
Of the land in possession of Henry Grove, decd,
about two miles and half above Waynes boro'.
Terms-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal instalments at six, eighteen and thirty
months, bearing interest from day of SALE pur-
chaser to give bonds and approved security.
Sale at III O clock A. N.
MICH. X. TROUT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27

I'D OARDERs WANTED.-Ten gentle
I'D men can be accommodated with day board,
and five or six with board and rooms. in GEN.
office Situation cool and retired, but in three
squares of business part of city. may27-4t
LHOR SALE.-An A No. l. Express wagon
l. and Harness-new and complete Apply
to [may27l j. M. HARDY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
NOMMEssTONEK'S NOTICE.

u Thornton G. Stout, Plaintiff, and Benja-
min W eller j. Crawford, Jacob T. Slower, II.
Ell. Peck and NJ g. Hartman, Defendants
Take notice. that in pursuance of order
made by the Circuit Court of Augusta, at the
November term, 1872. in the cause of Stout VS..
Weller, &c, pending in Chancery, have ap-
pointed the 3rd day of June next, at my Office in
Staunton, to take and settle accounts showing
1st, What real estate the several defendants,
Benjamin Weller, j. Crawford, Jacob T. Slower
and Henry FL. Peck owned respectively. at the
time the Plaintiffs judgment, exhibited with
the bill, was obtained against them, or which
they may have acquired since, and all liens and
membranes thereon which may conflict with
the aforesaid judgment of the plaintiff; and also
the value of said real estate, both fee simple and
annual.
End, The alterations of any such property as
is above mentioned and the order in which the
alterations we're made.
3rd, The relations which the above named de-
PENDANTS sustain to each other as TO the said Judg
ment, showing whether one or more were prin-'
cpals and the others sureties or whether all were
principals.
At which time and place you are requested to
attend. Given under my hand as Commissioner
in Chancery of said Court, this LIST day of May,
1873. THOMAS D.. RANSOM,
Hu1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
NNISs ANNIE VI ARTIN'S
CITY HAIR STORF.

(MAIN ST, OPPOSITE MRS. PAGAN S SToRE)
Referring to the above card / desire to inform
the Ladies of Staunton, and others visiting the
city, that can supply HAIR BRAIDS much
cheaper than they can be purchased elsewhere
in this city. Prices range from So to $50 per
Braid, according to the length and quality of
Hair, which is as cheap as they can be procured
in Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York
By sending sample of hair by mail, those
living out of the city will receive the same at
tention as if ordered in person.
Ladies' Wigs made to order at the lowest
price and at short notice. A call is respectfully
solicited. may27-3m
COMMISSIONERS MOTTO
" Jordans admir- ct ais plaintiffs.
against In Chancery.
Douglas admir- ct ais, Defendants.
The above styled cause, now pending in the
County Court of Allegheny county, having been
referred to the undersigned Master Commission
er Of said Court with instructions to state an &C
count of all liens upon the lands in the bill and
proceedings in said cause mentioned, and their
priorities Notice is hereby given that have
fixed upon the 2rd day of July 1878, as the time,
and the Clerks Office of said Court as the place,
for taking said account At which time and
Given under my hand as Commissioner as
aforesaid, this Goth day of May, 1873.
j. j. HOBBS,
may27-4w Commissioner.
TaNKsE subscriber, with about Two Thousand
4 dollars, would like to engage in some
Coal, SALINE or other Mining Enterprise on the
line Of the Ches. Il Ohio L. B., or Baltimore 6
Ohio r. r. fair remuneration would be given
for any information leading thereto. Address
WILLIAM COLE,
333 Test 18th street, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-27
VEvRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
=

By virtue of deed of trust executed by G. A.
Schoppert and Sarah NJ, his wife to the under
signed, bearing date on the 22nd day of April,
1872, and duly recorded in the Clerks office of
the Hastings Court for the City of Staunton,
Deed Book No. 6. page 129 l shall expose for
sale at public auction in front of the Court
house in the City of Staunton, on
FRLDA z, THE 9Th DA Y OFJUNE,
1873, the following property: A certain house
and lot in the Northern part of the city, 'front.'
ing about one hundred feet on the Valley Turn
pike, and running back one hundred and forty
five feet This is good frame house, with FIVE
rooms. end water and fruit trees on the lot and
good work shop
Terms-Enough cash in hand to pay costs of
sale, and the residue in three equal payments at
g. II, and Is months, with good personal securi-
ty for deferred payments, and title retained as
ultimate security. G. NJ. HARRISON,
may134t Trustee.