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The Laundry,


am glad to learn from your
columns that there is prospect of the 'Laun-
dry idea growing into a reality. But as To any
assurance pledge Of patronage from hotels or
schools, or what not, there is way and but
one to make that sure, viz: the better 2co1'E and
the cheaper cost. And these two results are Ger
tain. Look at it need not describe the toll,
worry and expense of our present Methods
These are known TO every housekeeper Every
thing is done BIZ hand. AID often In a most SLOW
emily way. Now imag inc il all done by machln-
ery-the washing, The wrlnging out, even the
drying Tin bad weather) and much the larger
part of the ironing. And all this machinery,
the washer, the wringer, the mangle, the move
able or sliding clothes horses, not worked by hui
man muscle but driven by steam power. And
all this not in little detached parcels OF work,
halt day. or day, or two days work at time
but so large a scale as to give constant steady
employment to the whole force for the entire six
days of the whole 81 weeks. Ca1 there be the
least doubt as to the incompatible economy OF
this method? AS little need there be of the uni.
| form superiority of the work.
w hen you next visit Baltimore. 60 into the
| basement Of the elegant and sumptuous new no
tel. the Carrollton - examine its laundry.
Tie House is capable OF accommodating some
goo guests or more The bed linen of the entire
establishment is changed on average say twice
every week, probably oftener. The table linen,
| inc uding many hundreds of breakfast and din
ner napkins, renewed every day in the year A
! great amount of washing is done for the guests
| Of the house And yet for ali this work you will
find but six or seven women whose Chief en-
| pioyment is the ironing of shirts dresses and
such ether articles of personal apparel rs cannot
| be spread to pass uncer the mangle. All the
| rest-the great bulk-is done by machinery, set
in mo.lon and operated by beautiful little steam
engine which also performs other work for The
| hotel.
The Laundry once set up. the actual cost OF
| turning out its work in the best manner, cannot
| possibly reach fifty per cent OF our present sys-
| tenn Ali told This will afford margin enough Of
| profit to it's owners and saving to its patrons
| This reform is sure to come
| Next will come misunderstanding us oil, ct
| all times beautiful wholesome bread. without
| failure And then will come the co operative
| system of kitchens. or family restaurants: TO-,
20 80 or more familIes uniting on one establish
ment which will send round in the warm metal
lined spring wagon, the hot breakfast and the
we'll cooked dinner. with greater regularity than
| the milS-wagon makes its diurnal ROUNDS:
Aud So when, at len 9Th our wives and daugh-
| ters are emancipa!ed from the ever beginning,
never ending druid gerry of wa hing the dishes
and of: en- of preparing the meal, viii not u new
| charm be added To their existence ard 10 our
| daily life in afording them the opportunity OF
| deyotipg their minds TO higher culture, and
| the labor of their hands to more profitable re-
s,1ts w. F.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-On last Wednesday morn
ing. the 22nd instant, Henry Miller, Esq. living
at the bridge across the Shenandoah river, on
the turnpike leading from Harrisonburg to
Stanardsville was found dead in his bed He
was as well as usual on the day before he died,
and had made arrangements for fox chase on
the day of bis death. Some time during the
night he called his son George, who WAS sleeping
in the same room, and requested him to give him
some brandy, as he had a severe pain in his
breast The brandy was given him and be got
relief and fell asleep again. Early in the morn
ing Mr.. George Miller got up, made fires, and
called the girl, who got up and prepared break
fast. Mrs. Susan Miller, the wife of the deceas-
ed, was sleepingssin the bed with him, and when
breakfast was ready her meal was served her in
bed, she being sick at the time. When her meal
was brought to her, she requested her son George
to go around the bed and see what made his father
sleep SO long, and on his approaching him he
found him dead. The deceased was rs years Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

MAKE MONEY fast and honorably, by at once
applying for territorial right, (Which are given
free to agents. to sell the best, strongest, most
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 So. Sent free everywhere
by express Address for particulars, JEROME
b. HUDSON & Co., Corner Greenwich and Court
iandt Streets, New York. sep IL 6m
@- Especial attention is called to our full
line mems upper kip and calf Brigham q Co.'S
hand. made goods. Women's. misses, and chill
dren's shoes of different grades. j. W. Brig
ham & Co.'S make always on hand-every pair
warranted to give perfect satisfaction, at Jno j.
McMahon's, l29 Augusta street
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CupId's Ambuscades.-The sly archer,
Love. shoots his arrows from many coigns OF
vantage. but it is doubtful if he delivers his
heart-taking shafts from any ambush with more
effect tha n when he arms them from the bralds
and folds and ringlets of superb head of hair.
Ladies no have not been favored by Nature
With this browning charm of womanhood, can
readily and certainly increase the volume OF
their hair and lmpart to it a silken lustre by
using Lyons Katharon as daily dressing;
while those whom Providence has bless ed with
superabundance of this GLORY" of the sex,
can preserve 1t undiininished, in quantity and
undiminished IN beauty to the latest period OF
life. There is terminating principle in the
kathairon which literally compeks the hair to
groau it extirpates scurf, dandruff and all ex-
toiiations and exvresences of the scalp which IN
teriere with The rapid and healthy developm emit
of the fbers.
For Cough Bronchitis and Consumption, in
their early stages, nothing equals DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery
Spalding's Glue, useful ana always ready.
Comfort and HeaIin-BANTZ's WATER
PROOF BooTs.-We the undersigned hereby
certify that we have been wearing Bantzs Va
terproof Boots ddring the late wet spell of wealth
er, ald lind them to come up to what they are
recommended, as being waterproof in the bot
Z. w Bayly, SIN. Yost,
j. Il. Wayt A w. Hartman, Jr
N. Wayt
Repairing OF Boots and Shoes promptly atten-
ded to, and made waterproof in the soles when
desired janl43t
ne All the styles button. lace and Congress
ladies' shoes; misses and chidren's Also ut John
j. McMahon's, l29 Augusta street
rs Leathers and shoe findings on hand at
John j. McMahon's, l29 Augusta street.
rs Mems Fine Boots-every grade, very low
at John J. McMahon's. Augusta street.
Bantz makes Boots and shoes which he guar
| antees ''water-proof''
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mortal fund

REMARKABLE FEAT BY a CHILD.-A short
while ago Walter and Minnie. children of Or.
Tate, living near Greenville, aged respectively,
six and four Years. were playing together in q
room in the house, when Minnie's clothing
caught from the fire. at which the little girl very
naturally became frightened, screamed and at
tempted to escape into the open air. But Wal
ter, with presence of mind remarkable for a
child instantly shut the door, and, Selling the
dress of his little sister, twisted it in his hands
as to completely extinguish the flames His
hands and arms were badly burned, but doubt
less he saved the life OF Minnie. On being ask
ed why he shut the door, replied: that he had
heard somebody say when your clothes aake
fire you should not go into the air.
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METHODIST S. S. FEsTIvAL-N otwiths tand-
ing the very Indictment weather on last Thu rsday
night. The Methodist Sunday School turned
out en- naaSSe TO attend their festival, in the
lecture room. The school assembled at 81 O'cl' x
In the audience chamber Of the church, where
they had singing aud the distribution of a hand
some copy of the Bible to each scholar who had
not been absent asingle, Sunday during the W hole
OF the year 1872. Tn following pupils recei ged
the prizes Misses Moile Hefiin, Alice Ma tn
ews, Florence Turner. Ellie Stif, Wheeler Pow
ell. Maria Hudson; Masters Charlie Shut, he r
bert Stiff, Willie Stiff, Willie Grove
After the prizes we're distributed by the pas
tor-Kev, Il. b.. Kennedy-who made some very
appropriate AID practical remarks, and a short
address d. Mr.. Jno. d. Evans, the Assistant
superintendent, the school marched down into
the basement room by CLASSES, where most
pouii.'oi supply oil good things was spread be-
lore theh' y hen the chool and parents Of the
tn'"rt1, anu visitors, had all taken their places
around the tables, 3Ir. Kennedy asked the
blessing OF God upon the repsst before them,
and each one helped him and herself. After all
mad partaken to their entire satisfaction. thew
were dismissed with the bene iiction
IHE EXHTBiTIoN- given by Prof. rnold. for the
oehen' u tAe METH ooist Sunday School, in the
lecture room OF the church, was largely attended
ana the audience b ighly delighted. The scenes
presented from the Old and Now Test.mon+ uoro
beautiful and instr uctive and the connie sca,o,
afforded inexpres :ible delight TO the children
The proceeds amt united 10 S6S rs
LADIES FAIR The ladies of the Methodist
church of this pla ce will give fair in the lecture
room OF their chu rch, commencing on Tuesday,
Feb. 11th, and co ntinuing for several davs.
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Deaths.


On the 18th instant, Mrs MARY, wife of Jas.
w. Hawpe, near Greenyille.
In Greenville, on the 10Th instant the infant
son of John W. and Jennie Burkholder died.
aged two months.
Died, at Inverness. Scotland Mr.. WILLIAM
IS years.
Died on the 10Th of January, al the residence
of his father. w. W. Taylor, at West View,
JOHN L. TAYLOR. in the 10Th year Of his age.
Died at her home in Monroe county, No, on
October 26, 1872, Mrs NANCY Heller, aged 70
years months, and days.
This venerable mother in Israel was one Of the
pioneers Of the Preshy terian church in Monroe
county, Mo. She was native of Augusta coun-
ty, Va. Her maiden name was Nancy Hanna.
She united with Bethel church. under the earn
est and able ministry Of the late DR.. Francis
Mcfarland in early womanhood. She was
| married to Jos. Heller in 1924. They removed TO
Missouri in 1886, and united with Mount Prairle
church. At the organization of the South Fork
church in 1853, by the late DR.. Mcdonnell, she
took part in it, and ever felt a deep Interest In
her church, Though, account of extreme
delicacy of health. she WAS seldom in the sane
tuary and not at all for several years she great
" rejolced in Gods gra 7ous vsitatlOns in our
midst For more than 40 years she was quite fee
Die, hut spared, not only to raise her three
children see them all professors Of religion
her son. like her hu band. elder in the church
and all settled in liie-but was spared TO ripe
had expressed herself ready and willing to g.
and be- with Christ A few DAYS before her
death she said to friend: Il fear l sin in being
so anxious to die; but do want my Savior to
take me home" For few days preceding her
death she had been rather more unweli than
usual On Saturday morning, before day, she
fell asleep, was seen to be breathing naturally,
but did not awake. It was soon seen that She
was not breathing The angels had stolen her
away. She was taken, we have reason to hope,
10 her long ght rest. May the heart of him
who for 4S years journeycd with her on earth re-
joice in following her 20 yer there, over there"
and may children, gra d-childr-n and great
grand chi drcn who permitted TO impress
farewell kiss on her icy brow, wear her mantle
of piety on earth and enjoy her hope in death.
T
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STAUNToN. January 25th, 1877:

Asst is Important that arrangements shall be
made for the accommodation of the teachers and
n,h1rs sttendjng The Teachers Institute to be
lila :, his nIace on The 5th of February next,
Messrs. Hoge, Sberer, Blackley and %unkhou
ser are appointed and requested to act as a com
mittee with the Sapt. of Schools, to make ar
engagements with the citizens for. that purpose,
and act as :. committee of arrangements Tor the
occasion. IL. M. BE LL
President City School Trustees
Va All citizens who are willing to entertain
teachers will please notify the committee OF the
number they can accommodates
2. B. HoGE, Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHooL.-On last Sunday
week the annual meeting of the officers and
teachers of the Baptist Sunday School was b cid
for the purpose of electing officers and transact
ing other business. The election of officers re-
suited rs follows:
wv, Todd, Superintendent; w d Gambler
Assistant Superintendent; Jno L. Prchard,
Secretary; K. D. Sears, Librarian; E. Staples,
A. Librarian K 7. Leftwich, Treasurer; L N.
Reynolds Chorister.
The Superintendent submitted his report.
showing large increase in the school, and the
average attendance about thirty per cent over
that of last year. The school was represented to
be in prosperous condition fnancially-having
contributed eighty )llars last year to the rue
mortal fund.
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SDecSG3 Notices.
Constitutional RsEessing.-A trial j.

constitutional Bkesslng.-A trial l.
"a only necessary, to convince the most skep-
tical that BAKERS PREMIUM BlTTER5
is the most eficacious remedy known for
tain diseases such as Dyspepsia Liver Com
plant. Dysentery, Nervous Headache, Loss Of
Appetite and all other diseases arising from
disordered condition of the stomach and bowels
Hundreds of Sovereign Remedes-cure ais"
and the like have fourished by the aid of fla
ming advertisements, setting forth supernatural
cures since the introduction Of Bakers Premium
Bilters, but having little or no merit, have
passed away, while Bakers Bitters are yearly
increasing in their sales A positive proof of
their superiority as tonic
We commend them. fully assured that they will
gain the good opinion OF all who try them.
Reverends Dr.. J G. McCabe, A: &. Dickin-
son, K Ford, l. Higgs, ID. B. Winfree, H.
Ayars P. Anderson F. j. Boggs, G. W. Peth
erbridse, and hundreds of others have testified
to the efficacy of Bakers Premium Btters.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor.
Richmond. Va.
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M19'3'GeG.

On the 26th ult., at the residence of the BRIDES
father, by the Rev G Beard, JOHN II LANDEs
to Miss SARAH NJ. HARDWOOD, both of Angus
ia county.
On January 9th, at the residence of BRIDES
father, near sulphur Springs, Texas, by Rev.
w A. Shook, j. III. LAYNE of Huntington, w.
Va, to Miss SUE j. GREGG.
On the 10Th of Decent Der last, at the residence
of Mr.. John B. Townley, in Albemare county.
by Rev Jacob Manning ALPHoNso LAUvE of
Galveston, Texas to Miss SALLEE c. MOORE, of
Albemarle, Va.
On January End, at Breckenridge, Mo-. by
Rev. Oliver Brown NAPOLEON @. MAUPrN, OF
Deer Lodge county, Montana. and Miss MIL
DRIED E. MAUPIN Of Albemarle county.
On January, 49, by the Rev Christian Hart
man. john w LEVEL and Miss ADA FRANCIS
CRABILL, all of Rockingham county.
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Richmond Markets.
LegOE Notices.
EOMMIsSINEER,S NOTEs

q YUM sV
- parties to the suit of Hogshead, for, &C.,
as. Hess, and to aI lien creditors Of the defend
ant. J ohm B. Hess
Take Notice, that in pursuance Of decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta, rendered on
named suit, depending therein in Chancery, I
shall. on Saturday, the 18th of February, 1873,
at my Office in Stanton. proceed to take, state,
and settle the following accounts:
lst, The amounts and respective priorities OF
all subsisting liens upon the real estate of John
B. Hess in the Bill mentioned
2nd The quantity, description and estimated
fee simple value of said real estate.
3rd. The probable annual rental value thereof.
At which time and place you and all creditors
Of John B. Hess are required 20 attend.
Given under my hand as commissioner in
Chancery for the Circuit Court of Augusta, this
10Th day of January, 1873.
ia2l-Iu TH0S d RANSOM Nnn,r
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TABLEAUx-On Wednesday night last, Sc
ries of tableaux were exhibited in the Town Hall
for the benefit of the Hook and Ladder Compa-
ny The number Of spectators was not as lar ge
as we expected. The object for which the ex'ni-
bition was given made it deserving of a more
liberal patronage. Those who attended were en-
tertained and compensated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

I. o. O. F.-Marion Colbert, Grand Master Of
theSorder in this State will leave here Wednes-
day, accompanied by Capt. J. FL. Waters, D. g..
M, and several members of the Lodge of this
city, to open the Lodge in Bridgewater.
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Pleasure seekers will do we'll to remember and
attend the Greenville Dramatic and Charade
performance on Thursday and Friday nights.
this week. A good programme will be render
ed, and the proceeds of exhibition applied for
benefit Of fire COMPANY
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The old Courthouse was built of stone, and
the foundation Of the present Courthouse was
built with some of the same stone.
We learn this from q gentleman who recollects
it distinctly, as he, when boy, assisted in TAX
ing it down
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Districts School Formulation
Total
S32I7 60

Iotal S3ZtI 0U
Beverly Manor and Che Pastures are requi-
red to comply with Sec rs of the School Law
before receiving the benefit Of the above dh.tri-
button.
j. E. Guy, Co. Supt. Schools.
Staunton, JAN % 1873.
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There will be an entertainment at Town Hall
on Wednesday and Thursday nights, by the
Staunton Dramatic Association, for the benefit
of Catholic church.
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SCHOOL FUND--The second apportionnient Of
State School Fands. amounting to 81 60 for
the county, is in the hands Of the county treas
urer subject to the order of the District Boards,
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JOYOUS SLIDING.-The snow has been in quite
fine condition for sliding and the boys have not
failed to avail themselves Of the opportunity IL
presented to have glorious rides down the hills on
their sleds. Many, great and small, white and
colored, chose Gospel Hill for the scene of their
sport and they had truly a jolly and happy
time Some who had passed the boundaries Of
youth many years, on witnessing the scene. for
the time renewed their youth, and became happy
participants in the sport and seemed to enjoy a
good slide as much as the small boys. and the
little ones were delighted to see the 'old boys
enjoying themselves in that way. We like that
kind of men who never grow old in feeling, how
ever old in Years
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Cant ] Fl. Waters is making nice spring
wagon for gentleman near Washington city
The right way for Stanton work to go.
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Last Saturday the ordinance against sliding on
the streets was generously suspended, by Coun-
Gil, on petition Of the boys.
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A GROWING BUsINEss.-Though very qui t
about it. our friend Charley Haines. so popular
among the boys of the old Stonewall, is pushing
his cigar and tobacco trade in earnest. His
brand of cigars now stand second to none in the
United States in quality and price, and being
thorough master of his craft, and employing none
but the best workmen, he sells good article al
ways He is not here for day or so, but tor liie
and what he does he does well. He now ships
to all parts of the South, West and North, and
will soon enlarge to accommodate mis- growing
trade.
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At the Baptist church, on last Sunday aoou
$4,000 was raised for the Memorial Fund.
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A NEW STYLE OF PICTURE,-The Spectator,
ready to note improvements in our midst,
is happy to announce a new Development at
Clinedinst's the famous srtist of our city. Some
months ago lank, cadaverous looking inclivid-
ua, from Montgomery county. put up a the
"Hotel de HoshOur'' over the way, and was soon
unable to recognize himself from over tet ding
there. Struck with his improved appearau ce, q
new and daring ambition seized upon his b rain,
and meeting friend, he accosted him tn usly
''Say, Major, have you seen Mr. Hoshour going
loose anywhere | want a white shirt" IS hrt
is it, said the Major land what in the world
do you want with a shirt" 81 look so slap p
want to go over to Clnedinst's and have my tete
egraph taken to send to the old 'oman.'' Such
an appeal could not be resisted. He was shrted
and was soon delighted with The telegraph Cline
dinst took Moral-Tbs is not intended for {
Joke. but to impress upon you the fact that
you can send off perfect telegram regarding
your appearance and health, at less than the
usual rates, by calling the gentlemanly ope
rator, John Shaver, at Clinedinst's.
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Cerebro spinal meningitis is abatng in Green
Vile and vicinity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-28

Sketches of Bethel and Old Providence chur-
ches have been received.
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Hook and Ladder company meets tonight
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The sum of $32l7 80, county school funds is
also ready for distribution among the different
districts at the rate of 40 cents per pupil accor
ding to old census:
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RED AND WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE
COAL!
in Chestnut, Stove, Egg, and Foundry Sizes
Georges creek Cumberland Coal, prepared
for open CRATES or blacksmith's use.
Lumber furnished at short notice for any sized
bill, at prices corresponding with saw mill rates.
Offices at yard along the Chesa. and Ohio L.
r., and in the new building occupied by Nessrs
Berkeley & Fontaine, next door to the Spectator
Office
Call and leave your orders at either place.
p. 0. Box 157, Stanton, Va.
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THANKs.-We acknowledge the receipt from
the committee Of an invitation to attend on the
22nd of February, the anniversary celebration OF
the Ciceronian Literary Society of Roanoke Col
lcge President, A z Koiner, of Va; Orators
J. H Bear of Va. and P. II. Miller of Mo.; De-
baters. j. T. Lakeland of Va. aud I. l.. Bulger
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sHstAVk FUs.E-ED as40Isss.- II lew
IL pieces of GA Winchester Fulled Cloths
very superior-a at moderate prices-by
oe 8 BAKER BROS
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Insurance.
ROg Rent.

NOR RENT.-That very desirable STORE
d ROOM, occupied by Guy & Drake, know n
Brsndeburgs Corner. Possession given on
April LIST, 1872
For terms, apply to
Feb M t. Mrs n. NJ LALLY
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RIsK-Mr. Harvey Risk has received the
appointment of special commissioner to hear
claims for damages against the U. ;. Govern
ment for this district He succeeds Judge Riley,
and we ask nothing in saying that Risk is much
the better man, and will make, in our opinion,
bo+tor o{f1aar