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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

PREPARING.-Gab Hirsh has on his studying
cap, and we would tell you the sensation, but we
promised to keep it. We can say it will be new
unique and original taking in the stars. moon.
sun, earth, air. water and his pretty clerks too
and so to show there is no place like his Empori-
nm for bargains
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

The American Hotel in Harrisonburg is now
conducted by Mr.. Jason Brufsy, who makes it q
point to see that his guests are made comfortable
and are properly waited upon. The furniture is
new, the rooms neat and comfortable, and the
fare good and we'll served.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04
Leg0L Notices.
OOMMIssEONER,S NOTICE.

" To George K. Keser, VIM. Guthrie, and
George A. Bruce. admrs of Daniel Fishburn,
decd and all creditors of said Keiser, aolding
lie by judgment or otherwise, binding the re-
al estate of said Keiser-
TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance of de-
cree rendered on the 18th day of June. 1872, in
the Chancery cause of tishburn's administra-
tors VS.. Keiser, now pending in the County court
of Augusta, shall proceed at my office in the
city of Staunton, Friday, the 7th day of
March, 1873, to take an account showing
LIST, The debts of the defendant Geo. K. Kei-
ser, which are liens upon his real estate, with
their respective priorities.
End What real estate said Keiser is the owner
Of with the fee simple and annual rental value
thereof
Srd, Any other matters deemed pertinent by
myself or required to be stated by any of the
parties
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery for the County court aforesaid, this
10Th day of February; 1873 p,Son c,
VIRGINIA. TO wIt AT Rules held in
the Clerks Office of Highland county
court, February 3rd, 1873
John w. Arbogast)
against In case and upon attach mt
Jacob q. Arbogast)
recover against the defendant. SOB 76. with in
terest thereon from the 18th day OF March, 1872
till paid, and the costs of suit and attachment.
And it appearing from an affidavit filed that
the defendant is q NONRESIDENT OF LnlS OLaLo anQ
he not having been served with the summons In
this suit, or with said attachment it is ordered
that he do appear here within one month after
due publication of this order and do what is nee
essary to protect his interest.
A copy-teste
Stephenson, o. a. fe11-4w
IN Highland Circuit Court,
October 9th, 1872.
A. w. Cameron's Administrix,. ......... Plaintiff,
against In Chancery.
Il is ordered that a Rule be
awarded against John Cleek, Jr, Sheriff of Bath
county, and as such Admir- of Andrew Lock-
ridge, decd, Nancy Lockridge, widow of said
Andrew Lockridge, dec d, Robert G. Lockridge
John Lockridge, jackson Lockridge, Lewis
Lockridge, VIM. II. Lockridge, Agnes Lock-
ridge, Edgar Campbell and Elizabeth his wife,
and Stewart s. Rider and Mary his wife, heirs
at-law of said Andrew Lockridge, deceased. re-
turnable on the first day of the next term of this
court. requiring them to appear and do what is
necessary to protect their interests in this suit
Extract-teste,
feb11-4w G. MATHEW, elk.
TSVOBACCO! TOBACCO!!-Chewi and
Il neutrality-suspicious. brands and grades-sold
as cheap as possible, at
july2 RICHARDSON s. BELL.
4 PRIME LOT OF RAISINS in 1, !, and
IA whole boxes just received and for sale
at no 1nuuo h hxy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

FINE SToCK.-Messrs. Myerly & Lavell ship
ped the finest lot of Rockbridge horses of the
season to North Carolina last Tuesday. They
report horses high and rising. The ''howling
COW driver also put in appearance, and reports
cattle high, ye&rlings advancing and in demand
He had an order for $50 stock hogs, but could
not buy them in Rockbridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Luther e. OFT of Harrisonburg and F. Sta
bier, Jr., of this city have purchased the drug
store of DR.. Eichelberger in this city, and will
conduct the drug business in that store under
the style of OFT & Stsbler. Mr. OFT is an expe-
rienced druggist and Mr. Stabler, formerly with
DR.. Reese and latterly with Porter6eld & May,
is known to be competent and reliable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

STARs.-Otey Goode, who keeps the nice store
above US, says he never sees any stars, now that
sleighing time is over, but the stylish ladies who
daily throng his store to buy bargains, and, by
the way, he and Wigoss not making much
fuss about it, but they are building up as nice a
trade as any folks in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Messrs. Jas W. Baldwin and Levi Shafer of
Staunton Council No. A. organized g council of
Friends of Temperance in Mt. Scion, on last
Saturday night. "a active and l8 associate mem
bers constitute the new lodge
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N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

Bantz makes Boots and shoes which he guar
antees waterproof"
- Mems Fine Boots-every grade, very low
at John j. McMahons, Augusta street.
Hs- For the cheapest mems and boys boots
In Staunton, go to McMahon's, 129 Augusta st.
rs For the best handmade boots and shoes
IN the State, call at John J. McMahon's, 129
Augusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

The Greenvillians retreat has been moved, By
Campbell 81 Hutchinson to Ed. Halls harness
shop. We are thus particular, for fear some
may blunder and find different sort of treat
in that block
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

ENCoURAGING.-Since our notice Of McGil-
vray's Cleared Hand Carriage, several have been
ordered for the furnace department of the W.
L. Asylum and large one for the male patients
to exercise with in open air. Many capitalists
offer to go in with him and manufacture on large
scale, but he prefers to sell rights. May fortune
favor deaervInp genius
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Mr.. Henry LESLEY is building fine ware
house at the Rockbridge Baths and they are
fencing in the old graveyard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Read the advertisement of S. M. Rosenbaum,
who advertises all articles kept IN variety store,
in his new room, next to the Express office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

It is suggested that with so many "cross pur-
poses' at work in city council, it might spare a
few to repair our street crossings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

We have been informed that mineralogist,
who has been prospecting on the lands near Co.
shen Depot, says there is very fine vein of iron
ore on the farm of John w. Abraham, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

HANDSOME PICTURE.-We have been shown
q very han some photograph of Augusta pres
byterian) church-better known as the "Old
Stone Church'-situated about 81 miles north Of
Staunton, on the Valley turnpike. This picture
is IA II inches, mounted on a very handsome
card and sold at So. and the proceeds will
be applied to repairing the church. They can
be procured of the pastor of the church-Dr.
Handy or at B. NJ. Clinedinst's photograph
gallery Steunton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04


The METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY CUES
TIoN-A PROPOSITION TO THE CHURCH SOUTH
In the Virginia Annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church North at Nor
folk, o. Monday week, p. ?. Phelps and A.
j. Porter, a special COMMITTEES appointed to
consider the question of the Church properly
(claimed) within the bounds of the Virginia
Conference, submitted thefollowing resolutions,
which were adopted, Mr.. King disclaiming any
connection with the report Of the committee:
"Resolved, That we propose the follow
ing for the adjustment of the property question
10 the bounds of the Virginia Conference.-The :
u. That the N ethodist Episcopal Church
South Withdraw all claim to the property,
churches, and parsonages. which, under the
nlan OF separation, vas held by the Methodist
Episcopal Church, add surrender said property
to trustees to be appointed according to the dis
cipios OF the Methodist Episcopal Church and
the Law of VirgInia
'2 That the Church South be permitted to
use the church houses one half Of the time 80
long as they shall aeaira to 60 SO and contribute
just proportion fer repairs.
%. That the parsonages shall be given up
for use as we shall desire them.
4. Inat When there are Two churches IN a
town or neighborhood each church shall use
their own church house.
rs That this plan shall apply aaly to pro-
perty not now in our possession.
&c. The the secretary be directed to send a
copy Of these resolutions to the Baltimore Con
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and that & committee be appointed to
take charge of the subject and act 10 behalf of
this Conference.
The following arc the appointments made by
the Northern Va. Conference, NJ E. Church,
at its session in Norfolk:
A. j. Porter, Presiding Elder.
Rockingham and Augusta: John ". For
sythe lone to be supplied
Stanton, Covipgton and White Sulphur
&c rye W. Carpenter.
M,ddleorook: Oven Hicks, Geo. w. Ora
ham.
Rockbrdge: William Linton.
Sweet Springs: Chas NJ. Neff.
Monroe: JAS. P. Wanless, Geo. W. Bruf-
fey.
Forrest Hill A. W. Richardson. one to be
supplied
Greenbrier: Joseph S Wickllne.
Pocahontas: q W. Hughes.
Highland and Bath: To be supplied
Fincastie: Bird L. Turner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Many Improvements are contemplated az the
W. l.. A. & D., d. & B. Institutions this Spring
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Measrs. Peace & Son will accept our thank fol
a box of IA No. u Pearl Hominy made a
their mills near Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Sears advertisers many useful things in neat
and pointed style, truly admirable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

More county people in attendance on county
court than for months back. They report wheat
fine but Spring blowing backward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

On the 22nd, the annual celebration of the
Ciceronians of Roanoke College, was opened by
an address by Arthur z. Koiner, of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Myerley s. Lavell had one of their finest hor
ses kicked and tramped last week while shipping
them, SO badly as to endanger his life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Lexington merchants are soon to visit Staun-
ton TO lay in Spring stocks, says Madam kumor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

OUR VALLEY SKETcHEs.-In this issue we give
general outline sketch of the Great Valley and
will continue, by counties, commencing with the
grand old county of Rockbridge. till we get to the
Potomac. 1t has been no small labor to collect
from records, the census. histories and persons,
that we give, but it is labor of love to show
the world what q country we offer to the ener-
getic We hope every paper in the State will
get up similar sketches of their counties, and
those adjoining, and send a copy to the State
Library and in this way give it the material for
publishing History that it will pay the State to
publish and circulate in Europe All that old Va.
needs is to be known and this is the identical
way to effect that end
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

A look at the western express every evening,
will show growing trade between our city and
West Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

General Ed. Jchnson-"Alleghany Ned"-s
long here, wounded during the war, lies yer.
i'll in Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

There are eleven cases of measles in the fam
ily of Mr. Thomas NJ. Donoho on South River
near Stuarts Draft in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Winchester merchants have
locked letter boxes at their doors to accommo-
date the public and advertise their business
Here is wrinkle for our folks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Several large brickyards are to be started on
@ g. q R. r. west of here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

GONE TO STAUNToN-Mr. Joseph Hammers,
for many years citizen of this place, has gone
to Staunton to engage in the tailoring business.
He is splendid workman and an upright gen.
tleman Will our Steunton neighbors give him
a shove? He is worthy. Was good soldier, is
good workman and adyertises. Give him a
lift.-Rodmoke Times.
Staunton will give all such men as The Times
describes Mr.. Hammers to be- e cordial welcome.
IF Salem or any other town can spare any more
such men we would be glad to see them come to
Staunton, where 'good workmen" who ''adver-
tise" are sure to succeed in business, whatever
he their ocnunatiO n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

BAPTIST FAIR.-The Ladies of the Baptist
Congregation of this city will hold Fair at
Powell's corner for the benefit of their churc b
commencing this evening and continuing for
days and nights. Bountiful dinners and suppers
will be served. and a large and beautiful assort-
ment of useful and fancy articles will be exhib-
tied We hope the fair will be literally patron
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

We have received No l of Shenandoah VAL
ley Farmer, realty printed and readable farm
paper, published by g. T. & f. Fl. Gosorn, Mar
tinsburg, W. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

The reply of the County Superintendent OF
public schools to "a Farmer will appear next
week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

THE LAUNDRY-Msjor Mcmahon having re-
turned, the Laundry Company will soon be or
ganzed by him, Mr.. VIM. Peyton, Capt. Stack
and others Let the people do their part, by lib
erally sustaining so great public blessing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04
Stauntom Spectator.
Tuesd0y, March 4, 1878.

Edwin T. Kinney has received the commission
of Notary Public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Our COUNTY RoADs.-As the Spring approach
es. this question should receive the earnest atten-
ton of our people and they should at once take
the Supervisors on this subject, if they expect
to reap the full benefits of the railroad facilities
now open to them, or to receive fair share of
the immense immigration soon to pour in upon
our Valley. We have taken the pains to find
out the power and cost of stone break er and find
that of Blake's 10 x inch Breakers, that
will break cubic yards of the hardest stone per
hour, the size to pass through two-inch ring,
will cost $3.50 and that one Is by Is inches, which
will break ~ cubic yards per hour, will cost
Sl4OO. The first requires horse power engine
to run it. costing 1925. and the latter g. Is horse
power engine, costing ST, $50 If mounted on
poreaole trucks, lhe horse power engine will
cost $lZo extra, and the 10 horse power $225-
Other sizes in proportion. A letter from Blake
Agents in Richmond, W. G. Tanner & Co in.
forms us they will allow 10 per cent discount on
price given for engine, and it would be we'll for
our Supervisors to correspond with this firm in
regard to the matter or we will furnish them
with the papers sent US, which contain hun
dreds OF testimonials in favor Of the vast saving
in using these machines The Mayor of New
Haven testifes that each of these machines does
the work of 80 men and that the rocks pack bet.
ter and make better road than when broken by
hand, and costs from "a to % cents per ton to
break the hardest stone. We have only time to
allude to these few facts in this issue, but will
have more to say hereafter. We hope to hea,
from our practical road.makers too.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Backgammon and drughts rage, with perfect
'looseness" at Goshen, night and day, and some
of the games as long as the famous game of
chess, between President Thos. Jefferson and the
French minister, which lasted for four years, or
more, and are probably quite as interesting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

MAKE MONEY fast and honorably, by at once
applying for a territorial right (Which are given
free to agents. to sell the best, strongest most
useful and rapid selling Sewing Machine, and
own use; it is only S.. Sent free everywhere
by express Address for particulars. JEROME
B. HUDSON s. 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, 5l3, 7th street, Washington, D. G. Or
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Gs- All the styles button lace and Congress
ladies' shoes; misses and children's also, at John
j. McMahon's, 129 Augusta street.
as Leathers and shoe findings on hand at
John j. McMahon's, 129 Augusta street.
8- Especial attention is called to our full
line mems upper kip and calf Brigham & Co.'S
hand made goods. Women's. misses, and chill
dren's shoes of different grades J.. W. Brig
ham 8 Co.'S make always on hand-every pair
warranted to give perfect satisfaction, at Jno j.
McMahon's, l29 Augusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

The Temperance Entertainment closed on last
Saturday night. The sum realized amounted to
$221.19.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

WILL RETURN TO STAUNToN.-1t affords us
pleasure to announce thatit is the purpose OF our
former citizen, DR.. John A. Davidson. to return
to Staunton Some time since, he exchanged
his property here for property at Big Spring in
Montgomery county. Next month he will sell
his property there and again become citizen
of this city. His many frieLds here will well
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

The days of the week for February and March
are the same days Of the month up to the 18th
a co incidence that seldom occurs.-Le1iagtos'
Gazette.
1t occurs necessarily whenever February con-
tains but % days. which Is the case three years
out of four-rather too often to be called "a Co
incidence that seldom occurs "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

HEALTHY.-In Hampshire county recently,
James Word, aged So; Jacob Everett. aged 62,
and j ohm Horn. aged 80, died. In Hardy coun-
ty, William Baker, aged so, and IN Frederick,
Mrs. Frances Jollife, aged Sc, and Col. John w,
Grove, aged 81, soldier of 1872. Every week
such statements could be made, showing how
heathful this great Valley is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04
Spalding's Glue mends headless dolls. &c.
Flashing in their pearly sheen.
From the glorious coraline,
See those teeth untarnished
Mbito lilo the hack and front

White alike the Dack and 'ront.
Yes, by the Fragrant SOzOdOnt.
May beautys mouth be garnished
~ S. H. Henkel, Dentist, will be absent
from his Office from March LIST to 18th.
A QUESTION ANswERED.-Whya are Haines'
Cigars SO tar superior to those that come from
Baltimore and New York Because he uses
the very best selected Havana Tobacco and
spares neither pains nor EXPENSE to retain his
merited reputation His TOP of the Pot'' and
Golden STAR brands are the finest favored ci-
gars in the city. 70
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

COUNTY CoURT-The trial in the case of John
Sanderson, Plaintiff. u.s. F. +. Sterrett, admir- of
Samuel Sterritt Decd suit on note of $30o,72,
was commenced in the county court on Tuesday
of last week-Shefey & Bumgardner for plain
tiff and Baldwin & Cochran for defendant.
From Tuesday to Saturday was consumed in
the examination of witnesses On Saturday the
case was argued by Bumgardner and Cochran,
and on yesterday by Baldwin and Shelley. The
counsel on both sides delivered long and able ar
guments. After the argument was closed, yes
terday evening, the case was submitted to the
jury, who, being unable to agree adjourned
over till this morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

RAILROAD BRIEFs.-From Staunton to Co.
shen is pleasant run. especially when the gen.
tlemanly Capt Pat Woodward is in charge
Swoopes Depot has lively look at train time.
Buffalo Gap Furnace improvements are rapidly
approaching completion and heavy work soon
to commence. Craigsvileis white washing, and
Summit needs it badly, as we'll as Pond Gap
Bells Valley has a busy. thrifty look, and the
washed railroad bank, near the bridge at Goshen,
is being rapidly filed up and made secure
Wheat along the line looking fine and Elliott g
Knob looks bare and cherries, without its usual
winter cap of snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

0S l. Dan workinspeo
Dv W either old make
spare the nythins
else. Partieuars Adsxess stlasqp Portland nAs
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THE MARKETS.
StG1saltO9e Prices Current.
Corrected Weekly by
h Il G HI A II ID ON Il BELL
WHOLESALE PRICE

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS AND PRODUCE DEALERS,
Augusta, Street,
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We observe that our former citizen, Y Howe
Peyton, Esq, has established in Alexandria, a
Real Estate Agency, entitled the 'Old Virginia
Land Agency" We hope that this enterprise
will be crowned with success and that it may be
the means of effecting the sales Of many tracts
of land, and the introduction of population and
capital into our State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

talked to her of the coming of the Messiah and
the greatness, the unapeakable greatness OF hel
joy, when she asked is the Messiah would come
unto her, he answered, 81 that speak unto thee
am he."
From this narration, he said we learn the fol-
lowing important facts:
l. Jesus regards neither station nor moral
conditions, as we can see when we compare the
narrative of thes text with the story Of Nicode-
mus
II. How Jesus deals with those whom he would
save. He makes them
1st. See themselves as sinners.
End. See Christ as Saviour, the very Savior
whom they need.
METHoDIsT.-The closing services for the
Conference year occurred in the Methodist
church in this place on last Sunday. The Presi-
ding Elder, Rev. j. II. Waugh, preached in the
morning at IL A. M. The Sacrament of the
Lords Supper was administered in the evening,
at 81 o'clock, after which the fourth quarterly
Love Feast was held. At night, the Rev. A. A.
Eskridge of Churchville Circuit, preached q
very interesting sermon.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference held an ad-
jour ned session yesterday morning, and closed
up all the financial work of the station The
amount of money raised by Staunton Station,
during the past year, for all the various purposes
of the church. was So, 600 AZ The Rev. J. II.
Waugh and Rev. Fl. Fl. Kennedy. together with
other ministers of the Conference, left on the
train yesterday morning, to attend the Annual
| Conference which assemblies in Baltimore to.
morrow.
The Methodist Sunday School will procure q
new organ in few days, which will be used al
the exhibition which they propose giving very
soon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

4 PRIME LOT OF RAISINS in T. !, and
IA whole boxes just received and for sale
at the lowest cash rates, by
RICHARDSON & BELL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

LIST OF PATENTS. following patents were
issued from the u. S. Patent Office to citizens OF
Virginia for the week ending Feb 11th, 1873
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander s. Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street.
Washington, D. @.
Rotary Steam Engine-J. F. Early, Fuckers.
villa