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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13
GEO. NJ. HARRISON,
W. E. CRAIG,
Sept29-tds Commissioners.

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF TWO
IN VALUABLE FARMS.-I will sell at pub.
lie auction, On the premises, two miles south of
FishersviIIe, on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER I'D, 1876,
a very nice little Farm, known as the Sam.
Kiser Farm, containing l42 Acres, 80 of which
is cleared and in fine state of cultivation, and
the balance heavily timbered. The improve
ments are good Frame Dwelling House, Barn,
Water in the yard and good Orchard of we'll
selected Fruit of various kinds.
will also sell the next day,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23D, 1876,
on the premises, four miles east of New Hope,
the farm known as the Clayton Farm, on the
east side of South River, containing about 24O
Acres, 60 of which is cleared, and the remain
der in original growth. The improvements
consist of good Log Dwelling House, Barn,
&C., all other necessary Outbuildings, Well of
excellent Water in the yard, and young Or.
chard in full bearing of different varieties of
Fruit.
TERMs.- One-third of the purchase money to
be paid IN cash, the balance in three equal ans
nual payments, the purchaser executing bonds
with approved personal security, with interest
from day of sale the title retained as ultimate
security.
va At the same time, will sell large lot
OF DR.. Teter's Gall Healing Liniment," and
the exclusive right to manufacture and sell, the
same in nine counties in this State.
TO. BARGER;
Admir- with the will annexed of
aug1S-6t John Layman, deed.
PosTPoNEMENT.-The above sale is postponed
to Monday and Tuesday,
OCTOBER i67# AND lite.
T. C. BARGER,
sep29-tds Admir-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

A STANTON TIsT.-Attention is di-
rected to the advertisement of Mr.. Ed
mund Berkeley, a young artist of much
promise, who has just opened his studio in
S5aunton. His crayon sketch of the late
Thos. K. Menifee, which many of our citi-
zens have seen, is pronounced an admira-
BILE one. His copy of Rembrandt, on ex-
hibitlon at the Fair Grounds, received the
highest encomiums, and Was Wednesday
singled out and specially complimented by
Mr.. Valentine, the sculptor as work dis
playing marked talent on the part Of ou1
young friend. the artist. Those who want
a good picture as true, or as large as life
have only to take him the photograph, no
matter how small OF how old, and salts
faction is guaranteed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

GALE OF THE UNDIVIDED HALF OF A
- VALUABLE FARM.-By virtue of de-
cree rendered at the June Term, 1876, of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the causes
of the Virginia Banking and Trust Company
for &C., VS.. J. W. Koiner, and .Koiner by &C.,
vs. Virginia Banking and Trust Company, the
undersigned Commissioners, appointed for that
purpose, will proceed to sell at public auction
to the hig hest bidder, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, THE STH DAY OF SEPTEM-
Der, 1876,
the undivided half, belonging to J. W. Koiner,
of valuable Farm containing 1744 Acres,
lying in the County Of Augusta, on the waters
of Christian Greek, about six miles from Staun
ton. This is fine Farm, with good improve
ments, fine Orchard, well watered, &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue upon
credits of one, two and three years, equal in
salments, taking from the purchaser bonds
with approved security for the deferred pay
ments, and retaining the title as ultimate Sc
curity.
HIM. BELL,
G. NJ. HAkHISON,
auglS-4t Commissioners.
The above ale is postponed to
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
in front of the Courthouse.
Sepl5-tds.
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DIED.

CAMDEN.-ln .Clarksburg Harrison county, w.
Va, on the 18th OF September, Mrs. Sally Camden,
wife OF Judge G. d. Camden, Of that place.
RAMON the 10Th of August. in Clarke county,
the heart, James W. Ryan, in the 47th year of his
age. He was Sheriff OF Clarke county for several
years, was good citizen, and esteemed by all who
knew him. He died protesting the Catholic faith,
and received the last sacrament at the hands of
Father Vandviver.
SHIFLETT-Near Staunton, on Tuesday the 10th,
Albert E. Shiflett-aged AZ years.
ROLLER.-At Mt. Crawford, October Tth, of cancer
in the face Peter Roller,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

M1LLET IN AUGUsTA.--Among the
novelties exhibited at the Fair was lot OF
millet, which is excellent for stock food
Messrs. G. P. Lightner and M. [. Nc
Clure, made the experiment on the farm Of
the latter, near Greenyille, of sowing
fifteen pounds on about half acre of
land, and it yielded thirty-two bushels.
It will yield from two to four tons Of hay
to the acre, and being sowed in May ripens
in September. 1t is elegant food for cattle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

The last Centennial excursion on the
Valley Railroad leaves here next Monday
a week, October 23d. The Company has
made arrangements that at all stations
where thirty or forty tickets are sold a car
will be left in advance, to be taken up by
the train on it's way East In this way,
all can be comfortably seated, and need
not get out of the car till they reach Phil
adelphia. The fare, as we have stated, is
put down to $40 so.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-While putting
some clover into threshing machine near
Rawley Springs, last Friday, the right arm
of Geo. Airey was caught in the machine,
and torn off close to the shoulder. The
limb passed through the thresher, and was
torn dreadfully.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

BREvITIEs.--Mai. Elder, City Attorney,
has decided that the Council cannot ap-
propriate money to the Savannah sufferers.
There will be a Conservative meeting at
Spring Hill next Tuesday, and one at Jen-
ning'S GAP SATURDAY. night,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

AGRICULTURAL IMFLEMENTs.--T
display Of agricultural implements from
the Massillon (Ohio( Agricultural Works,
of Russell & Co., at our Fair, made by
Mr.. n. M. Mott, their General Agent, al
tracted good deal Of attention. A 10
horse steam engine, a No. q thresher and
separator complete, an s-horse mounted
power and single cylinder cloyer huller,
all received much examination, enquiry
and approval.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

III YoM MlOO1ONL DALE
~ OF LAND.
In pursuance of decree rendered at the
June term, 1876, in the causes of Koiner
Us. Pelter, and McChesney Us. Withrow
and ais, we will proceed in front of the
Court House in the city of Staunton on
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23D, Court Day,
to sell tract of ISL Acres OF land, situa-
ted about one mile west Of Waynesboro,
on the old Staunton and James River
Turnpike, adjoining the lands of Mrs.
Brannaman and others; being the same
tract formerly owned by Sampson Pelter,
dec d, and now in possession of VIM. A.
McCue. This tract is splendidly set in
grass, and could easily be divided into
grazing lots suitable to the people Of
Waynesboro. 1t is also nice situation
for a house.-Good neighbors, schools,
churches and water convenient.
TERMs:-Ten per cent of the purchase
money, cash; fifteen per cent in four
months, and the residue in one, two and
three years, the purchaser to give bonds,
with good personal security, bearing in
terest from day of sale, for the deferred
payments, and title to be retained as ulti-
mate security.
GEO. NJ. HARRISON,
W. E. CRAIG,
Sept29-tdS Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEw.-The Ia
dies Of Trinity church Mission Sunday
School will hold a Parlor Fair on next
Thursday evening at = O'Clock, at the
residence of Mrs. A. e. Scott, on Gospel
Hill. Give them a call and help the cause!
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Conservative Meafing.

EDITORS OF INDICATOR Please an
nsunce that Capt. 2. M. Mckinney, Can
vassor at Large, will address the people of
Augusta County and of Staunton, on
Tuesday, October 18th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Chm. County Com,
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REMOVED 3, ssa a5s9 y

MRS. KELLA[Y'a sEoRE. Main Street, next
door te; ne Na26la Yard, where he is opening his
Stock Of Staple and Fancy
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS,
oUEENsWAR8, &C., &C.
He respectfully invites his friends. and the
public generally, to call IA d examine his Goods,
as he feels confident shat his prices will compare
favorsblF with those of any House in the VAL
Leg OF Virginia Very respectfully,
R. W. ELSOM,
oeto Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

WANTS! WANTSI
1000 Bushels of prime Glover Seed
1000 " e Oats
5000 ss 6. Wheat
1000 Barrels of Flour-good brands.
Farmers will find it to their interest to see US
before selling. BAKER Bros.
TIMOTHY SEED for sale by
oct6 BAKER Bios
MERCHANTS would do we'll, to order their
Agricultural Fair week.
SIN. WILKES is selling elegant chairs at ST. 90
each.
H. NJ. MolLHANY is agent for R.. r. Miller's
Baltimore Fireproof Safes.
ng~D DISEASED GUNS
ECAYED TEETH
MEADE & BAKERS CARBoLIC MOUTH
WASH will positively heal spongy, pleading,
and liberated gums; arrest decay Of the teeth
and destroy Ihgs o.feRalye oaor caused by these
diseaqea. II ia an excellent GARGLE for Sore
Throat, and leaves a refreshing and pleasant
taste in the mouth.
epared solely by
MEADE & BAKER, Pharmacists,
Ricanond, Va.
Price, SOC. a bottle. Sold by druggists gems
orally. augls-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

SENSIBLE ADVICE. You are asked every day
through the columns of newspapers and by your
Druggist to use something for Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint that you know nothing about'
you get discouraged spending money with but
little success. Now to give you satisfactory
proof that GBEEN's AUGUST FLOWER will cure
you of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint with all
it's effects, such as Sour Stomach, Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Heart, Heartburn, Water Brash, coming up of
food after eating, low spirits, &C., we ask you
to go to your druggist, DR.. J. N AYr & BRO,
and get sample bottle of GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER for 10 cents and try it, or regular
size for rs cents. Two doses will relieve
you. iune2-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

HORSE STUNG TO DEATH BY BEES
A few days since a horse owned by Mr..
Mahlon Armstrong was stung to death by
bees while tied to the fence of Mr.. Bailey
Hiner, in Highland co. The hive had
been disturbed, and the swarm settled on
the horse, which being tied, could not es~
cape. and stung him so that he died.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

A SLIM POLE RAIsIEG.-At the Hayes
and Wheeler pole raising at Spring Hill,
there were two white men and eight negroes
officiating
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13
HALL.

MASoN4C HALL.
FAIR WEEK-six nights--and one Matinee,
commencing MONDAY, October sth=Masiaee
Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
PROF, ANDERSON,
K44Na WIZARD OF THE WORLD,
Assisted by the Asiatic Wonder,
LEONA ANDERSON
IN THEIR WORLD OF MA GTCf
100 Gifts presented to the audience aightly.
Every child receives pressaa al Matinee
Admission, 35 csntg. Reserved seats, SO cents.
Matinee Rriees-Children, &C.; Adults 25c.
oct6-2t
FLATS, HATS, HATS, HATS, HATS.-GO
Ill to G. L. WELLER'S and make your DUE,
chase there. Price very low. maya
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

COUNTY GRAND JURORs.-The follow
ing Grand Jurors have been drawn serve
at the November Term of the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, commencing
1, 1876.
Pastures Townships. L. Huff, John
Roudabush, VIM. Armstrong, lin Jen-
ning's Gap.) Beverly Manor-H. H. Tea
ford, Robert S. Calhoun, John Silor aud
VIM. A. Brown. North Riuer-Nathan
Reeves, j. M. McCue, J. II. Picker, and
P. H. Wheeler. South Riuer-Wm. M.
Bush, John D. Balsey, J. R. Hildebrand,
c. Hall. Riverheads-Enos Holt, P. B.
Hogshead, A. S. Turk, and 5. E. Miller.
Middle Rirer-Henry Deffenbaugh, Saml.
Hunter, Peter 1 Link and S. Fl. McCue.
CHURCH NOTES.-THE Staunton pulpits
were filled on Sunday by the resident
pastors.
Rev. M. r. Minnich, of the Lutheran
Church, will preach at Churchvjlle, Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. E. D. Junkin, writing of the Lex
ington Presbytery in the central Presby-
terian," says:
ssThe banner church in reference to bene-
fcence is Thinking Spring, with her ave-,
rage per member Of 1926.
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baltimore STOVE HOUSE.

3
HEAD QUARTERS FOR ALL KINDS OF
COOKING AND PARLOR STOVES.
Patentees and sole manufacturers of the
Household Necessities, the beautiful
ILLUMINATED FIRE PLACE HEATERS,
THE GEM AND THE DIAMOND,
also Agents for the celebrated
ORIENTAL BASE BURNING FURNACES,
for dwellings and public buildings, they only
require attention once in twenty four hours, and
never mind how much coal is put in; by their
peculiar construction they consume only q GER
taiu quantity. Call and see them at the Base
Burning Depot.
BIBB & CO.,
80 d Al Light Street,
Md.
A liberal concession made to Ministers
Churches and Schools. 69sep1Sy
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

AT GLApKE's you can find Silk Vslvets, all
colors and desirable shaded, at S2 per yard.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

WE CALL ATTENTION TO THE ADVERTISEMENT OF
our enterprising merchants, BAKER BRos., who
offer for sale zell & Sons and several other
frst-rate fertilizers. Our farmers will do well
to give them CALL July2S
rs WHITE TEETH! WHITE TEETH!
MEADE BAKERS
SAPONINE DENTIFRICE,
the best and most elegant TOOTH POWDER
known for removing incipient tartar and for
whitening the teeth without injury to their or
ganism.
Prepared solely by
MEADE & BAKER, Pharmacists,
Richmond, Va.
Price, soc. a box. Sold by druggists gen.
orally. auglSsly
HUGH Nj. Mc[LHANY. wholesale and retail
dealer in Hardware, Stanton, Va, is agent
for Dupont's Gun, Rifle and Blasting Powder
Bias magazine near this place.
d. M. McILHANY has just received a large
stock of Carver's Table and Pocket Knives and
Pistols. Low for cash.
FINE Finished Rosewood, Walnut and Me,
tallic Buryiug Cases. Elegant Hearse always
ready for use at S. NJ. WILKES.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

AccIDENTs.--On Wednesday, little
son Of Maj. Hart was run over and badly
bruised.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

Go TO GLADKE's, he has the largest stock of
Dry Goods in this market, and he says that no
man can sell as cheap as he can. Go and try
him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

Since our last review of the market we
have to report a sharp advance in wheat
and flour, and market firm-all good grades
of wheat readily command the prices quo,
ted Corn dull and cts off. Oats with
out change.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

MEssRs. COOKE s BAKER, it will be
seen, are at M. 2, Funkhouser,s old stand.
The firm needs no introduction to this
community. These enterprising business
gentlemen will. we thin, Laws no diff
Guilty in retaining she old custom of the
house and attracting much new trade, as
sisted as they are by such courteous and
attentive statesmen as Messrs. White and
Drake.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

WooD.-Persons desiring to pay for the
INDICATOR in wood will please send it
in at once,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

Mrs. GLADKE is selling inch wide Black
Gross Grain Ribbon, at Is cents yard.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

AT GLApKE's you find genuine Buck Gaunt-
lets for ladies st $l-these goods have always
been sold in Staunton at So Is, and are bar
gain. octl3
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13
City Notices.

On and after October LIST, a. full supply of
DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup can be found in every
drug store. Price, 20 cents per bottle-fv for
ST. 90.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

PROF. HENRY's LECTUREs.-This gem
tleman has been giving series of very in
teresting lectures on the ''Human SYSTEM
for the last eight or ten Knights. His lectures
have been well attended and he has given
some very powerful Illustrations Of the
science be propagates. He makes no secret
of what to the people are mysteries, but
makes it clear and comprehensive to the
weakest intellect. He is gentleman of
fine attainments. and appears perfectly en-
raptured with his subjects. He will lee
ture this week, and will also teach class
in mesmerism. He is also operating upon
some cases of paralysis, rheumatism, &C.,
we learn, with Fair prospect of success
Charlottesville Jefersonaan.
This gentleman has arrived in Staunton
and will give course of lectures here,
commencing ON Monday night. His lee
lures are said to be both, remarkable
and amusing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

Secures Health and Comfort of Body, with
grace and beauty of form, approved by all
physicians. 1 have also Corset Waists, all
sizes for Children. Call at J. W, MENTIONS
and examine specimens. aug4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13
Com sNerCIaE.

+ STAUNToN, Oct. 18th, 1876.
Flour-Extra, 1912; Super6ne, S4.62;
Family, $6.10. W'heat-white, $1,1O;
red, 81 10; Cesn-white, 46c; yellow, 45c;
Oats-26c(028c; Bacon-13c; Lard-13@c !;
Salt-S1.s5; Sugar-10c@ lac; Meal-55c@
Coo; Molasses- 40c0$l.00; Butter-20c :;
Eggs-1Oc(@1lc. Timothy Seed--$2.00.
Glover Seed $500.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

CONVICTION UNDER THE CIVIL R1aHTs
BILL.-In the y. S. Circuit Court at Har-
risonburg, Wednesday, Madison Doom, of
Stanton, was found guilty of violating
the Civil Rights Bill, in putting colored
woman out OF the passenger waiting room
at the q. u o. Depot here. The Court
suspended the sentence for a week. Mr..
Doom is an employee of the c. u o. Co.,
and was acting in his official capacity, when
he is alleged to have infracted the Civil
RIGHTS Bill.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

The HAYMAKERs.-Ata an election held
by the Independent Order of Haymakers,
on the - ulG., the following officers
were elected
W. FL. II. Lynn, Grand Sultan; I. j.
Crowder. Grand Vizier; VIM. c. Straughn,
Grand Prophet F; Jas. Ker, Master of Cav
airy B. T. Terry, Master of the Scroll !;
John 7. Long, Herald; A. Long, Master
Of Guard Of Approach.
The Haymakers, though a recent Or
ganization in Staunton, have grown. 80 be
very respectable in numbers as well as
material. There are now about 100 mem
bers OF the Order, and every Friday night
brings fresh accesslons to the Brotherhood.
A splendid supper and grand procession
are on the programme for the winter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13
NEW GOODS!
NEW GOCDS!y

We have on hand and are recei wing a supply of
GENTS WOODEN GOODS,
SUCH AS
FREDERICKSBURG CASSIMERES
WINCHESTER GA PULLED CLOTHS,
KENTUCKY JEA Ms, &C. sc.
which we will sell at prices to suit the tin es.
Also lot of
Wooden Rolls, Blankets,
&C., &C.
Call and see them, at
BAKER EROS.
S. NJ. WILKES is Offering the best and cheapest
Furniture in Staunton.
H. NJ. MoILHANY is agent for ODDS Challenge
Patent Buggy Wheels. Low for cash.
II. NJ. McELHANY keeps on hand large stock
OF Iron, Nails and Horse Shoes. Low for cash.
HUGH NJ. Mc1LHANY is agent for this section of
Virginia for Temples Celebrated Porcelain
Pumps.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE

A liberal concession made to Ministers
Churches and Schools. 69sep1Sy
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THE SHEEP. &C.

There were some 40 or so sheep and
swine exhibited. Among the exhibitors of
sheep were A. G.. Christian, Samuel Frank,
a, NJ, Bowman and John 3. Hamilton,
and among the exhibitors Of swine were J.
P. Hamilton, Samuel Frank and A. M.
Bruce.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

HUGH NJ. McILHANY is agent for this section o
Virginia for Temples Celebrated Porcelain
Pumps
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-13

The first race On Tuesday was a trotting
match between J. H. Bradshaw's b. S.
''Tempest;" J. G. Garrett S ''Black Chief:
J. S. Craig's s'Champagne Charlie,'' and
J. Fl. Snaps "Willie B." mile heats; best
3 in 5, and resulted as follows: Tempest
4, 2, 3; ''Black Chief" 2, 5, 2; "Charlie, .
8, 4, A; "Willie b." 1, l., Time, $40
800; 800.
On Thursday the trotting match was
one mile heats, best in 5, for a purse OF
$500. The entries were Sprague's 'tNellie
Gray" w. H. Harvey's "Gen. Lee," Jno,
H. Snaps "Willie b. and D. Harvey S
sorrel horse. The first named horse won
in three straight heats. The purse was
divided, the first money going to Sprague
the second to w. H. Harvey and the third
to Snapp.
In the trotting race on yesterday fol
county horses, J. D; Craig's Champaign
Charlie beat r. p. Andrews horse.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
Best Collection Of Fzoacers-J. F. Ire:
nolJ bONINSo oo.oO.
Best Can Of LarG-Mrs. B. B. Dunlap
pair of silver mugs.
Best Bahter-J. E. Harnsberger, silver
butter dish.
Best Pickge-Mrs. G. Julian Pratt, pickle
stand.
Best Cake-Mrs. G. Julian Pratt, cake
stand.
Best Bread-Mrs. A. A. Sproul, sugar
dish.
Best Preserues-Mrs. A. A. Sproul, pre-
serve stand.
Best Yield Of Butter to the Coao--John
S. Churchman, pitcher.
Best Bacon Hau1-W, b; Peyton, silver
forlg. -
Pest Pzgi,s s'esgi'g-Mrs. 6. Julian Pratt
: Best Ena5roidery-Miss A. Y. Bumgard
ner, silver card stand.
Best Collection Of Household Manoyac.
tares-Mr. Jas. Henderson, ice pitcher.
Middle Wool sheep-One Buck, W. s.
Cochran, LIST pr; 2 Ewes, A. M. Bowman
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-09
Shelburne.


l took up a paper Of June 28th, just
now, which contained q report of the
first meeting Of the Shelburne Reform
Club. l didn't think then that the club
would be in existence at this time, but for
a wonder the people are interested and
united. The summer boarders attend and
help in singing and speaking. Mr.. Pratt
said he had spent eleven summers here
but never saw Shelburne folks wide
awake till now; thought the old meeting
house was disgrace to the town. Some
intcrpriSing soul was so affected by this
obvious truth that he Immediately started
a subscription paper, and up to date over
$500 had been subscribed to build new
church. Last Saturday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Stillman Green, Mrs. Sylvester Hub
bard and the Misses Hubbard gave dra-
matte performance, to highly apprecia-
tive audience. The village School-house
was filled, and if they all laughed as
heartily as the vice-president did sore
sides must have been at a discount the
next day. Miss Fannie Hubbard read a
paper called the "Glimmcr Lester
Evans acclaimed, and q little girl from
Gates Cottage recited Paul Revcre's ride
d. P. Evans and O. II. Green, formerly
of Shclburne, are at home from the West
on a visit