davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

DEFINITION OF AN INDEPENDENT
Some colored men were talking politics
in front of store the other day, when
one said: "Tom, dey say de- Publican
party am dead an gone to the Indepen-
dents; what sort politics dey got Pr
"Well, dey is the same as the hypocrite
-dey want the votes of bofe sides, and
minds me ola niger what come up from
Gilbert county. He went to the Raptis'
meetin' and he big Raptis, den next he
went to the Methods meetin an out
she ut dem all, but he took care to eat
hearty wild both nominations. "-Hart-
2UeU (G0) Slx31
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

DR.. III. H. ARNoLp, LIE celebrated reader,
recitationist singer, organist, violinist, concer
tinist, 1utist, guitarist and harmonicist, and
who controls six octaves in development of the
voice. and plays from two to six instruments at
the same time, who introduces the specialties
of Opera, Sentimental, Simple Simon, Prima
Donna, old Nan, Old Woman, Dutch and Irish
is stopping at the Virginia House. The DR..
will give performance in the Town on Thurs
day evening, Nov. Goth, for one day only. The
West Virginia Press speak in the highest terms
of the Doctors entertainment and we bespeak
for him full house. Do not fail to see him for
there will be flnin alive. Tickets Of admission
only % cents; reserved seats 50 cents, can be
had at OIvier's bookstore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
The Band Fair.

1t is but fair to suppose that, in the history Of
most organized bodies, period arrives sooner
or later, when the effulgent light by which their
foetstep had been guided onward and upward
until position of prosperity and usefulness
had been reached, suddenly grew dim, leaving
the devoted members to grope their way in
darkness; to struggle, almost hopelessly,
against the tide Of adversely that encompassed
them. Such time had come to the Stonewall
Brigade Band when the Good Samaritans of
the city in. the persons of Mesdames w. H.
Tams, N. P Catlett, w. L. Bumgardner, A. H.
Fultz, w. H. Watts, W. B. johnson, H. w.
Sheffey, Robt. T. Poage, Chas. D. Mccoy, and
others, came to the relief of this veteran organ
ization.
In token Of the high sense of appreciation in
which the generous and noble conduct of these
ladies and their efficient assistants is held, as
well as the profound regard entertained for
them personally, by the Band, the following
Resolutions were unanimously adopted at a
meeting of the Band on Friday evening last:
THE FAIR AND THE FAIR MANAGERS.
Resolved, L. That the wise inception, the I'M
yielding energy, and the cSnsummate abil-
arduous undertaking. and whose efforts were
rewarded by such signal success, ELECTS our
warmest admiration and entities them to our
Resolved, II. That our grateful acknowledge
ments are hereby rendered the ladies of the
Fair, collectively and individually, for so dis
tinguished a mark of consideration; and as
additional evidence of our appreciation of their
kindness we hereby nominate and declare
them Honorary Members of our organization.
Resolved LII. That we deem this lifting
occasion and therefore avail ourselves of it, to
tender the officers and members of the military
companies, our patrons and friends, and the
citizens generally, our sincere acknowledge
ments for the many proofs we have received of
their friendship for, and appreciation Of the
Stonewall Brigade Band Association.
A. j. TURNER,
CHAS. E. HAINES.
J. A. ARMENTROUT, .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
Ask Yourself these Questions.

Are you Respondent sufferer from aisk
Headache, Habitual CostiveDess, P.lpitatfon of
Is your Nervous System depressed? Does your
RlGGA sIrsal Sbadly?' Have you a Cough?-
row Spa- ms Coming up of the food after eat
the directresultsof Dyspepsia Liver Cossp ialn{E
ana Indigestion. GREEN'S Apatsss FLOWER is
now acknowledged BY allDsSggiststo BE aposi.
the U. g. 1.Asaagh Druggists to the people as a
srlsst YWo doses will satisfy any person of it's
Monderful quality in curing all forms of Indi-
gesGlon. sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size
75.cents Sold positively by all first-ciass Drug
glsts IN Inc United States. For sale by DIR. n.
WAYT q BRO. and g. w. MAY & Co. sepl8,eoW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
Ladies' Merino Vests at Newtons from SOC t,
So. Gents Shirts and Drawers from SOC to S2L

ley Mills in this county, are the builders of very
superior road and farm wagons, twor three and
four horse, the prices of which are exceedingly
low, when. the quality of materials used, work.
manship and style are taken into considera-
tiou. Their prices range from S115 to SIPS. They
use patent steel skein, which is very superior
and substantial, and the wood and irons as ey-
cry part are of the very best quality. There is
no necessity for our farmers to send their
money off for foreign work when they can pro-
cure such wagons as are made by these gentle
men here in our own county. Why not sustain
our own honest manufacturers y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

ARRIvED.-Mr. II. L. Salomonsky of the large
importing clothing house of A. Saks & Co., Rich
mond, arrived in Staunton yesterday, and
brought along one Of the finest and most COM
plete samples of goods for gentlemens suits
ever before seen here. Mr.. Salomonsky is well
known over the whole country as one of
the best merchant tailors travelling, and
knows just how to please his customers. He
wants the citizens of this section to call at the
Virginia House and examine his stock wheth-
er they give orders or not-no harm done and
20 ofense-but be sure and let him show you
where your interest lies. He has with him a
fine line of oyercoats, and will remain only a
few days. Aoy9z-lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
LIABILITIES,

The report further states that from the Stock
5000 on account of the insolvency of the par
ties. This would leave the Indebtedness of the
Company at this time s1,S46. To the resources
must also be added the interest due on Stock
holders bonds. This report of the liabilities
and assets of the Company does not embrace
grounds and improvements. The directors
state that no addition to the debt has been
made by them and that they have used all
economy consistent with the successful man.
agement of the affairs of the Company. The
flood of 1876 and the storm of 1877 cost the Co.
about 5000.
Capt. I'D. Ransom said the question now was
how are the debts pressing upon the Company
to be satisfied? That as attorney for Mr.. Koin-
er, who holds the debt of SS,33s.GO. he would say
that the principal would not be demanded if
the interest were paid up.
G. T. Mitchell wanted to know what had be-
come of the $4,000 for which the old grounds
sold for, and wanted the matter examined into.
Capt. Ransom moved to appoint committee
for that purpose, but on melton of Col. A. w.
Hartman the matter was laid on the table.
w. A. Hudson stated that the debts due Sum-
merson, Towberman and the Bank reported in
the Board of Directors report had been satisfied
by garnisheeing funds and bonds in his hands.
Maj. A. Koiner thought the whole difficulty
lay in the fact that the bonds of the st ockhold-
ers had not been collected at the proper time. /
Maj. Bell seemed to think that if the bonds
were made transferable it would give more con-
fdence and have good effect.
Captain William L. Bumgardner moved
that a committee of three be appointed with
instructions to make application to the
County Court of Augusta or to the Board of SUI
pervisors as may be proper and to the Council
of the City of Staunton under the 5th section
of the charter of the Augusta County Fair,
asking that provision be made by a levy of five
cts. for each nhabitant of county and city, to be
paid to the Treasurer of the Baldwin Augusta
Fair and to be expended in suitable prizes to
be offered to exhibitors. The resolution was
adopted and the following committee appoint
ed, viz: A. A. Sproul, A. W. Hartman, Geo. w.
Cochran, jr.
Mr.. A. Wren thought that great dissatisfac- |
tion was caused by charging stockholders en-
trance fees.
Mr.. G. Barnhart thought the dissatisfaction
was caused by the non-payment Of back pre-
miums
On motion of Col. A. w. Hartman, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved That the Board of Directors be APP
pointed to report to an adjourned meeting of
the stockholders any matters for their action,
and especially their views as to the prOpriety
of change of the character of the organiza-
ton.
On motion. the meeting adjourned to meet on
the fourth Monday in December at the Court
house. |
J.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
HOMICIDE.

JAMES TODD KILLED by REUBEN GRANDLE.
On last Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. James Todd,
aged about 70 years, living at white Oak
Lick . on North River at the foot of Shenan-
doah mountain, near the line between Augusta
and Pendleton counties, was shot and killed
near his residence by Mr.. Reuben Grandle,
mail carrier, under the following circumstances.
A party of hunters consisting of Jno. Ruff, his
son Jacob Ruff, VIM. II. Wooddell, g.. w.
Reeves, and Reuben Grandle. called at the
house of Samuel Todd, of Jas. Todd, and
one of them accused him OF poisoning some of
their dogs on former occasion. A quarrel en-
sued, and being within the hearing Oh James
Todd, who lived near. he repaired to the place
with his rifle in his hand, and ordered Jacob
Ruff to leave.
Some of the party tssi to take the rifle from
Jas. Todd, and, during the contention, Reuben
Grandle shot him in the breast with pistol,
from the effects of which he died within an
hour. GrandIe absconded and has not yet been
arrested. warrant for his arrest was prompt
ly issued ny Justice u. N. Van Lear and put
into the hands of Deputy Sheriff Byers, but it is
not likely that Grandle will be arrested soon,
as it is presumed he has left the State. James
Todd was celebrated as hunter and in his life
had killed many bears and deer. He lived for
fifty years in his mountain home surrounded
by good hunting grounds which supplied him
with game. lie raised largo family. He was
a udion man during the war, and aided desert
ers to escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
BRIEFS.

To rid yourselves of your vile leliale iiieh''s
make love to them.
The Russians having invested Erzeroum will
now scoot along to Scutari.
The Kickapoo Indians want to come back
But who wants Kickapoo Indians back.
Somebody says: "Choose wife rather by
the ear than the eye" Aye, he who chews her
by the ear will ear from her.
Georgia girls are said to wear hats made q
natural leaves and flowers But now comes the
winter of their discomfort, and what will they
do?
The Patterson Press, being in aliterary mood,
wishes to unravel blue stocking. He may get
a socker-N. Y. Herald
He kneedn't try, he will only get worsted.
Pittsburg has female blacksmith. When
the horses do not behave she takes off he1
switch to them.-N. Y. Heratd.
Yes and she can shoe 'em to pull back.
"Hictor You CO." will be the first command
ofthe French Emperor when he ascends the
throne.-Fdr7nUiIe Mercury.
Hugo-"Sacre blue-How true"
The Richmond Enquirer says, "the leaf tobac-
CO market has dropped to pretty fine point.
Well, it is about the time of year for the leaf to
drop.
One day last week a pickpocket stole Lydia
Thompson's portmonnaie containing her en-
tire outfit for the season. awkeye Oh, that's
a small matter; she can afford it. She's got
leg-i-see.-C Charlottesville Chronicle.
The following is the.w way they put it in Flori-
da:
1.-THE melancholy days have come,
The saddest of the year;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
"A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
ly decay, less OF manhood, &C., will send re-
cipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by mission
airy in South America. Send q self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph 7. Inman, Station
d. Ride House, Neae York City. noe ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
BN% THE GREAT HEALTH

B THE GREAT HEALTH RE
STORER.-In all ages of the world the skill and
scientific attachments of man have been direct
ed to study of the human system and a dis
covery OF the various ills to which it is heir. IT,
after years of constant application, some Gistin-
guished physician has succeeded in compound
ing an agent by which the slightest ache may
be overcome, he has been hailed as a great
benefactor of his race, and with great propriety
the world have gladly suns pseans to his praise
This being proper, in the discovery of a remedy
for single disease, how much more indebted
are the whOlp human family to the inventor OF
BAKER HITTERS, medicine that has stood
the sest of time, and proved a panacea for Dys-
pepsia, DiarrhGa, Cholera Morbus, Cramp
Cholic, Giddness. Nervous Debility, Loss of Ap-
petite, and Scar Stomach. while the various
nostrums or quacks and empirics have flour
ished for an hour and then disappeared never
again to bereyiVeSi.
BAkERS 1.iirERS are now used In hnnlreds
of families In Virginia as their only medicine,
and that they are appreciated even by medical
men as q tonic of great virtue, is abandantly at
tested by hundreds of certificates in the hands
of the Proprietor.
BAKERS BITTERS are compounded entirely
of vegetable extracts, which are so harmOni-
ously blended that all ages and sexes may use
them Wish benefit, and without the fear OF
the slightest injury. Try them by an means
and then speak of them to the afaieted as they
deserve.
Sold by all druggists ard country merchant
everywhere. 9. BAKER, Proprietor,
1Nbu Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

LADIES FAIR.-The ladies of the Baptist con-
gregation of this city will hold fair on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, Dec. 18th and 18th,
for the benefit of their patronage. The manage
ment guarantee that everything will be gotten
up in superb style, and they hope to receive
very liberal patronage from our citizens gen.
orally. Further notice as to the place. &C., will
be published hereafter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

PIONEER TEMPLE, No. l, JUVENILE TEN
PLARs.-YOu are hereby notified to assemble at
your Hall Wednesday evening at $50 p. M, to
attend in body the public demonstration at
the Grange Hall, Parents, come with your
children. Remember, IF you train them up in
the way they should go when they get old they
will not depart from it,
T. W NEWTON Superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
BALDWIN AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.-A meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Baldwin Augusta
County Fair was held at the Courthouse on
yesterday. Maj. H. M. Bell was called to the
chair and ]. H. Waters appointed Secretary
The Secretary then read statement of the fl
nancial condition of the Company as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
pEATE1S.

rias tpYissA visa. No1apd' Grattan, aged years.
sS npfHs and Y days, daEs hter of Charles Graf
fEE e, MT; Sidney, November ard, 1877, of
R MONTHS ana JSS % Frey, aged 70 years, 8
mem OF the Mennonite church for many
years. Harrisonburg papers please copy.
h Haart New Ho2s, November 10Th lS77, of
months and days. He was for forfv-three
terrain church, ~'''' : ss's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

ACCIDENT.-On last Saturday morning, little
Charlie Bradford, three year old, son of Mr..
Vance Bradford, a painter, fell on the porch in
the rear of the National Hotel property and
broke one of his legs.
DR.. McChesney attended the little sufferer
and he is now doing very well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
Carpets and Oil CIOfh in great variety
from % cents to S125 per yard at NEWTQN'S,

A CoRRECT1oN.-Sone time ago we copied
from the Tindicotor notice of the marriage OF
the Rev. Jerome Kyle Gilbert, of Highland
county. A notice of this marriage had been
sent to us before thattiane, but Rot knowing the
person whose name was signed to it We refused
to publish it. Finding it afterwards published
in the Viadicator, we thought it all right. The
V1ndicotor of last week contained card, signed
by a number of the prominent citizens Of High
land, denounciDg the party who sent the no.
tice and requesting us to copy We have not
the space to do so, but make the above expla-
nation of why we published the notice of mar
rage which did not take place. We are always
as careful as possible about publishing marriage
notices. and seldom do it unless the notices are
Accommodated by the name Of the officiating
minister or some party known to us, or have
been published in some other journal.
~ a --->--e-a+<-~--t+--'.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

THEFr.-On last Thursday night, the chicken
COOP of Mrs. Gay was robbed of fifteen chick
ems. On Friday night it is thought two shoats
were stolen; but it may be that they have
strayed away, as the fences were washed down
in many places on that night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

Messrs. Critzer. Grove Co., with their steam
thresher, threshed this season 37,OOo bushels OF
Wheat, 5000 bushels of Rye, and loooo bushels
of Oats-closing the season recently IN this
neighborhood.- y dynesb0rO' Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

Baby shows are the fashion now, but as long
as mothers continue to nurse their little ones
with laudanum or other opiates, they cannot
expect their Babies to look bright. Ifyour Ba-
by needs medicine get good and harmless one
such as DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. 25 cents bot
flo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
The Lee Monument.

THE MODELS OF THE LEE EQUESTRIAN
g STATUE REHABILITATION OF THE
- COMMISSIONERS THE AWARD POST
PONED, '-a. u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

RoBBERY.-A few weeks ago the smoke
house of Geo. A. Hanger was broken into and
fifteen pieces of meat stolen.
On last Sunday, Mir. Hanger received infor-
nation which led him to believe that the meat
had been stolen by negro named JEFF. Walls,
who lived about three miles from hisresdence.
He came to town and got out . search warrant,
and, accompanied b. Constable N. G. Gregory,
went to the negro's hou~e, VI here they found
the pieces of bacon, which were indent titled by
Mr.. Hanger as g portion OF the meat which
had been stolen from him. He was arrested and
was tried yesterday morning before j. M. Lick
liter, ]. p and sent on to answer an Indictment
by the grand jury.
In searching the house, the following articles
were found, which have been identified as the
property of Mr.. &c. Peace, viz: Five razors
one Colts pocket revolver, pocket books con-
tanning two old Spanish quarters, ono silver
watch chain, l powder flask, ! GLACIERS dia-
mond, screw-driver, pair bullet moulds 2 pair
scissors pocket knife, match box, and other
small articles.
The following property was also found and
has been Unidentified by Mr.. T. J. Jackson, liv-
ing two and half miles from Staunton, on the
Churchville road, as belonging to him, viz:
table cloth, a lot of ribbons, 4 pair of opera
glasses 1 hat, 2 dozen lead pencils, pair boots,
gold watch chain with locket attached, and a
number CT other small articles.
Tho following property was identified as be-
longing to Mr.. H. c. Stuart, viz: pair CATERS,
pair blankets, and pair pants
The following property, which has not been
identified, was taken by the officer and is non
in his possession for id MITIGATION: bed spread,
finger rings breast pin. and a cuff button.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
Staunton. Nov. oath, 1877.

ONE CENT A DAY!-Economy is the order of
the hour, and expenditure, however small, is
expected to give return in full value. Every
family requires one good, reliable family news
paper. If such an article can be procured for
less than one cent for each working day of the
year, we are not aware of 1t. a Family Ne,cs-
paper should contain carefully prepared sum-
mary of all the news of the day, both Religious
and Secular; and ifarranged SO that the two de-
partments may be separated and read by two
individuals at the same time, so much the bet
ter. The Family Newspaper should have attrac-
tive reading and information for the various
members of a household. Some portions OF the
paper should be devoted every week, to relig-
ious and moral improvement, to current secu-
lar news. to agriculture, commerce. markets,
finance, to generel literature, de-, with o spe-
cial department for the young. Above all, the
Family Newspaper should be perfectly pure,
and free from any communicating influences in
its reading matter or in its advertisements
Too much attention cannot be paid to this fea-
ture, when the press is flooding the country
with SO much that is vile and pernicious. To
crown all. the Family Newspaper should be I'M
trammelled by any utilization with sect or par
ty, and should be free to give all the good news
from and about all the world. Ifsuch a Family
Newspaper can be had for one cent a day. 1t
should be taken by every family in the land.
Such Family Newspaper, in every respect,
we find in the NEW YORK OBSERVER, now COM
mencing its fifty-sixth volume. Progressive,
comprehensive, sound, reliable, pure, it is just
what is needed in your household. Send SAILS
for a year to THE NEW YORK OBSERVER, 81
Park Row. New York. Sample copies are sent
fro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

10 PARENTs.-How often does sllght cough
or cold lead to the most serious consequences.
Keep DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup at home. Physi-
clans prescribe it. Thousands take it. Price.
Is cents. ,t-t+>. &c :,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

Y. M. G. A.-The Christian Association have
taken up the book of Romans. Last Sunday
evening, the leader, Mr.. c. L. Cooke read the
LIST Chapter. and address the Association upon
the subject of christian integrity, and the duty
of 'doing to others as we would have them do
unto u.s."
NMessrs P, A.:Baylor, - Carwell, of Balti-
more and Heber Ker then spoke briefly but
earnestly in the order named: and the meeting
after prayer by Mr.. simpson-closed with the
long-metre doxol0gy.
The End chap. Of Romans was commenced as
the subject, and Mr.. Chas. Grattan as the lead
er for next Sunday, which it will be observed,
will be the LIST Sunday of the month, when the
ladies will be expected to attend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

Go to PERRY G. EN- BRoECK's for Embrold-
cred Dress Trimmings, Fringes. Braids and
Buttons. tits the best place to find these goods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

ATTEMPTED RoRBEnY-pn lIass Tuesday
night, bslween the hoNr ofone and two o'clock
as night-Watehman Hamilton was taking his
sounds, he noticed a wiEdaw=pane broken in
the front window OF the store-roon OF J. II.
Todd, On Augusta Street. Approaching the
opening, he saw a man inside at tho desk, but
did not fire his pistol, fearing Thai ii might be
the clerk. A saan a. he spoke, the would-be
robber ran and Hamilton fired, but unfortu-
nately missed, and the man made his escape
out of the back-door of the store-room, which
was bolted on the inside. ITpcI, Examining the
desk, it was found THAI an attempt had been
made to cut into the.meney' drawer, which had
been almost accomplished when Hamilton APP
preached the window. The knife with which
the cutting had been done was found nes,r iae
desk and wasla whita-hanaled case-knife, but
worn away so much as to more resemble a shoe
knife. No trace Of the party has yet been found.