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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

A man who was not clever at conun-
drums, in attempting to get off one at a
tea party at his own house the other
evening, became exceedingly Mixed
He intended to ask the old question,
why is-a woman like ivy ?" the famil-
lar but gallant answer to which is, "Be-
cause, the more you're ruined the closer
she clings." But he put it, "Why is ivy
like woman" which none of the ladies
could tell, and so the unfortunate man
told them himself that it was Because
the closer it clings the more you're
ruined.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
IN OFFICE, TO WIT:
EST,R HETEED

Taken up by VIM. M. Tate, on his land nea,
Swoopes Depot, on the 18th day of October 1876
of the following description, viz: Three years
old, of red color, with upper part of the face
white. and white about belly and TANKS, some
the left ear, and appraised at $500 by John
Christian, G. A. Wilson and VIM. Thompson
freeholders, before E. NJ. Cushing, ]. p
An EXtract-Teste,
janl6-9t JOSEPH B. WOODWARD, D. elk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

When is a lsdy's dress like an un fortu-
nate bull fighter? When it is gored.-
And when is it like partisan When
it is biased. When is it like toper?-
When it is full. When is it like the sails
Of a ship? When it is trimmed. When
is it like season of the year? When it
is lent. When is 1t no longer fit for use?
After she has once worn it out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23
W. E. CRAIG, p. q.

osborne 81 Co.. sE ais. VS.. TrOtter q
" nss.-In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court for Augusta county, entered in this
case, December2, 1875 all lien creditors of James
1. A. Trotter and Archibald d. Trotter whose
claims have not heretofore been reported, are
hereby notified to prove their respective claims
before me, at my Office in Staunton, on or be-
thereof be hereafter debarred, &c.
JOS. A. WADDELL
ian Ats COMMISSIONS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23


COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, Jany I'd, II.
- Hogshead, decd. &C., VS.. Philip Grim's
Exor &c. pending in Chancery in the Circuit
Court of Augusta County. All persons parties
to this suit or in anywise interested therein,
and especially all creditors of Philip Grim,
decd, are hereby notified that in pursuance of
a decree rendered in said cause by said Court
on the 18th of June, 1875, shall, on
Tuesday, the Doth day OF February, 1877,
at my office, in Staunton. proceed to take, state
and settle the following accounts, viz:
'st. OF the transactions Of b. F. Mailman as
EY'cr of Philip Grim, decd.
I'd. OF the personal assets in the hands OF 3.
F. Mailman such EXor
Sd. OF the debts due from the estate of said
Philip Grim, decd
4th. OF the real estate Of which Philip Grim
died seized and possessed with the fee simple
and rental values thereof; and
9Th. OF any other matters deemed pertinent
by Commissioner, or required by any of the
parties to be stated, at which time and place
you are required to attend.
]. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
Shelley Bumgardner, p. q. jan cat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

When Longfellow, the poet, was in
troduced to Mr.. Longworth, some one
noticed the similarity of the first sylla
BILE of the names. eyes" said the poet
"but in this case fear that Pope's line
will apply. Worth makes the man, the
want of it the fellow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23
LEGAL NOTICES.
VIRGINIA. the circuit court of Angus
ia county, November 22nd 1876:
James w. Stout

Ia county, November 22nd, 1876:
James w. Stout
vs..
Thomas @. Barger. Admir- with the will an
nexed Of John Layman, decd, George Layman,
frederick G. OFT and Henrietta c., his wife,
Henry Wh1tmore and Naomi c., his wife, Hen
ry Layman, John w. Wilson, John D. ayinan,
and John Layman, IAN infant,) and Andrew
On Seirc Fdcias to revive the suit of .'Stout
VS.. Claytons" against the Administrator, heirs
and distributes of John Layman, decd.
lthaving been suggested that Defendant John
Layman has departed this life, and that Thorn
as Q. Barger has duly qualified as Administra-
man, decd, and the following named persons
are heirs and distributes of said John Layman,
decd, to wit: George Layman, Frederick C.
OFT and Henrietta G. OFT, his wife, Henry Lay
man, Henry Whitmore and Naomi C. Whit
more. his wife, John Layman, (son of said
years, John d. Layman, and Andrew Weade
1t is, on motion of the Plaintiff, ordered that
The Clerk of the Court issue writ of Scire Fd-
cins against said Thomas G. Barger, Admins
traitor with the will annexed of said John Lay
man, decd, George Layman, Frederick G. OFT
and Naomi G., his wife, Henry Layman, John
w. Wilson, John D. Layman and John Lay
man, QnfantD and Andrew Weade, requiring
them to shew cause, if any they can, why said
s'iit OF '.Stout VS.. Claytons, &C.," should not
proceed in their names.
L appearing by affidavit filed that the said
John d. Layman and John w. Wilson are nom
residents of this State, it is ordered that they
do appear here within one month after due
publication of this notice, and show cause, If
any they can, why said suit should not be re-
vived and proceeded with in their names.
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
ELDER d NELSON, p. q. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

A promising youth of only seven sum
mers, who had been accused of not al
ways telling the truth, cross examined
his father. Father, did you use to lie
when you were boy ?" mo, my son y
said the paternal, who evidently did not
recall the past with any distinctness.-
Nor mother, either?" persisted the
young lawyer. mo; but why ?u "Oh.
because | don't see how two people who
never told lie could have boy that
tells as many as do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

A FAMILY EPIsoDE.-"Is that fire
going, my son? ?" called Chicago faith
er from his bedroom on cold and
snowy morning.
Eyes, it's going" called back the boy
from the sitting room.
Then the father, bounding from his
warm bed and grabbing his trowers and
stockings, came skipping into the sit
ting room, only to find the atmosphere
frigid enough to freeze the very cuticle
right off his bare limbs, and not spark
of warmth in the stove which the boy
stood pottering over.
II thought you s-said the fire was
g-going" bawled the father between
shivers.
$50 it was" replied the irreverent
lad-g- going out y"
Then circus performance started UP
in that room, in which the smallest Of
the groInd-and-lofty tumblers weuld
undoubtedly have been killed had he
not thoughtfully lodged out doors into
the snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

Why do young ladies whiten their
faces? Because they think the powder
will make them go off,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

A DARKEY's EXPLANATION OF TELE-
GRAPHING.-'Now you see, Sam, 'spose
da was dog, and dat dogs head was in
Hoboken and his tail in Brooklyn"
"Go way, da amt no such dog" "Wen,
'spose da was" well, 'spose da was. u
"Well, den, de telegram is jest like dat
dog. If pinch dat dogs tail in Brook
Ign what be do ?" '.Dunno.n "Why,
if l pinch dat dogs tail in Brooklyn he
go bark in Hoboken. OATS de science OF
it. "-Hdrper's DrdaUer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

A young lady in Texas, who adver-
tises for husband, says she can talk
philosophy as well as rock the cradle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

What is that man yelling at p asked a
man of his boy. 'He's-he's yelling at
the top of his voice!'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

Labor is the law of the world, and he
who lives by other means is of less value
to the world than the buzzing busy in
sect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

Never let anybody drive you to dis
traction. You may not be able to gel
back.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

Every old maid can boast of two
beaux, but they are elbows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

KEROSENE LAMPS. The following di-
rections for using kerosene lamps are
issued by famous lamp manufacturer,
and seem worth publishing for general
information
l. Dry the wick before the fire.
2. Use none but best oil.
8. Fill the container with oil each time
before lighting. Cut the wick the same
curve as top Of cone.
4. When the wick is well saturated
with oil, light with wax taper, turn it
below cone until the flame appears only
about half all inch above cone, put on
chimney, and then turn the pinion slow
~ until the fame is the required height.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

VTIRGENKA-IN VACATIoN-In the Clerk s
office, circuit court of Augusta county,
December 9th, 1876:
Thomas Q. Barger, Admir- with the VIII an
nexed of John Layman, decd, ....~... Plaintiff
against
George Layman, Frederick C. Oft and Henri
eta c., his wife, John Layman, Gnfant son of
man, Henry Whitmer and Naoma c., his wife.
John w. Wilson, Andrew Wade, (col'dJ and
Samuel Keiser, Defendants,
IN Chdncery.
The object of this suit is to obtain proper
settlement Of the estate of John Layman, decd
The Defendants, John d. Layman, John w
Wilson, and Samuel Keiser not having entered
their appearance. and it appearing by affidavit
filed that they are residents of this State,
it is ordered that they do appear here within
and do what is necessary 10 protect their in.
tereSts. Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
W, E. CRAIG, p. q. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

VISIT YOUR PARENTs.-Never allow
weatheror want oftime or consideration
OF expense or convenience to prevent it !;
visit them often if in the same town, or
if at distance make it point now and
then to go back to the old home, and
talk about old times, and tell them how
you are doing. They are old, now and
are very much alone. There are no
young people about the house to attract
others, and most of those of their own
age have passed away; they need some
Every visit of child is pure happiness,
are dead" your first regret will be that
you had not done more to make them
happy, and to smoothstheir pathway to
there last resting place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

IN CH0Hcefg-On hnLe, &C.
This cause came on this day to be again heard
on the papers formerly read, and was argued
by counsel. And it being suggested to the
court by COm'r w. E. Craig, that John E. Nc
Nair, the purchaser of the tract Of land in this
cause has not paid the balance or the purchase
money, as directed by decree of June 18th, 1876,
herein, viz: The sum of Si6i.74, with interest
on 1881 SO, thereof, from June LIST 1876 it is adj
judged, ordered and decreed, that the Clerk Of
this Court do issue Rule against the said John
E. McNair and James W. Mccormick, his sure
ty, for said purchase money, returnable to the
first day of the next term of this Court, sum-
moning them to appear before the Judge OF this
court, to shew cause, it any they can, why the
tract of land purchased by the said McNair,
under decree in this cause snail not be re-sold,
to satisfy the said balance of unpaid purchase
money due by him thereon. And 1t being sug-
gested that said surety James w. Mccormick
is a nonresident of tho State Of Virginia. it is
ordered that the Clerk OF the Court do notify
him of this proceeding by publication for four
successive weeks in one of the newspapers pub
lished in Stanton which shall be equivalent
to personal notice as to him.
And 1t appearing by affidavit filed that said
James w. Me- ornlic8 is q nonresident of this
State, it is ordered that he appear here within
one month after due publication of this notice.
and do what Is necessary TO protect his inter-
est. Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
w. E. CRAIG, p. g. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

Stagnation-A nation inhabited most
ly by men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23
LEGAL NOTICES.


VIRGyNEA-IN VAcATIoN.-In the Clerks
v office, circuit court of Augusta county,
December 2Sth, 1876:
Jacob Scova, who sues for Mary When. Plain
tiff,
against
David Kunkle Admir- of John l.. Kunkle, W.
right and William, Jacob, Conrad, Waddell,
James and Mary j. Kunkle, Conrad Werner
and Sarah, his wife, and James Bumgardner,
Defendants,
BILL"
The object of this amended and supplemental
bill is to obtain decree for the sale of the real
estate of which John L. Kunkle died seized an
a distribution of the proceeds thereof among
the creditors of said John L. Kunkle.
The Defendants, Conrad, Waddell, and James
Kunkle, not having entered their appearance,
| and it appearing by affidavit filed that they are
non-residents of the State, it is ordered that
due publication Of this notice, ard do what is
| necessary to protect their interests.
,,-- ,-, :. v,,, ~ ;, j. N. RYAN, CLERK;
VIRGrNIA-IN vAcATIoN-In the Clerk
December 28th, 1876:
James o. Hobbs, suing as the Admir- and sole
distributee of Mary Eliza Hobbs, decd If,
Henry Edison, Jr., Executor Of the last Will
and Testament OF Henry Edison, ST., decd.
houn, and Henry Edison, Jr., Guardian of Mary
Eliza Hobbs, formerly Edison ,).... Defendants,
In Otance7y.
The object of this suit is to obtain settle
ment of Henry Eidson's accounts as Guardian
OF Mary Eliza Hobbs formerly Eidsonl and to
obtain decree against him and the other De-
| PENDANTS for the balance found due from him as
Guardian of the complainant as aforesaid
The Defendant Robinson Hanger, not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by af-
fidavit filed that he is a nonresident of this
State, it is ordered that he do appear here with
in one month after due publication Of this no
tice, and do what is necessary to protect his
interest. Teste,
J. n. RYAN, Clerk
BAYLOR, p. q. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23
Book and Job Printing.

The SPECTATOR JOB OFFICE is now sup
piled with the
FASTEST AND BEST JOB PRESSES
and great variety of the
Most Beautiful and Latest Style Types,
and the other necessary machinery for turning
out
FIRST-CLASS PRINTING
of all descriptions.
In addition to our already large stock Of ma
terials, we are constantly adding to our supply,
as fast as the new and beautiful styles make
their appearance in the type-founders' adver-
Using Circulars.
Wewill endeayor TO keep pace with the times,
and try to give satisfaction in
All Glasses of Lefter-Press Printing.
All persons In want Of anything in our line
should give Us call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

NIRGIE7A-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerk S
Y Office of the circuit eoart for Augusta
county, December 30th 1876:
William Jordan
VS..
Lewis Hartman, and William B. johnson, as
surviving Executor and one of the heirs of
Chapman Johnson, decd, Mary A. Clifford, a
daughter and heir Of said c. Johnson, decd,
Mrs. Geo. N. johnson, the widow of Geo. N.
johnson, one Of the heirs of said c. Johnson,
decd, and Chapman Johnson, Mary A. John
son, Margaret Johnson, and Caroline johnson,
children and heirs of said George n. Johnson
decd, and Jennie Johnson, and Chapman john
son, children and heirs of Carter p. Johnson
deed, one OF the heirs Of said Chapman john
son, decd,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23
IN Chancery on Oh amended and Supplemental

The object of this Amended and Supplement
Bud Farm" in Augusta county, to satisfy the
lien of Plaintiff, as Assignee of Maria B. Brock
inridge, who was secured by q trust deed.
N. johnson, Chapman Johnson Mary A. John
son, Margaret johnson and Caroline Johnson,
children of Geo. N. johnson, )and Jennie John
son and Chapman Johnson children and heirs
of Carter F. Johnson, decd, not having entered
their appearance, and it appearing by affidavit
filed that they are non-resdents of this State
it is ordered that they do appear here within
one month after due publication OF this notice.
and do what is necessary TO protect their inter-
ests. Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
FULTz FULTz, p. q. tan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23
1T IS THE BEST ADYERTING MEDIUM

In the interior of the State
1t is published at the county seat of Augusta
one OF the most populous and wealthy
counties in the Valley of Virginia.
which is, by far, the most pop
ulous and wealthy por-
ton of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-23

XTHRGINIA.-In the circuit court for Angus
v ia county, November 9th, 1877:
George Eefaer's Widow &C., ........... Plaintiffs
against
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-06
STATE OF TEXAS.

10 gives 10 the Passenger view of the grand
est scenery, finest agricultural district ana
great grazing grounds OF the West. .
is passenger and freight trans are sui
passed by none in the State. PullmanP
Palace Drawing Room and sleeping Can
leave ST. Louis daily via the M, X. & Il. Kpy
ct 8 q. m; Hannibal at 10 n. M, and sedalia
at 8:23 y. m, running through To Denlson /,
5herm an, Dallas, heHFne, Austin ant HOus-
ton without change connection u AlsO made
ut sherman with HE Texas and Pacific rail-
way Tor the above named points.
Ibe connection ofthis Road with the NJ,
K a n ut Denison for ~. LOuis, Hannibal,
Chicago, Fort scott, Kansas city ana all
points Nurth and East; with the Texas Il Pa
cine al sherman for st. Louis, Cairo, Menu
phis, and all points East aud SOutheast, and
at HoOstOn with the a., II. 3 y a for San
Antonio, the g.. ii. 4 II. for Galveston, the
Texas & New Orleana Railway for Beaumont.
Orange, ETC., the Morgan and Mallory steam
shii 5 Tor all points on the Gull and Atlantic
COASTS aud the Liverpool & Texas steamship
Line 10 Liverpool, HGyre and other Euro
pean cities are perfect, while ius freedom
from dust and heat on account of the nature
of the soil aud the open prairie country over
which Il passes, with It's cooling sea Ofeezef
pleasant scenery of broad prniIies, b,autifnl
groves. well cultivated fields OF cotton, corn,
small grain, and fruits, render IL especially
desirable aud eOus to travellers aud
shippers In preference 10 Others.
81 Louis Express leaves Galveston daily
except Saturday at 2aO p. M, Houston nj
b.SD D. m Hearne AT 2.25 p. M, Dallas 7:S5 q.
m. and Dcnison at ll:45 n. m.
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There are innumerable complaints
among the farmers this year OF the de-
predations OF rats. These rodents climb
trees, nibble and destroy fruit, spread
themselves over the cornfeld' aud dep
rebate in all directions. This becomes
a serious matter when we rehec. that
cold weather will soon cCnfine the vast
hordes to barns, dwellings and stores
hnuaas
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COMMERCIAL.


Tire monetary marke; Il somewhat string
ent for outside business, but there j. ample
funds for legitimate business aud CONNER
cial purposes.
GOLD Buying, large pieces l 05i small %.
Selling. lauzr l "; small -.
SlLNEn-Nomiual.
There is bot little gold or silver In market.
EXCHA SGE-C1mmCrcial, = per cent.
disct unit; bank, par.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-06
IEmE Am NEnnNr.

LlME-TRe basl quality Ia barrels n worth
2si la bulki 81 lDi ordinary pallrH, 2io. pen
Uushal,
CEMENT -iosendlo- ~ worth 81 % barrel
Louisville best, no 10 Kept ,lil ~ barvli
Dallas ~ dn.
FLAsrEAl3 worth 60 90 q barrel.
me huppyiol tho hhOvo meutlonal Artl,
L., isample dimNni fair; market hrm,
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FLOUR-Fair demand, which j. met freely
at the following quotations; Crescent, IN
sacks, - uO: san JacintO g IS; Empire > ~
XXXS =: Eagle g 0g Magnolia. "a sacks
- It's. 81 o.; Todd's Xxx, s. - state
central xxx, g y; Choice Family, sisSi
star Mills Xxx, e. %.
HAMILTON ~ TO tjc.
COHN MEAIs-9c.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-06
hides ana wool,

GALVESTON. October 5.-Hides -eOni'1ue
n N. Dry selected, Use; light salted l6c; STAG
sailed ljc; damaged half price; kips l6c; vet
salted a. they run gjf3ls1Oc; selected l9,zc
aig5s. butchers green &c.
WO0i-nominal.
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Great Through k0utb {!
HAHN ARTERY or COMMERCE. AND TBlDR
TO AL POINTS.

And offers the Pest Routes, on Quick Time
with more Comforts, Better Accommodn-
tions and Greater Security than any otner
Line. Passing through the richest and most
beautiful portions OF the Great Empire
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-06
Valuable MIL Property
KS O. Il: IL g. s=5 .kA.T-sEG-


Situated immedl ately on the Dallas and
wichita railroad, near the county llpe, lGA
miles nom DALLAS. The mill is new and in
GOOD order. Capacity 100 barrels per twenty
four hours. Can load flour on rallroud
track from Mill / viz sell the mill, dwell
ings and stOre-house, or any quantity
OF laud with it, M to seven hun
dred acles, to accommodate n purchaser
There is a fine farm ON the ian1, great
abuudance ofwater, atording a choice loca
tion tor STOCK feeding Ia connection with
milling. AS ! have not capital 10 operate
upon via sell this pro gorty Tor an interesO
al low figures, part cash and LONG TIME on
the reminder. / mean bueluesS, ~ any
one desiring "A large paying Investment can
see by applying early 10 me on the premises,
address ng
Dr. ROY 3. SCOTT,
or "Trinity Mills Dallas Comfy, Texas.
,uR5d-wlm
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4 Mnst chnrmlng wom n.

Mrs. Abraham Butts, OF Dartmouth.
Massachusetts,, is o model newspaper
subscriber. Although seventy five years
old, she walked the other day all the
way from her home to the Standard IN
New Bedford and back again for the
sole purpose of paying her subscription.
The distance is fourteen miles Give
Mrs. Butts a show, gentlemen She
deserves a worldwide reputation.
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The state debt Of Wisconsin, n
compiled 10y the Bureau Of statistics at
Washington, is g, 253657. The heay-
lest state debt in the Union j. that OF
Massachusetts, which has reached the
astonishing sum OF over S33 900.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
Noon Reuort-F Financial.

GALVESTON, October told 81 OLA
o. u3. Silyer4D Jsc9s, OJla exchange NeW
YORK slgnt ~ discount AID par sew Or
leans slg0t . uiseoun, o. pat.
NEW HoRH OotVbsr5 -5,ocks higher Moaey
. tcrceAt. Uuiu 81 ga. ENcnaugr iOnRSI 81;
snort - %. government bonus hea, ana
lower, STATE bunus quiet
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On the 22d Of October
next, and during the con-
tlnuance Of the NORTH
TEXAS FAIR ASS0CiA-
TL0N, we will issue to the
State OF Texas alone a
free edition OF $4,000
COPIES of our agricul-
tUral paper, the " HOME
AND FARM, thirty thou
sand COpie OF which will
be mailed to $4,000 differ
ent individuals in the
State, and 10000 copies
distributed from Dallas
during the Fair. Parties
desiring space in this
mammoth issue will send
in their cards at once and
specify number Of papers
desired, which will be
furnished free of expense.
For terms, ETC., apply to
SYDNEY SMITH, Super
intendent Of our Texas
Branch, at Dallas, Texas.
or hand in cards, &C., to
G. w. Anderson, who will
call and receive them.
b. Il. AVERY s. SONS.