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LOCAL BREVITIES.

PATRoLMAN Fox is mourning the loss
OF his Smith & WessOn revolver.
A NEwLY-BoRN female infant was
found on Third street near Pike. Sister
Anthony took charge OF the walf.
The house No. 80 Broadway was en-
tered yesterday by thiel who got of
with white vest and a Swiss silve
watch.
JOHN D. HOBBS will appear tomorrow
before squire EHltt on charge Of bas
tardy preferred against him by Katie
Higgins.
sCAFFoLDING is being put up In front
OF h01lnsons Opera-bouse, on Ninth
ana Plum streets, preparatory to the
erection Of the iron verandah.
THE tanners and hide and leather
dealers yesterday adopted resolutions
OF regret at the death OF their fellow
craftsman, Michael Eckert, Esq.
The County Commissioners have
awarded the contract for the construc.
t1on OF wooden bridge across Mill
creek to the Smith Bridge Company, OF
Toledo.
CHARLES DUGAN, married man, liv-
ing III MaysVilie, is missing. His clothes
were found on the bank OF The river at
that city, and it is supposed that the
man was drowned.
A SUIT was begun yesterday to parti-
tion the real estate OF the late Judge
Este among his heirs. Toe estate is
guile large, involving more than mil
lion dollars worth or land III this cOuE-
ty.
Pixies Opera-house has been improved
thoroughly by repainting in oil OF every
room, the Introduction of automatic
Ventilators, an elevator, and the cree
tion OF a thOusand-gallon water tank on
the roof OF the building.
The police force, numbering two hum
dred and forty men, puraded our streets
last evening. The men stopped at Wle.-
erps, on Vine street, and were each
treated to Il glass OF beer. The force
showed up spIendidly in their full dress
uniform.
/ ANOTHER attraction has been added to
the ZoC-zUo-it is a beautiful phaeton.
1t is for the special pleasure OF children
visitors, for v hich small fee Will be
charged. 1t will be drawn by four hand
some ponies presented by Uncle John
Robinson.
SARAH MCCARTHY, who has been the
cause OF SO much trouble to Faith II
Doyle tor the past year, IN various ways,
was arrested yesterday and brought be-
fore Squire SchWab, VINO ordered her
10 give a bond for 500 to keep the peace,
ana to be sent TO jan until she can4ur-
nish 1t.
The new Protestant Episcopal Church
builuing on Mt. Auburn has been COM
menced. The original plan has been
somewhat changed. 1t is now decided
TO leave otI the Lransept, but make pro-
vision fnr itS addition when IT shall br-
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THE SEA SERPENT.

The London Graphic contains sketch
by Lieut.. W. ?. Haynes, Of Her Majesty's
ship Osborne, OF the sea monster seen by
the officers and crew OF that vessel off
the north coast OF Sicily on the I'd OF
June.
In a letter accompanying the sketch
he says; "My attention was first called
by seeing long row OF fins appearing
above the surface of the water at dis
tance OF about two hundred yards from
the ship, away on our BEAM Tney
were Of irregular heights, and extending
about thirty or forty feet in line (the
former number is the length l gave, the
latter the other officers J; in few Sec
onds they disappeared, giving place to
the forepart Of the monster. BY this
time it had passed astern, swimming in an
opposite direction to that we were
steering, and as we were passing
through the water at ten and half
knots, | could only get view Of it 'end
on which | nave shown in the sketch.
"The head was Oullet-shapei, and
quite SIX feet thick, the neck narrow
and its head was 0ocas onally thrown
back out OF the water, remaining there
tor few seconds at a time. 1t Was very
broad across the back or shoulders,
about fifteen or twenty feet, and the
f1appers seemed to have a semi-reVolying
mOtlon, which seemed to paddle the
monster along. They were about fifteen
feet in length. From the top OF the head
to the part OF the back where 1t became
immersed, should consider about tilty
feet, and that seemed about third oil
The whole length. All this part was
smooth, resem bling u seal. l can no
account for the fins unless they were OF
the back below where it was Immersed
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Hoard of Education.

a special session of the Board Of Eda-
cation was held last evening in the
council Chamber. Twenty-nine men,
bers were present and Vice President
Warren in the chair.
In answer TO a communication from
The | lerk, The Board instructed him TO
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They have discovered large gave at
WhilewoOd, near DeadwooI. 1t cor
sIsts Of IA number of underground cham
bers, the roofs Of which are protuseiy
studded with beautiful stalactltes and
other crystal formations, and it bear s
eyiuence OF having been the winter re-
sort OF Indians.
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T EGAL E-SARAH PERKINS,
~ whose place Of residence is unknown, is
hereby notified that Ancil b. Perkins did on
the I'd day OF June, 1871. file her petition in the
ONCE Of the Clerk Of the Court of Common Pleas
within and for the County Of Hamlt II, State
of Ohio, charging the said Sarah Perkins with
gross neglect Of duty and willrul absence, anu
asking that he may be divorced f,om the said
sarah Perkins, which petition will stand foI
hearing on the 4th day Of september. 1877, OF
as soon thereafter as the same can be heard,
Dated this 23i day Of July, 1871.
ANCIL b. PERKINS,
By CoWAF Il DURRELL, his Attorneys.
jY2I-b Iu
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A TrACHMENT-BEF d. W. e. LEE,
n Justice of the Peace Of Cincinnati Town
snip, Hamilton County, Ohio, No. 20 W. Sixth
stre6t.-John +. Meune VS.. $. w. Morton.-On
the 18th day Of July, 1877, said Justice issued
an order Of attachment i'll the above action for
the sum of seventy dollars ana twenty -hv c
cents. JOHN f. MENNE.
lINCINNATI, July "a, 1877. Jy-4-3tTu
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Strike on NEnin Street.

All the clocks at Smiths, 1874 Main
street, struck at IL A. NJ. No further
trouble is expected till IL O'Clock, when
the worst strike OF the day is sure W
occur.
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A politician who was great stickleI
tor equality in all things, perceiving two
crows fling side by side, exclaimed
"Aye, that is just as it should be; hate
to see one crow over another"
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Runs searned-Cincinnatis 4.
Bases on errors - Cincinnatls 2, Spring
fields 4.
Total bases on hits-Cincinnatis 25, Spring
fields Ii.
Two-base hits - Pike, Myerle Booth and
Foley.
Balls caled-On Manning IS, on Mitchell %
Strikes callcI-OG Manning lS off Mitchell
IS.
Left on bases s-Cincinnatis 4, springhelds 8.
Struck out-Grtlith l, HeCKer l, Gould 2,
Hastings 2.
Home runs-Pike l.
Bases on called palls-Wolford and Miller /.
Time OF game-Two hours aud fifty mlnutes
Umplre--W alker.
The Cincinnatis arrived home last
night, and this afternoon will tussle at
the Avenue Grounds with the famous
Chicago Club. The game will, without
doubt, be a finely contested one, and
everybody should go to see 1t.
AT Other Points.
The following games were played yes.
terday:
National Associated Press to the Star.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 30.-
Innings. s.......... 2 8 s 6 8
Indianapolis. 0 0 O.
Bostons. 0 . 0 l o.
PITTspURG, July 31.-The Alleghanys
defeated the Harttords yesterday z to o.
Both runs were scored in the sixth iu.
ming. 1t was fine fielding game. The
Harttords only got two safe hits.
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BASEBALL.
The Reds Victorious at Spring.
field.

The Cincinnatis played the Spring
fields and the leit-handed curve pitcher,
Mitchell, at Springfield yesterday, and
defeated them by a score OF IA to 8. The
following Ia the scorer
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PERSONAL.

DERSONAL. f. TO LAWYERS - AN AT
/ TORNEY with eight years experience in
Kansas practice, desires TO form partnership
in Cincinnati. Best Of Cincinnati references
given. Address ATTORNEY, care OF the
Star. jy23-6tPu, THIS
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LOnkOMt House.

7
quest this evening render the following
programmes:
PATTI.
Gruss In die Fcrne, March. Unrath
Overture, William Ten l........,........Eossini
Gr0tlc- Girola Quaurille. ..........,... .LecoCY
Solo for Sixteen Drums, Prof WetrenDach.
PART II.
Overture, Tannhauser. ..............R. r. Wagner
Carnival at Rome, QuadrillG. lG............S Strauss
Young America, l'oka............... go. Levy
solo Tor LOrnct, Mr. r. Covert.
Fantasia aus Meyerbeer's lugennotten
..,.,........., ,'..'''.. '.'..:' noseh h rhuZ
Solo for Single Drum, Prof WeitIunbach.
PART III.
yorspiel zu LOhengrin ..............R. r. Wagner
BIau NeiichGn Mazurka a. ..,..............G Gung'l
Martha, PorDOurII. II.......................F Flot W
Solo for Sixteen Drums, Prof. Welffenbach.
Hatlnitza March Observation-Disclosures. GrueG
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r EGAL NOTICE. - VIM. A. STALKER,
IL whose place Of residence is unknown, is
hereby notified that Della A. Stalker, did OIL
the 10Th day OF june 1877, file her petition in
the office of the Court of Common Pleas, With
in and for the ounty Of Hamilton and State
OF Ohio, charging the said VIM. A. Stalker
with gross neglect Of duty, and asking Lhat
she may be divorced from the said VIM. A.
Stalker, which petition will stand for a hear
ing on the 4th day or September 1871, or as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard.
Dated this 23d day OF July, 1917.
DELLA a. STALKER,
By CowAN & DURRELI. her Attorneys.
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OEsERLHN COLLEGE.

THEOLOGICAL, Collegiate and Prepara-
i tory Departments. Elective studies. Ai-
mits both sexes. No saloon temptations Best
OF religious influences. Thorough and cheap.
Tuition, incldentals and library fees only 81
year. Over 1 200 students annually. For fuller
inform alton address j. H. FAIRCHILD, Presf-
dent, or J. B. L. MARSH, Secretary, Oberlin.
Ohio. au3 -d&w,H
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EDUCATIONAL.
Miami Medical College of Cin~
cinnati,

J. October B 1877, with preliminary course
from September 49, For circulars address
JOHN A. MURPHY, MD, Dean, No. 1853 w
Seventh street, or W NJ. Fl. YLOR, M. D.,
Secretary, No. 529 West Seventh st. JylO4tTu
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LEGAL.
Master commissioners Sale.

T WILL OFFER AT PUBLIC SALE AT
i the Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, on
FRIDAY, August "a 1871, at II o'clock A. NJ,
the following real property, to-wit:
The life estate Of John W. Anderson in Lot
15, in Whit!ock's subdivision in Lockland,
Hamilton County, Ohio, subject to the provI-
sions of the will Of Eliza NJ. Anderson (see case
No 44,S4, Hamilton Common Pleas.
Valued at S200.
Terms Of sale--Casn.
e. n. WILD, Master Commissioner.
Willy & WALD, Attorneys. jy24-5iTu
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Announcements.


Editors indicator:
In looking over your valuable paper, I gee a
communication signed Greeuyille asking me to
allow the use OF my name in connection with a
seat in he House OF Delegates, at the ensuing
fall election,
IN reply g this, and many other personal
solicitations from Citizens Of the County and
City, l will say, that, am now and ever have
been OF the opinion that it is the peoples right,
AND duty TO cast the mantle of honor snd re-
sponsibility upon those whom they adjudge
10 be, from ability and past good character,
most likely to maintain their rights and pro-
mote the true and lasting interest of the State !;
and then it is the duty ofthe individual so S.
leced to bring to the post assigned him his best
services.
Acknowledging the right to use my name as
requested am Respectfully.
aug3i-lt VIM. T. RUSH.
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A CALL.-COL PRESTON B. HOGS

A CALL.-C0L PRESTON B. HOGS
n HEAD: We respectfully, though
earnestly call upon you to announce yourself q
candidate to represent Augusta County in the
next General Asse" bly, of Virginia. We do
this with fnll reliance on your integrity, honor
intelligence and general Fl tness for the high po-
siton, believing that your heightened qualities
will lift you above the petty yoke Of partizsn-
ism, and enable you to folly discharge your
whole duty as the representative of the people
towards your County, State and whole country
We trust you will sacrifice whatever feelings of
loss or repu gnance you may entertain at enter
ing the arena of public life and obey this, the
call of your countrymen, who are anxious to
see our beloved County represented by man
in whom we have the most unbounded conf
dence.
MANY VOTERS,
aug3l-l Riverheads District.
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STANTON, VA,

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF STAUN-
Toni pur suance of decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta, rendered the 18th day of
April, 1877, in the pending chancery cause of
J K. Booten vs. Fred. Scheffer's Admir-, &C.,
the undersigned Commissioners will sell, upon
the premises at public auction, on
Monday, the 24th dag Of September, 1877
THREE VERY VALUABLE LOTS,
in the city of S.aunton fronting on the south
side of the street leading from the Virginia Ho-
tel to the Western Lunatic Asylum, and run
ming back to Lewis Greek; which lots, for con>
venience, may be designated in the order in
which they arc to be sold as numbers l, 2, and g..
Lot No. l was purchased by J D. Shomo
from M. G. Harman on the 23rd day of De-
cember, 1875, and has front of about 40 feet
on the abovementione street, being bounded
on the west by the lot upon which j. NJ. Lick
liter's BLACKSMITH shop is located, and on the
east By line running near the Western wall of
the engine house or shed attached to the sash
and blind factory of said Shomo.
Lot No. was purchased by J. M. Lickliter
from M. G. Hartman, on the LIST day of Deem
Der, 1873, and has front on the above men i,
toned street Of about 50 feet being bou nded
on the East by the lot described as No. l, and
on the West by J. W. Hilbert's lot This lot
No. has upon it blacksmith shop, at pres.
ent operated by said Lickliter, in connect on
with his wagon. making establishment, on the
opposite side of the creek.
Lot No. fronts about 80 feet on the street
mentioned, and has upon it the sash and blind
factory of j, D. Shomo. 1t is bounded on the
West by lot No. |, and was purchased by said
nnolno OF M u. Hartman on the day Of
November, 1873.
TERMS-Enough cash in hand to pay the
costs OF the petition of John EchoIs, Receiver,
upon which the decree herenbef,re men ioned
was based, and of sale; residue in three equal
instruments at six, eighteen and thirty months,
with interest from the day of sale, for which
tie purchaser or purchasers will be required to
execute bonds with approved personal security,
and the title will be withheld as ultimate secu.
rity.
JNO. ECHOLs,
THOS. G. ELDER,
Commissioners.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALUA-
~ BILE WAREHOUSE AND LOT IN
THE CITY OF STANTON, VA.-In obedi-
ence to decree of the Hastings Court for the
City of Staunton, rendered on the 9th day of
March. 1871 in the Chancery cause of Burke q
Bradley vs.. ]. W. Hilbert, we will offer for sale
in front of the Court House in the City of Staun-
ton, Va, on
Saturday, the 11th day Of August, 1877,
at P NJ, that very desirable property situa-
ted on the extension of New Court House street
on the Waynesboro road, known in the plat as
lot No. s. The improvements consist OF large
two-story frame warehouse, which is very suit
able for those desiring to engage in the Manu-
facture or sale of Agricultural Implements, be-
ing within short distance of the Ches & Ohio
and B. & 0 R. R.
TERMS Costs of suit and sale in hand,
the balance on acredit of one, two and three
years, the purchaser to execute bonds in equnl
amour ts with approved personal security, bear
ing interest from day of sale, and the title re-
tained as ultimate security
Mas- For further particulars see Handbills'
ROBT. CRAIG,
q. B. NICHE,
iulyl3-tds Commissioners.
This sale is POSTPONED to
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Sth.
ROBT. CRAIG,
Fl. B. NICHE,
augI7-4t Commissioners.
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We recognize tn e fact that there are a great
many prompt paying men In the community
orthy OF credit and who appreciate Indulgence
on their bills and to this class 1t would De 10 our
interest and pleasure 10 extend me usual
time on their accounts, bnt III order TO accom-
MEDIATE them we are forced to run accounts Win
many others who neglect to give their obliga-
lions oroper attention when due, and finding it
so hard to discriminate between responsible ana
prompt paying men without giving offence, be-
sides losing money ourselves, we have deter
mined to treat all alike and sell only tor the
money We don't mean TO reflect personally
upon any one, and hope our friends VIII not
misconstrue our course but appreciate our effort
to reduce our business to cash. All VIII ADMIT
that the credit system is running our county,
especially the merchants. AIloa1 us ogaan 70 re-
2eat that do not intend TO Charge Goods 70 cry
bo2y. and we hope by strictly adhering to tins
resolution to build mp a good business. We
know hat many will abuse US but this OF course
we cannot help Don't get mad and swear That
YOU will not patronize such men, put think over
the matter calmly and make up your mlnd TO
buy where you can buy the cheapest we are
now moving back to our old stand, winch mas
been fully repaired, where we will be ready 10
serve the public. and will guarantee to sell them
anything in our line at lower hgures IMAM they
can buy for elsewhere PartieB wishing to buy
n bill of goods, or Agricultural implements OF
any kind, such as Gram Drills, Threshlng
Machines, Reapers, &C., and desire the time we
will cheerfully grant IT. provided they are Will
ling to close tbs transaction by giving nego-
table note.
Thanking all who favored US with their pat
ronage IN the past and hoping they will Ind 1t
to their interest to continue IN the futnre, we
are Very Respectfully,
PRICE & MILLER,
our11 Stanton Va,
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SbE ED.


TERRELL.-On the 25th, inst, near Staunton, Mrs
Martha Terrell, in the 34th, year Of her age.
RaMSBOTTOM.-On the 18th, Oh Middle River
Mr.. Isaac Ramsbottom, aged about 80 years.
her residence in stanton III the 18th year of hel
age Clara w. Skinner, relict of the late Gommo
dOre Charles w. Skinner, U. S. Navy. Norfolk
Richmond and Washington City papers please
copy.
HOOvER.-On Sunday morning last, in this city
Sadie FultZ infant daughter OF Nh Isaac and Mrs
Mary Hoover, aged months and lG days.
CASHMAN.-On the 10Th inst, in this City, Morris
eastman Il veteran Of the Mexican War, at the ad
yanced age OF 81 years.
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BIG THING. AT STRIBLING TONIGHT
The much talked Of Military Masque and
Fancy Ball comes off tonight at Stribling
Springs As the West Augusta Guard and
Stanton artillery have the matter in hand
it is sure to be a success, and as the Stone
wall Band furnishes the music, no one will
be disappointed in that part of the pro-
gramme The boys" have been there III
camp for several days fixing things, every
body is going and good time generally is
assured
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EfoR RENT will rent privately the prop
- erty known as the Henry RAIDER place. ad-
Joining Soldiers Retreat" an excellent stand
tor physician, or mechanic of any kind.
- me house has rooms and kitchen, all newly
ntteo up and IN good condition. Good stables
and other buildings attached. Has fine Or
chard, with excellent fruit and plenty ofwster.
For terms apply to the undersigned at
Waynesboro.
augl7-tf D.P.BELL
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MERICAN HOTEL,
STANTON, VA,
For Sale.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered on the 10th day of
June, 1877, in the suit of Mason VS.. Brown &C.,
the -undersi gned, Commissioners, will proceed
on the premises, on
Thursday, the 10th day Of September, 1877,
to reopen the biddings and sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder that very valuable
property known as the American Hotel, in the
City of Stauuton, Va, directly opposite the
Chesapeak & Ohio Railroad depot. The Hotel
is a large Brick Building. three stories above
tbs basement containing about 40 rooms, indie
pendent of Office, Dining-room. Kitchen and
Storerooms, and has every convenience for d
firstclass Hotel. Besides the Hotel there are
upon the lot large and commodious Stables,
now rented and used as livery stable. Besides
the lot upon which are situated the Hotel and
Stables, there is large lot across the railroad
track containing about five acres, belonging to
the Hotel property. The entire property will
be offered at the upset bid of SIG, 10000.
TERMS OF SALE Ten (l0) per centum of
the purchase money to be paid cash in hand, if
teen us per centum in four months, one-fourth
in one year, one-foulth in two years and QUE
fourth in three ears from the day of sale, the
said deferred payment 10 bear Interest from the
10Th day of May, 1871, for which the purchaser
will execute his bonds with good personal Sc
curty, bearing interest as aforesaid, and the
legal title will be retained as ultimate security.
H M. BELL,
MARSHALL HANGER,
aupl7-tds Commissioners.
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4 COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ SrAUsroS, Va, August 22d, 1877.
John Weler's Extr'x,
Samuel G. Byers' Executors &c.
Pursuant to d vacation order of the Circuit
Court of Augusta County, entered on the 18th
of August, 1877, in the above cause, l will pro-
coed at my said office, on
MONDAY, THE oath DAY OF SEPTEMBER
next, to take the following accounts, viz
l. Of the sums originally and properly charg-
cable upon the lands Of VIM. Byers, decd, and
of James P. Byers, respectively, on account Of
the legacies of Mary A. Byers. Jane A. Slower,
Margaret Weller and Elizabeth Weller, respect
| lively, under decree in this cause.
Q. Of the amount of the deficiency upon the
sale of the lands of James P. Byers in this cause
10 pay the amounts properly chargeable there
on, after crediting MS against Mary a. Byers the
amount of the Gilkeson bonds turned over to
her upon her legacy, ascertaning who are
bound for such deficiency And
8. Of the amounts remaining due on said lev
gacies, respectively, out of the proceeds of sale
of said lands, respectively, after crediting all
sums realized thereon, and to whom said bal
ances are payable
At which time and place you are required TO
attend Given under my hand, this day and
date first above written.
VIM. PATRICK,
Commissioner.
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wYERGENsA LANDS FOR SALE

xTERGENsA LANDS FOR SALE
" OR FOR RENT.-The undersign-
ed has for sale hundreds of valuable
FARMS, COUNTRY SEATS, MILLS,
TIMBERED and MINERAL LANDS.
MINERAL SPRIIsGTodS, sc. sc on the
most reasonable terms. To those wishing
to buy, come and see for yourselves, and
to those having properties to sell, if you
can give clear titles and do not hold your
lands too high, we want to act for you.
We have been in the business ten years,
and never sold a bad title. Send stamp
or the ''Land Advertiser" Piedmont
Land Agency
Gordonsville, Va.
P.S.- Mar. w. H. III. LYNN. of
Stanton, Va. will give all the informa-
ton, either in person or by letter, to par
ties desiring to sell OF buy VALLEY
LANDS through my Agency.
DAVID D. M. DIGGES.