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a LOCAL RETURNING BOARD.
were playing poker, and Pomp held a
full hand. His eyes glistened with con-
scious triumph as he put up ten.cent
ante and gaZed at his partner eXpectant
ly.
az raises dat ten cents" remarked
Pete.
II stand you, and raises you another
quarter" replies Pete.
II continue on de war-path and fiops
down de last thirty cents" answered
Pomp, placing six nickles on the table.
II kivers de pile and calls you," re-
marked Pete.
Full hand" said pomp, turning his
card. What you got?"
"a pair, and de game am undecided ~
"What's dat? Undecided? Dis Yer
chile takes de pile"
mot by long chalk. Dis case will
now be referred to de returning board,
who will examine into de particulars.
Oars plenty more good cards in de pack,
and why didn't get'em. Oars been
intimidation and fraud, aud meanwhile
de returnin' board takes possession OF
de spoils," and Pete reached out his
hands.
Th en- the other side denied the right
of the board to decide, and, when the re-
porter left the horrible demon Of civil
war was dancing a wild dance III the
neighborhood, and policeman was
marching up to mediate with club.
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xArR1nos1AL 1ScoxpAr1B1L1rr.

A thin little fellow had silch fat wife.
Fat wife, fat wife.
God bless her!
She looked like drum and he looked like a fife,
And it took all his money to dress her.
God bless herr
To dress her!
God bless her!
To dress her!
To wrap up her body and warm up her toes.
Fat toes, fat toes,
God keep her!
For bonnets and bows and silken clothes.
To eat her, and drink her. and sleep her'
God keep her!
To drink her!
And keep her!
And sleep her!
She grew like target; he grew like sworo'
A sword-a sword-God spare her!
She took all the bed and she took all the board
And It took whole sofa to bear her.
God spare her!
To bear her
God spare her.
To bare her!
She spread like a turtle; he shrank like pike
A pike-a pike-God save him!
And nobody ever beheld the like,
For they had to wear glasses to shave mn
God save him!
To shave him.
God save him!
To shave him!
She fattened away till she bursted one day,
Exploded-blew up-God take her!
And all the people that saw 1t say
She covered over an acre!
God take her!
An acre!
God take her,
An acre!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
N1KGINIA.-In the circuit court Of Angus
ia county. November end, 1876:
James w. Stout

" A.A~ANAAs-ln Lne circuit court OF Angus
ia county, November end, 1876:
James w. Stout
VS..
Thomas G: Barger. Admir- with the will an.
neAed OF John Layman, decd, George Layman,
F[ederlck z. OFT and Henrietta c., his wife,
ry Layman, John w. Wilson, John D. Layman,
Weadc.
On a Scire Eacias to revive the suit of ''Stout
vs.. Canyons against the Administrator, heirs
ana distributes of John Layman decd.
Ithaving been suggested that Defendant John
Layman has departed this life, and that Thorn
as T. Barger has duly qualified as Administra-
tor with the will annexed of said John Lay
man, decd, and the following named persons
decd, to wit: George Layman, Frederick G.
OFT and Henrietta G. OFT, his wife, Henry Lay.
man, Henry Whitmore and Naomi c. Whit
more. his wife, John Layman, (son of said
George Layman an infant Under the age of 81
years, John D. Layman, and Andrew Weada.
1t Is, on motion of the Plaintiff, ordered that
the CLERK of the Court issue q writ of Scire Fu-
ctds against said Thomas G.. Barger Admins
traitor with the will annexed of said John Lay
man. decd. George Layman, Frederick c. OFT
and Naomi C., his wife, Henry Layman, John
w. Wilson, John ID. Layman and John Lay.
man, ltnfant,) and Andrew Weade requiring
them 10 shew cause, ii any they can, why said
suit OF stout vs.. Claytons, &c." should not
proceed In their names.
/ 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, II
any they cam why said suit should not be re-
vived and proceeded with in their names,
]. n. RYAN, Clerk.
ELDER u NELSON, p. q. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

The following passage from Shakes
peare's Henry VIII is quoted as sus
tanning the popular use of the phrase
"'Too thin":
You were ever good at sudden com
mendations,
Bishop of Winchester. But know, !
come not
To hear such flattery now, and in my
presence
They are too thin and bare to hide Of
lenses.
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j. n.
ELDER & NELSON, p.q
NIRGINIA.-Tnt the circuit court for Augus-
V ia county, November 9th, 1877:
George Hefner'S Widow. &C., ....... Plaintiffs,
AGAINST

UIRGINIA.-In the circuit court for Augus-
V ia county, November 9th, 1877:
George Hefner'S Widow. &C., ..... Plaintiffs,
against
George HefnerS Infants............. Defendants
IN CHdnce7It-On a Rule, &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 Comr lW. E. Craig, that John z. Nc
Nair. the purchaser of the tract of land in TIN 8
cause has not paid the balance of the purchase
money, as directed by decree of June 18th, 1876,
herein, viz: The sum of S46 IA, with interest
on 1881 &C. thereof, from June LIST, 1876 1t l. 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, ii any they can, why the
tract of land purchased by the said McNair,
under decree in this cause shall not be re-sold,
money due by him thereon. And 1t being sug-
is a nonresident of the State of Virginia. 1t 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 Staunton, which shall be equivalent
to personal notice MS to him.
And 1t appearing by affidavit filed that said
James w. Me- ormick Is q nonresident Of this
state, 1t 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,
]. n. RYAN, Clerk.
w. +. CRAIG, p. q. jan2-4t
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"My dear Murphy" said an Irishman
to friend, why did you betray that
secret told you?' as it betray that
you call it Sure, when | found l
wasn't able to keep it myself, didn't |
do well to tel! it to some one that could
keep it?u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

A CARD.LIaTS1Ie D wss nj ,Sa;s and
dlase- making at home. Something entirely
new! At last we have It'll THE LIGET.VING
American Plating Machine !
indispensable to the present style of dress-ma.
king. This machine makes plating from q
quarter of an inch to any desirable width. One
yard of perfect PLATING can be made and
pressed ia fse minutes. Price, So o. Full d.
rections for doing all kinds Of plating with ey
Our Bar Plaiters are the only plaiters that will
do work fast and satisfactory, and the variety
of work every Dressmaker wants.
Mrs. B F. STIFF, Agent
over Oliyier's Book Store. corner Of Main and
de5 New streets. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

The papers relate an anecdote of q
beautiful young lady, who had become
blind. having recovered her sight after
marriage. 1t is no uncommon thing
for peoples eyes to be opened by matri-
mony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

as that friend of yours" asked &
gentleman, pointing towards a party
who was sailing rapidly down the
street
Cant tell you till next Sunday" re
turned the individual addressed. I've
Just loaued him S2n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

A fast youth asked at q city restau-
rant: "What have you got ?''
almost everything" was the reply.
almost everything! Well, give me
d plate of that"
''Certainly. Hash J" yelled the wal
for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
CaGMIssIoNER'S OFFICE,
Siaullfnn. Va. Lee. 2iSt. Isl

ISSs -Kptf lO'u' ]
N0TICE.-FrederickS cheffer's Creditors VS..
N Frederick Schetfer's Admir- pending in
chancery in the circuit court OF Augusta.
All persons parties to this suit and all credi-
tors OF Frederick Scheffer dec d, are hereby no.
titled that In pursuance OF two DEGREES rendered
respectively on June 10th, 1876, and Noy. sth,
1876, in this cause by said court, I shall, on
Thursday. the 18Th dag Of February, 1877,
state further account of said Scheffer's Admir-
from the foot of Comrs last settlement, show
ing also the amount of solvent unadmin-
tor, collected and uncollected, together with an
account CT rateable distribution among credi-
tors whose claims are pnogen,
At which time and place You are required to
attend. J. w. GREEN SMITH, COmr.
G. NJ. HARRISON, p. q. dee26-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

If the girls don't quit wearing those
abomipabls wide belts, squeezing will
soon be one Of the lost arts. No man of
delicate feelings likes to embrace leath-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

The pleasure Of taking ones break fast
in bed, with lively baby to kick over
the dishes or get its toes in the hrtter,
is what no bachelor can find out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

Somebody remarks that young ladies
look upon boy as nuisance until he
is past the age of sixteen, when he
doubles In value, until, like n meer.
shaun pipe, he is priceless.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

NI0rICE.-George Seawright as Vim, mr.
IN Weller and ais.
interested therein, and especially the lien cred.
itors of VIM. F. Weller, are hereby notified that
in pursuance of decree in said cause, rendered
by the circuit court of Augusta, on the 3rd OF
Noy, 1856, shall. at my Office, Ip Staunton, on
Friday, The l3:h of January, 1877,
proceed 70 take an account of the lands of said
VIM: F. Weller, the title to said lands and the
fee Simple. and rental value thereof. together
with the liens binding The same in the order OF
their priorities. and of any other matters
deemed pertinent by me or required by any
party to be stated. At which time and place
w. E. CRAIG, p. q. decTa-4t
TaO Jonn u: Wallace. John 8. McCorkIe
4 Adn1'r Of Elijssh Hqgshead, decd, and ali
Notice-that have fixed upon
Monday, the 18th day Of January, 1877, at my
office, in Staunton, to execute deeretal order
Of the circuit court, entered at ips Nov. Term
1876. in the cause of McCorkle's Admir- vs.. Wal
all liens binding the land of John NJ Wallace
in the order of their priority, and an account OF
the fee-simple and annual rental value of said
land, also anv other matters deemed pertinent
or required BIZ any of the parties to be stated.
81 Given under MY hand This 18th day of Dec
ass as Gomr In ch"neery %r s eisept court
decl9-4t Commissioners
A ieAaRter F, Nelson's widow
N VS..
Nelson's Infahta.
To all parties interested in the fund arising
from the sale Of land, to be distributed in the
above styled cause; Take Notice-that in pur-
suance OF an order OF the circuit court of Au.
gusta county, will proceed at my Office in
Staunton, on
Atntlan the 18th day of January 1877,
to take and report 10 the caprt an accoun
showing to whom said fund to be aissrsEaaad
belongs, and in what proportions. '''s''
Given under my hand this 18th day of Dec.
1876. as Com'r in chancery for the court afore,
said. G. M HARRISON
aeGis-4- Commissioners
TRAIG.s ExEcUTDBs Us. CKAIG'S
~ DEVISEES-Ln CiancesY.-In pursaance
of the decree of the circuit Court for Augusta
county, entered in this cause June 10Th, 1873. I
snail proceed at my Office, in Staunton, on
Monday. January 18th, 1877,
to take a further account of the transactions q
James H. Callison and Judson o. McCutchefi.
as Executors of Robert Craig, decd. = n.
decl9-4t JOS. A. WADDELL. Cosn,r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

mo girl gets along we'll without q
mother" says moral exchange. This
may be true: but hereabouts girls work
harder to get mothers-in-law than they
do to get mothers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

my DEAR" said husband to his wife,
on observing red striped stockings on
his heir, why have you made BARRIERS
poles of our child's legs ~ Because he
Is little shaver" was the reply.
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VIRGIEIA-IN VACATION In the Clerks
v office circuit court of Augusta county
December 18th, 1876:
James o. Hobbs. suing as the Admir- and sole
Distribute of Mary Eliza Hobbs, dec'd......PTf
Henry Edison, Jr.. Executor of the last Will
David Fata Hsnger
houn, and Henry Edison, Jr Guardian of Mary
Eliza HOBBS formerly Edison, )..... Defendants
In CYtdnceTy.
The object Of this suit is to obtain settle
ment Of Henry Edison accounts as Guardian
of Mary Eliza, Hobbs, formerly Eidson) and to
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 1t appearing by af-
fdavit ii led that he is a nonresident of this
State, 1t 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,
IN. RYAN, Clerk
BAYLOR. p. q. jan2-4t
VINGFNzA-IN YAcArIoN.-In the Clerks
office - circuit e court of Augusta county,
Thomas c. Barger. Admir- with the Will an
nexed of John Layman, decd, ......-.. Plaintiff
against
George Layman, Frederick c. OFT and Henri
eta c., his wife, John Layman, Gnfant son of
George Layman, John ID. Layman, Henry lay
man. Henry Whitmer and Naoma c. his wife,
John ". Wilson, Andrew Wade, [cold,) and
Samuel Keser- Defendants
In Ciancery.
The object of this suit Is to obtain proper
settlement of the estate of John Lay nan decd
The Defendants, John d. Layman, John w
Wilson, and Samuel Keiser. not having entered
their appearance. and it appearing by affidavit
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 in
terests. Teste,
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
W. e. CRAIG, p. q. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

An attractive young lady says the
reason she doesn't marry Is because she
has too much respect for her mother to
wish her to figure as mother-in- law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

A wife full of truth, innocence and
love, is the prettiest flower @ man can
wear next to his heart,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
W. E. CRAIG, p. q.
VIIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In The Clerk g
v office of the circuit court for Augusta
county, December 30th, 1876:
William Jordan

u k16UkN4A-1N NACATION.-ln LIE Cierk g
county. December 30th, 1876:
William Jordan
Lewis Hartman, and William 3. johnson, as
surviving Executor and one of the heirs Of
Chapman Johnson, decd, Mary A.. Clifford,
Mrs. Geo. N. johnson, the widow of Geo. n.
johnson, one of the heirs Of said c. Johnson,
dec deed, and Chapman Johnson, Mary 4. John
children and heirs OF said George N. johnson,
decd, and Jennie Johnson, and Chapman john
son, children and heirs of Carter P. Johnson,
decd, one Of the heirs OF said Chapman John
son, decd,
In Cnancery on an amended and Supplemental
bill.
The ohjeat Ct tilis .n4eadssi ana Supplemen--
tai bill is to subject to SAFE part OF the ''Reii
Bud Farm, " in Augusta county, to satisfy the
lien of Plaintiff, as Assignee of Maria 3. Breck-
inridge, who was secured by trust deed.
The Defendants, Mary a. Gitsnrd, Mrs. Geo.
n. Johnson, Chapman j nhnson, Mary a; john
children of Geo. N. johnson, and Jennie John
son and Chapman johnson, children and heirs
of Carter p. Johnson, decd, not having entered
their appearance, and it appearing by affidavit
filed that they are non-residents of this State,
it is ordered that they do appear here Within
and do what is necessary to protect their inter-
@'.s' ~, 5. N. RYAN. Clerk
FULrz & FCLTZ, p. q. jan2-4t
UKRGINIA-IN vAcATIoN.-In the Clerks
ofhce, circuit court OF Augusta county,
December 18th, 1876:
Jacob Scova, who sues for Mary When, Plain
tiff,
against
David Kupkie. Admir- of John l.. Kunkie, ".
A. Burke, R. :. Craig, David Kunkle in his own
right and William William Jacob, Conrad, Wad a
and Sarah his wife, and James Bpmgardpes,
Defendants,
in caaacery on On amended and supplemental
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, and
distribution OF the proceeds thereof among
the creditors of said John l.. Kunkle.
The Defendants Conrad, Waddeil, 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
they do appear here within one month after
due publication of this notiee, ard do what is
necessary to protect their interests.
Teste,
J. =. RYAN, Clerk.
FULTz & FULTZ, p. q. jan2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09

Modesty In woman is like color In
her cheek-decidedly becoming if not
put on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
NoMMIssIONER,S NOTICE.-In pursu:

roo ~ ~ o,na',it n1p,, ut ef
Bath county, rendered at the September Term,
1875, in the chancery suit Of THE Lowmoor Iron
Company VS.. The Panther Gap Iron Company"
PENDANTS, that would proceed at the Office of
VIM. NJ McAllister. at Bath Courthouse, vir-
gln,a, OIL Monday November Goth, 1875, lst. To
take an account Of the lands included In the
lease described in the bin and the state Of the
title thereof. I'd, An account Of the annual
rental value of the estateheld by the Dfendant
in the said lands, the terms ana conditions Of
said lease; and 5rd, An account Of the liens
upon the said estate according to priorities,
whether by judgment, execution or otherwise,
Not having completed the account on the
day named. notice Is hereby given that the fur.
Their taking of said accounts is continued and
adjourned until
lsie;;ggn, Aorl End. 1877,
at the same place.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Deem
ber 1873. CIR. MCDANNALD,
decl9-4t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-09
SEWING MACHINES.
CEWING MACHINE Agency
New Street,
(nR A ETEIYI2,S

New Street,
CDR. ARTHUR'S BUILDING)
Two Doors North of Main,
STA UNION, VA.
We would call the attention of the public In
the fact that we have opened an office at the
above place, and are prepared to furnish any
Sewing Machine desired, and ell fixtures. nee
dies, &C., at reduced rates.
Particular attention will be given to repairing
machines, and old machines will be taken in
exchange.
Persons wishing to buy will do well to call on
US before purchasing.
CARTER PAGAN.
septl9-6m. Agents.
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no Ephraifn Wood. Samuel Paul, Admir- OF
L Elizabeth Wood, deco, and ell lien credi-
tors Of said Ephraim Wood Take Nettce-that
/ will, on


Taesdoy, lie 18Th dag Of january, 1877.
ct my office IN Staunton. IN pursuance of de-
cree OF the circuit court of Augusta county, en-
tered at the Nov. Term, 1878, in the cause of
woods Admir- VS.. Wood, proceed to take an
account Of the liens in the order Of their prior
ity binding the real estate of Ephraim Wood
apd the fee-simple AMI annual rental value OF
said real es.ate enG ALSO any other matters
deemed pertinent, CT reaAireiby parties in in
terest to be stated " -'
Given under my hand of CoIn'r in chancery
for the circuit court aforesaid this 18th day Of
Dec. 1879. 6. NJ. HARRISON,
decl9-4t Commissioner.
Tg1D Elisha J. Bell, Admir- of Samuel j. Bell
Z DECD, and all creditors of the estate of sd.
Samuel J. Bell, decd; Take lYQtiee-that in pur
suance Of a decree of the circuit court Of Angus
ia county, entered ON the 3rd day of Nov, 1876
in the cause of Chas. S. Byers and wife, &c. VS..
Bells Admir-, &c, WILL on
Saturday, the 18Th day Of January, 1877,
ct ny office. in Stauntop. take an account of
the Ectg ana dai.igs 2f Elisha j. Bell, Admir-
aforesaid, ar0 All account or all dSbt2 against
the estate of said Elisha ]. Bell; hich haye not
been paid. and any other matters deemed per-
tiGent By myself or any party in interest.
Given pnder my hand as Com'r in chancery
for the circuit court aforesaid, this 18th day Of
Dec, 1875. G, NJ. HARRISON,
-ideclS-4t Commissioner.
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ITO all lien creditors of VIM. NJ Tate; Take
Il N0tice-that in pursuance OF q decree en-
tered at the Nov. Term 1876. of the circuit court
of Augusta county, in the cause of Gilkeson.
surviving, &C., VS.. Tate, will proceed at my
office, in Staunton, on
lfp:9ay, the 18Th day Of January 1877,
to audit any additional ltens against VIM. M.
Tate not yet reported, and to ascertain the
present value of the contingent right OF dover
of Mrs. Catharine Tate In the proceeds Of the
sale of the farm OF her husband VIM. ri. Tate,
together with any other matters deemed perth
nent o. required to be stated.
Given under my hand as Com'r in chancery
for the court aforesaid this 18th day of Dec 1876
decl9-4t G. NJ. HARRISON 'ronn'r
FTNO Peter Smith. Telarius Koiner, ana an lien
i creditors of said Peter Smith: Take Notice
that in pursuance of decree of the circuit
court OF AEgaste county, entered at the Nov
Term, 1876. In the caGss OF Teiarius Eoiner vs.
Peter Smith," will take 81 my office, in
Staunton, on
Friday. the l2th day Of January, 1877,
an account Of all liens binding the land of Pc
ter Smith in the order of their priority and ac-
count of the land owned by said Smith, and its
fee-smple and annual rental v lue, together
with any other matters deemed pertinent by
me or required by any of the parties to he stated
Given under my hand as Com'r in chancery
for the circuit court sh;s 18th day of Dec 1876.
deci9-ft G. NJ HAHHiSaN, CGru'r.
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CARRIAGE MAKING,

r II. WATERS & son,
- Manufacturers Of
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL, STAUNTON VIRGINIA
Keep constantly on hand Car
riages AID Bnggies of every de- SESssAa
to business and fair dealing, NNASN0
hey guarantee entire satisfaction
Ey-Strict attention paid to REPAIRING,
Give them a call before purchasing, apr23
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PRINTERS STATIONERY.

We keep constantly on hand full stock of
Printers Stationery and Printers Supplies of
all kinds, and are prepared to furnish our GUS
toners at as low figures as they can be supplied
with the same article in any other market.
We claim that the execution and style of our
work will compare favorably with that done at
the best equipped offices in the larger cities.
and our prices are just as low as the same work
can be done anywhere else.