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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

A LADY BURNED TO DEATH,-The
residence of w. A. Harrison, near Nor
folk, Va, was discovered on fire Mon
day afternoon of last week by person
passing, and upon entering the house
he saw Mrs. Harrison rolling on the
floor perfectly enveloped in flames, and
with all her outside garments burned
off. He seized the unfortunate lady,
wrapping her Immediately in blankets
and other wooden goods, and finally sue
ceeded in extinguishing the flames, but
she was so badly burned that she died
in short time. Her injuries were so
severe that she was unable to explain
anything in regard to the accident.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
DAVID FULTZ,
THOMAS c. ELDER,
ALEX. II. II. STUART,
ian2Q-fds Cora nniario,,os.a
|1RUSTEE,s SALE OF A VALUABLE

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
y MILL PROPERTY IN AUGUSTA COUN-
ny, VA.-As surviving Trustee in deed of trust
bearing date, October 5th, 1872, and of record
in the clerks office Of the county court of Au-
gusta, Deed Book 81, page 3O8, executed by Will
nam James TURF er, Trustee for Maria H. Turn
er, VIM. M. Turner and the said Maria H. his
wife, to secure certain bonds of even date there
with, executed to Thornton G. Stout, and for
ether purposes, the Undersigned, being thereto
requested by said Thornton G. Stout, who is
still the holder of the aforementioned bonds,
Will offer for sale, at public auction, upon the
premises, on
Wednesday, the eth day of March, 1878,
that very valuable property convened nv The
aforementioned trust deed, known as
ssTTinity Point MilIs.''
This property is situate in the county of Au-
gusta, On Middle River, about eight miles west
OF the city of Staunton.
1t consists of large FIGURING Mill. Saw Mill.
wafer rights, two parcels of land, together con-
tanning about fifty acres, &C.: it being the
intention to sell all the property, rights, Incl
genus ana appurtenances conveyed by the deed
nrst herelnbefore mentioned; to which refer
ence is made for more particular description
of the same.
The water power is unsurpassed.
Inere IS good dwelling-house ON the land,
and the land itself very productive,
", what is now due to Thornton g. Stout,
and and secured by said trust deed, and the
costs OF the sale, will be about four thousand
i've hundred dollars, more less.
me debt TO John A. English, secured in the
By the terms of the deed, Mr.. Stout is enti-
tied to claim that the property shall be sold for
enough in cash to pay the whole amount above
mentioned; but he is. willing that the terms
snail De, one-thlrd of this amount in cash, and
the balance in three equal annual instslasents
from the day of sale, with interest, and these
will be the terms of sale, unless objection there
to is made by the grantors
For all deferred insts,lnaents the purchaser
will be required ia Give bonds with approved
personal security to be further secured by a
deed O. trust on the property corresponding in
its provisions as nearly as may be with those
of the deed under which this sale is to be made
THGS, 6. ELDER.
Jan Z2-tds Surviving Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

SALES IN RoCRINaaaAM.-Th farm
of P. w. Strayer, containing LAG acres,
was sold last week, to Geo. M. Nicholas
at $40 per acre. Also the farm contain
ing 139 acres, belonging to J. S. Strayer,
to same party at $50 per acre. These
lands are on tbs Shenandoah River, a
few miles below Port Republic, and are
quite fertile.
Mr.. B. Airey has sold his farm, 100
acres, to Mr.. Daniel Wine for the sum
of $31 per acre.
Geo. A. Myers & Co., have purchased
the elegant building of S. M. & H. q.
Jones on East Market street, Harrison
burg, formerly used as an agricultural
warehouse, for $500, equivalent to
cash. They will greatly improve it and
occupy it next Spring as a wholesale
grocery house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
80 J. J. HOBBS, Clerk.
H. PARRISH, Atty for EX'Or fahlo.1f

VALUABLE FARM AT PRIVATE
SALE, AT LOW FIGURES-I offer INV
farm of l27 acres, IS cleared, and balance well
Ilmbered, lying one mile North of Sherando.-
Inc cleared land is in a high state of cultiya-
bed of the finest Manganese is on the farm
me improvements are first-class, being 9.
atwo-story Dwelling containing in all s Es.A
large rooms, all necessary out buildings R=ag
and bank barn for the comfort both Of horses
and cattle. There is also well of freestone
water within 30 feet of kitchen. The farm opens
to an unlimited boundary of free range for
stock. Churches, Schools, Mills, stores. quite
convenient. Only miles to G. & o. Railroad.
at ,Waynesboro', Augusta county, Co., Va.
Apply at once,
febI24t@ DANIEL HEISERNAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.-J. Hunter
Smith, eldest son of Robert Smith, OF
Alabama, and formerly of Fauquier
county, Va, was killed by desperate
named Johnson, Saturday, week while
attending the wedding of Mr.. Murphy,
near Choctaw Bluff, Ala. The Difficult
ty grew out of toast given by friend
of Smiths. In the melee the groom
was MORALLY wounded. Smith knock
ed down Johns On with his fist to protect
his friend. johnson then made an at
tack on Smith with knife, infilct-
ing wound upon him in the abdomen.
Smith again knocked johnson down
with the barrel of his revolver. When
johnson made third attacked, knife in
hand, the groom interposed to separate
the combatants, and received fatal
shot from Smiths pistol aimed at john
son. johnson retired and Smith stead
led himself against the wall. In that
position he was approached unawares
by Johnson, who sent bullet crashing
through his brain. >,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
LAND SALES.
CITY PROPERTY
A TIuTTON

. IN OBEDIENCE to decree of the circuit court of
Augusta county, rendered at the November
Term, 1877. in the cause therein pending, in the
avs ~ y; =; knney's Trustees vs. N G. Kin
ers appointed for that purpose, will. on
Saturday, the 9th of March, 1878,
at the hour of II o'clock, proceed to offer for
the VALUABLE LOT now occnn MD P bv aIex
F. Kinney, Esq.
This lot is situated On the West side of Angus
about 16O feet
For the convenience of purchasers, it will be
divided into five lots or parcels with spacious
alleys, giving convenient access to the rear.
Lot No. l. adjacent to the property of Mr. A.
M. Bruce, will have a front Oh Augusta Street,
OF ABOUT 70 feet, and extend back 1872 feet This
lot is within loo feet Of the intersection Of Au-
gusta Street with Main, or Beverley Street, and
Is admlra6ly suited for store house.
aboutH feet. and extends back 1872 feet. On this
lot there is situated the large and commo- -
d1ous dWelling-house, now occupied by Gss1
have the benefit of an alley at the North end
lot No.3.
Lots Nos. 8, 4 and 5, will each have front of
ABOUT ~ feet, on Augusta Street, extending back
I5z 1eet, and each will have the benefit OF an
alley, between five and six feet wide, affording
buildings on lots Nos. 8 and 4,Iwhich will have
to be removed; and there is small framed
tenement on lot No. B..
1t is not often that such valuable property is
oHered for sale, and peculiar inducements are
presented for persons DESTROYS to build.
Inc terms of sale will be enough to pay the
costs of the suit and sale in hand and the resi-
due In three equal annual payments, bearing
interest from the day of sale. Bonds with good
personal security will be required of the pur-
chasers, and the title will be held as ultimate
security for the purchase money.
Possession will be given on confirmation, by
the court, of the sales; and, as the term of the
court will commence on the 18th of March, 1873,
there will be but a few days intervening be-
tween the sale and confirmation,
A plat of the lots may be seen at the Office of
Alex. H. H. Stuart.
DAVID FULTZ,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

TEMPERANCE.-The cause of temperance ia
progressing finely in Staunton at this time
Within the past two weeks between 40 and so
persons have been initiated in the temperance
organizations of Staunton, and the prospect is
good for an additional increase. The 1abors Of
Rev. w. w. Wood, Grand Lecturer of Good
Templars, are being crowned with success. II
IL hoped that his labors in the county, in which
he is delivering lectures, will be as successful
as in Staunton. He had an appointment to
lecture last night at Churchville, and we sup
pose did so. To-night-Tussday-h lectures at
West View; Thursday night at Craigsville,
where he will institute lodge Of Good Tenn
plars; and on Friday and Saturday he will be
at Covington, Allegheny county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

THE LARGEST FAMILY.-The Stroll
family Of Mauch Chunk, Pa, is proba-
bly, the largest in the United States.-
Nicholas Stroll is a Pennsylvania Ger
man, now rs years old. By three wives
he had thirty children, twenty-seven OF
whom ars living. The youngest child
is now years Of age, and was born
when its father was IS years old. Nine
teen are married, and their families ay-
erage eight children each. At family
gathering they numbered over two hum
dred persons. They all live in the same
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

CoRREcTIoN.-In an article published m our
last issue, it was enormously stated that. when
the vote was taken In the House OF she bill re-
ducing salaries of members, Seer. Echols was
absent, having been called to Washington on
important business"
He had been called 10 Washington on impor-
tant business which he had no right to neglect.
but was absent only two days. and was present
when tia vote referred to was taken He was
in favor OF the bill, and voted against referring
1t to committee. as he favored ias passage at
that time, and did not wish the subject to be.
postponed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
BAKER & BROS,

INSPECTION OF PUBLIC INsTITUTIoNs.-On
Wednesday last, the Western Lunatic Asylum
and the D.. d. & Blind Institution were inspect
ed by the members of the subcommittee of the
House of Delegates on Asylums, consisting of
Dr. r. H. Cox. of King and Queen, DIR. Geo. H
Jordan Of Isle of Wight, and Maj M. P. SPECS
sard, of Craig, accompanied by Mr. ]. H. Wart--
man. Clerk of the Committee. They made q,
thorough inspection of the manner in which
these institutions are conducted, and could not
fail to be we'll pleased, and their report will be
favorable. We are sure that similar institu-
lions In no other place or State are better man.
aged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

SMALL Pox.-At Culpeper C. H., On
Saturday week, il was discovered that a
colered woman had the ssaall pox. Steps
were at once taken to prevnnt the spread
OF the disease, and the chilIyen in the
public and private schools were yacei-
mated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

Maryland, Tennessee, South Carolina,
Mississippi, and Louisiana all talk OF
Introducing the Moffett bell-punch.-
Whata Moffett confederact it will make,
and Virginia the mother of all!-2he
State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

ROBBING THE MAIL.-On Weanes-
day, in Richmond, before Judge Hughes
in the United States Circuit Court, Miss
Emma Davenport pleaded guilty Of rob-
bling the mail and was fined 800. She
paid the money and returned to her
home at Goochland C. HI. She was the
daughter Of the Postmaster THAT place,
and had taken from the mail silk dress
pattern aud some iewelry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

BENEVOLENT AssoCIATIoN.-The ladies of
the congregation of the First Presbyterian
church Of this city held a meeting at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. J. W. Abby on last Thursday after
noon at which they organized a benevolent as
soc'ation by the election of the following off,
GERS: President Mrs. Davis A. Kayser; Vice
President, Mrs. ]. Addison WaddelI; Treasurer
Mrs. j. Fl. Leckeys Directors. Mrs. VIM. E.
Baker, Mrs. D. c. NcGuffin, Mrs. A. Gilksson,
Mrs. j. w. Alhy, Mrs. Julia Wayt. Mrs. R. 8.
Hamiltor,. Mrs. Fannie Hartman, Mrs. A. II.
Fultg. Mrs. N. NJ. Cartmell, and Mrs. Jos. Asst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

hICKED BY A HORsE.-Mr. Josiah
+. Craun, near Mt. Crawford, Rocking
ham county, had his leg broken between
the knee and ankle by the kick Of a
horse he was leading to water, whilst
riding another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

DEATH BY PARALYSIS OF MRS.
JOHN WTTHRow.-At Ii o'clock, on
Monday night oils week, Mrs. Louisa
Withrow, wife Of John Withrow, Esq,
of Lewisburg, Greenhrier county, w.
Va, was stricken with paralysis and
died the next night. The Greenbrier
Independent says: Cup to the hour Of
her attack she had enjoyed her usual
good health, and death came without
previous warning. For many years past
she had been a consistent, faithful and
earnest member of the Presbyterian
church, exemplifying the religion of her
Saviour in all Der walks Of life. She
was about 81 years of age"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

ADJUDGED A LUNATIc.-Mr. Geo. H.
Burch, late mayor of Lynehburg, and
at one time an influential republican
politician in that city. has been adjudg-
ed lunatic, and will be PLACED in the
Western Lunatic Asylum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
JAN L|GU
THE
JORDAN'S POINT PROPERTY
FOR SALE

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit court of
RoeFafiage county, rendered October IL, 1877,
n the cause therein pending of J. g. Steele,
the undersigned special commissioners for the
purpose appointed, will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction upon the premises, on
Wednesday, February 2O+4, 1878,
nus of the North Rive. canal, and within the
corporate limits of the town OF Lexington, and
/ The buildings consist ora
LARGE
MERCHANT MILL.
with superior water power, Plaster Mill. large
Store House, with facilities for loading ana IN
loading directly fre.a the boats; together with
sucn other buildings as have been found neces-
Sary 70 carrying on an extensive business
This property is the most valuable in the coun-
" as business stand.
TERMs-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
OF suit and expenses Of sales and as to the resi-
and 81 months in eSaai in 1R bearins
interest from the day of SALE the purchaser
giving bonds with good personal security, the
The plot of the property will be exhibited ON
the day of SALE
Sale to commence at I'm.
JOS. G. STEELE.
CHAS. A. DAVIDSON.
Commissioners
s. j. CAMPBELL, Auctioneer. jan22-tds
OOMMISSIONERS' SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE.-Pursuan5 10 q de-
cree OF the circuit court Of Augusta county,
rendered on the 9th day Of Sovembe 1877 in the
cause of AEaENaRIGHF VS.. BAILEY's ADMIR-,
the undersigned Commissioners, appointed for
that purpose, will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse, in
the city of Staunton, on
Monday, the 25th day Of February. 1873.
the tract of land in Augusta county, formerly
owned and occupied by Meredith Bailey, decd,
containing 81 A., r., and 15 y.
The land is of good quality, adjQ1as the lands
of Jacob Argenbright, G.. w. SWoope and 9TH
ers-is in about FIVE piles ofStaunton, near the
line ofiths Goo. r. r., and has Dwelling
HOUSE With the necessary Out-buildings on it.
TERMs:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of suit and expenses of sale, and the bal
anee in three equal annual instalments on a
credit of one, two, and three years from the day
of sale-the purchaser executing bonds for the
deferred instalments with approved personal
security, bearing interest from date, al3 waiv-
ing the homestead exemptiQI-aaa The title to
be retained as ultim,aa. seerFity,
ST. @. TUCKER,
VIM. PATRICK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker has
made aspseial effort to induce Hon. Jno.
T. Harris to favor woman suffrage, but
she found him ineorgigible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

TRANsFoRMED.-When Rev, ], B. Haskell.
Pastor of the Lutheran church, returned to his.
study room On last Wednesday night. after SER
vice ct that church, he found it transformed by
having been supplied,by some of the ladies and;
gentlemen of his congregation with usefal and
ornamental furniture, consisting of walnut.
chairs, tables, bookcase, and other articles.
In considering hist comfort, these friends, did
not neglect to supply him with dressing gown
and several boxes Of fragrant cigars. He is a.
young man and unmarried, and can and does
appreciate the kind consideration Of his wants
on the part of the members Of his congregation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

LEG BRoKMN.-Last Thursday week,
at Culpeper G. H., Mr.. Peter G. Smith
lelI from his piazza, distance of II feet,
ny which his thigh bone was broken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

Mothers should take warning and stop dosing
their Babies with laudanum while teething.
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup answers the same pur--
pose, and is perfectly harmless. IS cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
DEATH OF Plus TX, Pope OF ROME

DEATH OF Plus TX, POPE OF ROME
The Pope of Rome, Plus TX, died at
Rome on last Thursday afternoon, aged
IS years, s months, and "a days. His
name was Giovanni Maria Mastai Fer
retti, and he was born in Sinigaglia,
May 18th, 1892. The predecessor of Plus
TX was Gregory XVI, who died June
LIST, 1886 On the death of Pope Gregory
XVI, the conclave chose him Pope, June
l6, 1916, after a session of As hours,
and on the next day he was proclaim
ed under the title of Plus TX. The cleo
ton of a man of such known liberal
sentiments was hailed with universal
reclamation. On'July 10th he publish
ed a general amnesty to political Offend
ers. Though his health in youth was
| delicate, besides tendency to epilepsy,
he lived to be an old man, and occupied
| the Chair of Pope longer than any 9th
er pontiff. At his death he was in the
5Oth year of his episcopate, and in the
32nd year of his pontificate. On the
death of the Pope, the foreign cardinals
were summoned by telegraph to Rome,
and a conclave will assemble, in accord
ance with custom, ten days hence, when
the funeral obsequies of the Pope have
been concluded. The conclave will then
proceed to st. Peters, and, after proper
solemnities, will proceed to the Pauline
Chapel, where the election of success
sor to Plus TX, will take place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

A5-Families in want of CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR
Will use the EDoM BRAND, which gives SO great
satisfaction to our best houseke epers, always on
hand at
jan S-tf RAKER e. RRO,S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

LIFE INSURANCE PAID-Tke amounts for
which the life Of Capt. s. Trawers Phillips was
insured have been paid as follows: By the
Piedmont & Arlington Company, $1,000; the
Equitable. of New York, S, 900; and the Wash
ington. of New York, 81 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

DEATH IN A DENTISTS CHAIR
Staten Island, New York, is considera-
bly, excited over the death of Miss Sarah
Wilson, 20 years old, in the operating
chair of Dr.. G. 4 Harvey, dentist. The
lady was given chlorofoEnl, end, par
TALLY regaining consciousness before the
dentist had finished, another dose was
administered. She was suddenly seized
with spasms, and died in few minutes.
The verdict of the jury was that the de-
ceased came to her death by asphyxia,
caused by the Esse of chloroform, and
the jury, acting on the advice of the
physician who held the post maertem
examination, condemned the use of
anesthetics in cases Of operations in the
mouth as unnecessary and dangerous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12
NIRGINIA.-Allegha Circuit Court In

NJ AKGlNIA.-Alleghan Circuit Court. In
~, vacation, February 7th, 1878:
In Inc matter of the probate of the last Will
ana testament of Michael Karnes decd
FRANK L, karnes, the Executor named in the
last Will and Testament of Michael Karnes
3ecd and the principal devisee under SAID last
VIII ~ ana testament. alleging that he Intends
on the hrst day of the next term of Allegheny
Clrcq1t Court, to offer to said court, the said
last viii and Testament for probate. and it an
pearlng by affidavit filed, that the following
named parties, interested in the probate of said
last VIII and Testament are nOn-residents of
the state OF Virginia, it is ordered that said mar
tIes, TO wit: Lewis o. Clarkson Marshall IT
GARRISON, William II, Clarkson, Murphy ROods
and Mary r., his wife, (born Clarksonj Ander-
son Westfall and Martha j., his wife. (born
GARRISON Perry Shaffer and Margaret M. his
wife, (born Clarkson,) Clark WestfaII and Ma
tllda. his wife, (born Clarkson,) - McHunt
and Isabella, ibis wife, (porn CIarkson : and
emanuel Jones and Almira, his wife, (born
Clarkson0 heirs-at-law of Harriet Clarkson
aecd, l5orn Karnes) who was sister of said
Mlenael karnes, decd, do appear before the
Judge OF said Court, at the Courthouse on the
nfst DAY OF the next term of said Court (beinp
the 18th day of April, 1881 to show cause. if
any they can, why the said last Will and Test
ament shall not be admitted to record. And IL
is further ordered that said parties appear here
within one month after due publication of this
oruer, ana DO what is necessary to protect their
interest in this matter. -
COpy-Teste,
r. T. HORRS Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-02-12

TIE Waynesboro' Tribune says that, or
Wednesday evening week, Jesse Rhodes (csi-
ored) left Waynesboro' for his home on the.
Blue Ridge, and that as he has not beer, heard
from since, it is feared that he was frozen and
covered with abe snow which fell that night.