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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

THE Moot COURT.-The famous breach
of promise case viii CHI is to come up before
the Staunton Moot Court is set for Thurs
day and Friday nights, the 9TH and 9th
of February, Judge 7. G. Elder, presiding.
With such distinguished counsel as Judge
Hugh W. Sheffey, Col. J. II. Skinner and
Messrs Fl ST. Tucker, j. V. Brooke, P. A.
Baylor and John Stout, and such intelli-
gent witnesses as E. M. Gushing, D. q.
McGufiin. John McQuaide, 6. q. Hirsh, T.
S. Doyle, Ed. Echols, J. Fred Eflinger, s..
II. Hilb, A. Hart, G. A. Richardson. H.
Scharf. John McChesney, SAMUEL Y cost, jr.,
and number of others, the investigation
of the facts in the case is sure to be highly
entertaining.
The court will meet in the large room in
the Grange building and a crowd will
doubtless be in attendance as the case is
exciting unusual interest in the communi-
ty, which is no little heightened by the mys-
cry which attaches to the fair plaintiff in
+be> cause whose name has 80 far been
stric, Iy kept FROM the public. The defen.
dant is q good looking young lawyer OF
fascinating manners. but well known fol
the ficklen esq and unreliabiiity OF bis al
lection and the popular feeling is running
strongly against him him. However We
will not prejudice ti,e case. the evidence
may show that he. like Pickwck, is mis-
understood and prosecuted man.
The jury summoned has been selected
with great care, the essential qualifications
being good looks and 200 pounds.
During recess of the court the ladies will
serve refreshments and the proceeds be fol
the benefit of the Y M. G. Association.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01
4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND ON MIDDLE
" RIVER IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta County, rendered in the pending chancery
cause OF Hulvey vs. Patterson, &C., November 2lst,
1877, the undersigned commissioners will SELL at pub
lie auction, upon the premises, on
Wednesday, the 9Th day of February, 1878,
all the interest and estate of John A, Patterson in
certain tract OF land containing THREE HUNDRED
the sOuthside of Middle River short distance below
Rifles Mill, and opposite to the home farm OF said
John A. Patterson, the north side OF said river.
The property hereby advertised will be sold in two
parcels:
LIST. The feesmple estate of said John A. Patterson
in seventyve and three tenths acres of said land,
subject to the contingent dover right OF Mrs. Mar
garet j. Patterson, wife OF said John A. Patterson,
therein.
End. The estate of John A, Patterson for his own
life in two hundred and thrty-ni and seventenths
acres, the remainder of the tract-whch remainder
belongs absolutely to said Margaret J. Patterson,
subject to the life estate of her said husband therein.
The two parcels OF 2397-lO acres and Is 80 acres
into which said farm of 315 is divided may be
seen upon examination of the report of VIM H.
Gamble, Christian Wine, Daniel Rife and Abraham
Cline, Commissioners Of partition and the plot and
survey of M A. Miller accompanying said report, all
on file among the papers of the aforesaid cause of
Huvey VS.. Patterson &c. and shortly to be recorded
in the Clerks Office of the County Court Of Augusta
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of the petition of Mrs. Margaret Patterson by
her next friend David F. Bell, filed at the November
Term 1877, and of the proceedings consequent there
upon together with the costs OF se and the residue
in four equal annual instruments from the day of sale
with interest from that dayfor which nstalmentS the
purchasers will be required to give bonds with ap
proved personal security and the title to be withheld
DIS ultimate security.
ALEX. Fl. FULTZ,
BENZ. g. PATTERSON.
THOS. C. ELDER,
jan4tds Commr'ss of Sale.
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A Tin Wedding.

KELEY-GILKERSON.-O the 2sth of Janu-
airy, 1865 at Hillside the residence of MIS- Marga-
ret E. GilkeisOn, the brides mother, DR.. Carter
Berkeley and Miss LOWE Gikerson daughter of
the late William Gilkerson, ESQ., all Of this county.
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of
this happy event, large company of ladies
and gentlemen gathered at the residence of
DR.. Berkeley on Beverley street, last Tues
day night, each one bearing tin token of
their regard for the estimable couple.
From eignt until ten O'Clock the guests
were arriving, each new conner adding to
articles until the table upon which they
were piled had overfowed and another pile
grew up from the floor beneath. Here was
everything from a coal scuttle or an ice
cream freezer, to a pepper box or match
safe and the tin naturalization was distress
sing except TO The ears of the lady of the
house. Tie wish of a punning guest that
the DR.. and his lady might never lack for
tim will doubtless be fulfilled even to the
third and fourth generation OF them who
bear the name Of Berkeley. After several
hours of charming sociability, the parlors
emptied their throngs into he supper room
where the table laden with game, fowls,
oysters, ham, salads, &C., served IN the
best style, received in its turn the delight
ed attention of the gratified company.
Among the many guests present we
noticed Capt. F. Berkeley and lady, Capt.
VIM. L. Bumgardner and lady, Capt. T.
D. Ransom and lady, Capt. q. u. Mccoy
and lady, Maj. L. e. Elder and lady, Mr..
J. H. Blackley and lady, Mr.. David May
and lady, Mr.. G. b. Sommerville and lady,
Mrs. A. T. Gilkerson, Mrs. M. Erskine Mil
Ter, Mrs. Lucy Woods and Miss Jeannett
Woods, Miss Cary Baldwin, Miss Sallie
Gilkerson, Miss Mamie Briggs, DR.. B. M.
Atkinson and lady, DR. G. F. Perrow, DR.. B.
B. Donaghe, Capt T. G. Doyle, Mr.. R. W.
Burke, Capt. w. A. McCue, Mr.. D. G.
McGuffin. Mr.. Ed. Surber, Mr.. Waldo AL
len, Mr.. Frank Striking. Mr.. Alex. Mil
Ter, Mr.. Ed. Echols, Capt. N. Brecken-
ridge, Mr.. W. P. Eskridge, Capt. J. N.
Opie, Capt. Jas. Ker, Capt. John H. Wood
ward and lady, Mr.. T. H. Trout and lady,
Capt. H. M. McIlhany and lady, Mr..
Brooke Eskridge and lady, Miss Bette
Eskridge, Mr.. G. L. Cooke, Mr.. c. S. Ar
nall, MI. Phil. Gilkerson, Mr.. Ed. Berke-
ley, Rev. Mr.. Hoge of Rockbridge, and
others.
After due justice had been done the excel
lent and bountifulrepast, and the company
were RECALLED with some superior music by
Mrs. w. L. Bumgardner, Mrs. Frank
Berkeley and Miss Cary baldwin, there
was more enjoyable chit chat and the party
at a late hour dispersed wishing their kind
many happy returns of the
day and year.
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DIED.

SHEA-In Staunton, on Saturday evening Of pneu
monia, Mr.. Cornelius Shea, aged 81 years He was
q native OF Cork county, Ireland and had lived in
Staunton a number Of years.
TEMPLETON.-Suddenly Sunday Jan. 18th, near
Fairfield, Rockbridge county, Mrs. NJ argaret Tenn
pleton. She was daughter of Col Benz. McClung
and sister Of DE-. John McClung.
KOINER.-Near Waynesboro, Thursday Jan. 31st,
Simeon Koiner in the 5Gth year of his age. Funer-
ing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

A SKATING GARNIvAL.-The roller
skating at Grange Hall. now so popular on
Tuesday nights and Saturday afternoons
and nights, will eliminate or Saturday
night. Feb. 9th in a grand carniv: l..
Charae ter 20 TUNES and masks will add to
the fun of the young people OH the occa-
sion. Mes~rs. VIM. IL. McGufin, CAN c.
NJ. White. w. M. Allen, Ed. Surber and
Henry Brown are the you ng gentle men
who compose the committee of arrange
mentS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

SALE OF A TELEGRAPH LINE.-Th.
Virginia Telegraph Company's line run
ming from Alexandria to Stanton was sold
at auction in Al xandria Tuesday to Robt.
Beverley for S. 100.
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jan25-tds
NJ AYNEsBoRo PROPERTY FOR SALE

The subscriber offers for sale, privately tract 81
land near the town of Waynesboro, Augusta ConntV
containing 50 acres very desirable piece Of propery
land that will produce much as large Door o oion
can be suited The buildings are of frame the dweii
and in the yard first rate well Of water On tbiS
property there is building site overlooking the town
Nearly half this land is usually in meadow ana f f9
Vahtages h Mcn VII De apparent on Inspection
is Of brick and covered with tin and contains
Win outhouses, well on the premises-lOt 80 bv 200
o. nv the depot grounds the dwelling rontns
Terms 10 be agreed upon by the contractna nar+ios
Waynesboro holds out many Inducements e. ' sf
oerS ana me Ilch country surrounding 1t IS capable
Oh disappearing double the present population. p''''o
aprl3-tfeow "AAnHoW.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

A LONG TERM-In the County Court
this week Jeff. Walls, a notorious colored
house was found to have property belong
ing to everybody, was convicted in two
case of burglary and two cases of house
breaking and larceny. He got two years
for robbing Mrs. Josephine G. Stuart, three
gears for +, bling Mir. r G. Peace, three
for robbing Mr.. Geo. A Hanger and eight
fer rabbing Mr.. G.. Jack son on the Church
vile road, making sixteen in all
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

CHURCH NoTEs.-On Sunday morning
after service at Trinity church. Col. James
H. Skinner presented in an eloquent and
most impressive manner the claims of the
Episcopal Brotherhood, an association for
the relief of the families of ministers who
dio
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

MIXED MARRIAGES.-Som time ago
Andrew Kinney, colored, and Mahala Mil
Ter, white, were indicted for living as man
and wife. They fled to Washington City
and were there married, and returning to
Augusta renewed their matrimonial life
in violation Of the laws of the State. This
week they were tried in the County Court
On the charge of 'lewd Capitalization"
and the man and woman were fined $500
each. Their counsel, Mr.. M. w. Quarles,
took an appeal to the Circuit Court. At
the same term of the Court ReY. Benz.
Downey, colored, was fined 5000 for mar
rying white person to negro in VIOLA
tion of the law of the States.
AUGUSTA CLAIMS ALLOWED AND RE
JEcTED.-The following claims against
the United States by citizens of this coun-
ty have been allowed by the Commissioner
claims
John Haley 500, Thomas and Nancy
Jefferson $42. Christian Landes (died last
week. $500, Abram N fl $314, VIM. Peters
si.357, Joel Y. Wheeler $3.50.
Tie following are the names of those
whose claims Were rejeci ed:
John j. Christian, J. W. Harshbarger,
VIM. A. Hoppe, A. B. Hunter, john,
Hutchinson, J. j. ipman, Augustus
Zeigler and Jacob w. Zirkle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01
jan4-tds
oY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

pY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
Information having been received by the Executive
that Reuben GrandIe, who is charged in the County
Of Augusta with the felonious killing of James
Todd, has eluded arrest, and is going at large
therefore do hereby offer Reward of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
any person who will arrest the said Reuben Gran
die and deliver him into the Jail of said county of
ugusta, and do moreover require all Officers of
his Commonwealth, civil and military, and request
he people generally to use their best exertions to
procure his arrest that he may be brought to justice
49,, Given under my hand as Governor and un
}L.s.{ der the Less Seal of the Commonwealth
s~~' at Richmond, this 22nd day of JAM, 1873
FRED. w, M. HOLIDAY.
By the Governor
JAS. MCDONALD,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Observation-Disclosures Grandle is represented
to be about to thirty.-seyen OF eight year
weight about one hundred and eighty to ninet
pounds. Hair and eyes dark-complexion fair
r. F. Walker S. p. P.
JANIS staunton papers copy ct
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

BIRD UNTING.-Last Wednesday, the
last day of the partridge shooting season.
DR.. B. B. Donaghe and Mr.. Eugene Pey-
ton killed 4S birds and rabbits,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

word to the wise II you are troubled with a
cough or cold. procure bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup at once Its use may save you from severe
sickness Your druggist keeps IT, Price, Is cents
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

troubles wheu Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup would relieve
the Child and thereby give the Mother rest. Price
Is cents
THE mutual LIEE.'-This great insurance com.
pany comes before the public again with a full and
clear statemen of its affairs Under the heads Of
"Annuity'' Insurance and Revenue accounts,
are given the broad outlines of the enormous bust
ness done by tho Mutual Life, and the balance sheet
presents the general details of assets and liabilities.
The credit side the sheet foots up above 100000
largely consisting of first mortgages and Government
bonds. The surplus, calculated by the New York
standard of AZ per cent. interest, is $l06G9
Out of this VII be apportioned dividend to each
policy which shall be in force at its anniversaly in
1878. At time when all life insurance companies
are tried as by fire. it is subject of congratulation
that the MUTUAL Life should be able to explain its
condition satisfactorily With its present board
of officers and trustees, watching its business
fully, may expect its future to be as credtabe as
its past to all concerned in the management of the
Mutual Life.
The distinguished Meteorological and Weather
Prophet Professor Tice, of ST. Louis, has issued his
ANNUAL NATIONAL WEATHER ALMANAC
FOR 1875 in which he foretes the weather for every
day in the year, explains the theory clearly on which
his predictions are based gives directions by which
the unscientifc can foretel the weather. and other
valuable matter. The whole constitutes Q work OF
great practical value everyone and is almost In
dispensible to farmers, For sample copy and terms
OF sale to the trade and to agents, send 20 cents to
THOMPSON, TICE & CO.,
ST. LOUIS, No.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

O'Clock Wednesday night and continued
till yesterday evening, when it had reached
a depth Of twelve inches On the G. Il O.
road East of here the fall was not so heavy
and III Richmond but two inches fell
being four inches at the White Sulphur and
live inches at w ;lliamson's. AT Gordons-
vile it was eight inches and last night Was
falling again. AT Huntington it Was only
two inches.
burg to Harper IS Ferry the fall was very
he IVY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

A GENTLE H1NT.-In our style of climate, with its
sudden changes of temperature wind and sun
shine often interlningled in single day,-it is no
wonder that Our Children friends and relatives are
so frequently taken from by neglected colds, half
the deaths resulting directly from this cause bottle
of Boschees German Syrup kept about your home for
immediate use will prevent serious sickness, large
doctors BILL and perhaps DEATH by the use OF three OF
four doses. For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Group or any disease OF
the Throat or Lungs its success is simply wonderful
as your druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now
sold in every town and village on this continent.
Sample Bottles to try sold at 10 cents Regular size
rs cents For sale by Dr. N. Wayt & Bro, G. W. May
and w. r. Tyree.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

Every one in want of Boots and Shoes of Good
Quality and at the Lowest Prices for Cash. will study
heir interest Ivy examining my Stock befo e pur-
chasing. Don't believe every thing you hear but
and for yourself and you will be convinced that
the best real bargains in Boots and Shoes to be
had lat
c.. WELLER-S Boot Shoe and Hat Store.
Our Roasted Coffees are by far rhe best sold in
sale by
jan25-tf C. A, RICHARDSON.
s125, will buy Misses Good Morocco Shoe, at
WELLER'S Boot and shoe Store.
STAuNToN RoAsTEDiCoFFEEs OF all varieties-Java
Laguayra. Rio &C., for sale by
jan25-tf O. A. RICHARDSON.
sGentlemen's Fine Calf Boz Toe and Plain Gen.
gress and Buckle Caters, very low for Cash at
WELLER'S Boot, Shoe and Hat Store.
Attention Housekeepers!-Yo can buy the best
ROASTED CoFFEEs froml
jan25-n G. A. RICHARDSON.
81, will buy pair Fine Calf Box Toe hand made
Boots, every pair warranted at
NELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store
TRY It'll TRY IT!l-That choice Roasted Coffee
sold by
-jan25-tf G. A. RICHARDSON.
1872. will buy Ladies Good Morocco Shoe and $3.50
a pair OF the best quality, at
WELLERS Boot and Shoe Store.
ROASTED CoFFEEs-For pure Roasted Coffees
fresh and good call on
jan25-tf G. A. RICHARDSON.
A full line of Gents and Boys Fur Hats, as well
as lin sWool-Umbrellas, full stock always on hand
at the lowest Price for Cash, at
JANIS G. L. WELLERS.
WANTED.-A purchaser for new Square IA Oc
tave Piano, first Glass; New York maker over 100
sold in this vicinity Piano will be sent anywhere
on 10 days trial free Of all expenses price less than
one half Catalogue, and lower than has ever been
offered before. Time given to first class parties.
Address
PIANO,
Box, 229, Staunton Va.
jan25tf
Ladies Buttoned Side Lace and Front Lace Boots
in Box Toe and Plain, very low, don't fail to Try
pair Of them. New Goods almost daily at
WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store
For best Liquors by the Drink, Pint, Quart or Gal
lon, call at
maya TOM BURKEo
j. E. MASON s. co. have just received several
qualities of Oyster, which they now have on exhlb
ton for the purpose of permitting the public to see
that there is the difference between qualities OF
oysters as between superine and family flour, and, in
fact, those terms may be significantly applied to
oysters Call and their select oysters both in and
out of the shell. They now have the Rappahannock,
Back River, Carter Creek ond York River, among
which you can be suited in quality and price. dec7
If you want something good to eat call at
maya TOM BURkES
S. NJ WILKES is offering the best and cheapes'
Furniture in Staunton may4tf
If you wantscheap lodging, call at
may4 TOM BURhEs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

BRIDGE BUILDERS will find an adyer-
tisement in another column that will IN
terest them.
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City Notices.

Mother will grow weary and sigh over the Babys
troubles wheu Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup would relieve
the Child and thereby give the Mother rest. Price
25 cents
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

s. M. WILKES is offering the best and cheapes
Furniture in Staunton. may4tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

If you wantscheap lodging, call at
maya TOM BURKEs
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Observation-Disclosures the 2Sth of Janu
airy, 1865 at Hillside, the residence of MIS- Marga
ret Z. Gilkeison, the brides mother, DIR. Carter
Berkeley and Miss LOWE Gilkerson, daughter of
the late William GilkersOn, Esq., all of this county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-02-01

LARGE GATHERING TO HEAR A GOOD
TEMPLAR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF HIS
ADDRESS -FIFTEEN CONVERTS THE
MISSION FOR THE COUNTY,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-11-21
POLITICAL VARIETY.

1t was Governor Wade Hampton's ma.
jority of 100000, undoubtedly, that made
him feel so frisky as to want to go riding
on a mule.-Akron Argus.
The only wisdom the bankers have
shown in their performance, is that they
waited until after the election to open
their new crusade against silver.-Akron
Beacon
With Jacob D. Cox and Charley Fos-
ter, of Ohio, relegated to the shades of
private life, what will there be left of the
Administration party-personal support
ers of Mr.. Hayes-in the next House,
Dayton Democrat.
The South Carolina Legislature will
have three RepubliCans-all of African
descent.
The National paper at pittsburgh gave
up the ghost as soon as the result of the
election was known.
That old political scallswag, Madison
Wells, ran for Congress in Louisiana,
and was terribly defeated.
Hon. John A. Bingham, who is on his
way home from Japan, is taxed of as a
Republican candidate for Governor.
An extraordinary effort was made to
defeat Speaker Randall in Pennsylva.
mia, but he came through with flying
colors.
The Democrats carried sixteen States
and the Republicans thirteen, at the late
election, but still it was a famous vic
tory.
E. L. Martin, Democrat, was elected TO
Congress in the fifth district of Maine by
a majority of 1000 over J. G. Jackson,
Greenbacker A point has been raised
on Martin, that he is ineligible, having
been convicted Of aiding and abetting the
rebellion. Is this in accordance with
Hayes's change of policy.
John Sherman will have a business
partner in the next House, in the person
of Levi P. Morton, Republican banker of
New York. Since Cakes Ames died Mr..
Morton has sustained the reputation of
knowing better than any other man in
the United States how to place valuable
considerations where they will do most
good
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-11-21

GEORGE FEssLER was consigned TO the
Penitentiary at Columbus on Friday last.
Sheriff Rauch leaving on the early train,
and also taking the boy Lamport, who
WAS sent for two years
The fate of George Fessler is full OF
instruction, and should be lesson to all
in Office or seeking places of public trust.
The melancholy part Of it is, that he was,
throughout, the trusting victim of de-
signing men in whom he seems to have
had confidence to the last.
It should be remembered that Fessler
is in prison for taking thirty thousand
dollars of the county money and going to
Canada. lie is not suffering for the de-
falcation in the treasury. That is another
matter entirely. Fessler had evil ad-
visers, who had him in charge and had
his confidence, aud who we'll knew the
deficit before and after his fight to Cana
da. Whether a full exposure will ever
be given is just now hard to say. All
good citizens most assuredly desire it.
Fessler may have been free in loaning
the funds, but where those accommoda'
tions have been fully paid, no harm has
resulted. 1t is not these that have caus'
ed the deficit of over forty thousand dol
lars. The loans unpaid make a part of
this deficit, how much we know not. In
the beginning of his career as treasurer
the deficit was first caused, it is said, by
Fessler paying a heavy Indebtedness to
the City Bank. No doubt Fessler was
free and lavish in his expenditures in
various directions; but many are of the
opinion that all these will not account
for the great deficit Fessler may have
his own suspicious, but he is housed for
time, possibly to the relief of some
persons.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-11-21

THE new American House of Mr.. F.
Hipp was opened last evening with a
grand supper and gay dance. Mr.. Hipp
knows how to keep a hotel. We re-
member him as a youth thirty-fve years
ago, doing good service at the Eagle Ho-
tel, kept by old Mr., Hawk, Many ftp
he got in those days for careful attention
to men and horses. Mrs. Hipp, we be.
lieve, did duty inside, under the good
landlady Mrs. Hawk, in those days Of
stage coaches and horse power. Mr. and
Mrs. Hipp are we'll worthy a new edi'
fee, and they have earned it. May they
live long and continue to prosper.