Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-08-26
Gen. Meem's Sheep Sale.

From the Shenandoah Valley we take the
following notice of Gen. Mems sheep and cat
tie sale last week:
On last Wednesday. Gen. G. S. Meem held
his second Annual Sheep Sale on his farm,
Strathmoor, near Mt. jackson. Va.
There were about 1000 persons Precautionary
of them ladies, wac took lively interest in
the sales.
At IL o'clock, the sales began, Gen. Meem
having before made a few Introductory re-
marks Col. Muir, of KY, the auctioneer, also
made some remarks showing the advantages
of raising good stock, and appealed to the peo-
pie to aid Gen. Meem in building up growing
interest in improved stock, which, if rightly
introduced. will prove most profitable to all,
and be source of the greatest pleasure and
profit to those engaged in stock-raising.
.Gen. Meem certainly deserves the gratitude
and support of all. He has worked hard to
advance the stock interests of this and adj
joining States, and has given much time and
attention to this laudable object, even at per-
sonal sacrifices,
He is well prepared for this business, and the
arrangements for the sale were almost perfect.
There was large semi-circle with raised seats,
covered, for the audience, with the auctioneer's
stand in Its front; and also stands for the re-
porters.
The stock was nicely stalled and catalogued,
and could be easily examined. Each animal
was brought into this semi-circle as it was
sold, so that all could see it.
Over the grounds could be found bountiful
supply of ice water; and at l o'clock lunch
was served in his large barn near by, consist
ing Of all kinds of meats breads, milks, toma-
toes, &c.-all given out with lavish hands.
There were over 500 new tin cups in use, and
no one went away hungry or thirsty.
The ladies of the Episcopal church of Mt.
| jackson had tables on the ground, where could
be had anything' desired in the way of some
| thing to eat. They realized some $3.50.
The bidding was not near SO spirited as it was
last year, and the stock sold brought far lower
prices. Two hundred and ninety-two head OF
sheep were sold for S. $3.50, averaging sl9O3 per
head. These sales will not prove very profita-
| BILE to the Gen eral, but it is thought he will
quit cost of sheep and expenses.
Gen. Meem has well done his part, and If the
people fail to see their interest, it may be some
time before they have another sale of this
kind It is to be hoped they will soon see it,
and we may have another sale next year.
A number of the very finest shorthcrn cattle
ever brought to this State were offered for sale.
There seemed to be but few buyers, and the
prices ran very low. Those that were sold,
were sold at a sacrifice. A number of them
were not sold at all, but will be offered for sale
hereafter. We earnestly hope they may yet be
purchased by some of our people, and this most
excellent breed be introduced.
The following will give names Of purchasers.
number of sheep, prices, &C., for Augusta and
Rockingham counties
For augusta cou,aty.-A. H. McCue, Fishers
vile, No. 1877, 3d. W. B. Crawford, Mt. Sidney,
No. 20S, Sic. R. F. Larew, Staunton, No 1893,
SIS. VIM. B Craig, Weyer's Caver, No. los. SIS;
226, $18 A. M. Bowman, WaynesboFo', No. 206,
SO; 2l6 and 25l at SIS, 1856. Samuel Crfckenber-
ger, Weyer's Cave, No 81, 5l7 "A, $50; 50, $l4;
| 9S, $l7. W. F. Smith. Greenville, No. 1856, $l2.
| John w. Crawford, FIT. Defiance, No. 275, $11,
9Th pen, s. at 7.25, $685.. J. A. Watson, Staun-
ton, No. 26l, SIS; 2o7, s26. ]. R. Kemper, Fish
ersville, No. 297, S23 Lewis Hartman, No. 200,
| $22, and No. -, $26.
! For Rockingham county.-C. J. Brock, Lacy
Springs, 26S, s25; %, 500. Cornelius Driver, Tim
berville, No. 39I, $l1. B. F. Myers, Timberville,
| No. 3l6, 50. Isaac Arehart, Timberville, 18th
pen, g. at $3.50. $3.50. w. B. Lurty, HARRISON
burg, Nos. 35s and $50, at sl2 each, SCI; 1854 and
| S72 at sl4 each, SIS. John Thomas, New Market,
| No. 1858, SIC; 49, SIS. T. L. Williamson, New
Market, Nos. $40 and Oil at $la each, s28; 13l,
$40; 103 SIS 3rd pen, at 81, $35. G. A. Brock,
Linville, No. 279, slo 18th pen, 8, $3.50, sl2.4O
J. S. Harnsberger, Harrisonburg, No. l29, $22.
Henry G. Moffett, New Market, 591, s2 ; 2O4, $13;
122, SIG. Michael Thomas, New Market, No, 80,
| SIS.
| In the sale Of Shorthorns, Lewis Hartman
bought No. II, Oswald, Quill Aug. %, 1878, for
ST. He cost 800 in Kentucky.
| The Best of the Season-the Methodist Sun
| day School Excursion.