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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates,
Notices 0f deaths published crotuisoaIslu,

PARRENT.-Iillian Parent on the 10th June
at the residence of her father, Jacob Parent,
aged q years and IL days.
ARMENTROUT.-At his residence, on the 10th
inst, near Cedar Grove Mills, G. 8. Armen-
trout-aged GA years.
MooRE.-In Rockbridge county, May 7th. 1879
Mrs. Martha J. Moore, wife of Harry e. Moore
ESQ.,. and daughter of Capt. VIM. g. Gilmore.
NIcELY;1ln Rockbridge. April as, 1879. Mrs.
Polly Nicely, wife of Adam Nicely, aged 70
years, months and IA days.
FAURER.-At his residence, four miles from
WaynesbOrO'. on the 18th inst, Mr. Joseph
Fauber, in the 82nd year of his age He had
been q consistent member of the Lutheran
Church for 40 years.
DULANY.-In Baltimore, on April 30, 1879. Anne
liza R., in the 18th year of her age beloved wife
of Henry s. Dulany. and daughter of W. W.
II. II. Kennedy, formerly of Staunton.
GRYMEs.-4n Richmond, at the residence of her
hrother-i4-law, DR.. H. d. TaliaferrO, May the
9Th, Miss Helen E. Grymes, daughter Of the
late DIR. Reyton Grymes, of Orange Her re.
mains were taken to her home Selma, in
Orange county, for interment.
MARTE.-At her residence, near Tenth Legion.
Rockingham CO., Va, after brief illness oj
pneumonia, Mary M. Martz departed this life.
on May 6, 1879. aged 70 years, months and j
day. She was sister of the late Hiram
Martz, who SO long and satisfactorily repre-
scented Rockingham co., in the Legislature
and also Of the late Dorilas Mart2,
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DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY.-At the re-
cent term of the United States Court in Harri-
sonburg, the following discharges in bankrupt
cy were entered:-B. T. Bagby, j. A. Lowen-
bach, John H. Wartmann, VIM. L. Anderson,
]. Lewis Timberlake, Asher w. Hartman, M. A.
Miller, w. II. Peyton, 7. H. Shumate, w. 81.
Bruback, Dorman L. Smith, w. H. Clatterbuck.
A. II. Brewer, J. Marshall McCue, Geo. w. Mac
Farland, VIM. Fl. Lam, Jas. M. Lam, Anderson
F. Lam, Coleman Brown, w. w. Benson, Jas.
Jiffkins, Martha j. McCue, Chas. Sitlington.
SamI M. Bowman, Daniel N. Wilson, Jas. A.
Fitch, David B. Henton, John Torch, Richard
L. Gray. Eli A. CARRIER. Garner Francisco, Lew
is Hartman, Jas. M. Peace, John A. Noon. Au-
gustus Blauth. Robert J. Glsndy. Jas. G. Kin
caid, John c. Thweatt, Edgar Campbell. Adolf
plus NJ Pierce, Edgar L. Lambert, George H.
Haines.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

DAKERS BITTERS.-Baker's Premium
ID Bitters are now known wherever the fell
hand of Disease has laid its whitening touch
Their remedial powers are universally recog-
nized and acknowledged, and the preference is
given them over all other remedies compound
ed for the cure of dyspepsia, cholera morbus.
cramp ch0lic, and all other diseases incl
dent to impaired digestion. The Bitters are
truly valuable remedy, as many who have
felt their beneficial effects will testify, and
should be found in every household. Captain
Elijah Baker, the proprietor of these Bitters, is
a well known and highly respected citizen of
Richmond. whose character is unassailable;
and therefore his preparation may be consid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters for
theabove named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow trial.-Mdnches-
ter Courier.
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs were awarded a
special premium at the Fair. and deservedly
so for they are standard medicine and we are
personally cogniZant of some remarkable cures
effected by them.-Riehssosd Commercial.
~ NOTICE.-Raker's Premium Bitters are
exempted by the U. S. Internal Revenue De-
partmept from special liquor tax.
Sold by all druggists and country merchants
everywhere. E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
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It has been a matter Of surprise TO us tnat tne
farmers in the ValIey-the rich grass section OF
Virginia-did not turn their attention to the
making of prime butter. In certain Northern
States particular brands Of butter command q
dollar pound.
There is but one person within our knowl-
edge that makes a standard "gilt-edge" butter
Mr. J. E. Harnsberger. of Fishersville, Augusta
county, Va, on the Chesapeake q Ohio Rail
road, prepares a choice article in neat tubs
Richmond Christian Advocate.
Why don't you extend your remarks to gilt
edged Rockingham, where our farmers wives
know just "hew to do it f"-Sptr1 of the Valley
For the special felicitation Of the Spirit Of thu
Valley, we mention the fact sthat Mr.. ]. E
Harnsberger and his estimable wife are both
from Reckingham-the former from East Rock
ingham, and the latter from Harrisonburg
Does that satisfactorily account for the milk
in the cocoa-nut' or the ''gilt-edge" to the but
ter? Eli?
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PRoPITIoUs RAIN.-The bountiful Dispenser
of blessings, "who covereth the heavens with
clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth. who
maketh grass to grow upon the mountains
blessed the farmers with a copious and much
needed rain on Friday night and Saturday last,
for which they are no doubt, duly grateful to
the "Giver of every good and perfect gift. I"
The flowers breathe fragrant incense; the grass
and grain rear their heads in alteration; the
"birds of the air. make the forests vocal with
their tuneful songs Of praise; and man, made
in the image of God,' should be grateful for
favors conferred and bounties bestowed
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ANNUAL MEETING OF GERMAN BAPTISTS.
The annua! meeting Of the German Baptists
will be held at Linville Creek Church. near
Broadway, Rockingham county, Va, COM
mencing June 2, 1879. The transaction of cur
rent business will not begin until Tuesday, A.
NJ, and no provision will be made for visitors
before Monday. This meeting is for the trans
action of business which may properly come
before it from all parts of the United States
1t is the highest Ecclesiastical body in the
church. and is for the transaction of busin ess
only, and there will be no preaching on the
grounds during the hours of business. Ar
rangements will be made to feed the members
of the church only at the Broadway tent. Per-
mission will be granted for the erection of
stands at which others may obtain food, but
the church will no more endeayor to provide
horse feed for those not members. While all
can attend who desire, yet they should come
prepared with edibles, &c. Wei give this notice.
as we cannot undertake to feed all who may
attend, and could not be reasonably expected to
do 50, and we hope that this notice will be gener
ally circulated and regarded. Gentlemen and
ladies will conduct themselves in an orderly
and becoming manner, and arrangements will
be made for the prompt control of all others.
SAMUEL H. MYERS.
Cor. Secretary.
~ GLADKE'S sc. Counter is the best in
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A. F. s. CoMAENcENENr-The Commence
ment Exercises Of the Augusta Female Sem
mary will take place on the LIST, End and Bird OF
June The commencement sermon will be
preached on Sunday morning June LIST, by Rev.
J. r. Wilson, D. d. The annual soiree OF vocal
and instrumental music will take place Mon
day evening. and on Tuesday evening the re-
ports will be read, certificates. diplomas medals
and prizes distributed and an address will be
made by Rev. ]. r. Wilson, D. d.
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Go and see Gladke's SC. Counter. maye-tf
Too BAD-Under this heading the Rocking

Too BAD.-Under this heading the Rocking
ham Register says
s'If the freight train that runs between this
point and Stanton daily, were not one Of &c
travel we should not be surprised at the Com
pany's keeping such dingy and uncomfortable
passenger coach attached to 1t, but since the
travel on that train is very heavy, we think II
nothing more than justice to the travelling pub
lie that good coach be put on instead OF the
unsightly one that now dis1gures the rear end
of Capt. McClain's train"
We entirely agree with the Register. This
train, on account of the time of its arrival and
departure, carries almost as many passengers
between Harrisonburg and Staunton as does
the regular passenger train, and d comfortable
coach should be attached to it.
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AcoUITTED.-Mr. Abram Arian, a man OF
means of this county. and who last year visited
the Paris Exhibition, was tried week before last
on the charge of chicken stealing and was &C.
quilted. He was then held in bonds to answer
the charge of having stolen chickens in his pos
session. His trial on this charge took place At
the Courthouse. on last Tuesday morning
before Magistrates, Kinney. Eskridge and
Mills, the same who tried him on the first
charge. A large number Of persons were pre-
sent attracted by the unusual character of the
case. He was defended by Messrs. Cochran and
White, and was acquitted OF this charge also,
though many who were present thought him
guilty and only escaped by a technicality of law.
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RATs.-Mr. John Peer, on last Sunday night,
caught about twenty rats in his trap, and on
Monday morning there was quite an exciting
scene in the Courthouse yard, when they were
turned loose for the terriers to catch. Quite a
crowd assembled to witness the fun, and not
much sympathy was expressed for the rats in
their attempts to gain freedom Every one
was killed, and none left to tell the tale.
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FRATERNAL VIsIT,-Peyton s. Coles, Deputy
of the State accompanied BY 'Dr. NJ. Mckenzie
W. NJ, and VIM. P. Council. P. M, of widows
Son Lodge Of Charlottesville, paid fraterna
visit to staunton Lodge, No. Is, on last Friday
night. After the work Of the Lodge was over
handsome entertainment was given by tn.
Lodge to the visiting brethren.
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DEATH OF JUDGE PACKER.
Asa Packer, president of the Lehigh
Valley railroad, died in Philadelphia
Saturday evening. in his 18th year. He
was poor boy, but amassed fortune
of between ten and twenty millions. In
politics he was q democrat, and had
held the Office of associate Judge of Car
bon county. served two terms in Con-
gress, (1862-'6,) and ran against General
Geary for Governor in 1869. He found
ed the Lehigh University, at Bethle-
hem, Pa, endowing it with $500, 900 and
Sc acres of land, and last year built a
$4,000 library building for it. The
Judge and his wife celebrated their
golden wedding at Mauch Chnnk jan
uary %, 1878.
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DeveIonmenf or Consumn11ou


AS the disease fastens itself upon its victim
one after anctnerA of the vital powers give way.
The patient loses flesh and strength, is languid,
unable to perform mental or physical labor
with the usual facility, is depressed in spirits
and inclined to drowsiness aud sleep; the mem
ory is weakened, and its permanent impair
ment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane becomes morbidly
sensitive and, in spite of the utmost care, be-
comes affected from the slightest causes, so
that at last even a breath of wind up the lining
of the nose or throat becomes productive of a
cold, and gives rise to serious disturbance of
the other respiratory organs. The patient is
subject to frequent and repeated colds, each
one aggravating the disease by giving it new
impulse, and attacking larger extent of sur
face than Its predecessor. In this manner the
Catarrh spreads from organ to organ, until it
finally reaches the lungs and produces con-
sumption.
Discharges from the Ear are quickly and per-
manently cured by proper trea' ment.
DR.. HARTLEY'S OFFICE,
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ARM BRoKEN.-We are sorry that Mr.. Geo.
H. Haines, a railWay postal CLERK on the Valley
Division of the Baltimore and ohio was recent
ly thrown from a wagon in Winchester, and
had an arm broken. He Is o brother Of thu
Msssrs: Haines. of staunton, and Is well known
to many of our citi2ens.
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Save trouble during warm weather, and blu,
Staunton best roasted coffee.
may13-2ts T. E. GRAHAM

AUGUSTA LAND TO BE SOLD AT SALEM-On
the 18th of June, in front of the Courthouse al
Salem. Roanoke county, G. W. Hansbrough
Trustee, will sell the interest: OF Mrs. John B.
Davis, believed to be one undivided ninth, in
the farm, 1872 acres, known as the ''home farm
ofPaul Seig, decd. and now in the possessi on
Of Henry Seig. The terms require sos to be
cash.
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HooFER's sELEcE HIGH SCHooL.-The clos
ing exercises of this school will take place in
the Masonic Hall on Thursday, May 29th.-
There will be contest in defamation for a
gold medal in which thirteen of the pupils will
participate. After this the medals, scholarship
badges, distinctions. and certificates to seniors
will be awarded. The Valedictory address will
be delivered by II. NJ. Bell. jr.,-subj
q little and there a little" The music for the
occasion will be furnished by the Stonewall
Brigade Band.
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THE BALTIMORE spN.-Fhe Baltimore Sun,
on yesterday appeared in a new typographical
dress, in honor Of its And anniversary, which
occurred on Friday last. The Sun, by virtue
no less Of its conservative tone and reliability
than ofits industry in collating and condensine
the news. IL one Of the very best newspapers
published, as well as one of the cheapest. =
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Women never think /!

If the Grabbed old bachelor who ut
tered this sentiment could but witness
the intense thought, deep study and
thorough Investigation of women in de-
termining the best medicines to keep
their families well, and would note their
sagacity and wisdom in selecting Hop
Bitters as the best and demonstrating it
by keeping their families in perpetual
health, at = mere nominal expense, he
would be forced to acknowIed that such
sentiments are baseless and false.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20

SUDDEN DEATH.-The Waynesboro' Tribune
says that Rhoda Spears. colored of that place
fell dead last tuesday night whilst on her way
to Mrs. VIM. Gallaher's, where she was serving
In the capacity of cook. Heart disease is sup
posed to have been her complaint. She fell
near the Presbyterian parsonage, and was car
ried to her home by some colored friends.
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THE MISSING STUDENT.-On the 10Th of A pril
Mr.. A. w. Crawford, q student of the Univer-
sity of Virginia from Louisville. Ky.,lmysteri-
ously disappeared. On the LIST of May, he wrote
from Philadelphia letter to his father. On
the receipt of this letter. says the Charlottes-
vile Chronicle. Mr.. George Crawford, of Louis
vile, started outin search OF his brother, and,
we are glad to state, found him at Saxonville. a
village in Massachusetts,. They left Boston for
Louisville on Tuesday, and by this time are at
home. 1t is hoped and believed that rest and
recreation will soon restore the young gentle
mans mental equilibrium. The Louisville
Courier Journal says: young Crawford has
ever been model Christian young man, was q
good student at the High School, and his in
tense application at the University has doubt
less produced temporary mental alteration"
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Advertising.


Although, says an exchange. dealers and bus
mess people generally are beginning to find
out the efficacy of advertising, yet there are
very many who plod along slowly, giving little
thought to the subject, though wondering
vaguely why they are not SO successful as some
of their more prosperous competitors, or COM
panions in business, never dreaming that the
difference is due solely to the fact that their
neighbors advertise freely, while they look
upon money used in this way as lost altogether.
That advertising pays literally all who try
it, Is demonstrated by the success of those who
take this method of making known what they
have to sell to the people at large. 1t may not
make any difference to a few personal friends.
whether a merchant advertises or not, but to
strangers all the difference in the world. Even
worthless articles like some patent medicines,
are made to sell largely for the mere reason
that they have been extensively advertised
| OF course, their uselessness will be found out
after time, and they then die out, but not be-
fore fortune has been made for the advertiser.
People grow to believe things are true by see
| ing or hearing them often. Mrs. Browning apt
| ly says
"For say foolish thing but oft enough
| (And here's the secret of a hundred creeds,
Men get opinions as boys learn to spell,
| By iteration chief1y) this same thing
Shall pass for absolutely wise, and not
With fools exclusively"
So, if a worthless thing can be advertised in
| to popularity, it is obvious that really worthy
house may build up great business by trying
the same method. Strangers visiting cities or
towns for the purpose of purchasing goods will
be sure to patronize the firm whose name they
have often seen advertised, for familiarity with
the name alone gives confidence, and. besides.
| as advertising shows spiritand enterprise, they
feel quite sure the firm who deals in 1t extern
| sively is a wide-awake house, attentive to GUS
| toners, and doing everything in a prompt and
| business-like manner, and they are usually
| not far from right.
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INsTALLAT1oN.-Rev. c. 8. M. See will be in
stalled Pastor Of Monterey church, on Friday
June 9Th. Rev. Mr.. Preston will preside. pro-
pound the constitutional questions. and deliv.
er the charge to the pastor, and Rev. A. F.
Laird will deliver the charge to the people.
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The skeletons of three Indians, with
beads, pipes, rings, and trinkets, were
unearthed by workmen at Easton, Pa,
last week, while digging cellar.
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HOTEL RATES REDUCED!-The Vir-
ginia Hotel, Staunton, Va, has just been thor
oughly renovated throughout, and now offers
superior accommodations at greatly reduced
rates.
Citizens of Stanton who desire table board,
will be taken at reduced rate.
JOHN D. CROWLE,
mayzO2t Proprietor.
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To THE VogERs OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, re.
spectfully announce myself as a candidate FOL
the office of CONSTABLE for Beverly Manor Dis
trict. If elected will endeavor to discharge
the duties of the Office faithfully.
mayND-It* LAS, w. BLACKBURN.
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-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISERS

THE HALIFAX WALL.-Prof. J. L. Campbell,
of Washington and Lee University surmises,
and we think correctly, that 1t is q natural
formation, being quartz dixie, and that the
crevices between the stones were formed by
contraction when the molten quartz cooled,
and that the crevices were filled with. Koalin
resulting from the decomposition of the imbed-
ding rocks containing felspar. Koalin is like
putty when wet, but becomes harder when
dried, and this corresponds with the description
given of what has the appearance of artificial
cement.
"When Science from creations face,
Entertainments veil withdraws,
What lovely visions yield their place,
To cold material laws"
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apr22 80 North Greene Street, near Mulherr,

W. E. THORNTON, Baltimore, Md, ia the man.
ufacturer Of J. M. 4aaroque's Anti Bilious Bit
tiers. For halt a century these Bitters have
been relieving thousands from Nervousness,
Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, and all diseases OF
the Liver and Stomach. If troubled with any
of these unpleasant complaints. give them a
trial. They only cost Csc. package, or 81 a
bottle, and may be worth ten times as MUCH
All druggists will vouch for them
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1t frequently happens that severe pain is very
greatly relieved by thorough purgation. Ust
DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills for this purpose
Price 25 cents.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A FORMER Pupil. OF THE
VI I.-From the Huntingdon Argus we learn
the sad news of the sudden death from heart
disease, on last Sunday week, of Miss Laura
Jenkins, who was well known to many of our
citizens when she was pupil at the v. F. In
stitute about two years ago. She was very
intelligent young lady, about eighteen Year,
old, and when she left school carried with her
many evidences Of her ability and faithful study
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MARRIAGES.

The most useful articles at cents, can be
had at GLADKE'S. may6-tf
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Jacob Grossman, of Campbell county,
Va, was instantly killed last Thursday
by the falling of limb Of tree.
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A BEAUTIFUL SToRE.-Mr. VIM. H. Weller
has recently enlarged and improved his store.
and refitted it in such very handsome style as
to make it the most beautiful store in the State.
The two rooms are separated by costly and
handsome partition, and the rear room is car
peted with a very fine carpet, and contains a
large and costly table, with a largo and hand
some mirror upon the wall. in which the ladies
can view at full length the image OF their hand
some persons, and see how gracefully their
draperies become them. Mr. Weller has sue
ceeded in uniting the useful and the beautiful,
as all will testify who visit his store.