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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

The PIRATES OF PENzANCE.-We learn
that the production of this operetta in
Staunton for the benefit of the Augusta
County Memorial Association has been
definitely settled by Prof. E. L. Ide kindly
asserting to take charge of the work.
Most Of the amateurs who delighted so
many audiences in s'Pinafore' will appear
and it is almost useless to add that that
capital actor, John McQuaide, is to be the
ssModerp Major General
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31
MAR RIED.

HAMMER the sd OF November,
in Chariot esville, by Rev. W.. H. Williams Miss
Virginia Alice Dillard of Albemarle county, to
Mr.. Samuel Alston Hammer, of Augusta county.
PAXTON-SMI the University Of Viz
ginia Dec. 2d by Rev DR.. J.. W. Bledsoe Mr.
Charles Paxton, Of Glenwood. Rockbridge county,
W. T. Smithson the banker Of washington City.
HOovER-CLEMENTs- AT the residence OF the
brides father in Staunton, December, sd. by Rev
VIM. K Marshall Mr.. Samuel Hoover to Miss
Sarah Eliza Belle Clements, daughter of VIM. Glenn
ents, Esq.
LINK-LANDES.- On December sd, at the resi-
dence Of the brides father, near Mt: Sidney. by
Rev. G. Beard Mr. Luther Link and Miss Fannie
Landes, both Of Augusta county.
ALEXANDER-LINK- December 23d, at the
residence of the brides mother, near Nj. Sidney
by Rev C. Beard. Mr. David Alexander and Miss
Emma Link, both of Augusta county
FLORY-DRivER.-On the 23d inst, by Rev J. N.
Cline Mr. Daniel G. Flory and Miss Catharine s.
Driver, daughter of Rev. Samuel Driver. all OF
Augusta county.
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Election of Sunday School Officers.

On Sunday last the Sunday School of
the Baptist church elected the following
officers for the ensuing year.. W. Todd,
Superintendent: c. Miller, Assistant Su-
perin:endent; g. D. Pearman, Secretary;
E. Miller, Assistant Secretary; R. I. Left
wich, Treasurer; R. D. Sears, Librarian;
E. Staples, Assistant Librarian; Fl. E.
Summerson, Chorister, and Miss Mary
Summerson, Organist. The treasurer re-
ported s117 cash balance on hand. There
are 24O scholars in the school.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing year in the Sunday School
OF the M. E. Church, South, here-C. W.
Hunter, Superintendent; j. W. Newton,
Assistant Superintendent; John M. Car
roll, 1st Librarian; Robt. Stratton, End
Librarian; W E. Potter, Asst Librarian;
E. M. Gushing; Sec'y; A. Hammond, AS
sistant Sec'y; 2. N. Powell, Treasurer;
Miss Lizzie Daniel, Chorister; David E.
StrasbIrg. Chorister; Miss Cora A. Tur-
ner, Organist.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

A VALUABLE JOURNAL.-"The Vir-
ginias.'' published by Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss
has become recognized authority among
mining journals, and seems to be known
everywhere. A gentleman from Boston
who was in our Office few days ago, in
formed us that some capitalists from Eng
land arrived in that city some time ago to
inquire into the mineral resources of Vir-
GINA and West Virginia, and they were
at once referred to the editor of The Vir-
ginias.' That journal is calculated TO do,
and is doing an infinite amount of good
to this region. Major Hotchkiss has
shown not only enterprise, but wisdom, in
the conduct of his journal and has richly
earned the success it has achieved.
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The Weather Record.
A TERRIFIC COLD SPELL.


The oldest inhabitants of this region
has not seen such snow and such weather
as we have had. An old resident of the
county informs us that the nearest ap-
proach to the snow was on December 9Th,
1889, when snow storm came and the
snow remained on the ground until the
following February. The present snow
storm has had several reinforcements. On
Christmas day snow fell nearly all day and
up to late hour at night. On Tuesday
snow fell again and continued till late
Wednesday morning. Altogether some
thirty inches of snow must have fallen.
On Wednesday night about II O'Clock
the mercury in the thermometer fell below
zero. By morning at the Virginia Hotel
it was six degrees below. Mr.. Howard
Wayt tested the temperature at the reser-
voir lone of the most exposed situations
in the city, at eight O'Clock yesterday
morning and found 1t stood at degrees
below zero.
KEROSENE OIL FREEZING.
At residence on Lewis street, yester-
day morning, the oil IN lamp was found
to be frozen solid and the lamp still burn
ing.
A FEARFUL JOURNEY:
On Wednesday night at 8 O'Clock six
sleighs drove in to the W gon yard of J.
M. Henkel, in stanton, which had left
Sugar Grove, Pendleton county, w. Va,
on Tuesday last. They were loaded with
products of that region, each having load
of 900 pounds. The drivers had to break
road through the snow over the Allie
ghany mountains and had terrible jour-
.ney. In crossing North river one sleigh
overturned plunging the two men in it,
into the freezing water. Of the drivers,
three-E. Mitchell, Reuben Eye and W.
Siple, all had their feet badly frozen. All
of the party say they never experienced
such trip in their lives. The distance
was forty miles.
LAST NIGHT
at 10 o'clock the thermometer indicated
break in the intense cold as the mercury
had gone up to 200, and the barometer in
Dictated more snow.
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New Advertisements.


UIRGINIA-IN VACATION I'm the Clerks Of
flee Circuit Court, Of Augusta county.
December 29th, 1880.
Cyrus 81. Snapp. Administrator with the will an
nexed Ut Phillip o. Palmer, decd. Plaintiff.
VS..
William Foutz and Mary his wife. Henry A. Pal
mer, St Francis c. Roberts and Virginia his
wife, emma B. Palmer, Lucy Lucad0, Phillip
Defendants
In Chdncery.
The object of this suit is to obtain judicial con-
structOn of the last will and testament OF Philip o.
Palmer decd and 10 settle the estate of Philip o..
Palmer, decd, under and in accordance with the
decree of the court.
It appearing by affidavit filed that st. Francis C.:
Roberts and Virginia his wife are non residents OF
this State; 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication Of this mo-
tce and do what is necessary to protect their inter-
estS. TeSte-
Shelley & Bumgardner, p. a. J. N. RYAN.
dec31 At Clerk
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A BIG Days WoRK:-When the Low
moor iron works in Allegheny were GREG
ted they we're intended to turn out eighty
tons day, though it was not expected
that more than sixty would be made.
One day last week the works turned out
one hundred and twenty-five tons!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

COUNTY CoURT-Jutlge J. N. Quarles
Presiding. The severity of the weather
prevented large attendance from the
county The following is a summary Of
the business transacted:
Probate.-The will of Philip O.. Palmer
was admitted to probate and Cyrus II.
Snapp qualified as administrator with the
will annexed. Kitty A. Franklin quail
fed as administrative of Robert Frank
lin, deceased. George D. McGrew and P.
H. Miller, Of Allegheny City, Pa, quail
fed as executors of the will of the late
David Richie. The deceased was never
married and his estate, comprising prop
erty IN Pennsylvania, and Frederick, Au-
gusta and Rockbridge counties, Virginia,
was estimated at about 100000, which he
devised to his nleces and nephews. His
property in Augusta consisted of mineral
land in North Mountain. and the apprais-
ers appointed to ascertain its value were
Samuel Paul, A. B. Lightner, and VIM.
H. Gamblll. The appraisers appointed for
Rockbridge were W. A. Anderson, j. G..
Steele and J. P. Moore; for Frederick,
Amos Finkbine. Holmes Conrad and G. F.
Leidig. The Virginia property is valued
at $4,000.
Roods.-W. T. Rush, VIM. Patterson,
Samuel Byers, George Seawright and r. s..
Harnesberger, werea appointed commission
ers to assess damages to W. M. Wilson
| and the heirs of W. A. Burket, upon pc
tition of VIM. McCue and Others, for a
road in Middle river district from Fl. De-
fiance to the New Hope road. The COM
mlssioners were required to act on Janua-
~ %, 1881. John e. Slower was appoint
| ed special commissioner to receive bids for
| improvement of road, precinct No. %,
south River, near the mill of q. G. Guth-
rie, all bids to be in on or before January
| %, 1881. G. E. Homan was appointed sur
veyor for road, precinct No. %, South Riv-
| er.
| Personal, Gc.-A. F. Robertson and B.
| F. Terry qualified as Notarles Public
Several fines were paid into court. Sew
enty-fiye deeds and a large number Of ex.
parte settlements were admitted to record
since last term.
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DIED.


WEEO-Suddenly in Baltimore, Of paralysis, on
the morning of the 18th inst, Mrs. Hannah Weed,
aged 66 years months and eight days, relict Of
the late Jonathan Weed, of Virginia. [Isocking-
ham county (va.) papers please copy,l
GIBSON-Near Staunton, on the 18th inst, Mrs
Mary A. Gibson, wife Of Mr.. Burrel Gibson, at an
advanced age. Mrs. Glib on had been member
Of the Baptist Church, from the time she was II
years old
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

and indscretions of YOUTH nervous weakness. early
decay. loss Of manhood. &C., will send recipe
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station D. New York City.
apr2 Tyr
The most comfortable boot in town is that with
Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stifeners.
novl9 st
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To era EnerCIal.

STAUNToN, Dec. 30th, $780,
Flour-Extra. .$4,sO@$4s 80; Superfne. 81 oO@s4.O5;
Family, $54O@s550. Wneai, 81 1O@l Is; Corn new
35@4'c. Corn told) 40@4,c.; Bacon 7@9c; Hams
IL l2c; Lard 8 cents; Salt $l.75; Sugar 9@l215c;
Meal. $1,000; Molasses 1901 5c; Butter 1890: Eggs
1920: Potatoes. @a0c; Timothy Seed .$2:50@
cents; Pork $685.. So; Clover Seed IS 5O@$6t0 !;
Baled Hay-Timothy, Sl5@$l6 Glove 1915. O0@$14, 90
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

y ENIsON AND BEAR MEAT.-On Tues
u5av Ia, 1t, 1887 pounds Of venison from Po-
cahouta.s county, W. Va, was purchased
fbu i. essrs. Ryers & Cochran. The deer
WORE killed by three still hunters of that
county. The firm sold some of it here and
and sh,pped forl..y saddles of it to Wash
iincton with SADDLE of the latest bear
meat that has been A,een here this season..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

It is not the quantity eaten that gives strength,
life, blood and health 1t is the thorough digestlon
of the food taken, let it be much or little Ihere-
FORE do not stimulate up the stomach to crave 1ood'
but rather assist digestion after eating by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator. decS1 IL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

ANOTHER DEATH IN THE VALLEY
MUTUAA WITH NO AsSESSNENT.-The
policy holders in the Valley Mutual Life
Association have received notice of anoth-
er death, that of Mr.. Robert G. Peace, of
Staunton. He has been member of the
Association since it's organization, being
the twenty-second man insured. The
cause of his death was fracture of the
spine. The policy holders will be graft
cessary to pay Mr.. Peaco's policy, as there
is sufficient surplus in the treasury of the
company to pay the loss. This fact is
another proof of the satisfactory working
of this excellent Staunton institution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

PROPERTY SoLD.-Mr. Jos. B. Wood
late W. B. Crawford. on East Beverley
street for 1900 cash. The Sale was made
through Messrs Elder & Nelson. agents
for the present owner who resides in Indl~
ana and is nephew of the late Mr.. Craw-
ford.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

O. T. Fay, Hoyoke, Mass, says: Almost all OF the
chldren's shoes we sell have the A, 5. L. 90
Black Tip on them: in fact we could not Sci
them without. 1t has become a necessity to nave
them. dec31 1t
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Christmas Souvenirs.

At the Second Presbyterian church Rev.
J. E. Booker, the pastor, was presented by
the Sunday school scholars with hand
some morocco bound Bible Dictionary as a
Christmas gift.
At the same church a Christmas prize Of
large Testament was awarded the scholar
who had not missed Sabbath from the
sunday school during the year. The chill
dren had had no notice during the twelve
months OF such a prize being in contem-
plation. It was presented to little Zach.
Morton, who had not missed Sabbath.
The congregation of the First Presbyte-
rian church presented Misses Ollie and
Sarah Hotchkiss, of the choir, with a
purse of $50, and presented their organist,
Mr.. Turner, with an overcoat.
At the D.. D. Il B. Institution Christ
mas eve the Principal, Mr.. Thos. S. Doyle
had Christmas tree lighted up for the
children. kris Kingle" represented by
one of the pupils was present in ap-
propriate costume loaded with presents
for the boys and girls which were distrib-
uted to their great joy. After the distri-
button the Deaf-mute pupils had dance
and the blind pupils adjourned to the draw
ing room where they enjoyed conversation
and music.
On Christmas eve the children of the
First Presbyterian church had some ap-
propriate exercises in the church and then
adjourned to the lecture room where re-
freshments had been plentifully provided.
The Christmas festival of the Sunday
school children of the Baptist church took
place on Tuesday night. The Temper
ance Alphabet" illustrated by twenty-six
little girls was very entertaining. Dia-
logues by Misses Pattie Layton and Hat
tie Paynter and by Masters Shott and Gibbs
aud speech by Master Howard Frost,
we're all much enjoyed. Three hundred
and two presents were given, one to each
scholar present, and twenty handsome spec
ial prizes. Prizes were also awarded to
Mr.. Geo. D. Pearman for proficiency in
vocal music; Mr.. W. o. Thomas for late
arrival at Sunday school, and to Mr.. r. 7.
Leftwich for irregular attendance on
teachers meetings. The evening went off
very pleasantly.
At Trinity church chapel Wednesday
evening at O'Clock, the festival for Trini-
ty Sunday school scholars took place.
There was singing and nice time gener
ally and every child got Christmas gift.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

The Vandaa carries the first-class travel betWeel
Cincinnati and st. Louis, and don't you forget it.
dec31 1t
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CITY Notices.

Health, the poor mans riches, and the rich man
bliss is maintained by the judcious use Of Ayre's
Sarsaparilla which strengthens and nvigorates the
system by purifying the blood 1t is so highly con-
centrated that it is the most economical medicine
for this purpose that can be used.
dec311t
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SOME COOP HuNrINe.-The Y ork Ira. J

SOME GOOD HUNTING.-TheY York Pal
''Daily' of the 18th instant, has the fol-
lowing about good hunting in our county;
"Messrs. Albert Sunnyson, George W.
Mould, and Oliver Dearborn, of York, who
have spent week hunting in Augusta
county, Va, returned home last Tuesday
evening. The game they secured aid
brought home with them foots up as fol-
forty,two rabbits, thirty-four pheasants
and four hundred and fifty cartridges. -
This was cer ainly q successful gaming en-
petition. Their headquarters were at Mr..
Glendy's, the famous Virginia cattle rails
ar -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

AN OLD TINE PIECE OF FURNITURE.
AT auction Monday, an old family bed
stead was sold. which attracted much no
tice. 1t was of immense length, nearly
ten feet, and had posts about nine inches
in diameter bound with brass bands. 1t
weighed from five to six hundred pounds.
1t was true relic of the old and solid
times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

The BIRDS AND THE owl is hard
ly likely that this snow will be off the
ground for many weeks and in the mean
time the cartridges will have died out to
an extent that will affect hunting for sew
to gather around the straw stacks in the
fields may be preserved but their less fortu-
nate companions must die. A gentleman
from the county informs us that on Tues
day he found some twenty cartridges hud-
dled:together and too weak to fly. He car
ried them home and put them IN a COOP
It is against the law 10 catch them in
traps which would seem to be the only way
their lives can be pres rived now.
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The Reassessment In Augusta.

Two more of the districts OF this county
have been returned under the reassess-
ment. While the assessment of 1875 has
been made the basis of taxation, yet to I'M
derstand the increase or decrease IN that
basis it must be borne in mind that since
that assessment the Commissioners of the
Revenue have assessed for taxation the
improvements made on the real estate,
such as buildings &C., and thds materially
increased it. The two Commissioners. of
South River John Ed. Hamilton, Esq.,)
and Middle River Courtney Roller, ESQ.,
have made their returns and we give them
in connection with the basis of 1875, and
the tax assessment made by the Commits
sioners of the Revenue.
1875 assessment. looO
Middle River 81 1863, 95.s6 $l,941 O56O9 $l1' 10 10
South River, LOB 2S401 1,759,596R Lo53'ofooz
The State tax derived from the Middle
River District will be $799,65 less than
now. and that from South River District
will be $52s,7e less.
There is one district-N River not
vet in. The decrease in the amount OF
State tax to be received under the new as
ssssment from the districts already heard
from is as follows:
! Made River .......$ 799, 65
sonth River ..,.. ......... $500. .. 52s,7e
Pastnres ........... ..... 651, 90
Reverlev Manor. ......,......, 45s so
Rivsrhaads. .......... ..." 1872. so
Total for Eve districts, ............ $S ,l6O,4l
The Assessor from n orth River district
is given by the court till the lst Of Janua-
ry to complete his work.
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The Poor.

The poor are likely to suffer more this
winter than for many seasons past, the
snow putting an end to many of the small
jobs by which they may earn something.
The Overseer of the city poor, Mr.. Kurtz,
reports much hardship resulting from the
bad weather. He says that the other night
he was walked up at II O'Clock by poor
woman who had two sick children and
wanted few sticks of wood to keep the
room warm.
Mr.. Samuel Lushbaugh has distributed
the last of the forty-tive tons OF coal en-
trusted to him by gentleman to be given
to those who needed it. just one hundred
families were supplied.
In view of the great suffering among
the poor, brought on by the dreadful
weather now pl evailing, the following &C
ton has been taken:
SrAUNToN, Y. M. G. A..
Dec. 3Oth, 1880.
The following gentlemen having been
added to the committee on Relief OF the
Poor, are requested to cooperate with
that committee and take measures at once
to relieve the urgent needs OF large class
of our citizens whose condition demanuS
the prornptest action;
CA. Richardson, R. W. Hardy, W. A.
Burke, j. Howard Wayt, Frank Hughes,
Reeves Gait, Carter Berkeley, j. H. Wat
ers and j. E. Guy.
The standing committee of the Associa-
ton consists of John W. Todd, Chairman,
John M. Carroll and DIR. s. II. Henkel.
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ACCIDENT.-Mr. Dennis O'Conner, the
well known railroad contractor, who had
just returned from Kentucky to spend his
Christmas. fell on the ice covered pave
ments Friday night and broke both bones
of his leg at the ankle. DR.. VIM. s. Nc
Chesney was called in and set the fractur
cd limb
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

Yesterday, E. M. Gushing, ESQ.,, in
prompt response to an appeal for organiza-
tion in behalf of the poor by the Virgin
ian," went on the street at 10 O'Clock and
before o'clock had collected 240.25 in
money, provisions and fuel. If similar
charitable activity is shown by others in
terested in the cause, prompt provision will
be made for the suffering. 1t must be
prompt to be of service.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-12-31

The PosT OFFICE HOURS TOMORROW
Those interested will do we'll to remem.
Der that tomorrow, New Years day, the
post office will only be open from to 10
A. M. and 4 to P. M. All money order
or registered letter business must be at
tended to to-day.
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A PITIFUL CAsE.-Last Wednesday
night boy named Porterdeld, about four
teen years old, was found on thesnow COW
cred streets, homeless. His clothes were
thin and ragged. hardly covering him and
he had on no stockings. He said his en-
ployer had removed his residence and
had brought him to Staunton and dis
charged him. Capt. J. II. Waters was in
formed of the case and got the boy, gave
him food and put him in the warm police
Office to sleep. The kind hearted Captain
also interested himself to get the boy a
home.
SUDDEN DEATH.-W. G. Edwards. of
Providence. R. l., commercial agent for
Orr & Co., merchants of Plttsburg. Pa.
arrived in Waynesboro' last week and
stopped at the boarding house of Thomas
Jefferson. On Friday he complained of
sickness and was found to be suffering
from pneumonia. On Saturday he went
to the post Office to mail letter and COM
planned of being chilly when he returned.
A few minutes after, he died of congestion
of the langs. He was fine looking man
about fifty years of age. His remains
were uttered by the town authorities and
measures were taken to notify his family.
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A oAsp.-ro all who are suffering from. the error