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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14


BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKEr. June StS.o
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol.
Best Beeves OO@6 u
Generally rated first quality OO@6 0l
Medium or GOOD , fair quality l2@5 o.
Extreme range Of prices..................27 1896 Is
Tns market has been isir III sctive his weak
s2d all the offerings were sold ct : compative,
" early hour hot at . scant 10 on on the ex-
IRENE tops and fa 1evsr P 5,css i 70. the :,
the latter were ~ lower than last week. The
average quality was not.up to that of~lRf=
fering last week. though there were some Bet.
ter tops than were offered then.
Mich Cows-The market is inactive prices
l8@$25 per head wholesale.
Sheep and Lambs-The market is over sup
Pill ed this week and dull. The Eastern, and
outside demand generally has been quite light
and confined to buyers OF the best lambs which
were sold early. The home trade is quite slow
also; our butchers buying quite sparingly. The
quality is not as good as last week, and prices
are off all round. We quote sheep at 3@5Lc
and lambs at 5@719c per Id gross. Arrivals This
Hogs-The mark ct is by no means active this
week; the receipts being some 800 head in ex-
cess of the offerings last week, are trifie g.
active. The quality Is about like the offerings
of last week. and prices are q shade of. We
quote at 713@81ac, latter for extra, most sales
6157 head.
RICHMOND MARKET.
RICHMOND, June 4th, 1881.
SALES.
Wheat-Fultz, % bushels common at Sl.16,
Corn-White, Sc bushels damaged at 55c,: l.
24 bushels very good at &c. Mixed, 80 bushels
very good at Gle 2lO bushels prime at &c.
Oats-226 bushels prime spring at SIC.
Meal-60 bushels unbolted at 6Oc.
FLoUR.-We quote: Fine. $3@$350; extra, $5.5(
@$575; superfne, $375@$4.5O; common family
At
Staun ton inspection. extra, 1915; superIne
$5@$500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

SUMNER LAW LECTURES (nine weekly be-
gin 18th July, 1881, and end 14th September
Have proved of signal use,-lst, to students
other Law School; End, to those who propose
to read privately and 3rd. to practitioners
who have not had the advantage of systematic
instruction. For circular apply P. U. Univer-
sity of Va.) to JOHN B. MINORs Prof. Com. and
Stat. Law. may3l-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

NOT SO HERE.-The Richmond State of last
Tuesday In its notice of the pamphlet contain
ing three lectures delivered by Prof. T. R. Price,
of the University of Virginia. last summer. be-
fore the teachers of the public schools assem-
bled at Charlottesville. says
"For of all teachable animals the one which
is worst and least taught in Virginia from the
learned pig up or down, the one least taught
and worst taught is the girl.''
tits due to the excellent female schools of
this city to say that the statement of the State is
not true of the female seminaries of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Don't forget that Mr.. A. E. Miller, who hal
SO long been the popular hardware merchant
at Prices old corner" has removed his store
to No. % South Augusta street, where he de-
sires to see his former customers. and is pre-.
pared to accommodate them better than eve,
with first-class goods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

and clear compilations.
For sale by DR.. N. WAYT & Bro, Staunton.

INFORMATION WANTED.-We have received
from ALI w. Burnett, chief Of Eureka Detec-
tive Agency, Charleston. w. Va, letter stat
ing that "last year, man calling himself Make
May, of Rockbr1dge or Augusta county, who
had considerable money, mysteriously disap-
peared, when on Coal River" and "as it is evil
dent he was murdered" 1t is desired that the
friends of the missing man communicate to
ALI. w. Burnett, detective, any Information
they may have concerning him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
The best tobacco In the market IL to be found
at c. L. Potter's.a 1e7-N

VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.-Thea annual
Commencement soifee at the Virginia Female
Institute came off lAss night, and this morn.
Ing the nnal exercises, embracing the distri.
button Of prizes, diplomas. &C.. Interpreted
with music. vocal and instrumental, will take
place. This school under the management of
Mrs. Gen.i J. E. B. Stuart and her accom-
plished assistants has been most successful,
and promises increased prosperity in the fu-
ture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged FOR at odvertfsfs0 rosss
Notices Of deaths D1bl shed 0rutuito;tsly.

MACKEY-At his residence in Collierstown
Rockbridge county. on the oath of May. DR.
A. Mackey, prominent citizen Of thai
community.
EFFINGER.-At the residence of her husband.
In Harrisonburg. on Saturday week, Mrs.
finger, Esq, in the Goth year of her age,
Enthusiastically, at Second Creek, Greenbrier
CO., W. Va. on the 18th inst, Miss M. ]. p.
Dull, formerly Of this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

We return thanks to Miss Jennie E. Davis
for an invitation to attend the 9th annual
commencement of the Mountain Seminary, o.
Birmingham, Pa, to take place Wednesday
morning, June 10th, 1881. PAR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE .MooN.-The total g.
clipse of the moon. which occurred on last Sat
ardsy night. or rather Sunday morning, be
tween and O'Clock. was an impressive spec.
tacle. The weather was clear at the time, max.
Ing the occasion favorable for observation, and
those who remained awake to see it were re.
warded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Ine supreme Court of New York has granted
an oroer to change the name Of the corporation
OF "ocrtonerG o." to the Century Cp-the order
70 take effect on the 2lst Of June. The July
Issues OF Scribners Monthly and ST. Nicholas
VIII have the new corporate imprint,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
WANTS..

WOOL! WOOL! WOOL!IEWANT-
w ED-5O,OOO lbs. of Washed and I'm
washed Wool.
apr26-5t P. B. SUBLETT q SON.
DOA RIDERS WANTED![
ID can accommodate four BOarders with
Board and Lodging or table board. TERMS
VERY REASONABLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

P. A. Ross. Esq.,. was appointed, at the last
session of the county court, administrator for
the immediate settlement of the estate of JOS
eph Frey, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

PASTORAL CALL AccaprED.-Rev. Jas. n.
Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Fairfield. Rockbridge county. has accepted q
unanimous call to the passionate of the Presby-
terrain church at Leesburg. Loudoun county.
He recently received a fiattering call from the
church in Alexandria, which he refused.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Mr.. b. W. Fuller has been appointed General
Ticket and Passenger Agent Of the Chesapeake
d Ohio Railway. vice Conway R. Howard, re-
signed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Ladies' before buying your goods, call on @.
L. Potter. where you win hnd everything neat
and nice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Hyou want a nice buggy and horse, hack
spring-wagon, or any thing in the livery line
60 to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
FOR RENT!

NOR RENT.-As authorized agent, I
Il desire to rent the comfortable and conve-
nlent STORE-ROO now occupied
by Messrs. A. 81. Ross & Son, in this place.
House, % 80, with $50 feet of shelving, Ell
counting-room and q nice. cool cell
lar, the size of the entire building. The house
is In good order, 1t having been very recently
painted and otherwise repaired. This is adj
mitted to be one of the most desirable stands
known for a country store. 1t Is almost In the
center of the town, and at present enjoys a lib
eral share of public patronage. Any courteous
and energetic person who cOntemplates engag-
ing in the mercantile business. will find this
locality exceptional for both constant sales
and prompt paying customers. There are also
many other advantages and cOnveniencies
which are useless to recite, but which COM
mend it as a place specially adapted for that
branch of business. o. Possession given Oc-
tober the LIST, 1881.
For further information, address,
p. A. ROSS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Mr.. w. F. Sherman has purchased the Fort
Defance Depot property. for q. $500 cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Mr.. J. F. Raines. at Fishersville has stave
factory In active operation. which, we learn, ID
turning out from twenty to twenty-five thou
sand slaves per day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

CHOICE OUQUETS.-PEARMAN will receive
this morning choice lot. put up in style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

RAILROAD CERTIFICATE OF Stock -Wm. A.
Burnett. the commissioner appointed by the
Supervisors. has received and turned over to
that body certificate for IT'S shares of stock in
the c. & o Railroad, being the evidence of the
amount subscribed by the county many years
ago towards making the Railroad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

DERs0Ne wishing 70 dispoee = Va Cen-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

TNOR RENT.-A good DWELLING A
q HOUSE, containing 6 rooms, on st.
Clair Street. Staunton, Va. Address or
apply to- -
TND& HINT Wss ~A a.E.-Ihe large -
IL BRICK HOUSE and 40 acres Of
land. u mile West Of staunton. recent,
~ occupied by VIM. Frazier, Esq. Apply %
apr5-n J. r. GUY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
MILLINERY,

hats ana BonnetS,
FRENCH FLOWERS, OSTRICH PLUMES and TIPS.
Satin Me7veiILe7es,
Brocaded Silks, Gauzes, Ribbons,
In all the new standings. Everything in the
line of TRIMMING.
Also full and beautiful assortment of
NECKWEAR, SO.
Our stock in all the different lines is COM
as the season advances. We are prepared to
sell our goods at the LOWEST PRICES.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
thanking the public for former patronage,
we respectfully solicit a call from all.
MRS. d. A. SHEPHERD & PAGAN,
No. 7 New st.. Staunton, Va.
N.B.-GRAND OPENING of Pattern Bon
nets and Hats, on Friday and Saturday.
may 6tn ana 9TH. may3-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

HOMEMADE CRADLEs.-The wheat cradle
manufactured by Mr.. ]. M. Hoover, at Cedar
Hill, six miles West of Staunton. near the Val.
ley Mills, is celebrated for good sawed-ash dn-
gers, best cast steel clipper blades, and its ex
cellent balance. 1t has now been in use fol
the last three ears. and has given general sat
isfaction. 1t is home ACKNOWLEDGEMENT should
be encouraged by our home people. They can
be seen at Messrs. Alexander & Co.'s on Main
street, who have them for sale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

BlAck-DnAu0HT cures dyspepsia,
indigestion and Heartburn.
For sac by y. =. MAxzA Bao.. staunsezs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

RE-BLnmIRG o1FJcKEs Or TEE D.. D. 4 d.
InsrITpxxoN-7sAtt Ia annual Meeting. On lasE
Thursday, OF the Board o. Directors N The In
stitution for the education of the Deaf and The
Dumb and the Blind, the present efficient
Principal, Capt. Thos. 8. Doyle, and the other
officers, teachers and assistants were reelected.
1t affords us pleasure to state that this benefi-
cent Institution is managed successfully and
economically, and that the Board acted wisely
IN re-electing Its present efficient officer, who
possesses the combined qualifications of COM
Potency and experience for the discharge of
their important duties. We learn that the
Board. after thorough examination. express
ed themselves well pleased with the manage
msnt Of the Institution In every respect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

Miss Kerr's 0asses-Dobbie Oden, Sue Put
nam.
Mr.. Kinnsys Casses-Sammie Oden, Cam
den Lynch.
Mr. Povntz's Oass-Jas. Mozambique, Chas.
Owen, Thos. Nunan. To the latter the prize
was given for special excellence in Arithmetic
and Natural Philosophy.
Miss Berkeley's Cgass-virgie Shaver, Instru-
mental Music.
Prot. Turner'S Class-Gold Medal to Virgie
Shaver; prizes to Jas. McCambridge and Ben.
ny Carr.
DKAF-MUTE DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. Williams Cgass.-viola Catlett, M. j.
Broyles.
Mr.. Berkeley's Cgass.-Lucy A. Lumpkin. Jno.
L. Randolph.
Mr.. Gei0er's Oass.-Delilah Bell, W. D. Jones.
Mr.. Bears Cgass.-Elizabeth Huff, Frank
Lindsay, Emma Bunger.
DR.. Turner'S Cgass-Mary Lofts, Cornelius
Cutchin.
Mr.. Eurin's Uass.-Prizes to Virginia Wat
kins and James Murden gold medal and di-
ploma to Thomas Lane.
Monitors Prize for general gentlemanly de.
pertinent to James Murden.
SHOPS.
Carpenter Shop.-Wm. W. Lofts.
Paint Shop.-W. L. Mays.
Shoe Ghop.-Walter Lake.
Tailor Shop.-Jas e. Drinkwater.
Printing O11ce.-Maurice Relihan.
Embossed Printing Otice-Daniel Rohrer.
Mattress Shop. T. Hostetter.
Broom 6hop.-Chas. E. Owens.
Chair Ghop.-James McCambridge.
Sewing Roons.-Nettie Mays.
Blind Girlf Fancy Work Ida Mehanes.
The Lords Prayer was then most gracefully
gwen In signs by little Emma Painter, who has
only been at the Institution since last Septem-
Der, and with the Benediction. the session of
1880 81 was closed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
UNIVERSITY Of VIRGINIA

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Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-22
A just Tribute.

Deadwood Times; E. P. Wells,
member Of the lower branch of our
territorial Legislature from the elev-
enth representative district, was
accorded reception by his fellow
citizens of jamestown upon his re.
turn from Yankton, on the 10th ult.
They met him with cannons, and
brass bands, and speeches. The
Alert refers to the affair as an en-.
thusiastic success, equalled only by
Mr.. Wells success as a representa-
tive of the people in the halls Of our
general assembly. The Times takes
pleasure in giving circulation to the
flattering welcome given Mr.. Wells
by his neighbors and friends. The
good work he performed during the
session Of our territorial Legislature
will be enjoyed by the people of the
Hills as by his townsmen, and there
fore they will naturally feel an
interest in him sufficiently inquisitive
to read of his reception with pleasure.
MIR. Wells was one of the ablest men
in either branch of our legislature.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-22
Gold Mines.

The latest discovery of gold in the
Black Hills is in the form of placer at
Reckerville, some forty miles south of
Deadwood. 1t is reported of extraordl
nary richness, as high as $40 per pan hav.
ing in some instances been taken out.
Last year New York company built a
dam across Rapid creek at Sheridan for
the purpose of holding the water and
then built miles of fumes in order to
carry the water into the dry gulchcs and
hydraulic the ground. The water was so
low last fall that nothing was done, but
as soon as the spring thaw commenced
parties went to work there with the above
result. We have no gold mines in this
county, but parties will find that they can
strike mines of another kind fully as rich
by going to Nickeus & Mills and buyins
their CRY goods and groceries.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-22
The Misses Banning.

The Misses Banning gave one of
their charming entertainments on
Saturday evening, to an audience
made up Of the very best of James,
towns society, and to say that the
audience were pleased, does not ex-
press the delight with which they
greeted most of the numbers render
ed by these young ladies. The En-
gineer's Story was given by Miss
Ella Banning with a force and pa
thos that stamped her as an elocu.
ZIONIST of extraordinary ability, and
many wet eye through the house
testified to the strength of her por-
trayal Of dramatic scene in the sto-
ry. Miss May Banning's recitals
Of the courtship scenes in Henry V,
her Visit to the ''Mejum' and her
wonderfully funny account Of
Schneider's visit to the theatre
were exquisite bits Of extravagant
comedy and each was followed by
enthusiastic applause.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-22

Our public affairs, locally, are
now for the first time in the history
of Stutsman county under two de-
stinct managments. One set OF
officers are supposed to represent
the county, the other the village.
The responsibilities of one are only
equalled by the responsibilities OF
the other. Either power, through
the neglect of duty or bad judg.
ment may so engineer the affairs OF
their respective Jurisdictions as to
breed hopeless bankruptcy to both.
But when we consider that, as a
rule, both our county and village
officials are men of superior intel.
ligence and tact, we find no grounds
upon which to base a belief that
any harm will come to the county
from incapacity. 1t is not then a
question of ability with our village
and county officials that should oc.
cupy our attention, but question
of disposition to make use of ability.
Public servants, we have too fire.
quently observed, have seemingly
made greater efforts to serve them
selves, under the color of official du-
ty, than they have the general
public. They seem to entirely
forget that they are the peoples
servants, and not the people theirs;
and that it is their duty as such to
respect the wishes of the people.
Since the prosperity of both county
and village is so largely dependent
upon the management Of their re-
spective officials, it might, per-
haps, be we'll for them to exercise a
little harmless policy; and above
all avoid, if possible collision with
each other. The laws Of the ter
ritory mark out very distinctly the
proper course for each to take and
there is no reasonable excuse for
Quarreling.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-22
SanbOrn News.

Sanborn, like all other villages
along the line Of the Northern Pacific,
is on the boom. Land seekers are
coming in in large numbers and
finding good locations. Quite num-
ber Of buildings are in the course of
erection, the principal one a
large hotel which is being built by
Messrs. Remington, Davis and Best,
Eastern capitalists who are sanguine
Of the future prosperity of Sanborn.
The size of the hotel is 36x75, two
and half stories high. They are
also building livery and sale stable
of nearly the same size, and expect to
have both completed by the first Of
June. .
The real estate business is looked
sharply after by A. M. Pease, who
is always ready to impart any and
all information the inquirer may
want regarding locating on govern
ment or other lands.
Mr.. Cooper, the Sanborn land king,
has his headquarters at Sanborn and
makes it lively for the boys. He is
"bis" from the word 60.
The railroad company have good
depot and their station agent, Mr..
Griggs, is thorough business man,
being the right man in the right
place.
The principal general store at pres
ent is being conducted by the Mcssrs.
Lenhem, who have large stock OF
goods and can fit out settler on
short notice. The spiritual interest
Of the village is attended to by the
Rev. Mr.. Wright, Of the Methodist
persuasion, who anticipates having a
fine church built the COR ing summer,
which will improve greatly the APP
pearance of the place, besides giving
them room to hold services.
A good class of people are making
Sanborn and vicinity their homc,
and they are all sure that it is THE
town. 1t is certainly growing so rap
idly that already Valley City is show
ing symptoms of uneasincss and
some feelings akin tojealousy.
The above interesting facts were
furnished us by Doc Campbell, who
has recently returned from a success
full business trip to that place.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-22
James Lees.

james Lees term of office as treas.
urer of school district No. l, having
expired, he has, after a very success
ful reign ofthree years, stepped down
and out. Ordinarily such an event
would scarcely draw out special com
ment on the part of the Alert, but
there is bit Of romance connected
with Mr.. Lees early experience with
the educational interests of Stutsman
county, that will be more or less in
teresting to all.
Long before single wooden
structure in the shape of a residence,
adorned this beautiful valley, and
when few 'ssquattcrs' and their
families were its only white occu-
pants, save a few soldiers, there
might have been found man in their
midst, by the name of James Lees.
In those days every one lived in
tents and such thing as a railroad
was hardly dreamed of: Time flew on
and at last the great Northern Pa.
cific reached Fargo. From this
place Mr.. Lees received the first
load of lumber ever brought to the
James river valley, and with which
he built tho first residence. At length
more houses were built aud quite a
number of new comcrs arrived.
AS the town commenced to grow the
school. question naturally attracted the
attention of the little frontier colony
and as result subscription paper
was put in circulation by Mr.Lees for
the purpose Of raising funds to pay
teacher. The scheme was a grand
success and Mrs. Shoemaker, who
still resides here, was selected for
first school teacher of the now great
James river valley.
Until three years ago this spring,
Mr.. Lees occupied the position of
what he now jokingly terms, ga self
elected school treasurer, and when
ever he failed to raise enough to de-
fray the expenses of the school, he
would make up the deficiency by
drawing on the "self elected treas
urer." Three years ago the county
was organized and at the first cleo
tion, Mr.. Lees was elected treasurer
of school district No. l. Thus it can
be seen that ever since there has been
such thing as a school in James
town, Mr.. Lees has been prominently
identified with it and has watched
over its interests. His official report
given in at the adjourned school
meeting was correct in all its details
and in every respect satisfactory to
all present. If Stutsman county
ever had an official who has retired
from Office, leaving behind him a
cleaner record, we would like to see
him.