Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-25

CITY COUNCIL ITEMs.-A contract has been
made with the Supervisors Of the county by
which the Hastings Court will occupy the
Courthouse until the LIST of next July.
A bond. held by the Valley Railroad, against
the city for 81 l.5S has been ordered to be paid
The annual statement of John M. Carroll,
City Treasurer. has been confirmed by the
Council. and, in doing so, Mr.. Carroll was high
~ complimented by the Finance Committee
for his promptness in collecting the amounts
due the city. and for the able and accurate man
ner in which his books are kept. Out of an ag-
gregate tax of $42 000 the Treasurer reports only
s7l5.52 delinquent which is certainly a good
showing for the Treasurer as well as for the
city. The delinquent list is made up of 1914. SS
on personal property and capitation, and S374.64
ON real estate.
The West Augusta Guard and the Staunton
Artillery were notified to give up the room
they now occupy by the 1st of February.
A report of funds for the poor was made
by John r. Kurtz. showing disbursement of
$3.50 and a balance of 81 in his hands.
The Finance committee was directed to issue
per cent. bonds to the amount of ST., 900, and
sell them at not less than par, to pay the pur-
chase money of the City Hall, now due.
BATTLE WITH WILD HoBs.-A lot of hogs
belonging to Mr.. c. II. Dressler, who lives near
Covington, after roaming for months on Lick
Mountain, became entirely wild, and, as will
be seen, savage and dangerous. Mr.. Dressler'
desiring to kill them, Instructed Mr.. Crockett.
Mitchell to do the work. On coming up with
them, Mr.. Mitchell shot one of them down.
The second ball entered the mouth of another
animal, carrying away its tushes, which en-
ragged his swineship and worked up its pas
sions to the fighting point. The wounded hog
sprang at Mr.. Mitchell, apparently aiming at
his throat who being muscular, threw the.
brute back upon the ground. But before Mr..
Mitchell could draw his knife from the belt.
| the hog made two more vigorous attacks upon
| him. Retreat now became Mr. Mitchells only
| chance, which he did, the animal pressing him
at every step and gaining upon him. During
the retreat Mr.. Mitchell drew his knife, and
| finding the hog again up with him, turned and
| gave battle. the hog seizing him by the arm in
| the struggle. Finally the animal fell dead by
| a well-directed thrust of the knife.
| The foregoing particulars were obtained from
| Mr.. Geo. W. Dressler, whose father was killed
by hog some years ago.-AUeghany Tribune.
| DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADY.-Mrs. szs-
| rah W. Supple, widow of the late James s..
L ouPpic uicu ht ueI ldJ6 TtSlueuco III GTeeAVIkA6
in this county, on Jan, 7th, at about IL O'Clock.
A. M, aged about 46 years. She leaves two sons
(nearly grown and a large circle of relatives
| and friends to mourn her loss. Mrs supplies
death was peaceful and happy. She had been
a consistent member of the NJ. e. Church South
| for about twenty years. Her funeral was
preached by the Rev. c. G. Linthicum in the
NJ. E. church in Greenville on Sunday the 9Th
inst, to a large congregation. The text and
hymns used on the occasion were those of her
own selection-the text being: There remain
eth therefore a rest to the people of God."-He-
brews 4S:9; one hymn beginning, "Hark to the
solemn BELLS" &C., the other, "Rest for the
weary" She was buried by the side of her de-
ceased husband, who died about IL years ago,
She exhorted her friends to meet her in Heaven.
DON'T FORGET.-I am selling choice Roast
ed Rio Coffee, at 20 cents per ponnd. Try it.
jan11-2t j. Z GRAHAM
ISSUE OUT OF CHANcERY.-Judge j. w
Green Smith, of the Corporation Court, wac
engaged last Wednesday in the trial of the is
sue out Of chancery in which Mason Hirsh, of
Philadelphia. was plaintiff and Simon II. Hilb
and David +. Clemmer were defendants. The
special jury summoned for the trial returned
/ verdict in favor of the plaintiff Hirsh for
81, 666.662s. with interest from December 18th
1853, till paid and the cost of the suit The case
will probably be appealed to the Supreme Court
l SALE OF THE VIRGINIA IRON-SIDE PAINT
| AND ROOFING CoMPANY.-The above Company
which has been actively and successfully car
ried on here for several years by Msssrs. May
| q Sagendorph, has been sold to the New York
& Ohio Iron and Steel Co. The purchaser,
will add $4,000 TO the capital of the business
and will carry it on on an enlarged scale.
The Messrs. Sagendorph, the pracs,cal mem
bers of the old firm, will superintend the bust
ness-one in Virginia. the other in Ohio.
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SCHOOL PoPULATIoN.-We give the scaoo
population from 6 to q years-of Staunton and
| the counties named: Staunton, 1877; Angusts
county. 10. Rockingham. IL, l4s; Rockbridge
,s17; Shenandoah, 65O5; Page, 35I2; Highland
| 800; Bath, 1858; Allegheny, 1,S40.
The school population of the State is 555, SO7
for which the apportionment, on the 10th of De.
| cember, under the Henkel Act, at the rate OF
| 90.S cents per head, was $50. 672.75.
|
Bear in mind that Thornburg's is the ple ,ce 4,
| get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &C. 1e2a-t
THE ELASTIC WHEEL CoMPANY.--The Elias
tie Wheel and Manufacturing Company O
| Waynesboro' have sold ten shares each te
| Messrs. J. A. Patterson, T. H. Antrim, III. w
Henry, and w. M. Chew. This places the
company on firm basis by bringing into its
business an amount OF talent, influence and
| capital that will be amply sufficient to max.
1t successful enterprise.-So1ah Riuer Adcey.
tiser.
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