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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-05-18

Away on the extreme Western frontier,
In the foot hills along Green River, Gener-
al Fonythe Of Sbsridan's 's staff found a hu-
morst during an inspection tour lie
came upon solitary station keeper, who
lived 10 hut containing four stalls for on.
imals an combination paflor, kitchen
aud sleeping apartment air by ten feet IN
size. Over tho door on the outside IN
huge letters was Hotel de Starvation;
1000 miles from hay and grain, 10 miles
from wood and 10 miles from water" The
walls OF the room were decorated With pic
lures cut from police publications over
the door inside, in charcoal l.t'ers foot
in length. were the words, God Bless
Our home' aud ia another place the no.
tice Wanted "A nice young girl for gou-
eral housework Apply within.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-05-18
ECZEM

The Cutiours treatment. for the cure OF skin
Scalp aud Blood Diseases, consists Ia the inter.
nal use Of Cuncpka HrsoIyKsr the nev Blood
Purifier, aud the external use Of CuTIcURA and
CUTIcuRl soar, the Great skin Cures. Price Of
CunCuHs. email box -, Soc. large boxes, 81 90.
Curc MA BysoLyrST, 81 per bottle. cuTlcuRA
Soar, 25e, CUriCuRa eBAyiS0 soar. l5c,
Depot, WEEKS a POTTER, Boston. Mass.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-05-18

A Chicago family were among tho pas.
sengers on teamboat that was lszily ply.
ing the waters OF Florida river one morn.
lag las. month Tue youngest mem.
Der. boy about eight years old.
happeaed 10 spy M alligator basking on
the shore and was greatly excited by the
spectacle Raining across the deck 10
be tugged q, her skirts until he atiractei
her attention, aud then pointed toward tho
recumbsnt monster. cried out; "Oh,
mamma, look yonder there's one Of sister
Sallie's old gum shoes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
How to Make Cool Cup of Coffee or Tea

How to Make Cool Cup Of Coffee or Tea
Is every day inquiry. The great want has been
for suitable vessel in which to prepare in state
of purity aud perfection these highly priced bever
ages. These results can only be obtained by pre-
pairing the coffee in a vessel that prevents all
escape Of steam or flavor, and in which the bever-
age is made by infusion instead of boiling Such
we offer You in the IDEAL COFFEE POT"
They are simple in construction, pretty in design
highly polished and made of the best imported tin
There is nothing to get out Of order and they
are reasonable in price.
STANSBURY & BRO.
Dealers in Stoves and Tinware, Alexa.
SIND for descriptive price list, mh18
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
yy 2. =. Lnc.s T. Co., Auc.ioneers.

IN >iiI EDAi. May i. lSS2 in front ui ;hr
" Mar.rt Building. "n loyal street. III twelve
,,rocn ia, We Will otter Al public auction the
NNIAEl.E MARKET AND TRUCK
FARM.
situated :b"u! iuur miles from Alexandria, and
:. miles 'r"n Washington, containing
- ACRES AND lS POLES,
and 'ouHdrd by the lands of c. H. Tcrrett md
"lhrr, and formerly the old Ierrrtt farm.
FINE LAND. GOOD DWELLING,
a'l mrrrr'ary oHV buildings, we'll wuIrrrd fine
,lring, "i m'Nrs failing water, soInr fruit trees
and 10 acres in yrlIn. timber situated in Fairfax
county mcar i.ilt!r River turnpike.
Terms "i sale: fa.!;. Good title.
ap2I III ELIZABETH t.ABt1.LE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
Alr&andr}a Dasrtte.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY EY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
At the Gazette Building Nos 20 & 72 Prince st.
TERMS.

DAILY.
One Year -; IN o,. roan "'"Nr'' :, =,
Sin months. .... nhl Siy ,,on,t :, ;, W W
Tine month a, ,rI,r,a ,,,nn.t - . w
All communications should he addressed TO " .yrrrr
irNandria. Va" ''"'
lhr 'aE>itr office is connected with the Tel.nbona ~
rh'iise Advertisements, orders for the laper news
any Information OF business can be st,i by tee-
irt,i, leaving the city nr the summer can have The
I'' mailed 10 ihem post paid. for fifty cents per
Resolutions III mrmorinni thanks tributes of re,nec,
resolutions adopted by societies or persons unless OF
inlie concern, will only be- printed in this paper a,
''iEH. ti'd death notices must be paid for In advance
:, r''r any r"hs, When not exceeding six limos
''i!rl auh cF:ioera will not he allowed to exceed their
I'at Unless The excess is paid for transient ratt,
"'' ""cr no IL irciiiislanreS will they bt allowed IN
space IS'iitructrU Ear. ' >
All transient advertisements mus! he naid for in u
vance. - s ' ''' '''
'EhlrrsI ut The ro,tohce NJ Alexandria Sir.inis IA
Srcond-cnS- iu0ttrr) ''"'" ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c, &c

HOSIERY. GLOVES. Handkerchief. Collars,
"Sd Cats iii great variety.
LADIES' and CIIILDREN's MERINO VESTS
""" PANTS. all sizes and qualities.
ZEPHYR WORsTEDS; Germantown Woods and
NH'ttins Yarns, in all shades aud colors.
scp29 &C BERRY. 72 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
HOUSEFURNISH7NG GOODS
CHINA, GLASS & 0UEINSWARE,

We are HOW Openining our stock of goods for
THE SPRING TRADE
from the manufactures in England and France
comprising in part English, French Rna rrrrclaln
Dinner and Tea Sets; Furniyal & Sons celebrated
Printed and Enamelcd Sets III various CelorS incu-
ding the wrl-kn0wn FORMOSO PATTERN.
New patterns in CHAMBER SETS, CUSPA.
DORES, TEA SETS &c.
MAJOIlCA, in endless varieties: Pitchers
Pouch Baskets Ice Cream Sets Plates, Salad Bowls
Butter Dishes. lcs Cream Saucers. T2apots Sugars
and Creams.
Full line OF GLASSWAEEo Of ever description.
LAMBS. Lamp Goods, chimnrys Gublcts and
TumblerS, cut and plain
Roger Bros. Plated Goods in rastors. Spoons,
Knives, Forks, Butter Knives, &c.
Our stock is row complete. ard We would be
pleased to have you call and examine il hrturc
purchasing elsewhere
mhI BIN T.. j. MILLER 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
10Th dav Of MAY, 1882,

AT the railroad depot Of the Washington and Ohio
Railroad Company, in the city of Alexandria. Va,
offer ut public auction the
ENTIRE LINE OF THE WASHINGTON 4 OHIO
RAILROAD.
including that partly and that wholly constructed
and also all and singularall the works and prop
erty real personal and mixed rolling stock loco
motives, cars &c, and all rights, contracts and
franchises of said Washington and Ohio Railroad
Company.
The said property consists of constructed line
of railway in active operation from the city Of AL
eXandria, Va, westward through the counties OF
Alexandria, Fairfax and LOudoum to Round Hill
station, in Loudoun county, 4 distance of 81 y
miles, including line connecting with the Wash
ington and Alexandria Railroad. The road is also
graded beyond Round Hill for distance of three
miles
The other real property of the company consists
of large brick depot building and freight house,
in the city of Alexandria, round house, machine
shop, shop, car shed, store house &C. and about
fifteen acres of land adjacent thereto; also eleven
depot houses and lots at the eleven principle sta
tions between Alexandria and Round HILL
According to the route surveyed the distance
from Washington city to Point Pleasant an the
Ohio river, is three hundred and twenty five
miles, and passes through country heavily tim
bered and of great mineral resources:
Terra: The entire property. real, personal and
mixed, franchises, &C.. is sold together. and for
the same the pay llts t.IOuS1iiu
dollars $50, 0,OOO) of the purchase money in cash,
and the residue in four equal annual payments,
with interest from the day Of sale, which said pay
ments are to be Evidenced by bonds which arc to
be secured By deed Of trust upon the property
sod to be executed upon the confirmation of the
sale and conveyance to the purchaser.
This sale is subject to the lien Of the deed OF
trust executed August 9th, 1853, to indemnify tlr
county of Clarke State of Virginia. against lahi!-
ty for the annual interest tho bonds OF the said
county fer tho sum of one hundred Thousand du-
lars $500, ,O00l ''up to and until the time when
said road shall be commenced, and u:der con-
struction in said county of Clarke" and against
liability for the payments of the principal of said
bonds in case they shall become due and payable
before the road shall be commenced and under
construction in said county the said bonds falling
due in the year 1Ssi1.
The purchaser will b" entitled tu the net profits
of the road from the day nf the sale.
r. r. BARTON,
RICHn. II. LEE, Comm'r5.
CHAS. Z. STUART, of Sale.
HENRY HEATON.
feb11-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01

Gents, save your money by buying your
Clohin@ and Hatsat
HENRY STRAUSS, &C King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
iDR SALE or RENI.
FARM

SNAI.'FAEN
OF TIllEri' ACRE, For SALE CHEAP
Highly improved land, suitable for Truck
any kind mf Grain. situated miles f:um Wash
Inston. n,ilrs from Alexandria and ~ of mile
from Couo;rS' Mill. and known ~ the rcrrct farm.
Improved by FRAME DWELLING and out
houses. fine stream of water running through the
farm and = fine springs OF water never failing.
Apply To- K. T. LUCAS & CO.. Auctioneers.
apt 10 \. Royal ST., Alex'a Va.
LWR SALE CHEAP
1 FurR SMALL. FRAME HOUSES and LOTS.
Nicely located. Terms Cash. Apply 10
K. r. LUCAS & CO, Auct'rS
apG ii M. 10 y. Royal street.
LWR RENT DWELLING No. 127 north side
/ Cameron street third door from Washington
street, nearly opposite DR. Lewis Apply t"
apl II Corner Prince and Henry SIS.
LWR RE&T-Thr THREE STORY BRICK
l DWELLING OH the SuuthcaS. corner OF Pitt
and Duke streets. 70 = permanent tenant the
rent will hr rI"dcrttc. Apply next door to
ap5-lm Il. WHEAT.
nWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT-The dwell
Jliug house, No 70 Duke street, next east of
The Catholic parsonage, now occupied by Captain
Mark Price will br rented on reasonable terms tn
agood tenant. Possession given May 1st Apply
10 ISAAC EltHRERG. mh14-tf
LNoR SALE.-A FARM Of about 300 ACRES
L situated on Arlington Heights. three miles from
The South end of the Long Bridge. in full view of
the Capitol. Said farm has been used Dairy
Farm Tor the last thirty years Il will sell the
whole in Il body or divide it in three farms Of
about 100 acres each. Improvements good. Terms
raSy. Persons wishing to inspect the property can
reach the same by Washington and Ohio r. +. at
Arlington station, which is about y mile distant
and \, miles from Fort Runyon Oh thcWashington
and Alexandria Railroad For particulars enquire
OF the subscriber, s. Il. CORBETT dcc5-tf
kWR SALE-0nc of the largest and most
J. e!igibly located RESIDENCES, with spacious
grounds attached, in the city. For terms, &c,
apply Ia Green 4 Wise. je3O-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
WASHINGTON and QliQR. R.

Cnder authority Of decree oi the Circuit Court
OF Richmond city, rendered April 23, 1880 in the
suit of Henry Lewis ct ais, vs. the W. s. O. t. H.
Company ct ais, and affirmed by the Court of Ap-
peals of Virginia AZ its September term, 1891 the
undersigned special commissioners. will, at II
n'clnrE IN Nh tl,n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01

\ full stock Of Straw Hats all styles and
qualities, at the lowest prices
HENRY STRAUSS, 66 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01

\ FRESH SUPPLY OF BOILED AND RAW
"A LlNSEED OIL; also Neatsfoot, lard, Tan
'''' and several GRADES Of Lubricating OIL al
Mays on hand 4, w. +. CREIGHTON'S,
aTZo So King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
FISH DEALERS.
Tl S r. FISH! FISH
GEORGE E. PRICE & CO.,
in the city of louisville on

F r E S H A N D S "A L T E D F I S H :.
Fish received daily from the fishing shores on
the Potomac, and supplied to consumers in quanti-
ties to suit either fresh saltcd, by experienced
packers.
Stalls Nos 2 and 3, City Market, and Fish Hoase
No L. Corporation Fish Wharf.
Country orders solicited and satisfaction guar
anteed.
Our brand of BARRELED FISH has always
stood and will continue to stand No. / III the
market
mh3-2m GEO. E. PRICE & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
STAR

STAR
Will stand this season at 'tt.-
CATS TAVERN, WEST END,
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
From April 1 to June 90, 1882:
Star is dark bay, 1G hands high, and years
old an excellent driver and draughs horse; weight
1200lbs; trotted his mile in 2:45 in six weeks
handling; has taken three first premiums at III.
Alexandria fairs. He was. raised by Mr.. Willis
Henderson. of Fairfax county, Va: his sire was
old Star, Morgan. horse I; his dam a Black Hawk
Mare from Kentucky. Terms: $40 for the season;
$15 to insure.
GS- The best Of care will be takon of all mares
left at the stand. No accountability, however, for
unavoidable accidents.
mhs RID. CATS, Proprietor
E,REsH ROASTED CoFFEEs, roasted at our
: IL store, can always be procured at s
J. C. MILBURN'S,
ap27 II north Royal st.
NEW STYLES OF SILVER PLATED BRACE
IN LETS from 25c upat 8Ft&
HENRY WILDTs,
apo Ion. Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01

Uu SATURDAY. MAY 6, lSS2.

3, I. I. Lucas 4 Co., Auctioneers.
iNG STREET PROPERTY AT AUCTION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
A Lady Cured of Rheumatism.

Baltimore. Nd. May 7. 1885.
My health was much shattered by
Rheumatism when commenced
taking Browns Iron Bitters. and I
scarcely had strength enough to 1t.
tend to my daily household duties.
lam now using the third bottle and
am regaining strength daily, and
cheerfully recommend il to all.
cannot say too much in prais.
Off. Mrs. MARY F.. BRAsHEAR,
I73 Freshman 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-01
MEDICINAL.
STRONG
E4CTS/@

A great many people are asking
what particular troubles BRowN's
IRON BITTEss is good for.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21

Mr. Geo. Edwin Dorsey, whose death We
( noticed in last week issue Of the ADVOCATE,
/ was colleague during his ministerial life OF
4 Rev. John West, both of whom were on the
1 New Windsor circuit for three years. After
I leaving the circuit Mr.. Dorsey practIeed law.
4 He was revereneed by the members of Bethel
( Church, and was highly esteemed by every
+ body.
Mr.. solomon p Euglar has rented bis farm
+ TO John p. Moore for one year possession
will be given April lst Selling. buying and
renting farms has been the business here for
I the past month.
Mrs. Wm. H. Grcenholtz lost valuable
horse on last Sunday night. The cause OF ITS
death Is not positively known.
Hanson Dorsey. eolored, who has been
living near Union Bridge for the past two oT
three years. died ON Tuesday morning last.
He lived formerly in Mr.. George Devilbisss
tenant house. and was much respected. he
was buried at Mt. Olive, and was about -
wears ofage.
The public roads are almost IN an Impasss-
bic condition Fast driving Is impossible. II
any one doubts the assertion. let him travel
the public road from Sans Greek 10 New
Windsor, via Mt Vernon, aud i vii BE-
verified.
Sans Greek viii certainly be well repre-
scented BY the press, as II has now two CORES
pondents and there are rumors afoat thar
there viii be more.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21

1882 promises well for Sykesville and Vi
entity IN the matter Of improvements. Mr..
Frank Brown has donated several acres o.
ground on the corner Of the public road i'm
mediately in front Of Springfield Church, on
which win be erected Springfield Academy.
Mrs. George Patterson has contributed $, ooo
towards the enterprise. The building viii be
50 feet front and 100 feet deep, two stories
high with mansard roof. Work viii be Gem
meneed at once The architect Is Mr.. Z. a..
Lind, Of Baltimore, and the builder Mr.. Jas.
s. Forbes, Of the same city. The whole work
viii be superintendent by Mr. Marshall. which
is a guarantee it viii be no mean structure,
but on the contrary viii be one Of the finest
buildings in the county. The grounds and
buildings will be decided 10 the trustees OF
Springfield Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Pat
terson reserving the right for herself 10 con
troll the property during her lifetime. The
school will be conducted BY the Misses Beach.
who have for the past four years conducted 50
successfully Springfield institute.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21

While epidemics are prevalent in many
places, not case Of sickness exists in Win
field, nor has fer six months past.
The attention Of the president q the pike
company Is called 10 the importance uf ex-
tending the pike through Winfield, and Il IS
hoped be viii attend 10 II before spring. as i
Is impossible to sur up the stockholders when
the roads get good
About the saddess event here, 10 the pre-
prietor, is the breaking into his restaurant or
store and the stealing Of all his whisky. GIN,
brandy, water. &c.
When Mr.. II. p FriEzell attempted 10 gei
of his horse one day last week. the animal
started of, dragging Mr.. +. some distance be-
fore he could exsrieate has foot from the STIR
rup. but fortunately he vas not much hurt
Miss Lizzie Zile, Of this place, Is visiting her
aunt az Uuiontown,
The Sunday schools have ell had their iesti-
walls or celebrations, and all hut Salem school
have closed for the winter. The latter reor.
ganized on the lst instant, with Vim. Y. Friz-
eel superintendent.
Your correspondent, with several friends,
was in Washington last week, and visited
many Of the public buildings, called on Presi-
dent Arthur and gained an audience, and at
tended the Guiteaa trial short TIME
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21
r-,zelIburr Items.

As we have not written for sometime.
we suppose you think we are non-ln-
dustrous people, but such is not the case by
any means, as you will perceive by the time
you have read our letter.
FriZellburg is pleasantly situated on the
plapk road about miles from Westminster,
in as healthy a locality rs can be found any
where in Carroll county, and contains about
$50 inhabitants. 1t has enc church, two pub
lie schools, two stores, postothce, two shoe
maker-shops, one blacksmith shop, one wheel
wright shop, drinking saloon, two stone ma
sons. FIVE carpenters, two painters, two cattle
dealers, one Judge Of the orphans court, one
doctor, four hucksters, one dalryman, one
farmer and banker, one constable, one justice
of the peace. one music teacher, one retired
miller, two public school teachers, one super
intendent of steam thresher and clover-hul-
Ter. one milliner, two dressmakers, three wld-
overs, two widows, one bachelor, two OLD
maids, and to crown all the Boss auetioneer.
We have AZ voters, 10 of whom together weigh
over 1000 pounds.
Our public schools are successfully taught
bv Messrs. Thomas Upton and ]. J. Rein
dollar. The former has charge of the gram
mar school, and the latter the primary. The
grammar school has 80 pupils at present, and
the primary school has % pupils, with high
average attendance, showing that the pupils
not only respect and appreciate their teachers
but take an interest in education.
The Frizellburg Literary Association held
in the public school room special meeting
on the 9Th instant. Roll called showed OH
GERS all present except Simon p. Weaver, the
first viee-president and 81 members responded
to their names Mr.. Geo. P. Myerley pre-
scented the subject for discussion: DO inyen-
tons improve the condition of the laborng
class of people, when, on motion, the sub
iect was referred to a special committee OF
three for examination and make immediate
report. which was adopted. The committee
was then appointed by the president and re-
ported fnvorably. The association having now
gotten through with their business transae-
tons. was next entertained by the Rev. G. n.
Gist. who delivered very enthusiastic address
upon the Taking care OF Number
One after which Mr.. Geo. H. Hughes made
some verv valuable remarks ON the same sub
iect, which were highly instructive and duly
appreciated by the association.
The subject discussed on Friday evening
last, the 18th inst, was, DO inventions I'm
prove the condition Of the laboring class OF
people." which viii be ready for publication
next week The subject To be discussed at
the regular monthly meeting which takes
place on the 9th inst, is (which Is the more
useful to man, education or money. Affirm
alive. Vim. L. B. Upton, Geo. 7. Myeriy,
John Crawford. Holly Wiilet and John o.
Warner: negative. Rev. G. \. Gist, VIM:
Brown, James Zaeharias, Richie Warner and
Harry Rinehart.
The protracted nesting al this place will
take place in about two weeks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21
SATURDAY, JANUARY p, 1882
The sale Season.

The public sale season is at hand. Those
intending to have sales this winter or spring,
and want to have their bills printed at the
ADVOCATE Office, should select dates and APP
prize us at once, in order that there may not
be two sales in the same neighhorhood the
same day. The sale bills printed at this office
are the handsomest and the largest for the
price to be obtained in this section of the
state. Sale notes can also be obtained at low
rates at the ADVOCATE Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21
DIED.

Death. Fro Tributes. Iety, tc Fir Geats per line
january 9. 1882, in Manchester, Nd, Mrs.
Lucinda t;anter, wife of postmaster Ganter,
of that place, aged IS years, . months and J
days.
January II, 1892. near Manchester, Nd,
Mr. Gottiieb Berngen, aged 65 years, 10
months and - days.
Near Hampstead, January 10, 1882, Philip
Lambert, aged p years and months. May
he rest in peace.
On January 10, 1882, near Fiuksburg. Mrs.
Henrietta Williams, in the 10Th year of her
age. relici of Greenbnry Williams.
At her residence. 81 Tyson street. Balti-
more. on January Il. 1SS2, Mary Murray,
aged 50 wears. wife of Spencer Murray, ST.
Near New Lancaster, Upton county, Ind,
January IL. lsS2, George Myerly, ST., aged ~
wears. , months and ) days Mr. Myerly was
a native OF this county. and was recently on n
visit TO relatives in this city and county.
January l4th. 1852. Coriselis Virginia.
daughter Of CALVIN and Annie Siarner. aged I
months and 10 days.
Near Hampstead, January Il, lsSs. Clara
Agnes. daughter Of Michael and Amanda
Baehman, aged 5years, months and y DAYS
LIrtie Clara was onr dariinr.
Pride At all cur hearts a. home
but an anzei camc and Whispered
Little Ctsra. do come home
Her ntfic chair j. empty.
Her playthiuEs laid aside.
And loving hearts are WEEPING
FOR our dear PCT that died,
We listen f8r her Esosseps
80 nftsn We have heard
And f1r a rulce OF music.
LIKE tbs warhie Of q bird
None knew her bat - love her
None named hef but 10 praise.
HI HER FATHER AND MOTHER
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-21

Mr.. Thomas Emory Van Bibber. the we'll
known author, died at Cotton, San Bernardo
no county, California, on Sunday last. in the
sixty-ninth year Of his age. Mr.. Van Bibber
lived near this city for many years, and wa.
we'll known here. About two years ago ho
went to California and settled at Cotton. Mr..
Van Bibber was an author of considerable note,
his poem, 1.-The Flight into Egyt, being very
well-k known to the literary world. His novel
''Quinten Matzeys,' was also a well-knowr
production. He wrote play for the late Ed
win Forrest. entitled ''V0Hve de Leon, which
that great actor admired much He also wrote
many poems of merit and essays, besides nu-
merons magazine articles which have been
highly commended. His latest work was The
Flight into Egypt" He married daughter
of the late Isaac Garretson, Of the United
States Navy, but she died some time ago. He
leaves three children. He had been i'll for
about three weeks.