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Per sonals.

Miss Mary M. Kite, of East Rockingham. is
son visit to her cousin, Mrs. D. E. Strasburg,
-6f this City.
Rev. Mr.. White of Harper's Ferry preached
in the and Presbyterian Church of this city on
last Sunday morning. and in the First Pres
byterian Church in the evening. There were
NO services in the First Presbyterian Church
in the morning. the Pastor, Rev. VIM. E. Ba
ker, not yet having returned from Georgia.
The late able and distinguished Senator from
Ohio, Mr.. Thurman, with his wife, on satur-
day of last week, visited Capt j. W. Foster and
wife at Leesburg, Loudoun County, Va. where
he was called upon by a number of citizens.
He Is q native Of Lynchburg Of this State, and
oneof the most distinguished statesmen of this
country.
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x BRAzIL MIssIoNARY-Miss Charlotte
Kempsr. an accomplished and highly educated
lady, who has been for some years a teacher in
the Augusta Female Seminary of this city,
having thej classes of higher Mathematics and
Senior Latin, left here on last Tuesday to be-
come missionary atthe Presbyterian Mission
at Campinas, Brazil, and will sail from Balti-
more this week in company with Rev. Mr..
Lane and wife. who are returning to that place.
She Is a cousin of Ex-Gov. Jas. l.. Kemper Of
Madison county, and sister of Prof Del. Kem-
per of Hampden Sidney College. During the
past week, she visited her brother at Hampden
Sidney. whence she will go this week to Balti-
more. and thence to her destination in Brazil.
She was doing good service in the position she
occupied as teacher in the Augusta Female
Seminary but felt it her duty to go as a mis-
sionary, and yielded obedience to a sense of
Christian duty. I
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOoL-On Sunday o
last week the following officers OF the Baptist
Sunday School were elected: John W. Todd.
superintendent; c. Miller. Assistant Superin-
tendent; g. D. Pearman, Secretary; Walter
Hoge. Assistant Secretary; r. T. Leftwich,
Treasurer; b. E. Summerson. Chorister; Miss
Mary Summerson, Organist; R. D. Sears. Ii
brarian. and e. Staples, Assistant Librarian
The present membership consists OF 10 officers,
3fteachers. 3l7 scholars-total $50. The class
collections have amounted to S25l.98.
On Thursday night each scholar received q
present from the Christmas tree, besides which
special prizes were awarded to Misses Jennie
Campbell, Alice Camden, Ella and Annie Shell
ton, Mollie and Lille Hughes, Susie Shields,
Lcttie Brown, Julia Pemberton, Ada Staples,
Irene Todd, Mrs. B. F. Stockton. and Messrs.
E. W. Shott, E. Staples, George NEWMAN, W.
P. Johnston. Arthur Rohr, and Harry New
man.
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TESPERATURE.-On yesterday morning the
thermometer indicated I6 degrees, Fahrenheit,
which is l6 degrees aboye zero. and l6 degrees
below freezing-the coldest weather We have
had as yet this winter, which 80 far has been
quite a contrast to that Of last winter. On the
10th of December OF last year there was q snow
of twenty or more inches in depth, and ON thd
Slst of that month the thermometer indicated
the remar kably cold weather for this latitut1
Of l6 degrees below zero. or 4S below freezing
The weather SO far this winter has been rel
markably mild. much of it being more like
Spring or Fall than like winter, notwithstand-
Ing the unfavorable prognostications OF that
humbug weather-prophet Vennor. whose au+
dacity and impudence have been mistaken by
some credulous people for prophetic wisdom.
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4 sfssa .I3
A branch Of sweet riag- lh, ny nesrt N
The tender tears poiJfen start s::
To weary. torld-worn eyes;
1 kiss the faded, hgrant spray.
And memories qa bygone day M
Before m1vision rise. : hs
How often my ut darling wore ~
The sweetbriar feen. She lov'd 1t more
Than m4y-tinted bloom.
It often graced pr maiden breast.
Now. planted 9ere she lies at rest,
II beauties her tomb.
My dearest onpn days of old,
In youths britt morn of rose and gold,
Comesbck to me tonight;
1 see in her ytthful grace
The sunny syetness of her face.
Her sjtless robe of white.
1 see the swabriar on her breast,
She loy'd it ore than all the rest. ~
In hsyon days Of yore;
hear her ftstep in the hall,
hear her Yce once musical,
Novflenced evermors.
William5lle. Va, December, 1881.
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L advie is good In every instance, but par
ticularly that of seeking antidotes for dis
eases and ie.ief from pain. Hundreds of cures
are continually offered to the public and de-
ciared to be nfhllible, backed up by certificates
of unknoWupersons, some of whom OCCASION
aIly stick arm, D. to their names as q bait to de-
ceiye the uniformed, and by such means large
ouantitfes " nostrums are swallowed with
the greatestaith in their Invaluable qualities,
when. il thdruth were known, they possess no
other virtudhan that OF creating nausea, de-
stroying th(cOating of the stomach, and lay
ing the foudation Tor an incurable disease
This is not te case with BAKERS PREMIUM
BITTERS, No certificates save those of well
known, respectable citizens Of this State have
been published: and the Proprietor has never
and will neer recommend them for the use Of
any other die ,ses save those arising from i'm
proper digeaion impure blood and foul stom.
achsuch DyspsPsia' n piarrha Agrst Az tbssa ane
he has sen them thoroughly tested, and he de-
fies the World to produce their superior in Grad
icating (ther Of these diseases from the hu-
man sytem.
Sold D druggists everywhere.
e. BAKER. Proprietor,
| tuner Richmond, Va.
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ATTENTION.. FAHM EaSBt
ToIE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE OH a gEg,
CAN FARMER FOR 1852

Fease In size, number of issges. interest
anbpics treated.
ICES offered for Essays in various DEPART
ms ofFarming, Stock Raising, FTltl crow
nparket Gardening and Tobacco Planting,
TT Essays are expected to be pfo,ulnant
gEalle Premiums for subscribols uss-
feeal tlful and costly articles rsa ~ :
Farmer IN the Atlantic states. .k~<r0 Gal
4e to Georgia, can afford TO be ZDsi ~
3nd reliable adviser and gui de O.
most competent successfqntl n and ezpsf
IL men and women have chg hrge OF the Gar
kports of Representa1 I've Farm eFs
Nos @ are :, notable feature Of @ us issues. .
icfFfnIng reading and Practical suggestici-
fokhe ladies of the farm household.
kblished twice month (On lst and l5thl. -
PrSted in clear type on d me white paper,
l.HV s year. To clubs of five or more. ~.
Snd for Specimen Numbers ana fremih q
Lii
Saun'I sands d SON, Puhlishers,
Baltimore, Nd
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A pure, wholesome distillation of witch ha-
eel. Americanpfhe. Canada fir, marigold, clo-
yer blossoms, etc, fragrant with the healing
essences of batsam and of pine. Such Is Sam
lords Radical Cure for Catarrh. Complete
treatment for 81.
Death to all rats, mice, reaches and ants
PARSONS ExrERMINAToR. Barns, granaries
and households cleared in single night. No
fear of bad smells. Best and cheapest vermin
killer in the world. Sold everywhere.
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Christmas at ,Koins sr's ste.

KoINER's STORE. VA, December ah, 1881.
ME-. EDIToR:-Wnl you ind room the col
umns Of your valuable paper fof a n words
from your humble subscriber 2 1T dot often
that we. in looking over the pages othe ever
| welcome visitor, (the SPECTATQR,) Sc eknything
from our neighborhood; SO We coiluded to
gather a few words together f4m tib locality
| for the perusal of your maty REFERS The
good people of Mt. Bethel chhrch ctnmeaoed
Christmas by giving the Sunday scltol, which
| was conducted at that place huringthe sum
mer. "a nice treat" In the way of Christmas
tree. Saturday, which was Qhristms eve, was
the day for the occasion. E3rly on he morn
Ing in question, the ladies assembled for the
purpose of dressing the tredwith ttb delicious
fruit, which the small boy Only knows how to
appreciate. The ladies appointed ff this pur-
pose were Miss Bell and Miss Fannie Clayton
and Miss Alice Humphrej, and vel did they
perform their work; for when they had finish
ed, each limb was bending with oPnges. can
dies. raisins. figs. and. in fact, with everything
to make ones mouth water. Therewas stage
erected near the preachers stand for the
speakers and for tha oonuania iapco IF the 2nn
day school scholars who had certain pieces
to Perform in the way Of dialogues. all o
which were fousded upon fhe Scripture
and of a strict religious charafter. Speeche'
were made by L. M. SAMPSON, ]. %. Humphrles
and J.. H. Huffman. The singing was con
Quoted dy Mr.. ]. 81. Huffman, |ho knows how
| to use his voice in that one paficular, as wei
| as how to eat a buttered bisoufon cold frost,
morning. Among the sunday school scholar
who we thought did 50 very well were Mis-
Nettie Sampson. Miss Bell and Miss Fanni'
Clayton, and Miss Alice Humphrey, all
whom appeared on the stage In their turn. AM
in suchla way as to gain the appreciation OF al
present. After what we might call the SUNDAY
school exhibition was over. came the unveil
ing of The tree It is useless to tell how
looked br how, after Miss Nettie Huffman an
others began to cut off the fruit. you could hea
the cracking Of nuts and the Joyous clappin
Of handt by the merry little girls and boys
Suffice i to say, both old ard young had
merry time, and all went home satisfied an
feeling that it is God who givesthe good thing
Of earth to his children.
| Yours most respectfully. M. W. II.
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ROYAL BAKING POWDER.-This baking
powder, for which MIR. J. e. Graham is the
agent in this city, is most excellent prepara-
ton, and has gained high reputation. 1t Is
used by a large number of the best families In
America and in Europe. 1t is prepared from
grape cream tartar, imported direct from the
wine district of France and has received the
endorsement of the Board of Health of New
York. It is said to 60 farther and make
better biscuit, rolls, cakes. &C., than any other
preparation. Its great strength, superior quail
ity, and perfect uniformity will manifest them
selves to all intelligent housekeepers who will
give it a trial. 1t will keep any hngth of time
in any climate. Go to Graham'S buy pack.
age and give 1t trial.
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THE WAY TO SAYIT,

Oh, how happy are they,
Who the Printers do pay.
And have squared up for one year or more
Tongue can never express
The great joy Of the "Press.'
When delinquents pay up the old score.
Printers all the day long
Labor hard for o song.
on, that all their sad fate could but see-7
They have worked night and day,
And Of course want their pay,
To buy sugar, coffee and tea.
One would hardly believe
II. What few dimes they receive,
For the paper addressed to each name,
Yet 'tis farther below
That some people know,
Or they'd pay up for fear or for shame.
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gOtbers! Mothers Mothers III

ke you disturbed at night and broken OF
VII, the excruciating pain OF cutting teeth
II bcl 20 at once and get bottle of MRS. WIN
SICN;S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t Will relieVe
thu 1oor little sufferer immediately-depena Q
upbnlit: there Is no mistake about 1t. There is
na Another on earth who has ever used 1t,
WHO viii not tell you at once that It will regu-
iate the bowels, and give rest to the motner
and seiief and health to the child, operating
like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use In ali
cases, and pleasant to the taste. and Is the pre-
scriution OF one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United States
Sold everywhere. Is cents bottle. janS-ly
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OUR LITTLE ONES AND THE NURSERY.-We
have received the January number Of "Our
Little ones and the Nursery" now united In
one Magazine, and published monthly by the
Russell Publishing Company, l49 fremont st..
Boston, Massachusetts,, at $l.50 per annum.-
This is one of the very best publications for
small children that we have seen, and the jan
uary number is profusely and beautifully IL
Illustrated. nearly every page having hand
some picture.
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AN OLD CoLoRED MAN.-An old colored
man, familiarly known as ''uncle Sid" who
was a slave in the Moorman family. about
miles North East of Staunton, in whose care
he is still, claims to have reached the patri-
archal age of l08 years.
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MARRIAGES..

BRANKsr AsH-Near Midway, the 18th ult,
by Rev "a. II, Hamilton. Mr.. Frank Branks,
Of Pitt$ylvanfa county, Va, and Mics Ozzella
M, Cash. .of Augusta CO.
CAMPBE1z zCAsH-In the South Mountain, on
Dec. @h, BY the Rev. A. 81. Hamilton. Mr..
Marcel d B. Campbell aud Miss Florence ii.
Cash. an pf Rockbridge co.
McCUE- -NtANN-By Rev. r. W. Watts, Deem
Der 2lstla at Mr.. J. p. Manu's, Albemarle co.,
Mr.. Cyfhs F. McCue, of Nelson, to Miss Sallie
Mann, 0f "A Albemarle
FIELDEM 4RTIN-At ''Selma," the residence OF
the bridtf father in Albemarle, on Dec. 2lst.
Mr.. ". VI Field. of Cnlpeper and Miss Lizzie
Martin.
LUcAs-CALE-On the 2Sth of December. by
Rev. ]. MI Schreck hise Mr. Samuel Stuart
Lucas TO Miss Mary Jane Gale, all of Augusta
county.
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r. H. Dreke,s sufrerings,

r. q. Drake, Esq, detroit, Mich, suffered
beyond all description from skin disease
which appeared on his hands. head and face.
and nearly destroyed his eyes. The most care
full doctoring failed to help him, and after ali
had faileu he used the Cuticura Resolvent
blood purifier) internally, Cuticura and Cuti-
cura Soap (the great skin cures) externally
and was cured, and has remained perfectly
we'll to this day
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SToCKIoLDERs IN THE SIUNToN PERPET-
UAL BUILDING AND LOAN p, are requested
to attent the annual meetin Of the Company
to be held in the Police of,e, at ~ O'Clock,
Thursday night. January b. 1882. See spe-
cial notice in another coluna.
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CHR1srxAs TREE AT THE D. D. & B.

4 CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE D. D. & B. INsTITU-
TIoN.-The Christmas Tree At the Institution
for the education Of the Deaf, Dumb & the
Blind. was. this year, one ofthe most beautiful
ever erected in that be nefiqent Institution. 1t
was brilliantly lighted with wax tapers, and
had the word welcome" upon it inscribed in
letters of living light from gas jets. This ar
tistic work Of the engineer Long. will be long
remembered by all who had the pleasure of
witnessing it.
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THE STAUNToN PERPErUAIBUILDINa AMI
LOAN CoNpANY.-All the Stockholders in thii
Company Are requested to brig or send theil
stock kholherst Pass Books" Il the office of the
Secretary without delay. hese pooks are
needed by thu Secretary. SO aat all dues and
the semiIannual dividend NV due may be
entered, be.
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A co.xh, Cold, or sore Throat should

COACH, Cold, or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
Incurabls tGnE Disea:s c1, Or C9ns&%RRRR. C9 %RR.
fHES does not disorder the stomach ike
cough syrups and balsams. but act directly
ON the inflamed parts, allaying 1rr1tatlon'
Cafarrh, and the Throat Troubles which
singers and Public speakers are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial ITO;
cbes have been recommend by physicians. and
have always given perfect satisfaction. Hav-
ing been tested by wide and constant use for
nearly an entire generation, they nave A.
tafnet well merited rank among the few sta
eevarTwhere- jan3-ly
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A "a u n.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
ly decay, loss Of manhood, &C., will send
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by mis-
sionarJ in South America. Send 2 sel1-ao-
dressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH 7. IN
NAN, Station d, NetD York City. dec2O-6m
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fItoAD CoNTRAcr.--The contract for the
rtion Of the section Of the valley Rail-
tween the Hawpe Fsrn, and Greenyills s
r. awarded to Mr.. Keiley. who expects
lace work upon 1t u; shGr; time,
ntract includes the building Of bridge
afth's mill dam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-03

Durins ts Winter months propose making
a spe aisltaI the SEWING MACHINE BJSI-
NESS ar Aaylng had eleven yssars' expert"
enceia i sale of Machines, think sr pre-
pared q SELECT THE BEST Therefore,
wher Ios.eK around for Machines, call ni No.
Sou ~ gusts ST., and examine mins before
purclssug. DO not INTEND TO BE UN-
DER3OiD. For Circulars, &c, adcress--
J.w NEWTON. a
jauS-t Lock Boa o., (
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THE SPECTATOR IA subscriber OF the SPEC
TAToR. in writing to US, thus expresses in
rhyme the welcohae manner IN wnIcn 1t1s re-
ceived weekly inthat family:-
II love theold Spectator,
It is my 10y and pride,
Each week it's gladly welcomed
At our freside.n
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.SrAUNTON SPECTATO ri

CHARADEs AT THE W. L. AsYLUM.-1e cha
rade given at the Western Lunatic As.um on
Monday night Of last week, by the Sod Club
Of Staunton. was quite a success, and derived
great credit. which was freely accordet by all
who had the pleasure to witness it,
After the entertainment, the participants
were delightfully."- entertained at the redence
of the Superintendent. DR.. A. M. Fautleroy.
The following are the characters represented
by the different parties who took part p this
m foi
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ELECTION OF OFFIoERs.-On Monday fnast
week. Stonewall Council Of Chosen Frihds
elected the following officers to serve one ytar:
J. M. Lickliter, Chief Councillor; T. G. Morton.
Vice Councillor; Julius ]. Prufer, Secret$y; ;
j. w. Waddy. Treasurer; John Wright, Pre-
late; N. Anderson. Marshal; G. A. Richard
son. Warden; Robert Harler, Guard; ]. N.
Woodward, Sentry, and DIR. ]. M. Hanger.
Medical Examiner. Messrs. Lickliter, Hanger,
and Morton were elected Trustees. .
On Tuesday night. Augusta Council, Royal
AEranum, elected the following officers: w. H.
ID. LIZ 49,, s-sS S.ae ae~.t,, n. zs.I--afOSou, Ise
gent; G. B. Somerville, Vice Regent; Henry B.
Brown. Orator; Joseph B. Woodward, Secre-
tary; B. F. Terry, Collector; P. M. Woodward
Treasurer; G. G. Berry, Chaplain; W. F. Wood
Guide; B. T. Leftwich. Warden; H. 7. Smith
Sentry, and DIR. J. NJ. Manger. Medical Exam
liner. Trustees, G. A. Richardson, Maj Alex.
Hart, and VIM. A. Hudson. Representative to
the Grand Council, Jos. E. Rollins. with W. H.
II. Lynn as alternate.
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I. o. o. F.-On last Thursday night the fol-
lowing officers were elected by Staunton Lodge,
No. As. I. o. o. F.. to serve the ensuing term,
and will be installednext Thursday night by
Grand Master 7. ]. crowder: I. ]. Hoover. No
BILE Grand; John lesser, Vice Grand; Charles
Burschell. Secretary; Newton Argenbright,
Financial Secretary; VIM. M. Simpson, Treas-
urer; A. M. Simpson, Chaplain.
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SALE)F VAbnAsxE Pho eERrY. -

SALEDT YA5HssyE PRo.earY.- W aa,'g
At Tty advertised In another aolpnn or
i1A lulware. Receiver of the Piedmou. arag
spn Life Insurance Company. to be so't
4lnsof the Court-honse on Wednesday, tho
II hd, consisting OF the Mozart Building
lah fopposite the o. Female institute, aud
ID y and lot on the East side of Church
Nholdjoining the lot OF Thos. C. Elder or
reekth. and that OF Il. w. Hardy on the
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DEATH OF REV. FATHER PATRICK HASTY.-
This young Priest, a native Of Portsmouth,
Va, and only 50 years Of age, ordained at Nor
folk six years ago by Bishop Gibbons. died at
Norfolk on last Wednesday night from the ef-
fects of an amputation of Log on Sunday
evening before. His remains were buried on
last Friday. Bishop Keane was with him
when he died. He was known by number OF
our Catholic citizens and recognized as young
man of much promise in his sacred profession.
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lsrATK AGENTs.-We call special at.
our readers to the card Of Messrs,
olson q Cushings. real ssta be agents, OF
who buy and sell real estate, and ioa n
Il real estate security. Write to them
3cription Of valuable properties In .heir
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RELIGIoUs.-Sixteen persons were received
into membership with the Evangelical Luth-
eran Church at Pleasant View In this county,
on Sunday, Jan. lst Rev. ]. 1. Miller is serv-
ing this congregation as a supply.
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Browns Metallic Weaher Strips, also
Walnut Weather Strips for 9ors and windows,
In anyqpantities. For sale B. M. JAMIsoN's,
jan3.2t oposite City Hall.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL OF THE M. E. CHURCH,
soUTH.-On Sunday of last week. the follow
ing officers of the Sunday School of the M. E.
S5L-rch South were elected: c. W. Hunter.
Supt.; ]. W. Newton, Asst. Supt.; e. M. Cush-
1ng. Secretary A. Hammond. Asst Sec.; P. N.
Powell. Treasurer; J. NJ. Carroll. Librarian
W. E. Potter. Asst. Librarian Miss Lizzie
Daniels. Chorister. and Miss Cora Turner, and
4 p. E. Strasburg, Assistant Choristers.
Bibles were presented to little Miss Fauver
and to Charlie Hunter for having made the
largest collections for the Missionary Fund.
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LAND SALE-The Commissioners, P. A. Bay
lor and Jas. Bumgardner, have sold to Mr.. J. ]
Glossbrenner. at s12 per acre, the Housemar
farm Of 297 acres, miles northwest Of Staun
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-03

congregation OF the Second Presbyterian
Church OF this city presented their Pastor,
Rev. J. E. Booker, with Christmas present.
consisting OF purse of sl3l.
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MARRIAGES IN AUGUSTA FOR 188l.-During
the past year, there were in Augusta county.
2a6 marriages.. of which lS5were white, and 81
colored.
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% Doom. son of the late NJ Doom OF this
led on Saturday night AZ Hinfan, West
! I'D will be buried here this morning, II
i y remembered that ne was hurt on the
al ID, few weeks ago. from wh.ah oauss
relppose. he died.
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A GREEN CHRIsTMAs.-It is an old saying
chat "a green Christmas makes q fat grave
yard" II there were any truth in this. we
might expect much sickness. this Winter and
Spring, for the weather on Christmas day was
remarkably mild but, fortunately. there is no
more truth in this, than in many other old
sayings that have obtained currency and cre-
dence. So there is no occasion for alarm from
this source at least
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-03

$500 per year can be easily made at home
working for e. G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay
street, New York. Send for their catalogue
and full particulars. oct25-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-03

: RAILROAD CoNTRAGT-The contract for the
construction Of the first three miles OF the
Valley Railroad south Of staunton. has been
awarded to the experienced railroad builders,
Messrs. Mason. Hoge Mason. who will COM
mence work this week with several hundred
convicts.5s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-03

HfIMoRE SUN.-We invite attention to tho
prfctus of the Bait. Sun, one OF Inc very
bedeWspapers published iu this coanLry.