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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-03-01
Burnett's Cocoaine

SofteDs the hair when harsh and dry.
5oothes the irritated scalp.
Affords the richest lustfe.
Prevents the hair from falling of.
Promotes its healthy, vigorous growth.
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6ostou MnrRs1-

Boston. Feb. 27.-Flour - Dull: superfine,
81 25et5 IS; extra. So e0@5 so: Wisconsin extra,
50 O0g6 90; Minnesota extra. s. Geo. %: winter
lana. 81 Oval 20; St. Louis sand Illinois spring
patents. 81 509s so: winter do, 81 00GS co. Corn
Firm, with fair demand. 0ats-Firm: No aud
extra white 5i1S156c; No. . white. 53@53iSc; No.
white. 5l@511sc. No. mixed. soc. Rye-steady.
Pork-Dul; prime, S14 50915 80; mess, SlSegiS so.
mess. 50 5nG10 80: extra mess s1l 50@l2 80; fam
lily, Sl3 OolaI5 90. .Lard-Dull at 1OSs@lo5sc:
smoked hams l11<0121sc. Butter-QuieI: .choIce
creameries. 42G46c: fair and good 35ai2c: fresh
made ladle. packed, S5@36c. Cheese-Qniet,
with moderate demand. Eggs-Scarce AVID firm.
Oihe-s unchanged. ReceipJS-Flour. 6Oal 5bls. {:
corn, %. eco bu. wheat. 10000 bn.: oats. 7o'0 hu
Shipments-Flcur. 2 leo bbls.; wheat, II coo bu.
corn, 103 600 bu.
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Milwaukee Market,

MILWAUKEE. Feb. 27.-Flour-Easier. Wheat
Strong; No Milwaukee, 81 %; February. 81 %
bid; March. 81 2S4 bid; April. 81 241a bid; May,
81 271s: year. nominal; No 3, 81 %; No. and
Oats-In fair demand; No. 2, 40;4@ilc. Rye
dull: No. ]. S71&@S1szc. Barley-L0wer; No.
spriug, S9c Provisions-Firmer: mess pork, sic %
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GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.

5teriing 60 days.....4S515 per cent. ex div1o2sE
s.erling sight....490 U. 8. 41s..............-1l4
SIS 49, extended. 1907 New U. =. fs..-...--.l17
NoTE-The purchasing price for Government
bonds in indianapolis varies from the New 1org
quotations 1z0e1 per cent.
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Foreign Markets.

LONDON. Feb. %. 5 p. m.-United States Bonds
Consols, 80 1916; AIS, lis. Railroad Securities
Illinois Central. 1867: Pennsylvania Central,
6l34: New York Central 1874; Erie. $50; SECONDS,
30; Reading 500 Tallow, 4S4iS1Sc. Refined Pc
trolum, 61S@Gtsc. Spirits turpentne 42s 3dG52s sd
PARIS. Feb. 27-Rentes-s3f 07215c.
ANTWERP. Feb. 27-Petroleum-lS1S@l
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 27.-Cotton-Firmer at 6%@
1i-16d. Salesof u 900 bales including 500 bales
for speculation and export, and $3.50 bales of
American. Lard-Prime western steady, 54s Cd
Tallow-Prime city, dull at 4is. Cnrn-Mixed
steady at 5s lid.
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Toledo Market.
Philadelphia Cattle Market.

PHTLADELPHIA, Feb. y -Cattle-The market
was active. Sales, 200 head; prime, 81 l2K@
5o15 good. Sc q o.; medium, 50 S51zd6 81;
common. 81 5095 75
Sheep-Market active; sales. 5000 head; prime,
Sc 5096 -; COCO, S. l2jz96 S71%; common, 81 25@
y: culls, SS@4; lambs, s5@7 IS.
HOgs-Market active: sales 200 head: prime
$40 25@l9 so; good. 80 759lO; medium S9a9 so:
common. S. .25aS Is.
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FINANCIAL Aid COMMERCIAL
MONEY AND STOCKS.
sENTIvE OFFICE,

MONDAY, Feb. q. 1882.
The money market presented no new features
of special interest to-day. The banks reported q
good demand for discounts, but the supply Of
funds was I'm excess of the demand. and the mar
ket easy to desirable borrowers at 7@s per cent.
and 81 per cent on call loans.
New York exchange continues scarce, with a
better demand and frmer rates.
New York financial Market.
NKv YORK. Feb. .27.-Money-496 per cent
per aunum, LEA per cent. per diem, closing at 4
per cent.
Prime Mercantile Paper-5lz96 per cent.
Government Enthusiastically - per cent
higher
Railroad BoDds-Firm.
State securitIes-Dull and irregular.
stock Exchange markets were all strong, and al
times there was something like bear panic In
leading stocks, which closed 1&@S5s per cent.
higher than the highest of Saturday. For Louis
Vile aud Nashville there was an active borrowing
demand, having lent as nigh as lie per cent.
The Commercial Bulletin says: 1T is said the
Arrangement will relieve Louisville and Neshvills
from embarrasSments. Its unloaded n0atfne
lebs has been completed, what remains being
merely the arrangement of the details"
transactions aggregated, 500 coo shares.
Mining stocks were quiet with the exception OF
Robinson aud South Pacific, which were very ac-
I've ara strong. Robinson fuctuated between
500 and $40 closing at 5 On sales OF O. l25 shares
south Pacific advanced from 265 TO 800. State
Lines Nos. aud duh at "A 10 ~, and annie
strong at II and %.
Sales AZ both Exchanges, %, 165 shares
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Baltimore Live stock Market

BALTIMORE. Feb. "a. = Beef Cattle - Market
slow: prices unchanged except for best grades,
which were shade hieher: very best S. 371SG
20; first quality. s. 50@6 co; medium. 81 500
50: ordinary, SSl34 %; most sales from IS IS 10
g 30. Receipts, 927 head.
Swine-Fair supply aud only a moderate de-
mauc at IS 50g9 70. Receipts, 4 923 head
Sheep quoted at S40I6 75.
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Congressional JObbery on the Rise-ap-
prOac ing the High Republican Water
Marx of 1873.
A recent Washington special to the New
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TitusyiIle Oil Market.

TITUsvILLE, Feb. 27.-The market opened ct
s34c; highest, SS14c; lowest. SPEC: closed SIC.
Shipments 529, 729 gallons; runs los. 2O0 gallons.
Oswego Grain Market.
oswEGo, Feb 27.-Wheat-Quiet. Corn quiet;
mixed Western. re.
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DETROIT, Feb. 2-.-Flour- Unchanged. Whea,-
Quiet ana steady: spo' and March, 81 23L: April,
81 1885, May, 81 26s4; June 81 2i1S; July, 81 2lX:
year, 81 u; No 2 red 81 IL ReceiptS-Wheat,
200 bu. Shipments-Wheat. COO bu
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East Liberty Lave stock Market.

EAST LIBERTY. Feb. Observation-Disclosures. 1 SIG
nead. The market was active and prices l5920c
higher than last week.
HogS-Receipts coo head. The market was
slow; Philsdelphias, s. @7 60: Workers, <6 7O9
81
Sheep-Receipts, 1900 head. Market active and
prices ranging from 81 75:G6 90
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13
A War "Reminiscences.

A friend has handed US copy Of the
''Staunton Spectator" twenty-one years
old, dated May IA, 1861. 1t was full of the
coming war. Its form had been ''pied"
that week and the printer who VOLUNTEERED
to assist them was member of the AL
leghany Infantry which had just come
down. There was regimental muster of
chs 32I regiment, militia, at New Hope
the Friday before and J. NJ. McCue, Jas.
IL. Skinner, Jas. Walker and Bolivar
Christian addressed the people and urged
taei Importance of unanimity in voting
for the ordinance Of secession and rcsis-
/ lance to Lincoln" Col. Geo. Baylor and
Bolivar Christian were to address the
people of Spring Hill, Churchville and Mt.
Sidney that week. The several columns
Of the paper are filled with cards from
gentlemen accepting or declining calls to
run for the legislature. Those who &C
cepted are Hugh W. Sheffey, Bolivar
Christian, N. Masse, J. M. McCue, and
Jas. Walker. HOE. A.H.H. Stuart declined.
The military activity was great, Staunton
bsing rendezvous; the artillery company
from Lexington, Rev. Or. afterwards
General Pendleton commanding; the
Churchville cavalry, Capt. Sterrett; the
Sangersvlle Rifles, Capt. Greiner the
Stanton Rifles, Col. A. W. Hartman; the
West View company. Capt. Roberts. are
all noticed as having arrived and left for
the seat of war.
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suureme Court of Appeals of Virginia.

FRIDAY. OCT 6.--Thos W. Harrison, of Winches
ter. and Armistead z. Gordon, OF Stanton. quail
fed as attorneys.
No session on SATURDAY.
Monday, Oct. .. Ottro G. Kean ais, School
o Aha Pe Ts for Rue
RULES were awarded against F. r Russell, City
mandamas Of ". T. Alley, Geo W Eanes, r. + Jar
vis, VI. u. Stevens. r. NJ. Ralne, B. e. Porter and
Mm. Kirkham claiming to have been duly cleo.
ted to various offices BY the late Council OF said
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company vs. Super
visors of Clarke county Appeal allowed and super
sedeaS awarded.
CASES DECIDED.
Thursday. Oct II. 1sS2.-shipman VS.. Kitchen,
from Fairfax county. Petition for Injunction
refused.
Berry &c, VS.. Berry. Petition fOf reheartng re-
Kasy's admir- vs. Frank and ais, opinion deliv-
cred By Judge Christian, affirming decree Of circuit
Iebbs & ais. VS.. Lee & ais. opinion by Judge
Anderson affirming decree OF circuit court.
satter;ee = Penny VS. Came!on. 1.-TWO cases. opin.
lion by Judge Staples, reversing decree OF circuit
court and directing issue.
Little VS. KoYe. snswden & Co.. opinion by Judge
Rurks. reversing decree OF circuit court in favor Vi
Boyce s. Wright VS. McLaw. opinion by Judge
Lewis, affirming decree OF circuit court.
CHRISTIAN affirming decree CT circuit court
Atkinson, trustee. & ais VS.. Mccormick, trustee
ais. opinion by Judge Anderson, reversing decree
Tavlar vs.. Taylor &C.. opinion by Judge Staples
affirming decree OF circuit court
Hanson guardian &c vs.. King q ais, opinion BY
Judge BurSs, affirming decree Of circuit court
Smith vs. Bradford q ais. opinion by Judge Lewis
affirming decree y Q; eiycai' cRuf e. w. Lewses
casesl opiuion by Judge Anderson, affirming decree
OF circuit court. ,,. D. ,..,
by Judge Anderson affirming decree OF circui
court.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13
Death Of County Treasurer, Samuel Paul.

Death of County Treasurer, Samuel Paul.
| Capt. Samuel Paul. for twelve years
the faithful and efficient Treasurer Of the
county of Augusta, died on Friday night
last at his residence in the village OF Mt.
Solen. His funeral, which took place at
Messy Creek church on Sunday, was one
of the largest that has taken place in the
county. and included a delegation Of Ma
sons from Staunton Lodge, A. F. M. Rev.
J. w. Rosebro preached the funeral SER
mon. The pail bearers were Capt. James
Bumgardner, Commonwealth Attorney;
W. A. Burnett, Clerk OF the County Court;
Col. W. L. Bumgardner, of the I'd Va.
| regiment; G. G. Gooch, Of Staunton
Lodge, A. F. NJ, and Messrs. J. II. Todd
and Hugh Baxter. Capt Paul was mer-
chant by profession in the vlllagein which
he died, but when the civil war broke out
he Joined the 52i Va. as a private and
was elected to Lieutenancy. At the
battle of Port Republic he lost his right
leg. In 1854 he was elected Sheriff of the
county and served for two terms, and in
1870, was elected County Treasurer. Capt.
Paul was thoroughly efficient officer,
strictly impartial in the discharge Of his
duties. and yet never using the authority
with which he was invested to the oppres-
| sion Of any. He was an excellent Judge
OF men, and in his selection of deputies.
Gent as we'll as acceptable to the people.
And in his Assistant Treasurers, first his
lamented son. and next Mr.. Edwin F.
Surber, he had assistants peculiarly well
fitted for their posts In private life, from
the centre OF the sacred family circle to
the farthest edge Of his large circle of
friends he was beloved for all those high
and tender traits Of manhood which al-
ways marked his life.
APPOINTMENT OF HIS SUCCESSOR.
John Ed. Hamilton, Esq, was on y. stor-
day appointed Treasurer OF Augusta Ceun-
ty by the Judge OF the County Court. He
gave bond in the penalty OF $lso,0oo,
with the following sureties.: Samuel NJ,
Yost. Hugh A. $. Hamilton, III. Hamilton.
Rob't S. Hamilton, Geo. w, Bateman,
Rob't s. Harnsbcrger. Jos. Housemsn, e.
A. Fnlcher, VIM. 4. Craig, VIM. A. Hud.
son. Moses A. McComb, Wm r. McCumb,
II. P. Dickerson. VIM. Bell Crawford Geo.
W. McCutchen, Jno. A. Noon, j. 9. Schef-
fer, VIM. l. Barksdale, J. W. Waddy, VIM.
F. Brand. Is. j. Craig, ]. H. Parkins, J.
H. Plunkett, A. D. S. Beck, W. II. Pey-
ton, H. B. Harnsberger and P. E Wilson.
The election for Treasurer comes Of in
May next. Va &A&
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

THE PUBLIC ROADs.-We are request
ed to repeat that the next Grand Jury OF
Augusta county will give their especial at
tention to the roads of the county, and we
advise the Surveyors to see that they have
complied with section 10 of The Road law,
which we give for their benefit:
Every surveyor shall superintend his
road precinct. He shall cause the same to
be kept cleared, smoothed of rock and OBJ
structions, Of necessary width, well drain
ed, and otherwise in good order and secure
from the falling of dead timber thereon
be shall cause to be placed and kept. at
the fork or crossing Of every road. a sign
board, on which shall be stated in plain
letters the most noted place to which each
road leads; and across every stream. where
1t is necessary and practicable sufficient
bridge, bench, or log for the accommoda-
tion OF foot passengers
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AMUSEMENT FOR FAIR WhNK e. Mex

AMUSEMENT FOR FAIR Nh xK.G Next
Monday night the Richmond 81 McEireth
Democratic Company, which for the last
five years has been playing to fine houses
in all parts of the Union, and whose annu-
al tour has included the large Virginia
cities for the last three years, will open at
the New Masonic Hall for season Of four
nights. They open with that charming
play of Ivan; the Virginian," and will
change the programme nightly. This
company has played Hazel Kirke' 1856
,un,ing nights, a remarkable and success
full test of popularity. The Lynchburg
Firginian, good authority in such mat
ters says of the company:
The comedy drama ''Hazel Kirke" was
perform ed at the Opera House last night
by Richmond Il McElreth's Dramatic
G. mpany and scored an unquestiOned sue
c. IS. 1t is a strong piece, well cOnstruc-
ted, finely balanced, nicely appointed and
last night-was we'll acted.
Both the brass band and orchestra of
the company are far above the average of
musical combinations and contribute
much to the success of the orgariz .tion.
AS it is likely Fair week will crowd the
house early. those taking ladies would do
well to secure seats.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

SOMETHING THAT WILL GIVE STAUN-
TON THE BEST Music OF THE Day
P;"f. E. L. Ide, We are glad to learn, is
perfecting arrangements by which Staun-
ton will not only have series of 6rst-class
CONCERTS by home talent this winter, but
also be enabled to hear some of the inest
musicians that will appe IT in this country.
He has organized an orchestra of ten
pieces, winch will during the winter, give
concerts at stated times. aid at which vo-
Cal solos aud quartettes will be given by
home singers. At these concerts the most
distinguished instrumental and vocal ar
lists who may be in the great cities wall
te engaged at various times during the
season. and also, other noted singers from
those cities. This will afford our people
musical opportunities which no other town
of this size has, and which will be fire.
qu~nt If they only give a hearty support
to the series of concerts when they are be-
gun by home talent
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

NEW ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRI-
MARY DEPARTMENT-The primary school,
of Miss j. Brown, having reached the
number of eighty-five in attendance, Su
perintendent Bowles has wisely devised a
plan for dividing the school so that all the
little ones may receive thorough tuition
in the department. Two divisions have
been made, the scholars of the LIST going
into school at Q A. Nj. ard being dismissed
for the day at ll.90 \. NJ; and the End
division going in al ll:3O and being dis
missed at Up. M Both for The mental
and physical welfare IF The little ones.
Superintendent i'o,vles' arrangement is an
excellent one.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
Notice is hereby given that the 1ares for 1882 will
be ready for collection AFTER OCTOBER 9th.
will meet Taxpaye at the following places,
prepared to receive CAPITATION. PROPERTY,
LAND and all UNPAID LICENSE TAXES for
to receive s the cERK FEES Of a.
BURNETT and Jos. N. RYAN, and all persons know
ing themselves indebted for such, will please
made to the payment of Clerks Fee bills, for the
information of such persons, reference is made to
Sec 10 Of Chapter lso Code Of 1873 and to Acts of
are placed upon the same footing are taxes, and
the Clerks are liable to fine and prosecution for the
placing in my hands of improper Fee-bills
be received in my Office on Court House Alley, IN,
rear Of Circuit Clerks Office, from and after Octo-
middle Riyer District.-At Mt. Sidney on Octo-
ber 9th, and 10th; New Hope on October 18th and
23rd and oath; Newport on October 25th; Steee's
Tavern on October 10Th; Greenville October 9th
and 2Sth:
South River District-At Sherando on October
3oth; Waynesboro' on october 3lst and November
LIST; and FiSherSvile on Nov. End.
f North IciUer DiStrict-At Mt. Scion on November
9th and It'll at Parnassus on November Sth and at
Spring Hill on November 9th.
Pastures District-At Churchville on November
18th; at Deerield on November 14th; at Buffalo Gap
on November 18th; and Cragsville on November
10Th
During the week in which the Baldwin Augusta
Fair occurs beginning Monday, October 10th, my
office will be constantly open to receive Taxes from
all portions of the county.
All persons falling to pay before December 1st
will be charged FIVE PER CENT additional
Alley from and after October 9th, excepting I will
be absent with the Tickets of the different Districts
at the times above advertised.
SAMUEL PAUL.
County Treasurer
Staunton, Va Sept. 49, 1882 seps29 tdecl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

AUGUST COUNTY STUDENTS AT
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
Among the students at Washington and
Lee University this session are the follow
ing from Augusta county: Chas. D. Gill
keson, son of J. A. Gilkeson, Esq, Of
Barterbrook; L. H. Paul, son OF Jas. M.
Paul, ESQ.,. of Waynesboro; w. M. Black,
son Of j. T. Black, Esq, of Stuart's Draft;
w. B. Smith, son of W. F. Smith. ESQ.,,
of Greenville. and ]. E. Bear, son Of G.
Bear, Esq, Of Churchvlle. Also among
the pupils is G. X. Abrahams of Mobile.
Ala, the recipient of the Honorary Schol-
arship at Hoover's High School of otaun-
ton. r s-e
This University has gained t,oenty-fue per
cent. in students within the last two
years, and its success Is attracting the at
tention of the whole country to it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

SINKING AN ARTEsIAN WELL.-The
Board of Directors of the w. l.. Asylum
having determined on increasing the wa
ter supply, Mr.. A. L. Miller is boring an
artesian we'll on the grounds back Of the
laundry. After boring through twenty
feet of earth he struck solid rock and has
bored nearly five hundred feet through
that. Water has been struck in good
quantity, but Mr.. NJ. is still at.work in or
der, if possible, to secure flowing stream.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

MEMOIRS PREDICTIONS FOR OcTo-
BER.-Frosts may occur about the 18th.
The third week will be very stormy with
snow falls, in western and northwestern
sections, Southern Minnesota, and Eastern
Dakota. Storms on lakes and at Chicago
and Milwaukee. Storms will extend to
Cincinnati. General snow falls 18th and
18th. Cold weather in Iowa, severe wealth
er to wards Des Moines. A terrible week
Of storms in all sections. Snow in Eng
land. During the fourth week generally
stormy weather with snow falls will pre-
vail in Ontario and in maritime provinces.
Cold, miserable, wet and sleety weather or
snow in New York. An unusually severe
October. Storms in England.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

MEETING OF SYNoD.-The Synod Of
Virginia meets at Charleston, Kanawha.
on Tuesday, the 18th inst. The elders who
will represent the Staunton churches are
Davis A. Kayser Of the First church and
T. g. Morton of the Second church.. Tho
opening sermon will be preached by Rev.
A. G. Hopkins, d. D., Of Charlestown,
Jefferson Co., w. Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD
OF VIRGINIA. the meeting of this body
at New Market last week, Roanoke College
was reported to have opened with an in
crease Of 20 per cent. of students over
lastyear Staunton Female Seminary was
reported in an encouraging condition. A
church was reported to be building at Mt.
Sidney, in Rev. Mr.. Gearhart's charge
Synod will hold its next annual meeting
at Mt. Zion church near Wayaesboro, in
October, 1888.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

FINE PoTAToEs. X yesterday, Mr., An
drew CrisJ, of Sangersville, brought into
our office three potatoes from his garden.
weighing one pound, one and quarter
pounds, and t,oo and a half pounds respee.
lively. He is solid old Democrat, and
was so eated at the Ohio news, that he
said they were "O'Ferrall potatoes" and
shouldn't be called anything else.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-10-13

MARRYING IN OLD TIMEs.-In old
times the young people of Augusta coun-
ty bad to have at the Clerks Office of the
County Court written permission to
marry, if such intention filled their minds.
Here is the copy Of permission in regu-
lar legal Though not orthographic) form:
July the "a 1906
l salluIrly grant that my Son David Ma
CART to be Malret to Margaret Venus
her
ELIZABETH x MAGART (Seel)
mark
HENRY VENUS (Seel)
his ~.
JOHN x MAGART (Seel)
mark
Those were the old days when school
houses were fifty miles apart and the first
families" knew as little about spelling as
they did about grammar.
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The Fair Next Week.
SOME INTERESTING ITEMS ABOUT IT.

SOME INTER Esr1NG ITEMS ABOUT IT.
Kirklevlngton, Marchioness, the SNORT
Horn Cow, bought at Chicago. oy Messrs
Palmer & Bowman, for 5000, Will De or
exhibition.
"Sam Purdy," the celebrated trottine
stallion for which Mr.. j. R. Keen, OF n. 7
paid $50 200, will be shown.
Mr.. J. J. Maxon, of Ohio, who won ev'
cry prize at the Swine show of large breeds
at the Virginia State Agricultural oocie-
ty, has entered his entire herd to be shown
at our Fair. Also, a splendid nocK OF
Cotswold Sheep.
The Sheep display will be magnificent
at the B. A. f., much larger than at any
previous exhibition.
Maj. Geo. Chrisman, of Rockingham,
is coming to our Fair with his Short Horn
herd.
Mr.. Ben. Fifer exhibits some remarka-
BILE Irish potatoes White Elephant varle-
ty. This variety is attracting attention
every where, for their productiveness, Size
and quality.
The competition for the prizes offered Tor
horsewOmanship for young ladies'. VIII 10
very great. and much interest is feit III
this pleasing. feature of our Fair.
Have our ladies looked over the list Of
prizes-regular aud special, offered Dy our
Fair company-if not, call on the Secre-
tary for copy OF the premium list and
see what splendid rewards are offered for
your industry. Let this fair exceed all
fairs held heretofore, in the handiwork OF
Augustus fair daughters.
The Secretary has been at the office OF
the Chief of Police in Staunton, since
Wednesday. Make out your list ofen.
tries and send or bring them to him.
The books will be kept open by order Of
the Executive Committee until o'clock
z. Nj, Monday, the 10Th inst, to give all
a chance to enter their articles.
The entries vt the Fair are coming in
very rapidly, and the prospect is all that
could be desired for most successful ex-
hibition.
The mammoth OK weighing $500 lbs, one
Of the big Things" raised in old Angus.
ia. the property of Mr.. W. c. Craig Of
Deerfield, will be exhibited at our Fair.