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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

A NEW SUPREME JUDGE IN WEST
VIRGINIA.-Gov. Jackson, of West Vir-
ginia, has appointed the Hon. Samuel
Woods, of Phillippi, Barbour county, a
Judge of the Supreme Court of that
State, in the place of Judge Raymond,
resigned. Mr.. Woods was born in Can
ada and is of Irish descent. His father
was plasterer by trade, and removed
to Meadville, Pa, where the now Judge
Woods was raised and brought up to the
trade of his father. He studied hard af-
ter work hours and at night, and by in
dustry and strict economy accumulated
sufficient money to pay his tuition at
Allegheny College, Meadville, where he
graduated with distinguished honor in
1912, when 20 years of age. He then be-
came a teacher in West Virginia and
read law, being admitted to the bar at
Phillippi, where he married and settled.
1t is told of him that whilst practic1ng
his profession he provided home and
plas stored it himself. He became prom
inent as a lawyer and was a member of
the Virginia convention which passed
the ordinance of secession. He entered
the Confederate army and served until
the surrender, when he returned to
West Virginia, and has since been one
of the most prominent citizens of the
new State. He was a member of the
West Virginia constitutional conven-
ton in 1872, and took leading part in
framing the present constitution of the
State. AS lawyer Judge Woods is &C.
knowledged by his associates at the bar
to be learned and justly distinguished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

LEG BRoKEN.-The Page Courier
says that "a young man named Thomas
Wilson, who lives in the neighborhood
of Newport, in Page county, was SO
unfortunate as to break his leg on the
Friday before Christmas. He was rid
ing horse, which stumbled and fell,
and in the fall Mr.. WIS leg was caught
under the horses body, breaking it, as
above stated"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Hon. George H. Pendleton is one OF
the wealthiest of the United States Sen.
ators. 1t would take at least 800, 900 a
year, it is said, to maintain his several
places of residence-his elegant winter
home in Washington, his mansion in
Cincinnati, his cottage at Conway, N.
H, and his villa at Mount Desert,
Maine,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

SUICIDE OF CURTIS BREEDEN.-On
Sunday, December oath, Curtis Breeder,
aged about so years. who has been en-
ployed for many years as wagner at
the Shenandoah Iron Works in Page
county, operated by Hon. VIM. Mines,
committed suicide by shooting himself
in the head with pistol. He leaves
q widow and number of children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
SIGHT RESTORED

BY DIR. WILBUR AFTER TWO NOTED
OCULISTS FAILED
"The facts are these: 1 have been terribly
afflicted with my eyes for seven years. Atlast
the water commenced to run out of them, and
was nearly blind. DIR. Chisholm. of Balti-
more, made two operations on me, and DIR. Da-
vol made another. Still they got worse. I
called on DR.. Wilbur at the st. Nicholas Hotel,
and he gave me some medicine that relieved
me in a short time; so that now can see good,
and no one but myself knows what a blessing
it is to be able to see once more.
PATRICK KEEGAN
dec26-3t Elm Street, Cumberland, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

HAND MAsHED.-The Mountain Her
aid, of Hinton, Summers county. West
Va, says that on Friday night week
ago, young man named Abbott, a
brakeman on the G. & o. r. w. had his
hand and arm terribly mashed while at
tempting to couple cars at Sewell. His
arm and hand was split to the elbow,
and the bones broken so badly that it is
thought amputation will be necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

DEATH OF Mr.. HORsLEY GOODMAN.
On the first day of the new year this
venerable and well.known citizen of our
county departed this life at his residence
north of Charlottesville. His death was
we understand quite sudden and unex
pected. By reference to our local re-
view it will be seen that it has not been
year since his wife died. He was quite
an old man, and through life has been
an active and energetic farmer. Some
weeks ago Mr.. Goodman got fall,
which is supposed to have been the
cause of his DEATH Charlottesville
Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
DE A ENESS

OF TWO YEARS STA NDING CURED IN
THREE MINUTE.
"Myl little son, Harry, has been deaf for over
two years. called on DIR. Wilbur at the Grand
Central Hotel, and had him make an examina-
ton; he told me the boy had large tumors in
the drums of his ears, and he could cure him.
The Doctor operated on them, and in three
minutes restored his hearing so that he can
now hear a whisper. F. G. Holman,
Feb. 20, 1882. Martinsburg, W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Shortly after II o'clock on Sunday
night of last week, while watch-meet-
ing services were being held in the Re-
formed Evangelical church at Read
ing, Pa, large cannon, filed with
stones and powder, was discharged.
The front wall was broken IN, and near.
ly all the window-panes shattered.
Great excitement was caused among
the audience, but no one was hurt.
Eight arrests have been made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Senator Malone, of Virginia, who
was present during the engagements
from which arose the Fitz-John Porter
case, is quoted as saying that Porter and
Gen. Grant are correct in the statement
that Porter was confronted by Long,
street, and was not on Jackson's flank
when he was ordered to make the attack
by Pope. Malone was brigade COM
mander under Anderson, who was in
Longstreet's corps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

A walking cane was found in the
creek below Kent's dam several days
since, which must have lain under the
water Is or 80 years. It is a hickory
stick with silver cap, bearing the in
scription, Presented to Rob't Kent by
Jno. w. t." Mr.. Jno. w. Truslow was
a silversmith in this place back of 1916,
and it is supposed that the cane was
presented to Mr.. Kent, NOW dead about
80 years. by Mr.. T. The washing of
years upon the stick had worn all signs
of varnish from it, and the ferule had
left the end. Otherwise the cane is
good one to day Wythesille Enterprise
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

DEATH FROM Will
lie Melton, Is years of age, died Monday
evening in st. Louis from the effects OF
hydrophobia. The boy was bitten on
the ear by dog about a month or six
weeks ago, and the wound was cauter-
lied and soon healed. Last Saturday
the boy complained of sore throat and
a sore face, and symptoms of hydropho-
bia made their appearance Saturday
night, resulting fatally Monday even
ing,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

MALONE A REPUBLICAN.-It is evil
dent from the publications in the Rich
mond Wing that Malone aspires to be
the candidate for Vice-President at the
next election on the Republican ticket.
What do the Democratic Readjusters,
who have been following him, think of
this? He is Republican, and no Dem
ocratic Readjuster should follow him
longer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

FATAL BURNINa-A child of Mr..
VIM. Gill, of this place, was fatally
burned on Friday, December 22d. The
child, which was about four months
old, was lying in crib near the stove.
Its mother left the room for a short
time, and on returning found the bed
ding burning. In grasping the child,
Mrs. Gill'S clothing was ignited, but
the fire was eXtinguished without in
jury. The child was dead when dis
covered. The affiiction, under any cir
cumstances, would have been severe,
but it was especially so upon Mr.. Gill
and wife, who but few days before had
buried a very sprightly little boy.-Shera-
andooh Herald, Jan. Sd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

The Page Courier reports that an ex-
pert who has been prospecting on the
Blue Ridge in that neighborhood has
found rich indications of silver, copper,
and gold. The trap rock" he says, is
the richest he ever saw, the analysis
showing better yield of metal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

The Baltimore american (Republi-
CAM of Thursday says: "Rumors come
from Washington that the President has
issued declaration of independence
against Malone. The immediate pro-
vocation is that Malone wants Mosby's
scalp, and Arthur declines to take it
for him. 1t would be albright day for the
President when he should at once and
forever turn down the Virginia repudi>
atOr ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

VIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
v office, Circuit Court of Augusta county,
December 23rd 1882
D. F. Mohler, William E. Mohler and Minon
F. Mohler, partners trading under the style
and firm name of Mohler & Son. Plaintiffs
against
Filler Stowell & Defendants
Tn Assunapsit on an Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover damages
for breach of contract made by said plaintiffs
with said Defendants.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the Defen-
dants. Filler Stowell Co, are on-residents of
this State, it is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests.
Teste,-
J. N RYAN, Clerk.
Sheffey Bumgardner, Pc jan9-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

A GRACEFUL CONTAMINATION 6.
Whittier, on his seventy-fifth birthday,
paid graceful compliment to a brother
poet. He said :-"There is no man who
ought to write much after he is seventy,
unless, perhaps, it may be DR.. Holmes.
He ought to write from now until he is
one hundred. He is charming in every
thing he writes, and there is such a
wonderful variety in his WORK that it
seems pity he should ever STOP"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

HOMEIESSIONERS'S SALE OF VALUA.
" BILE LANDS.-By virtue of a decree Of
The circuit court of Augusta county, render
in the case of Clemmers guardian VS.. Glenn
mer, we will proceed, on
Wednesday, the 10Th day Of January, 1888.
in front OF the Courthouse, in the city If
Staunton. to sell. al public auction. the follow
ing real estate, being parcels of the original
Summerdean estate owned by William Ke or
in his lifetime viz
lst. Tract containing 500 acres.
End. Tract containing 80 acres.
3rd. An undivided half interest in the tract
containing 3O03 acres.
4th. The Summerdean Mill Property, cory.
tanning 3aH acres.
5th. Tract containing 200 acres, lying en-
the east side OF the top of the mountain on the
Pond Gap road.
The last-named tract is believed to conta n
extensive and valuable beds of iron ore Tie
other tracts are highly improved, contain goJd
dwellings and other necessary buildings -
These tracts will be shown to persons desiring
to examine them by Mr.. M. G. Kerr, who liv IS
in the immediate vicinity.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay costs of sCtt
and SALE and the remainder upon credit Of
one. two, and three years from date of sa Q,
with interest from date of sale-the purchas dr
giving bonds with approved personal secur y,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
dec12 ids Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

SummersOn's Administrator VS.. sum.
~ mersOn's Heirs.-I shall proceed, at my
office in Staunton, on Tuesday, January 30, 1873,
to take a further account of the transactions Of
VIM. T. Rush as Administrator of r. Summec-
son, decd, an account of outstanding debts III
any, &C., &C., in pursuance of decree of the
Circuit court of Angus county, entered IN
this cause, March 20, 1882.
jan2-4ts JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Mr.. S. Brown Allen, auditor of Vir-
ginia, has returned to Richmond from
Baltimore, where he has been under
medical treatment for an affection of the
throat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

There is no smallpox in Woodstock
and in our opinion, no danger of it, at
this time. Two of Capt Riddleberger's
daughters were visiting at Gov. Came
ron's in Richmond and left his house a
few hours before Gov. C's children
broke out with varioloid. Capt. Rid
dleberger returned home with his chill,
dren and quarantined his family. Up
TO this time, no indications of the
disease have appeared. He has, how
ever, used every precaution so that If
the disease should appear, which is
hardly probable, there Will be no possi-
bility of it spreading.-,Shenondoah
Herald, Jan. Sd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of
~ decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county, rendered at the June term 1882 in the
cause of Bonds creditors VS.. Bonds Admir- &C..
the undersigned as commissioners, will sell, at
public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
of the Courthouse in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 10Th day of February, 1888.
the four LOTS OF LAND, whereof Geo. Bond
died seized and possessed, in West End, imme-
diately west of, and near to, the City of Staun-
ton. There are four small Frame Houses upon
these lois, and they are situated in what is
known as the Richardson addition
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the balance in three
equal payments, at 6, IL, and Is months re-
ferred payments the purchasers will execute
bonds with approved personal security, bear
ing interest from the day of sale, and the title
will be retained ultimate security.
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
A. II. FULTZ,
jan9-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

The two children of Gov. Cameron,
who are down with varioloid, are doing
quite well. Their physician feels con-
fident of their rapid recovery. The
older, Susie, is bright little girl of r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Seven cases of small-po are reported
at Mount Holly, a small town in Cum
berland county. Pa. The opening of
the public schools has been postponed
in consequence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
LEGAL NOTICES

SH EEP.-A few
IL weeks ago, the subscriber lost FIV
SHEEP-one of which has bell on 1t. In IL 9
lot is a fine ram-last years lamb. A liber. Il
reward will be paid for their return or infot-
nation of their whereabouts.
ROBERT TINSLEY,
dec26- Ut Folly Mills
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
TAKE NOTICED
Tape Worms Removed
WITH HEAD.
Or no Charge Made.

The Doctor has some enormous tape worms at
his office, on exhibition, and he takes great
pleasure In showing them to all who may CALL
OUT OF CURIOSITY. OR FOR TREATMENT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
sZzz@zazzzzqzzs
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Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS.
incorporated in 1868 for Is years by the Legis-
laGure TOR Educational and Charitable purposes
with a capital of 81 ,0O0, 0OO-to which reserve
fund of $3.50 900 has since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made part of the present State Con-
stitution adopted December End, A. D., 1879.
The only Lottery eUer Uoted on and endorsed By
the people of any State.
1t 7aeUer scales or postpones.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place Monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
A FORTUNE. SECOND GRAND DRAW
ING, CLASS b, AT NEW ORLEANS, TUES
DAY, FEBRUARY 13, IsS3-I53rd Month
ly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
IOO. 900 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, i'm Fifths I'm proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Governor Cameron has appointed DIR.
Hugh M. Taylor, OF Richmond city, a
member of the Bear of Visitors to the
University of Virginia to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of
Judge T. r. FauntleroY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

FTFonderIick's Executor VS.. Wonder
wv Iick's HeirS.-In pursuance of decree
of the circuit court of Augusta county, entered
at my office in Staunton, on Tuesday, Feb,W-
arg 6, 1888, to take a further account of the
transactions of B. J, Craig, as Executor of j. J..
Wonderlick, decd. and of claims against the
estate JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
jan9-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

1867 Prizes. amounting 500
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the office of the Company in New Or
leans.
For further information, write clearly, CIV
ing full address. Send orders by Express, Reg
istered Letter, or Money Order, addressed only
to- M. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
or M. A. DAUPHIN,
SCI Seventh st., washington, D. C. jan9-5t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Grant is said to be pressing Judge
Sener, of Fredericksburg, for the vacant
U. S. Judgeship in this district.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
LAND SALES.


I'LL PKOFEkTY FOHk SALE.-In
WI consequence of falling health, the UNDER
signed will offer at private SAFE, the MIL u
PROPERTY owned by him on North Rive,
~ miles Northeast OF Weyer's Cave Depot 4
consists of a Merchant Mill, Circular-Saw Mill,
10 acres of excellent land, in good condition,
upon which there is good orchard of selet
fruit, also good Dwelling House, and RvwsA
two tenant houses. good stable, and ali HsssI
necessary out buildings, with a good -
well close tG the dwelling.
&zs- Address, at Weyer's Cave Depot, Valley
Railroad, Augusta county,
octI0-tf WILLIAM BRUBECK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
CONSULTATION
and EXAMINATION FREE.
The Doctor can be consulted from 10 A. M.
to 9 P. NJ.
LET THE TRUTH BE SPOK EN."
Read the following fattering testimonials -
A LIVE TAPE WORM
43 FEET LONG,
REMOVED BY
DIR. WILBUR.

For upwards of three years 1 have been
the victim of an ever-present source of pain
and grief-the unhappy posseSsor OF an enor-
nous tape worm. Days and nights nave pass
ed in sleepless horror death, at times, would
have been pleasure. l have doctored with
several different doctors, but all OF no avail.
could eat all the time and still felt hungry. My
appetite, in fact never had been satisfied. al
ways had to eat between meals. have been
running down for the last two years in flesh
and strength. made up my mind that had
to endure my troubles as long as I lived, as
something came up in my throat and kept
making me cough.
1 called on DR.. Wilbur at the Virginia Hotel
and he told me l had tape-wornl, and said he
could cure me. He gave me some medicine,
and, much to my surprise, in six hours 1 was
relieved of monster tape-worm, 43 feet long,
which was alive and squirmed after it was
passed.
FRANK ROHR,
Parkersburg road, stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

SENT TO JAIL.-E. w. Wright, an
employee of the G. & o. Railway, was
arrested Monday last upon warrant
sworn out by Knapp & Sims, charging
him with obtaining goods under false
pretense. 1t seems that Wright bought
a watch of Knapp & Sims on 80 days
time and gave his name as w. H. Ham,
mond, when his real name was E. w.
Wright. Justice Dunn heard the evil
dence and sent the prisoner to Jail in
default of bail.-Mo0'atoiaa Herald, Hin
ton, W. IA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

The retention of any waste matter in
the system produces injury. The col
lection of "phlegm" or diseased mucus
in time of cold or throat affection should
be promptly removed. DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup does it more quickly and
efectually than any other cough syrup
made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

Mr.. BLAINE NOT CANDIDATE-Mr.
E. V. Smalley, well-known journalist,
has had an interview with Mr.. Blaine,
which amply confirms the late report
that he regards himself as out of the
range of presidential possibilities in
1884. He can foresee no probable com.
bination of circumstances likely to bring
him again in the front of battle for
the nomination. Mr.. Smalley says Mr..
Blaine "finds satisfaction in the fact
that he went down in the crash of a
great national calamity that made the
whole world mourn"
SEEKING SOUTHERN TIMBER
western furniture firm has sent an agent
to the Piedmont country of Virginia,
North and South Carolina, with in
structions not to return until he has Sc.
cured 100, 900 acres of suitable woodland.
There is no telling the vast amount OF
wealth that the South is sure to realize
in the near future by the sale of its
timbered lands. The Northwest will
be practically exhausted in the next de-
cade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09

State of Virgi1tia, City of Stda0lton, IS:
7 w. +. Ia Ms, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. w. P. TAMS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th
day of January, 1888.
' c. Mon. WHITTLE, N. p. /
Correct-Attest:
DAVIS A. KAYSER, !
c. S. BAKER, Directors.
1t q. G. GOOCH,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FFFANTED WANTED a situation as Sales
wv man, with twelve years experience. Can
command considerable country trade. Refer
ence furnished. Address, SALESMAN.
jan9-lt. P. o. Box Is, Stanton, Va.
WAYNEsBoRo', VA, January 9Th, 1888.
nTSSOLUTEON OF CO-PARTNER.
- SHIP.-The partnership heretofore
existing between Smith & Patterson is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. J. b.
Smith withdrawing. All parties indebted to us
will please make payment. Either party will
sign in liquidation.
JOHN B. SMITH.
jan9-4ts-Vind. copy. J. A. PATTERSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Public is requested carefully to notice the
neaO and enlarged Scheme to be draa0n Monthly.
~ CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000. 76a
Tickets only So. Shares I'm proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-09
NEW STORE!

At which bargains will be sold is to be opened
at the OLD AUGUSTA NATIONAL BANK
BUILDING.
A variety of Groceries and a line of Hardware
will be ready for sale in few days. Call and
see them before you buy elsewhere.
jan2] GEO, P. BAKER & co,