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National Agricultural Convention

The fourth National Agricultural Conven-
ton, under the auspices of the American Agri-
cultural Association, will be held at the Grand
Central Hotel. New York city, Wednesday and
Thursday, February 6 and 7, 1884. Addresses
thinkers and writers on topics of general in
terest, and all identified with agriculture an d
kindred pursuits are cordially invited to be
present and participate in the proceedings
Delegates Will be present from all sections of
the Country. and arrangements for reduced
rates OF fare are being made with the railroads
leading into New York. The annual meeting
OF the Association for the election of officers
and the transaction Of other business, includ-
ing the matter of a national agricultural fair.
will be held at IL m. of the first day of the Con-
vention.
These conventions two of which have been
held in New York, and one in Chicago have
become national In their attendance aud infiu-
ence, and features OF American agriculture.
January 9th, 1884.
By order:
N. T. SPRAe UE, President.
Jos. H. REALL, Secretary,
80 Park Row. N. Y
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For the SPECTATOR
FiShersyilIe.

MR.. EDITOR This village is SO near to Won
and SO quiet place. it is seldom that an Incl
dent occurs of sufficient Importance to fluid a
place in your columns.
Because of the death of Mrs. Antrim recent.
ly, her two young daughters have left their
home and found one in Waynesboro'. Mr.
Gulley, merchant. viii occupy their house.
DIR. Watson and Col. d. S. Bell have each
built concrete houses during the past fall. vet
unfinished. The first, on part of the John
Porterf1eld farm, John aud Sam. Brown.) and
the latter, on Barren Ridge, at the west end of
a vineyard he planted years ago.
There is under the roof of the late Hueh Mo
Clure. now Samuel Kerr, three generations
represented, from the infant of few weeks to
the octogenarians ofsO, 81, and s. years. Some
thing remarkable.
One of the young men of your town and one
of this village are about to embark in a new
steam saw-mill. to be put in operation two
miles south of our village.
A rumor has reached the ears OF his old par.
ishioners that DIR. Strickler has asked the au-
thorities of Union Theological Seminary to re.
consider their call to him to that Institution
The good people of DR.. Boggs's old chayea are
unwilling TO giTe-s,ina
1t is gratifying to Dr.. Dsbneys many r.ynsis
to see the appreciation Texas Ia showing lfor
him, as indicated at San Antonio recently. 4
SCRAPS.
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y7IRGINIA.-In the circuit court of Angus

VIIRGINIA.-In the circuit court of Angus
V ia county, Dec. 18th, 1885,
r. D. James, Ex'Or of Hector Davis, decd,
suing for himself and other creditors of w. ].
Shumate,
VS..
Virginia A. Shumate, widow of w. ]. Shu-
mate, Thos. H. Shumate and Elizabeth Shu-
mate. Alice NJ. Shumate. Rosa T. Shumate, the
last three being infant children OF Carrie Shu-
mate, decd, William Shumate and Ida Shu.
mate, heirs-at-law of said W J. Shumate, and
John Paul, assignee in Bankruptcy of said W.
j. Shumata,
In chancery to answer original and amended
bill in the above-styled cause and
four others heard Herewith.
The object of this suit Is to revive the
above causes against the widow and heirs of
W. ]. shumate, decd, and to subject certain
real estate belonging to said decedent, lying
in the county OF Augusta, West of Staunton,
to repayment of Judgment liens binding the
same.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Thos H.
Shumate and Elizabeth Shumate, Alice NJ Shu-
mate, and Rosa T, Shumate; infant children of
Carrie Shumate, decd are non-residents of the
State of Virginia, it is orderedthat they do ap-
pear here within one month after due publ
cation of this notice, and do what is necessary
to protect their interests in the above suits.
Teste,-
janS-4t J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, feS1red from practice hay
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma,
and ali Throat and Lung Affections, also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases. has fe.t 1t his duty to make 1t known TO
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and a desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge. to all who desire 1t, This
recipe, in German, French, or English, with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp. naming
this paper. W. A. MOVES, 149 Pos0er's Block.
Pochesfey. ~ Y sept1l-iy
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LEG BRoKEN.-On Saturday evening last,
as Mr.. Frank Thompson, who lives. about2
miles East of Harrisonburg, was coming to
town, his horse fell with him on the ice,
and his leg being caught beneath the ami
imal's body, was broken, just above the
ankle, both bones being fractured. DR.. j.
F. Harrison and r. Tatum set the limb,
and he is doing as well as psssible.-Rock-
inghans Register, 18th.
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: LAND SALES.

HOMMfsSiONERs's ALE.-By yirtue of
~ a decree of the Circuit Court Of Augusta
county, rendered in the case of Armentrotlt vs..
Armentrout. we will proceed in front OF the
courthouse In the city of Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of February, 1884.
to sell at public auction that highly valuable
tract of land. situated on Middle River in Au-
gusta county, containing IIz15 acres, being
the land of which Charles Armentrout died
seized and possessed, excluding the portion
thereof sold by Commissioners of the Court to
VIM. H. Bailey, Jr. w
TERMs:-SO much in hand as will paw the
unpaid costs of suit and the costs OF sale and
the remainder upon credit of one, two and
three years from date of sale, with interest
from date of sale, the purchaser giving bond
with approved personal security and the title
retained as ultimate security.
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
2 janl5-tds Commissioner
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A LARGE OWL KILLED.-On last Saturday
Master Heiskell Argenbright. about IA years
old, son of Mr.. Newton Argenbright, Clerk of
the Husting s Court ofStaunton. shot and killed
an owl in the woods that measured 81 inches
from tip to tip of wings.
The mingled emotions of pride and exulta.
ton that thrilled the heart of this youthful
Nlmrod as he exhibited to friends the victim
of his fatal shot, the English language is mad
equate to express.
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DEATHS.

Obituaries charged for OF a0ceTtfstqsc r0tes.
Notices Of tbsDas5tSbed 9rGtasisonssS.
PLATT.-In Staunton, on Jan. 10Th, 1884, Mrs
Emma @. Platt, aged 40 years.
CRAwFoRD.-Un Dec. 3lst, Rosa Belle Crawford,
in the 18th year of her age.
Staunton, Jan. 18th, Mrs. Cathe-
rine E. Greaver, wife of Philip Greaver, on
her Goth birthday.
GARBER.-Near Mt. Sidney, Augusta county.
Va, January 10, 1884, of Brights Disease of the
Kidneys, Reuben A. CARRIER. aged At years, IL
months and II days. He leaves widow and
five children to mourn his loss. He had been
for many years a consistent member OF the
German Baptist church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

A CoNsIDERATE ACT.-During the recent
cold spell man in Staunton applied his lips
to a hydrant to geta drink of water. His mouth
was at once CONCEALED to the pipe SO firmly that
the water committee was compelled to saw his
head off six inches below the opening. thus
saving the pipe to the city,,
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LAND SALE-The land of the late Jonathan
Sheets, decd. recently advertised in the SPEC
TAToR. was sold on January 18th, by E. NJ
Cushing & Son. auctioneers, to Mr.. Ira Black
well, of Albemarle county. The land is situated
near Mt. Sidney contains ll1A acres, and was
knocked down at s46 per acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

Extract of Report from the Celebrated
Physician, Erasmus Wilson, OF London, Eng:
several severe cases of incipient Consumption
basn e%reg bV 5e teT uss Of
Liquid Beef Tonic" (Remember the name,
CoLDEN'S-take no other.) OF druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

ACCIDENT AT SAW MILL.-We learn from
the Waynesboro' Messenger that, on last Thurs
day. "Eihu Herring, an employee at Mr.. W.
H. Watts's saw-mill, had both arms and hands
badly lacerated by falling on the saw. Both
thumbs were amputated by Drs. Fox and Ar
buckle"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

GAME LAw.-It shall not be lawful for any
person to kill or capture, or offer for sale or
bug, any cartridges or quail between the first
day OF January and the fifteenth day of Octo-
Der Of each year.
ltsnall not be lawful to kill or capture deer
wltnln this State between the fifteenth day of
ian vary and the first day of September in any
year.
Wild turkeys can be killed from October 18th
TO February LIST.
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EH1T63 Espeople are always on the look
lii HR sout for chances to increase their
EH p "a ~ earnings, and in time become
HM h "a Hnwealthy; those who do not i'm
w EES Improve their opportunities re-
main in poverty. We offer a
great chance to make money. We want many
men. women, boys and girls to work for us right
IN their own localities. Any one can do the
work properly from the first start. The busi-
ness will pay more than ten times ordinary
wages. Expensive outfit furnished free. No
one who engages fails to make money rapidly.
You can devote your whole time to the work.
or only your spare moments. Full Informal
tion and all that is needed sent free. Address
feb2O-ly STINsoN q Co., Portland, Maine
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DEDICATIoN.-On Sunday of last week the
new Presbyterian church-"Linville''-a
miles from Broadway, Rockingham county.
was dedicated. Rev W. T. Price preaching the
dedicatory sermon. Rev. Patterson Fletcher,
of Broadway. is the pastor in charge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

mail RoBBERY.-The Waynesboro Messea-
ger says that "a mail pouch was found in an
empty car at the Waynesboro' Junction last
Tuesday, cut open. 1t is said to be the pouch
made up at Clifton Forge for Roanoke and
Bristol. No clue to the robber'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

HUMPTY DUMPTY.-We announce on the au-
thority of Mr.. W. T. Powell. Manager of the
Richmond Theatre, that Adams Great Hump
ty Dumpty Troupe. consisting of IS members,
will exhibit in the Opera Hall in this city on
Friday, the lst of February.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

MARKET GARDENERS know the importahee
of getting good flesh seeds true to name. and
will be glad to know where to find them. We
advise them to send to JOSEPH HARRIS, More
ton Farm, Rochester N. Y. Drop him postal
card and he will send catalogue for 1884 with
directions for cultivation, free. Mr. Harris Is
large farmer and seed grower and offers the
best of seeds at the lowest wholesale rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

i,Ee 4noHEN IN HARRIsoNBURe.-The Peo-
~, p&] tsh3d in Harrisonburg. says: "Mr.
Jolan 81 ~ ins, a well-known printer. return
ga {trr< 8 tern trip on Wednesday night
A4{p sing shacklett's store corner, he
aliIt koke his left leg love the ankle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

The temperance sentiment Is ''booming" at
Mcdowell. Highland county. The Lodge of
Good Templars is fiourishing. and petitions in
favor of local option are being signed by many
in that community.
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~ Is DE hAO Q ~ Z
Jos. Fl. REALL, Secretary,
80 Park Row, N. Y.

CITY CoURT.-At the January term ofthe City
Court permission was granted j. c. scheffsr to
transfer his bar-room license at the American
Hotel to B. B. Crowder and TO NJ. Carmody in
c. H. Alley to transfer his to Jas j. Carmody.
J. McC. Tutwiler, of Lexington, was admit
ted to practice in this court.
The estate of J. D. Boes was committed to j.
s. Boes for administration.
The estate of Jos. w. Myers was committed
to Joseph Houseman for administration.
The will of Mary Ann Grove was admitted to
record, as well as the Wills of Walter T. Bibb
and Levi Shafer. decd.
The Valley r. R.. was exonerated from the
payment OF S2l. 90 tax on property in Staunton.
G. Mosely Murray was authorized to solem-
nize the rites of matrimony according to forms
and ceremonies of the P. E. Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

The consumption of Ayers Pills far exceeds
any precedent. They are constantly winning
the confidence of those who use them. Tney
cleanse the blood. improve the appetite,
promote digestion, restore healthy action, ane
regulate every function. They are pleasant q
take, gentle In their operation. yet thorough
searching. and powerful in subduing disease
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jan15-tds
SALE OF VALUABLE
j. PROPERTY IN STAUNTON.-By virtue
Of deed of trust executed by John C. Gay er.

of a deed of trust executed by John c. Gayer
the undersigned Will, on
Saturday, February 18th, 1854,
sell, at public auction, in front OF the Court
house in Staunton, the property now owned
and occupied by said Gayer. consisting of
comfortable dwelling and lot, with sta -
BILE and other out buildings. &Tl5
II desired by said Gayer. on the day of r&zSl
sale, said property will be offered In parcels.
TERMS: About 600 in cash and balance
in three equal annual lnstalments. bearing in
terest from the day of sale, for which the pur-
chaser will be required to execute bonds with
satisfactory security; and the title will be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
THOS. @. ELDER,
VIM. j. NELSON,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Y,he Circulation Of the Blood is justly

esteemed the greatest ordination of Divine
Providence; by that beating engine, the heart,
1t is driven to all parts of the system, giving
vigor and strength to the complicated ma
chinery of man. This living flood. whether we
sleep or wake, sallies briskly through the arte.
ries and returns softly through the veins. How
necessary that 1t should be kept free from all
impurity, and yet how negligent many are, re-
specting this great essential to the enjoyment
of perfect health. Derangement in the Liver
and Nerves is generally the primary cause,
and Jaundice, Indigestion and all the harrass-
Ing feelings attending Dyspepsia, which makes
life a burden, result from 1t. Suicide would
rapidly follow suicide. # there was no cure
No one will suffer long, if he will use BAKERS
PREMIUM BITTERS. They are peculiarly
adapted to the diseases of the Southern clf-
mate, and when taken according to direction
are o positive cure for Diarrhoea. Dysentery
Cramp Colic Cholera Morbus Ague and Fever,
Sour Stomach and almost every other affection
arising from impurity of the blood or disor-
dered stomach.
Sold by druggists and country merchants
everywhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
RichmOnd. Va.
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Ayers Pills are the best of all purgatives for
family use. They are pleasant. safe and sure.
and excel all other Pills In healing and curative
qualities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

Z EAGLE KILLED.-The Bridgewater .zonr,o, of
the 18th inst, says: Mr.. ]. R. Click kilIed q
very lxree eagle last week, measuring seven
feet ana fQar inches from tip to tip. This ia IN
only eag1e That has been seen in this section
for many years, and is undoubtedlya great
catiosity..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

Lodge of Good Templars will be organized
In Odd Fellows Hall in this city on next SAT-
urday night.
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that very valuable residence now owned and
occupied by ]. N. Ryan. This property is stu
ated in the city of Stanton on the East side of
Augusta street, near the Catholic church. and
consists of Lot fronting 3S1@ feet on Augusta
street, and runs back from said street, between
two parallel lines 1S2 feet. to the rear of the
property occupied by James Fl. Waters, inclu-
ding an 8-fOot alley in rear of said property,
and is bounded on the South by an alley rum
ming along the Northern side of the Catholic
church lot, and on the North by the lot of Da-
vid E. Strasburg. The Improvements on this
lot consist of a comfortable, well-built -
three-story Brick Residence containing E=sA
eight large comfortable rooms. with all ,EssS
the modern conveniences. as gas, water, &c.
TERMS: Enough cash in hand to pay cost of
suits and expenses of sale, and the residue on
a credit of six, eighteen, and thirty-six months
from day of sale, the purchaser giving bonds
for the deferred instalments, with approved
personal security, bearing interest from date,
and waving the homestead exemption, and
the title retained as ultimate security.
P. A. BAYLOR,
VIM. PATRICK,
w. E. CRAIG,
janl5-tdS Commissioners.
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ANOTHER BRAKEMAN KILLED.-On last
Thursday morning Preston Knighten. brake
man on the c. & O. Railway, was struck by the
bridge over.the road about a mile and a half
East of Stunton, and killed instantly. His
body was run over by the cars and terribly
mutilated. He was young man from the
neighborhood of Middlebrook In this county.
and his remains were taken there for interment
He had been in the service of the railroad for
several years and is the second son his mother
has lost by accident on the railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

RAILROAD CoLLIsIoN.-In the collision near
Clifton Forge last Tuesday morning. between
the Express train going West and freight tram
coming east. Geo. Quick. brakeman on the
Express train, was killed, and Frank r. West
mail agent, who resides in Petersburg, was
slightly injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

A cold is unlike most visitors:--If you want
to get rid of 1t, you must give it warm recep-
ton with DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, the standard
cough remedy of our age. For sale by all drug
gists at twenty-five cents bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse. hack
spring-wagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22

The proprletors of Kendall's SPAWN Cure
challenge the whole world to produce Its equal
as cure for rheumatism or any other deep
seated pain, It stands without rival.
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GALE OF A VALUABLE HOUSE AND
y LOBBY virtue of decree of the Hust-
1ngs Court for the city of Staunton, rendered
on the 26th OF Sept, 1888. in the two causes of
dinst and ais, therein pending, we, the under
signed, will sell. at public auction, to the high
est bidder, in front of the Courthouse In Staun-
ton, on
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ONIoNs.-lf you want to grow good onions
send to JOSEPH HARRIS, Rochester, n. Y. for
his free seed catalogue for 1884, with directions
for cultivation. Mr.. Harris is an old onion
farmer and offers the best Of seed at the lowest
wholesale rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-22
Neat, 1 tasteful, and Cheap job Printing

Having just received q supply of new Job
type of the latest and most handsome styles,
and having secured the services OF an expert
enced, skillful. tasteful and accommodating
Job Printer, we are now prepared to have ex-
ecuted with promptness and dispatch all kinds
ofJob work in the neatest style, and at the
lowest rates. We guarantee sati STAG ton, both
as to the character of the work and the prices
charged.
Ifyou wish Job Printing done of any kind or
style. large or small, call at the SPECTATOR Of.
flee, and you can be accommodated,
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the circuit court for !

Xy1RGENEA.-In the circuit court for Au-
v gusta county, Dec. 18th, 1888 =
Louis p Nelson, John F. Rixey, Admir- with
the Will annexed of John RiXey, decd, who
sue for themselves and other creditors of David
G.. Wise. decd, and D. W. Kennedy. decd, who
who will come in upon the usual terms,
VS..
William G. Stubblefield and Annie E., his
wife, Samuel Rixey and Fanny. his wife, Will
liam Adolphus Wise, Charles R. McDannald,
Ex'or of George Mays, decd. Lucius 7. Ste
phenson. Ex'or of Michael Wise, decd, Will
liam H. Bryan, Exc of William Sawyer decd,
and Robt. S. Craig, Ex'or of Patsy Bratton,
decd,
On Original and Amended Bills.
The object of this suit is to settle the estate
of David G. Wise. decd, to sell the real estate
belonging to said decedent, and to require
creditors who have received more than their
share of the assets of said estate to refund all
over their pro rata share of said assets
1t appearing by affidavit filed that William
G. Stubblefield and Annie E., his WIFE are nom
residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
it is ordered that the said VIM. G. Stubblefield
and Annie E.. his wife, do appear here within
one month alter due publication of this notice
and protect their interest in this suit.
Copy Teste,-
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Shelley & Bumgardner D. a. janI.4t
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Mr.. Edwin Plots the untiring and efficient
agent of the Gem Organ Co.. has gone honae to
washington, MI. until the spring time when
he will return 10 this county. In the mean
time Mr.. Jaraes ~. Kerr, - Fort Defiance, P. o.,
will act as hi agent and end to his business
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LEGAL NOTICES.

(1Ifne,s Executor VS.. Cline, &e.-In pur-
I J suance of decree of the circuit court for
Augusta county, entered in this cause March
is, 1882, 1 shall proceed at my office, In Staun-
.sthe balance due to Samuel Cline's Executors
from the proceeds of the sale of the half inter-
est in the Cline's mill property" &C., &C., and
of Peter Cline, as trustee in the deed of trust
executed by Samuel Cline, Jr.
fanS-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, COm'r.