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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

LIVING AGE FOR 1886.-The frequent
issue and closely filled pages of Littelrs Lifting
Age enable it to present with satisfactory COM
pleteness aswell as freshness what is essential
to American readers in the best periodical
literature Of the day. This literature covers a
constant ly broadening field and now embraces
to e greater extent than ever before the produc-
lions of the most eminent writers in all depart
ments Of knowl edge and literary work. The
Lifting Age was therefore never before so valu-
able. so convenient and so important as now;
as with 1t one can easily and economically
keep abreast of the best literature of the time
The prospectus of this magazine for 1886 is
worthy the attention Of all who are selecting
their reading matter for the new year. Re-
duced clubbing rates with other periodicals
are given, and 10 new subscribers remitting
now for the year 1885 the Intervening weekly
numbers are sent gratis. Littell & Co Boston,
are the publishers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

We clip this from the Lou lisa Neuos and Farm
er Of q late date
"Col. j. Marshall McCue, of Staunton, was in
town this week, whose acquaintance we made
His forthcoming history of Augusta county will
form an interesting chapter in the history Of
our State He has already booked over 500
subscribers, price S350 per volume. Col. McCue
was also gathering material from the records OF
our clerks Office which he will use at an early
day in an article relative to our mining and
other industries for the NEWS AND FARMER"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Now is the time to select your Fruit Cake
all sizes, from one dollar up. If you want a
good Fruit Cake for Christmas, give your order
now at the Virginia Bakery. A fine selection
of French and Plain Candles and Fruits-all
pure-at prices to suit the hard times at JOHN
JEssER's Frederick St.. West door to DR.. Hen
kers. dec2-lt
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GOOD FOR CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE TINE
Many there will be who will call on Reeves
Gait & Bro, IA North Augusta street, in order
to fill the desire of having bountiful table,
Roasts and steaks and corned beef and sau-
sage, &c, as sweet and nice as the most fastidi-
GUS could wish. Something from their we'll
supplied stands would be an appropriate pres
ent where the needful in food would carry good
cheer in Its donation. Christmas presents of
that kind are long remembered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Purge out the lurking distemper that under
mines health, and the constitutional vgor will
return. Those who suffer from an epfeebled
and disordercd state of tho system, should take
Ayers Sarsaparills to cleanse the blood, and
restore vitality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

From the Pastor of the Olivet Baptist
church, Philadelphia was so troubled with
catarrh it seriously affected my voice. One
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm did the work. Ny
voice is fully restored.-B. F. Liepsner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02


THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for Deem
from its topics and its contributors. 1t opens
with an article by Colonel Fred Grant, entitled
"Halleck's Injustice to Grant," This article ex-
plains how Halleck SO misrepresented General
Grant, after the capture of Fort Donelson, that
General Mcclellan authorized his arrest! 1t
is an extraordinary revelation and is told al
most exclusively in extracts from dispatches,
many Of which were suppressed.
Gov. Ireland. of Texas. describes the progress
Of that State.
Motley and Monarch" 10 a prose poem on
Lincoln, by Colonel Ingersoll. 1t is q marvel
GUS bit OF rhetoric.
Rome and the Inqulsitions'' is q learned
Catholic defence of the charge of cruelty against
these ecclesiastical tribunals-outsideo Of Spain.
Gen. Fry. in his Acquaintance with Grant,"
describes the cadet life of the future General
of the Army" and vindicates Gen. FitzJohn
Porter.
8. Dana Horton gives a rejoinder to the silver
symposium Of the November number.
IsraeI Green. the lieutenant who struck John
Brown in the face with his saber after he was
down. tells his version Of the Harper's Ferry
affair,
Senator Boutwell, and Gen. Rosecrans con-
tribute two articles-on Johnson's plot and on
Grants mistakes, which are too important to
discuss in a paragraph.
Mr.. Rice, the editor, contributes the closing
article on "A Disfranchised People," which he
claims. the citizens of Delaware are.
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QUICKEST ROUTE TO FLORIDA.-There is a
constant increase in the Florida travel, and as
the season when there will be more than at any
other time is at hand, the schedule for quick
transit becomes matter of public interest,"
Leaving Staunton by the Chesapeake and Ohio
on No. 4, at 1857 P. NJ, arriving at Richmond at
S:55, and taking the Coast-Line at 9:23 P. N.
Jacksonville Florida, is reached at 1870 P. M.
the following night-only one night inter-
vening between Staunton, and points West of
1t, and the centre of that section of Florida
which has become O winter resort.
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How often do we hear of the sudden fatal
termination of cases of Group. when young life
might have been saved by the prompt use of
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL! Be wise in time, and
keep bottle oft on hand. ready for Instant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

CHICKENS WILL DIE unless you feed
them WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS,
Manufactured and sold by
JANIS BERKELEY Il WALTERS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
SPRING wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

GALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPER-
. TY.-Pursuant to a deed of trust execut-
ed by James w. Teabo OF record in the Hust-
ings office, D. B. Z, page 356, and by direction
of the Board Of Directors of the Citizens Build
Ing Association. we will sffer for sale at public
auction, on the promises. on
Saturday, the I2th dayof December, 1885.
. house and lot in Newtown fronting thirty
feet on Bagby street, and running back to
James ROhr's lots.ad1oining Addison Gregory,
VIM. Fretwell and Jacob Hildebrand. The lot
has comfortable house on 1t, and the sale of
fers good opportunity to any one wishing to
purchase a small home.
TERMS.-Cash in hand as to the whole pur-
chase money. Sale at II o'clock.
]. c. MARQUIS.
], A. HANGER,
]. A. FAUVER,
nOv11-4t Trustees
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OPERA HOUSE NEXT MONDAY
NIGHT.
MADAME CAMILLA URso THE vIoLINIsT.

MADAME CAMILLA URSo THE vIOLINIsT.
The renowned Madame Camilla Urso, the
greatest female Violinist of the world, with
her concert company, will delight our citizens
at the Opera House next Monday night. She
is accompanied by tenor, soprano, pianist
and lady elocutionist. The programme Is an
excellent one, and 1t will delight and entertain
the audience which 1t is hoped will be large
Those who can, should not fail to attend, for
such an opportunity to enjoy rich treat will
not again be offered soon.
The Wilmington (Del.) Morning News of
Nov. 2ist, in concluding an eulogistic notice of
a concert given there the night before, by this
company, says:
s'Taken as a whole the concert was far above
the 1evel of any thing that has been done here
in the musical line for some time; and the re-
collec ton of Madame Urso's superb execu-
tion will linger long with those who were SO
fortunate as to hear her."
Work Baskets and China Tea Sets. cheapest
of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Don't fail to examine WELLER'S
.sck and other Dress Goods. Es-
iucements offered. dec2. St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

THE FINEST YOU EVER SAW.-BERKE-
LEY & WALTERS have the finest stock OF
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw. fan28
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CARA,

zone fire burns cut a. others burning" and
most pains suffer more to be cured but Saliva
ton Oil Is painless and certain. 1t costs only
Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Just received new line of LADIES' SILK
UMBRELLAS, for Holiday Presents.
dec2.3t w. n. WELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

W. "a. WELLER has just received large
invoice of handsome BLACK SILKS-EvE-
RY YARD WARRANTED. Having secured the
AGENCY for these Silks, they cannot be found
elsewhere. dec2- st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

The germs ofscrofula, latent in every person,
are destroyed by Ayers Sarsaparilla. Sold by
all druRpists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02
County Court.

Skipped by the Light of the Moon" will
make all Staunton laugh ON Friday evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

ARRIVAL OF SANTA CLAUs.-Barkman and
Singer are holding consultation about the
event, and announce and declare that the real
old fellow himself has been to their full store
OF good things and laid in his supplies of whole
some candies nuts, fruits, &c. And then the
toys. hobby horses, and the endless catalogue
OF such things is just simply wonderful. Com
ing on down the line is the cake and confec-
tionery departments. with proposition to fur
nish wedding and social parties. &c. The ad-
vertisement is long one. and TO it all are re-
ferred
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Books, Card Cases. and Photo AL
Z prices, at Stiffs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

|yond question that Ayers Cherry
has done and is doing vast good, and
of the place of honor IL holds at the
remedies for diseases of the throat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

There Is no use to send work to the job Off
ces in the larger cities when It can be done as
well and as cheap at the SPECTATOR office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Seats for skipped by the Light of the Noon
are now selling. This is an attraction every
body wants to see.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Pr plays one of his strongest
season on Friday evening, In
light of the Moon" II you
you can't afford to miss II.
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Numbers for June and December OF each year.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02
sANNUAL GREETINGS

LIVELY TRADE-CHEERFUL BUYERS
QUICK SALES-SMALL PROFITS-EV-
ERYBODY ANXIOUS TO SEE ABOUT
LITTLE ONES FIRST-OLD
FOLKS NEXT-NONE HIND
MOST-NOW Is THE TIME-MOVE
QUICKLY. AND LET THE DECEM-
Der DAYS ROLL BY WITH PLEASURE
TO ALL. AND FILL NEW YEAR WITH JOY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02
MARRIAGES,

Bear in mind thatThornburg's is tn place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-t
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One of the strongest attractions that our
amusement lovers will have this season will be
at the Opera House on Friday evening, in the
famous farcical comedy of skipped by the
Light OF the Moon" The company is under
the management of Mr.. W. w. Fowler, former
ly with Sol. Smith Russell and the Berger
Family, and as Mr.. Fowler has never been con-
nected with any other than first class compa-
MES he is entitled to credence when he informs
us as he does. that skipped" will give our
theatre-goers the best satisfaction of anything
we are likely to have here this season. The
piece has had really wonderful success for
three years in the great cities and the present
is the first season that 1t has been seen in cities
OF lesser size. The staid old Philadelphia Led
ger says:-
zone might as well hope to successfully
photograph laugh as to describe skipped by
the Light of the Moon !" or say why it is fun
ny. 1t simply and sublimely defes analysis.
Its sole object is to raise breeze, and the
breeze which has been raised by it has got quite
beyond control, and grown to an unmanage-
able magnitude OF cyclone. The most i'm
perturbable nature goes down before 1t with
oui show of resistance, and every body rolls
and shakes and laughs. Nothing in the way
of farcical invention that has been seen here in
recent years can be compared to 1t for rapid
action, novel situations and entanglcd COM
plicatiOnsn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

courage home enterprise and buy Reeves
Blood, Bone, and Flesh Fertilizer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

(ro CITY TAX-PAYERS.-The sec
taxes for 1855 has been called
p of the Council. See advertise
easurer. Mr.. Arista Hoge.
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1896.
HA RPER'S MAGAZINE.
ILLUSTRAT
1885,.

The December Number will begin the Sew
enty- second Volume of HARPER's MAGAZINE.
MISS WooLSoN's novel, EAST Angels" and
Mr.. HowELL's Indian Summer'-holding the
foremost place in current serial fction-w1ll
run through several numbers, and will be fol-
lowed by serial stories from r. d. BLACKMoRE
ana MRS. D. NJ. CRAIK. A new editorial de-
Partment, discussing topics suggested by the
be contributed by W. D. HowEL1s, beginning
with the January Number. The great literary
event OF the year will be the publication of q
series OF papers-taking the shape of story,
and depicting Characteristic features of Amer
lcan society as seen at our leading pleasure re-
sorts-written by CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER,
ana illustrated by Q. 9. REINHART. The MAG.
AzINE will give especial attention to Ameri-
can subjects, treated by the best American
artists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
n OFFICE, TO WITT
EsTRAY HEIFER.-Taken up by W. F. Bailey,
on the land of DR.. VIM. L. Walters. near West
1885, Of the following description, viz: Ofred
color, end of tall white. no ear marks except
the ends of ears appear TO have been frosted,
no brand, medium size, supposed to be four
years old last Spring, and appraised at $500.
by Peter Whisman. g. D. Clemmer, and David
Baylor, freehOlderG. before J. Emmett Guy,
j. An Extract Teste:
nov25.3t WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Cl'k.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

THE PiALE HoUsE.-The generous ia>A~on ge
WHICH has favored the HALE HOUSE in the brief
time 1t has been opened is the best evidence Of
itsfineetyle and accommodations. When once
tried guests will assuredIy return, for there they
receive every attention in excellent, well fur
nished rooms, and at its luxurious tables are
found the choicest Of living comforts. Order,
quiet and good management pervade all the de-
partments. The prop rietors, Messrs. Fitz and
Woodward, give their constant and careful at
tention throughout the establishment Guests
are made to fes, at home, which is fully realized
by them. The Hale is literally patronized and
Its reputation is growing as it richly deserves to
do. The advertisement of the ''Hale" Will be
found in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Ladies'. who have not purchased their WIN
TER WRAPS, will find bargains Ito close out).
dec2 st at WELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

LIVELY TIMES AT HUNTER & Cos.--It would
be very hard to think of anything which 1t is
usual to find in first-class book and fancy
goods store, and then conclude that Hunter &
Co., did not have it. Suppose some one tests
the matter. II it is not visible. 1t is only neces-
sary to make the call, and forthwith the ar
ticle Will appear They are cultivating the
trade to high degree of taste in articles suita-
BILE for choice gifts and mementos, all of which
will appear by reading their ad vertisement
and taking look into their completely. filed
ltGra.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

great benefit from Ely's
Itarrh. l cannot express the
hdured the past year from
u. L. Robbins. Caraway, P. O.,
~. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Buy Reeves Cats Blood, Bone & Flesh Fer
flizer. The best high grade fertilizer on the
market for the money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

nov11-4t


GALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPER.
y 1Y.-Pursuant to deed of trust executed
by A. W. Taylor and wife, and by order of the
Board of Directors of the Citizens Building As
ISOLATION, we will sell at public auction, in
front OF the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Saturday. the 18th day of December. 1885,
the Store House and Dwelling lately belong
ing to the estate of A. h, Taylor, decd. This
is valuable property, situated on Main street,
the store of W. H. Weller on one
side and the property of the Valley Mutual
Life Association on the other and sale affords
a good opportunity to any one desiring to pur-
chase good business property.
TERMS.-Cash to pay costs of executing the
trust any unpaid takes, and the sum OF
81 ,69870, and the residue on credit of one
year-tha purchaser executing bond with good
security. and the title retained as security.
Sale at o'clock. ]. G. MARQUIS,
], A. HANGER,
]. A. FAUVER,
nOYll.4t TruSteeg
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first Number for January of each year. When
no time is mentioned 1t will be understood
that the subscriber wishes to commence with
the Number next after the receipt of order.
Bound Volumes OF Hdrper's Bazaar for three
years back, in neat cloth binding, will be
Of expense provided the freight does not ex-
coed one dollar per volume) for 500 per vol
ume.
binding. will be sent by mail, postpaid, on
ceipt Of 81. 90 each.
Remittances should be made by Post Office
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
WITHOUT the express order Of HARPER & BROTH
ERS. Address
HARPER & BROTHERS,
New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Centemeri's Kid Gloves for Xmas. On
ly to be found at WELLER'S.
dec2-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Ladies-see the ELECTRIC GossAMERs at
dec2.5t WELLER'S.
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GOOD CHEER IN COMFORTABLE FIREs.-Now
there is no difference ofopinion when you dis
cuss the question of conf fort in cold weather, II
a good blazing fire is offered on one hand and a
cold frosty hearth on the other. Col. A. W.
Hartman settles the point, as all will ascertain
by ding his advertisement found under
Business notices." in this issue of the SPECTA-
TOR, for there he says COAL COKE. and WOOD in
quantities to suit and sent with dispatch to all
parts of the city on short notice. AS the Holi-
days are near at hand, and some will remem-
Der the needy with their charities. a load OF coal
or wood to such would be more precious than
gold when the cold is piercing and the bleak
winds are without.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-02

Doll Babies and Rocking Chairs. cheapest at
stTs.
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SALE
Il or A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 ACRES,

VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 ACRES,
Lying on Cub Run, Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases of land that
is more suitable for my purposes, wish to dis
pose of the above mentioned 1854 acres. The
farm is
WE'LL IMPROVED,
has on 1t a large Dwelling House, large barn,
and all necessary out-buiidings, q good orchard
of choice fruit, is all under good fencing. and
Is well-watered by Cub Run and never falling
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and well timbered.
will dispose of this property either as
whole or If desired I will sell so acres with the
buildings, or still further, II the purchaser
should desire more land. 1 Will sell as much as
200 ACRES,
with the improvements. Or will sell so acres,
with a sufficient quantity Of timber without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south OF
Montevideo, In a good neighborhood, conve-
nient to stores, churches. schools. &C., making
q very desirable property.
Persons contemplating investment are re-
spectfully requested to call on or address the
undersigned who will take pleasure in giving
any further information that may be desired.
G. W. MAUZY,
may6-tf Montevideo. Rockingham Co.. Va.
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CHRISTMAS AT WELLER's.-It would require
a good sized newspaper to furnish room for W.
II. Weller to make his Christmas greetings
known to the public AS it is he comes In with
q lively showing on the first instalment. He
puts the matter SO pointedly as to leave no op-
portunity for Reporter. however kindly ne
may De disposed to give the usual Christmas
notice, any chance whatever. There are SO
many attractions at Wellers for the ladies In
all manner of dress goods that the fullest ward
robes can still be furnished with something
new.
Mr.. Weller desires 1t 10 be understood that
his Invitations are out to all, and that he ex-
poets full houses as usual. Sales will be at low
prices and he is of opinion that will be the
conclusion with all who will examine into the
matter.
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the Number next after the receipt of order.
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