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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01
Destructive Fire.

W ednesday night about 10 O'Clock the
new So, 900 Switzer barn of Henry Koiner,
near Koiner's Store, was fired in three
places by an incendiary and totally de-
stroyed with 10 horses, s head of cattle,
1000 bushels of wheat and his hay and ag-
ricultural implements. We learn that
nothing but the barn building was insured.
The whole loss is $4,000.
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City Notices.

"OH! CAST THAT SHADOW FROM Thy BROW -
You can't do it If you have liver complaint or dys-
pepsia. The darke ned couh tenance tells the story
OF inward commo ton and woe. Gear your stom-
ach strength en- Your digestion, regulate your liz
tone your nerves, and then away goes the shadow
from your brow, and you are happy because you
are well. Mrs N. J. Ais on, of ittleton, N c.,
SAYS, 81 recommend Brown s Iron Bitters to the
nervous and dehi iEated. II grea tly benefited
me-" mayl 1t
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Church Intelligence.

Lexington Presbytery held its Spring
session at Union church in this county
last week, Rev. Frank j. Brooke, OF
Clarksburg, acting as Moderator. and
Rev. L. B. johnson, and Elder j. s. Nc
Nulty. as temporary clerks. Rev. G. j.
Ralston was dismissed to Paducah (Ky.)
.Presbytery Rev. A. H. Hamilton was
elected Treasurer of Presbytery, vice Rev.
W. E, Baker resigned. Licentiate Robert
F. Campbell accepted calls for pastoral
service from Millboro and Windy Cave
churches. After listening to an address
by Rev. M. II. Houston, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Mission Board, in behalf of
Missions, Presbytery adopted resolution
to s.earnestly endeavor to raise SIS 600 for
this cause this year." Baldwin A. Pendle-
ton, of Richmond, was received as a can
didate from East Hanover Presbytery.
Rev. G. Beard will preach at Mt. Tabor
on the 18th of May at II O'Clock, and at
the same time Rev. Geo. E Shuey will fill
Rev. Mr.. Boards pulpit at Pleasant View.
The Baptist congregation at Greenville
have elected Messrs. w. Fl. Peyton, z. H.
Rawlings. A. G. Duncan and John Wal
lace, Deacons.
Rev. J. P. Strider, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, returned from Geor-
gia Wednesday night, much improved in
health and will fill his pulpit next Sunday
morning.
The Elders of the Second Presbyterian
church are making arrangements to sup
ply its pulpit until they get a pastor. Next
Sunday morning, Elder Jed. Hotchkiss
will deliver biblical lecture on 1.-The Sol
diers of the Bible.''
Rev. DR.. G. B. Stricken has been elected
Commissioner from Atlanta Presbytery to
the General Assembly.
Lutheran Missionary to India, Rev. Mr..
Snartz, who sails in July, will ill the pull
pit of the Lutheran church here next Sun
day morning.
Rev. J. E. Booker commences his min
istry at Charleston, W. Va, next week.
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Death of a Minister.

Rev. J. P. Torreyson, of the Baltimore
M. E. Conference, South, pastor OF Fair
field Circuit, died at Fairfield; Wednesday
evening, at O'Clock, Of typhoid pheumo-
nis. He was from Loudoun county and
leaves wife and children.
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A VALUABLE COAL YARD FOR SALE
"

Being DESTROYS of making change in our bust
ness, will Sell privately our Coal Yard situated
in Staunton near the G. & o. Il. W. Depot. lying in
Bile arrangements for unloading coal by dumping,
with splendid pair of 5-ton F4irbank scales. of
flee, STABLE &C.. &c. more desirable post ion for
carrying on the coal trade cannot be found any
where Ii not sold privately before the 9Th of June
we will rent privately. Any information wanted
in regard to above can be had, by applying to
either of the undersigned
may1-4t LAREW, SON u LEWIS.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF 70 ACRES OF
" LAND In pursuance of decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, entered March
10Th, 1881 in the cause of Alexander vs. Haley, the
undersigned will proceed IN front of the Court
House in Staunton to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, on
Mondau, Mav 25th, 1885,
at IL e'clock,
That certain tract of land owned by .ssaass7fA.
VIM. Haley, containing about 70
acres, and lying in South River ~
Township adjoining the lands of
McChesney. Rankin sc. aSSxsGeAS
TERMS Cash for costs Of suit and sale. residue
upon credits of one, two and three years in equal
instalments, bearing interest. The purchaser to
execute bonds, with approved personal security
for the deferred payments, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
RICHARD P BELL,
my-l-4t 49, Commissioner
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta Countyin the cause of Overhaul VS.. WithrOw
&c., we will proceed in front OF the Court House In
Staunton, Oh
Saturday, the 81 day of May, 1885,
to sell at public auction the life estate Of Sampson
containing "a acres, 2 roods, and % poles
This land constitutes part Of
ter ST., and is situated in the s mn -
County of Augusta about miles # mill Il IE6&
northwest of Waynesboro 1t has k slzsaaszz9ss55
on 1t a comfortable brick dwelling and Outbuld-
1ngS, is of good quality and well Watered.
TERMS Ten per cent Of the purchase money
in cash and the residue on credit of one two. and
three years from day of sale, with interest from
day of sale. The purchaser giving bonds for said
deferred instruments with approved personal
GNU JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR.,
VIM PATRICK,
u HOUSE AND LOT. IN THE CITY OF
STANTON
By virtue of decree rendered by the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, in the case of Wises creditors
WSe we will proceed in front of the court house
In the city OF Staunton, on
Saturday, the End dag of May. 1885.
to sell at public auction that valuable house and
lot situated on the East side of Au-
gusta street. in the city of Staun- A >SsAl -.
ton Norfh or aIa and aiadGpbi E she
Trotver in his lifetime. upon the &azzls5lGs-a@5-
following terms, to-wit:
For cash inh hand sufficient to pay the costs of
sale, and the balance in three equal annual install
ments bearing interest from the day of sale. the
purchaser giving bond with approved personal Sc
curity and the title retained as ultimate security.
GEO NJ. COCHRAN, Jr.
JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr.>
apr 104t Commissioners.
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WHooPING COUGH, and the many throat affec
ions Of children, promptly. pleasantly and safely
eti4ve by Trough on Coughs" Troches, 15c
BalSam, Csc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

THIN PEoPLE-"Wes' Health Renewer' re-
stores health and vigor. cures dyspepsia, head
ache, nervousness, debility ST.
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ROUGH ON PAIN PoRoUsED PLAsTER-Strengt
ening, improved, the best for backache, pains il
chest or side, rheumatism, neuralgia.
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MERCURY AND POTASH VANQUIsHED.-Mr. Wiley
F. Hood, known to almost every MAN. woman and
child in Athens, bears the following testimony as
to the virtues Of Swifts Specific 6 S. 81
For twelve years suffg red from mercurial pol
son, with al its tolturng pains. was treated by
several physicians, and was dosed on iodide of po
tassum abundantly This treatment increased my
trodbie My blood was thoroughly infected; my
skin was thick and yellow; my stomach was weak
that could not retain my food; my person was
broken out with sores which became offensive ul
GERS, and my strength was gone Mercury brought
on rheumatism, and potash had ruined my stomach
and Thought there was nothing left for ME to do
but to desc thought many of my friends as
went hobbling along the street. I tried all the
remedies within reach, but to no avail At last a
friend suggested the use of Swifts Specific. Like
many other droW nil men, was ready to catch
at any straw thai came in sight. procured six
bottles from Dr.. Long. The first bottle gave me
hope. The nausea of the stomach disappeared. and
by the time had taken the third tbe hard Jumps
on my neck went away; the ulcers were healed !;
my complexion cleared up, my skin smoOthed off.
and my strength began to return have taken in
all about thirty bottles. 1t has made new man OF
me. am man of 50 years, but am strong aud
vigorous, eat anything and do any kind of work.
am sound and well 1t is my honest opinion that
Swift's Specific mas taken me from the graves
mouth and added many years to my life. I would
recommend it to suffering humanity everywhere,
not universal panacea for all diseases, but as
specific for all blood and skin diseases. such as
blood poison, rheumatism, scioiula, eczema,
letter catarrh, for have seen it tried on most
all of these. am ready and more than willing to
answer all inquiries tending the above points.
am well known ia Athens, and refer to any one or
all the old citizens of this city.
WILEY F. HOOD, Athens, Ga.
Ian s ,Sh
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Next Tuesday Night.

Next Tuesday night "Uncle Daniel
Perkins" will be at the Opera House. 1t
put on the American stage.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

ITO THE FARMERS OF RIvERnEADS Dis
/ TRICT.-Nearly every road in this district
is ObStructed by Farm fences. The law requires q
''breadth of 30 feet unobstructed by fencing stakes.
&C. You are requested to examine your road
fences, and where they encrOach the roads,
have them set back Is feet from the centre of the
road bed before road working is commenced. By
order of the Board.
j. D. LILLEY,
apr 1886 Comr OF Roads Riverheads district.
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CROUCH ON CoRNs.'-Ask for Wells Rough on
Corns 15c Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft
cornS, warts buniOns.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

MoTHERs.-If you are failing, broken, worn GU
and nervous, use "Wells' Health Remover" 81
Druggists.
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LIFE PRESENTER If you are losing your grill
on life, try wells Health Remover" Goes direc
to weak spots.
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GLOVES

in all the latest shades and styles. Our buttoned
kid gloves ats 00 pair cannot be duplicated this
side of New YORK; Black and ColoIed, Silk and
shades. We have marked them all so low that no
one can complain at our prices
Come and see our 5 and l0c Handkerchiefs, they
will surprise you. We also have full line of fine
handkerchiefS very low.
And so we go from one department to the other
and make prices to suit verybody.
We keep FIRST-CLAsS GOODS and sell them
at the very lowest prices. We have thousands OF
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

WIDE AWAKE three or four hours every night
coughing Get Immediate relief and sound rest by
using Wells 'Rough on Coughs Troches, 15c,
BalSam, Use.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

ROUGH ON Instant relief fol
neuralgia. toothache, faceache ASK tor "Rougf
on Toothache." Is and rs cents.
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Com FnGrc1aL.
SrAUNToN, April 80, 1881

STAUNToN, April 80, 1885
Hour-Extra, "a 1O@s4.15; Superfne s3.50gs--;
Family 81 25as43O; Wheat, $l.OO@l.C3; Corn 6O@65;
OIL; Lard, new Seq Salt. sl.65; Sugar 6@Sc: Meal,
esq; Molasses 40 @75c: Butter -@25c; Eggs 100
lie. Potatoes, 5OD60 Timothy Seed $l25@1 so;
Wool (washed) 2s@3Oc Wool (unwashed) 10000
Glover Seed $4.0O@$4 rs; Baled Hay, sl5@s16OO E;
Timothy, s-@s-; Glover, s9,oO@sl1 90; Rye,
65@70.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April 27-Beef
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows: Best $5.371aas5.7O that generally
rated first quality $475a$5.371%; medium or
good fair quality $9.5Oa$4 .6211; ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows s3.OOa$3 So Extreme
range of prices So 00a$570 Most of the sales were
at s4.1211a$5.371a per 100 lbs Sales for the week
S37 head. The offerings TO- day consisted of very
good grades generally, but trade was slow through
out and the market very dull with a decline in
prices of Aas4c strong. and in some instances 11c
lower rate was accepted.
SwINE.-There is heavy falling off in the re-
cepts as compared with last week, and some i'm
provement in the quality OF the offerings. Notwit-
standing the diminished receipts prices on a full
nc per h. We quote at 6a6c per lb net, with extra
a shade higher. Receipts his week 1905 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-A fairly good trade is re-
ported for good sheep and lambs, but common are
very difficult for sale The quality does not average
as good as that of last weeks offerings, We quote
wool sheep at 3a51c; clipped do at 2Aa5c Spring
lambs Sale; Fall do. 5a6c per lib gross Receipts
this week 2245 head.
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"RouGH ON PAIN PoReUsED PLAsTER-Strength
ening. improved, the best for backache, pains in
chest or side, rheumatism, neuralgia.
Espenscheid the Barber. makes . speciality 70
trimming ladies bangs and cutting children's hair
mars Tyr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

A WONDERFUL Observation-Disclosures and
ALL who suffer from any affection of the Throat and
Lungs, can find certain cure in DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Thousands of perma-
nent cures verify the truth of this statement. No
medicine can show such record of wonderful
cures. Thousands of once hopeless sufferers now
gratefully proclaim they owe their lives to this New
Discovery. 1t will cost you nothing to give it a
trial. Free Trial Bottles at G. S. Walker & Co.'S,
Drug Store, Staunton. Large size, 81 'apr 1o-lm
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I, Jos. N, Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
AUGUSTA county do certify that A. G. Gordon.
of Valentine Greiner &c, has this day executed
the bond required by law in accordance with the
decree of Nov. g. 1884. Given under my hand
this 1st day of April 1885.
may 1-4t j. N. RYAN, Clerk
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CATARRHAL THROAT AFFECTIONS. hacking, irri
ating coughs, colds, sore throat, cured by Trough
on Coughs" Troches, 15c; Liquid, Csc.
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trough ON ITcH."-"Rough on Itch" cures hi
mors, eruptions, ringworm, letter. salt rheum
frosted feet chillblains.
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PRETTY WOMEN-LadieS who would retain fresh
ness and vivacity. Don't fail to try Wells Health
ReneWer.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

For dyspepsia, or any stomach arrangement, no
other remedy can be found so pleasant, prompt
and effective, as Ayers Cathartc Pills. may1. 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

THE HOPE OF THE NATIoN.-Children, slow il
development, puny. scrawny, and delicate, use
s'WellS' Health Remover"
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NICE LITTLE FARM FOR SALE
II NEAR FISHERSVILLE
Containing 125 acres 63 acres in
grass, about 20 acres in timber, A NH
most of balance in wheat and for Gs,.gSSSssa.s00
corn. Has nice new house of eight Sa II.a SHa4@
rooms barn, ice house, and all nee a5Iarszs
essary outbuidngs. The farm is well fenced and
watered, and has a young orchard. Address
ROBT. GOODWIN.
Fishersville,
marc 6m* Augusta Co., Va
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4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" REAL ESTATE
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, entered at the November term, 1884,
IN the chancery cause of Valentine sc , VS. Grei-
ner. &C., I shall proceed to sell at publE auction
in front of the Court House in the city of Stanton.
On Monday, Nay, 25th, 1885,
a house and lot in the village of
Greenvi]le in Augusta county, A &NN -
known as lot No. Z of which Rich MIINsSAax3R
mond G. Valentine died. seized Ilasll14,
TERMS-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs of
suit and sale; balance in three equal Instalments,
payable in 6, IL and Is months from date, to be
evidenced by bonds with approved personal Secur-
ty. and bearing interest from date of sae title to
be retained as ultimate security. and the purcha-
ser to have the option of anticipating the payment
of the said bonds before maturity
A.C GORDON,
Special Commissioner.
The above sale is postponed to Monday May
18th 1885, County Court Day.
G.. GORDON Snacia1 COm,r
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noying kidney. Bladder aud Urinary Diseases.
Druggists. iune16 1v

noying kidney. Bladder aud Urinary Diseases. 81
Druggists. iune16 1V
Benson's salalem Broth will speedily cure Itch
letter, Ring Worm, Poison Oak, Blotches, Fim
pies, and all eruptions or skin diseases rendering
the skin fair, soft, and smooth. For sale by all
druggists may5ois
Celebrated Thomas Hay Rakes, $500
I" Imperial Rakes, laOO
Hoosier Lock Lever Rakes. 2oOo
Champion Buckeye and Mccormick Mowers. $500
Champion Buckeye and Mccormick Irvine
Binders, 1880
Johnston Changeable Speed Mowers. 65 co
Light Reapers, 10000
Irvine Binders, 100 co
Agricultural Goods-Wholesale and Retail.
VIC. DAMRON,
mayl-tf Buchanan Va.
CONSUMPTION CURED-AL old physician, retired
rom practice having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanen
cure of Consumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh Asth
ma and all throat and Lung Affections also
positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases
has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffer-
ing fellows. Actuated by this motive and a desire
to relieve human suffering, 1 will send free OF
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in German
French or English with full directions for prepar-
ing and using. Sent by mail by addressing wit
stamp. naming this paper, W. A. MOVES, 1914
Powes's Block, Rochester, N. Y.
Oct17-eow
Garden Seed. Fresh and Pure, (Landreth's), at
ap24 BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Don't fail to use Owens & Minors ''Dixie Condi-
ton Powder'-25 cts package, for $l.O0
MARRIOTT
Save your valuable animal by using Dixie Condi-
ton Powders mar20f
Berkeley's Compound Cough Syrup is the best
known. For sale only by
ap4 BERKELEY q WALTERo.
Ask P E. WILSON for Dixie Condition Powders
and use no other. MARRIOTT
Watch the rush at P. E. WILSON'S buying Dixie
Condition Powders. MARRIOTT
Use Dixie Condition Powders for Horses, Cattle
Sheep. Hogs and Fowls. and save them.
MARIO tt
Extract Vanilla. prepared by Berkeley s. Walters,
the BEST in the city. ap24
EUREKAI EUREKA!! EUREKA! VI am hand
ling all of Anthracite Coal which will guar,
antee not to clinker. 25 per cent saved by buying
it. Can give testimony of many reliable men who
have tested my coal.
jan % W. G. KINNEY.
Paints were never cheaper. Try Lucas Best at
ap4 BERKELEY & WALTERS.
trough ON COUGHS ASK for "Rough on
Coughs" for Coughs Colds, Sore ShrOat, Hoarse-
ness. Troches. 15c Liquid, 25c.
trough ON RATs."-Clears out rats, mice. roach
es, flies, ants bed bugs. skunks, chipmunks, go
piers. 15c. Druggists.
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HEART PAINs.-Palpitation, DropSical swelling
dizziness indigestion, headache, seeplesSness curet
by wells Health Renewer."
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VERY REMARKABLE RECovERY.-Mr. Geo. v.
Willing. of Manchester, Mich, writes: ''My wife
has been almost helpless for five years. so helpless
that she could not turn over in bed alone. She
used TWO Bottles of Electric Btters and is SO much
improved that she is able now to do her own work.
Electric Bitters will do all that Is claimed for them
Hundreds of testimonials attest their great curative
powers. Only fifty cents a bottle at G. S. Walker
6 Co.'S, Staunton, Va. apr I0-lm
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BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE-The Best Salve in the
world for Cuts Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns aud all Skin Eruptions and positively cures
Piles, no pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by G. s. Walker & Co.,
mare StauntOn, Va.
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Berkeley g. Walters have Lucas Paint. No
Benzine. apN
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trough ON RArs."-Clears out rats, mice. roach
es, flies, ants bed bugs. skunks, chipmunks, go
piers. 15c. Druggists.
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The Handsomest Shades, and best Paints Lucas
Brands, at BERKELEY WALTERS.
ap24
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

VI the time to buy at BARGAIN to sow y0ui
Oats and plant your Corn. Call on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

Benson's salalem Broth will speedily cure Itch
letter, Ring Worm, Poison Oak, Blotches, Pim
pies, and all eruptions or skin diseases rendering
the skin fair, soft, and smooth. For sale by all
druggists may5ois
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trough ON COUGHS ASK for Trough on
Coughs" for Coughs Colds, Sore ShrOat, Hoarse-
ness. Troches, 15c Liquid, 25c.