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TO ADVERTISERS.

The attention of advertisers is invited to the
Advertising Rates Of the SPECTATOR, winch
have been revised and made to accommodate
those who desire less space tram a square of
eight lines, which was formerly us smallest
estimated space. By the revision it will be
observed that advertisements, as in the cases of
Local and Business Notices, will be received
by the line, as well as by one or more squares
of eight lines,
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A INOUNCEMENTs.

We are authorized to announce JOHN NJ.
CARROLL as "a candidate for re election to thu
Office OF TREASURER for the City of Staun
ton mayGtde v. q V. v.
MIDDLE RIVER SUPERYIsoRsHIP---I Mr..
David Beard will agree to serve another tern
as Supervisor OF the Middle River district, he
will be- cordially supported, regardless OF
party, by
may 6th-1t. MANY VOTERS.
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We are indebted to Mr. John N. Reins, of
Winnipeg, Manitoba, for copy of the Winni-
peg Times, clothed in mourning, with full ac-
count of the battle between the whites under
Gen. Middleton and the Indians under the
rebel Riel In which Gen. Middleton vas defeat
ed, very much as Gen. Braddock was before the
revolutionary war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

The constantly tired OUT feel ne SO often ex-
perienced ia the result of Impoverished blood,
and consequent enfeebled vitality. Ayers
Sarsaparilla feeds and enriehes the blood. in
ere ses the appetite. and promotes digestion OF
he food, and the assimilation of its strength
ming qualities. The system being thus invig
Grated, the feeling rapidly changes to CRATE
full sense of strength and energy
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apI22-3t
DUILDING AssOuIATsON sTOCK

BUILDING ASSOCIATAON STOCK
- FOR SALE.-On Thursday Mdy III. 1855.
we will offer for sale, at auction, to the high
est bidder. for cash, in front of Court house OF
canItal stock of the Young Mems Building AS
ISOLATION of Staunton, Va, one certificate be-
In g for ten and two for five shares each
These shares are secu ed TO bring at such
sale 500 90 each, by guaranty of Mr. Charles
Cooke. and by deed of trust given by him,
March 23rd, 1873, to I. ID. Ransom, Trustee, up
on the lot and buildings at N. W. corner of
Kaloraua AID Goa ter streets in Staunton.
now owned by ar. Geo. P. Baker, recorded In
Hastings Court, and as TO enr deficit the sale
will be at the risk of said Cooke and Baker.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
THOMAS d. RANSOM, Trustee,
ans. At f X. f. HARMON.
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Hundred Years might be spent in
search 81 a remedy fer Catarrb, Cold in the
Heal and Hay Fever, without finding the
equal OF Eiy's Cream Balm. 1t is applied with
the finger Being pleasant and safe, 1t super
sedes the use of all liquids and spuffs Its eff
test i magi al. 1t relieves at once an d cures
many cases which battle physicians. Price 50
cents at dro ggists. GO cents by mail Ely
Bros, Owego, N. Y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

THE MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS
AssoCIATIoN.-The regular monthly meeting
was held Monday night, 4th inst, the Presi-
dent, J. A. Cochran, Esq. in the chair.
The following is the only business of public
nature transacted:
Major Hart, of the Committee having In
charge the general trade interests of the city.
submitted an informal verbal report.
The approaching summer session of the
Teachers Institute as referred to, and, on mo
ton, committee consisting of W. II. H. Lynn.
Esq, Major Hart, and DIR. Berkeley swere ap-
pointed to wait upon the City Council and to
express to that body The recommendation OF
their Association that the Opera House be Of
fered to the Normal Peabody Institute, soon
to assemble in this city, as place for holding
the sessions of the same,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

AS THE LENTEN SEA ON Is AT
hand, desire to state that I have all kinds of
SALT FISH, viz
Fresh Broiled Mackersl; Salt Brolled Mack
erel; Nonpareil and Sea Shoals, mo. y in five
10 Tins. Fresh broiled Brook Trout, choice
Try them. ---.----
Bioaters Scotch Herring, (scaled);
No. l choice Salt Mack erel; No Shore Salt
Mackerel; No. 8 Fat Shore Salt MackereI.
Potomac and N. G. Roe Herring. No. 8 in
kits--l5 lbs.
Salmon. Loosters, Shrimps.
Call and see, buy and try. A nice lot of
Rg- @ SDCE RI Els "a
always on hand
febIS-3m CHAS. C. WHEAT.
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-Biddy and Her Fruit.
For the SPECTATOR. ]

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I am enormously
fond of egg-fruit, in all Its diversified forms
of being served; so have observed closely
the management of poultry. I had occa-
sion recently to congratulate friend of
this vicinity on his good fortune in securing
house-keeper, indeed two of them. wild
ow and her daughter. Observing fine
flock of large, fat Dominick hens, and see
ing numerous broods of young, some as
big as cartridges, I was complimenting
Miss Molly, when che said they had besides
sent to tie store to this date, since the 1st
of January, 113 dozen of eggs, for many
of which they had received % cents per
dozen. What one has done, Others can do,
SO pen this for the encouragement of the
"others." OCCASIONAL.
HARRIsToN, Va, April 29th, 1885.
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esARxRASE~

PIoN-RFRRY.-At Annie st c. H, on the 29th
of April by Rev. Mr., Clarke. Mr.. HolbrOok
Berry. daughter of Taylor Berry, ESQ. Of
Amherst.
FLEMING -CATTERToN.-April 2lst at the resi-
dence OF the brides brother. "A. NJ. CatIerton
in Albemarle county. by Rev. D. IT. c. Davis
Mr. Joln Fl Fleming, of Rock ingham coun-
ty aud = CattertOn. OF Albemarie county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

We learn from the Rock bridge county Ne,US
that Mrs. Mary J. Chittum, wife of w. T. Chit
tum, near Fairfield. in this county, died at her
home on Wednesday morning. after brief i'll
ness She was an excellent and highly esteem
ed lady. member OF the Lutheran Church.
She leaves a large family, VINO have the deep
sympatnies OF the whole community.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

CummersOn's Administrator VS.. Sum-
- mersOns Heirs.-Pursuant to decree
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, en-
tered May %. 1884. In this cause, / shall pro-
coed at nv office, in Staupton, on Friday. May
10. 1895. to make further settlement of the ac-
counts of VIM. L. Rush as administrator and
as trustee. JOS. A. WADDEI4L, Comr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Ayers Cathartic Piils are the best medicine
that can be emplo. ed to correct Irregularities
of the stomach and bowels. Gentle, yet thor
ough in their action, they cure COT iipation
stimulate the digestive organs and the appe-
lite, and cleanse, build up, and strengthen the
system,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

The more the Mahaneites oppose the
nomination by the Democrats of General
Fitz. Lee for Governor the more the reason
why his party should take him up 1t is
quite evident that Malone doesn't want
General Lee as his opponent.-Alecandria
Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

ANNIVERSARY CELEBTATIoN-TheO Odd Eel
lows of Mt. Sidney, celebrated the sixty sixth
anniversary of that Order on last Wednesday
night by procession, headed by the brass
band of that place, and an address by Prof. g.
II. Hulvey. Delegations were present from
Bfidgewater and Stanton Lodges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

w. T. Crawford, proprietor of Virginia Ho-
tel bar and billiard rooms, offering to pay the
license in coupons. and being refused, has
through his counsel, Col. R. L. Maury of
Richmond. entered suit in the city court
against Jno. NJ. Carroll, Treasurer of the City.
He paid the license in currency under protest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

THE SECOND PREsBYTsRIAN CHURCH =
Though the 2nd Presbyterian church is now
without pastor, yet services will be held reg
ularly in that church till pastor be obtained.
Last Sunday morning. serv ces were conducted
by Elder Jed. Hotchkias, who gave q lecture
upon Bible heroes in which he g4ve the SOL
dierly characteristics of Abraham, Moses, Josh
ua and Gideon, and made the application that
such should be the charact eristics of the SOL
ders of the cross.
On next Sunday, after service, congrega
tional meeting will be held to take steps to-
wards calling pastor.
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THE BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. S. P. Huff, of
Alton. preached in the Baptist church last
sabbath. After services, the congregation held
meeting; received and considered the report
of a committee appointed previously for the
purpose of securing Pastor. The committee
recommended Rev. James Nelson, D, D., OF
Farmville who was accordingly elected, and
the call for his services has been forwarded.
It is not known, but it Is supposed, he will ac-
cept
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City Council.

regnIor noeetino ff tbe civ Conncil Was
,,o,a ,e,, -. p.os;ao,t p,,,ha IN ,ha obo,r
g. .eoo,'.,., 80 srJoroa 80 hanaia
Tha w n N IT Coff,a uopse WOO released
,ron, ,ontn ,ro+or to- Nv a.. orornd of i.
oh.r, oh,a ,ns,,,,,ion
M,ior U,da. .o,,,r,a, a,ar,.n,s IN tie
,.,,ri,,,, It,, - ,,,a,oa ,rhioh ,,otas or
sogs in rho ci,v taxsh,e Tho omoun, of tax
10 nnob,nuod SO;
Mr. p,adsoo nroso,tod thu ro,or+ Of Jobn
Kprtz overseer Of the moor The exnenses on
hot oooo,,, for +,,o z.ar a,,di,n % A o,i, mo :
$50 AZ in excess of tho annnaI annron,iation
of 60 ,Eo Tbo deec,encv ,v.s ordered 10 he
,oid
Nc hrr;od of nrb,;c axnense Of ool,red ond
-. -
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three or four hours every n ght coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest by using
Wells Rough ON Coughs" Troches, 49,;
Balsam 25c.
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and the many Throat Affections of children.
promptly pleasantly and safely relieved by
Rough on Coughs" Troches. 15c.; Balsam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06
| Il meeting of the Board of Supervisors of

A r meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
~ Augusta county, held at the Court house
on Friday. the 4th day of April. Is 5:--
A petition of 20 ireebolders of Beverly Manor
District was pre- senteu toIhe EoaId, asking the
adoption OF the Hog Law" in said District,
pursuant to the act of the General Assembly
OF Virginia, approved March 18th, 1884, be SUBJ
milted To the voters of said District, on the 4th
Thursday in May uext, and the vote thereon
to be taken was accordingly ordered, and that
notice of the same be hereby given.
Copy Teste,-
anr2Q ht WILLIAM A RITRNETT Cl,k
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

THE ROLLERS MUST MovE.-The proprteto
of the Staunton Mills, Messrs Witt Holt,
find that the drough of last fall and the I'M
usually dry spring of this year have lessened
their head of water at this mills often when
most needed. Their custom calls for the con
stand movement of their excellent equipment
of Rollers In keeping up with orders and Gus
tom In their flour trade to meet the situation.
Mr. Holt is now absent arranging for The In
PRODUCTION of steam-power at the mil in
connection with the ~ater. The addition will
be a forty horse poo tier 1t is in
place. the merry min ause day o,
night in turning out the ssan or life.
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EASTER CARDS!
EASTER CARDSli
FULL SUPPLY AT ALL PRICES.
MANY BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS,
mars at oLIvIER's BOOK STORE,

no CURE o NOT TO CURE.-Tbat Is
l the question. and the only question which
affects in the slightest degree the interests of
such persons are afflicted with dyspepsia,
disordered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
heaoache, constipation. and such other dis
eases as have their oragin in improper diges-
ton. We admit that sufferers had better bear
their ills than resort to remedies that they
know not; out when they have the assurance
of their friends and nvighboTs that BAKERS
BIrTERS are an unfailing remedy for these
complaints; that they purify the blood,
liver. enliven the mind, and expel all improper
secretions, it is little strange that all who
suffer do not seek relief by the use of them
These BITfERS have now borne the test of
time, aud from their curative powers have be-
come an established family medicine in this
section of the country: Their properties are
without fear OF injury, and will prove an un-
falling tonic in all cases of loss of appetite.
where. E. BAKER,
Proprietor, Richmond, va.
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may6-1t*

ACCIDENT AT A SKATING RINK.-On Tuesday
of last week, Miss Maggie OFT, of Harfisonburg.
had fall IN the skating rink of that place and
ruptured blood vessel. and is still in a pre-
cariJus condition from hem orrhage of the
bowels
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Business Notices.

THE LEXINGTON REFRIGERATION
AOf Ash wnod. excellent finish, and well ar
ranged compartments-A reamery in itself
Call on c. B. Somerville & Co., and get one ear
ly in the season.
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,r29 st WILLIAM A. BURNETT. Cl'k.


l. ID STRECF.-Nearly every rosd in this
district is obs ruoted by Farm-fenceS. The law
requires breadth of 30 feet unobstructed by
fencing stakes" &c. You are re quested to ex-
anime your road-fenceS and wneTe they en-
croaeh on the roads, have them set back 10 feet
from the centre of the read bed before road
working is commenced. By order of the Board,
j. ID. LILLEY,
apS-3t* Comr of Roads Riverheads District.
va V V c and charge Spectator $500.
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Thin People.

"Wells' Health Remover restores health and
vigor res Dyspepsia. Headache, Nervous
ness, Debility. 81
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Ely BrOE.. have used two bottles of your
Cream Baum for Catarrh since December. A
sore il ny n"stril-the cause much suffer
ing-ha' entirely healed; have used no her
m Medicine This spring feel letter. can wals
and work VITA more ease than have in ar
spring siuce l66l.-l.ary E. Ware. Hcpefu', Va
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After which the Council adjourned.

THE YoUNGEsr Son OF TaE VETERAN EDI-
ToR.-The o like to see the young coming on,
and OF all who ara hewns til cir way along the
vicissiiudes of lite the young Journalist de-
serves the kindliest recognition. Lypchburg
and Rock bridge intercourse is as Old as the
opening of the country and as staule in
their relations More than a quarter of CEN
fury crowns the splendid work OF Charles W.
Button as editor of the Lynchburg Virginion
and it was an evidence of the sincere attach
ment entertained for that veteran journalist
which illustrated the generous greetings ex-
tended by the Rock bridge people last court day
t. bis associate. and youngest son, the Joseph
OF his heart and his advancing years.
OF fine address, diffident naturally and reti.
ing in his manners, but of old worth and fine
promise. Joseph Button will wear the mantle
worthily and wi j always receive that generous
recognition so congenial and natural to the
people who knowing The father. have warm
hearts for the son.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

The Supreme Court has passed Judgment,
but the taxpayers of Virginia must execute
the sentence, if it is to be executed at all.
We think they will respectfully ask to be
excused. Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Clears out rats. mice, roaches flies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks, cnipmnnks, gophers. 15c Drug
giSJS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

FOR SALE.-Forty-four NICE smooth. we'll
bred YEARLINGS,-thirty of them
steers. Inquire o.
]. H. FULTZ,
may6-1t* Stanton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse. hack
,pring- wagon, or anything in the livery line
20 to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Ifyou are falling brok en-, worn out and nerv-
ous use "Wells' Health REVIEWER 81. Drug
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Ask for Wells "Rongh on Corns " l5c. Quick
complete cure. Hard OF soft corns, warts, bun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06
Pretty Women.

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothacbe
Faceache. ASK for Trough on Toothache." II
and y cents
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"ROugh on coughs"
"ROush on Rats"

Ask for Rough on Coughs" for Coughs,
Colds sore Throat, Hoarseness. 1roches, 15c.
liouid Csc.
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On Wednesday of last week, w F. Berry OF
New2oft, aud Marshall ]. ohuff. of this city.
were granted diplomas with the degree of Mas
Ter of Accounts, at Dunsmore's Business Col
lpge of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

ass my second bottlee OF Ely's Cream
Balm, being 81 fferer from caiarrh since was
a child but with this medicine 1 am being
Gu, ed = VIM. L. DAYTON. BrooklYn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Col c. T. O'Ferrall has recommended VIM
Fl Ritenour Tor the post -mastershp at Harri
sonburg. nnd Noes strickler at Bridgewater.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

US Attorney Shelly Lewis, of Harrison
burg, was painfully hurt by the fall of his horse
on Monday of last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

"g,uSa on Pain 50 pOroused Plaster;
Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache PAIN in chest or side, rheumatism, neu-
raj Iia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Palpitatiou, Dropsical Swelings. Dizziness,
Indigestion, Headache. Sleeplessness cured by
-. " els Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

TCEl ICE!i-I gathered during the winter
L a large supply of SPRING-WATER ICE,
clear, firm, and pure. offer 1t to the public as
cheap as the cheapest. My wagon will deliver
to Gus omers by contract and on demand and
those wishing Ice in bulk. should call on me
before making their bargains.
apr29-3J VIM WHOLLY.
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THE FINEST YOU EVER SAW.-BERKE-
Ivy & WALTERS have the finest stock of
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw jan28
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Hacking, Irritating Coughs Colds Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Cous hs-" Troches, l5c.
LIQUID, Csc.
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Rocking Chairs cheapest in town. at Stfrs

The May numuer of the Century is exceeding
ly interesting. With its usual literary assert
ment, it hssv ry attractive war articles BY
Generals Imboden, Joseph Johnston, anc
Gustavus w. Smith. of the Confederate side
and General Mcclellan, General Badeau (relai
ing to Grant,) Warren Lee Goss c'Recollec
tions Of Privately and an anonymous writer
on the Union side. The illustrations are mum
erous. and good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

ART ExHIBITIoN.-We acknowledge the re-
ceipt of an invitation from the artists, Misses
Maria ]. c. Beckett and Bertha Won H1llern, to
attend the private exhibition of their paintings
at the State Apartments, Hotel Vendome. b.,
ton. on the End and 9th inst. Twenty paintings
were exhiblted-1l by Miss Beckett and 9 by
Miss Bertha Won Hiltern. AS we learn from the
programme, the two chief paintings OF this
years exhibition have for motive Legend Of
the second century-the conversion of the
heather general Piacidus by a miracle while
hunting -Piacidus meditating in the forest, by
Miss Beckett, aud Pl tcidus converted by a
miracle, by Miss Bertha Won Hillern. A third
painting is from the exquisite tale OF Phliamon
and Baucis In the Metamofphcses of Ovid
The others were painted from nature or from a
sketching trip on the Bait & Ohio r. R., In the
beautiful section of country between Harper's
Ferry Staunton and Lexington, along the line
of the New York and New England Railroad.
and in the neighborhood OF the Luray Cayerns
and the Natural Bridge"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Ladies who won d retain fresh1 ess and vivac
ity don't fail to try "Welis' Health Remover.
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SIR. Reuben Rslng. OF Rockingham has re-
moved his steam saw mill to the timber d land
OF J. ID. Craig. Esq near M Meridian, wasre
he viii saw the fine pine ii neber upon IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

If you are losing sour or p on life, try wells
Health Renewer.' Goes direct to weak spots.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

Trough on Itch" cures humors. eruptions,
ring worm. letter, salt rheum, frosted feet,
.ceilblains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-05-06

SigDor A. Vatuone, the person who has sud
denly come into the possession of a fortune, is
one of the proprietofs of the Hotel dItala, cor
ner of Pacific and Sansame sts., San Francisco
Cal. He drew the S75 100 in the February draw
ing, on ticket No % 600 in The Louisiana tate
Lottery for S. He is a little, black-eye Ital-
ian. about 35 years of age, and bears very
good character. He takes his good fortune
very quietly. He has Put his money away,
without having made any change. He made
his brother present of $40 600 and is going to
celebrate his fortune by keepins open house
all neSt Sunday.-San Francisco (Cal.) Chyoni-
Gle, March 8.
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NOTICE TO MY FRIENDS AND TIE

ny OTTCE To MY FRIENDS AND TKE
~ PUBLsC.-In order that might be en-
abled IT, give my time to other interests, I
have this day, APRIL 18th, 1885, sold to my
brother. Harry Gait, to take effect MAY LIST,
1855. an interest in my retail butchering busi-
ness in this city, to the interest of which he
Thanking the people of this city for their
past patronage, / respectfully solicit eontin-
uance OF the same to the new firm of
REEVES GAIT & BRO.
Having bought an interest in my brothers.
retail butchering business of this city and he
having turned over the management of the
store to me, respectfully ask continuance
of that liberal patronage to the new firm that
has SO long been extended to him, and prom
Use to do my best to give satisfaction to all.
Our terms will be CASH, as we have to pay
cash for our stock, and hope my friends will
not ask me for credit as IL Is painful for me to
refuse Respectfully yours.
HARRY GAIT,
apI22-3t of Reeves Gait & Bro.
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SECOND SHOOTING MATCH AT SwooPEs.-
The members of the Staunton Shooting Club
shot match at Swoopes last Saturday after
noon 25 balls each. 81 yards rise with the fol-
lowing result A. Ayres. II; G. L. Cooke. s:
DR.. Wayman, IA; B. Tams, 4; w. F. Summer
m, II; John Sproul 4; G. Mon. Whittle, 8;
w. Allen, 9 Henry Brown IA; Frank West, 10.
In match of 25 balls each between G. l..
Cooke and w. F. Summerson, balls thiown
from "Card" trap at 81 yards rise, G. L. Cooke
using shot gun, and Summerson Winches-
ter rifle, tie score stood as follows: Cooke. 10;
Summerson IL.