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l, Joseph N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, do certify that Geo. NJ.
Cochran Jr-, one of the Commissioners in the
causes of Porter and wife vs. Frazier, &C. and
two other suits, has this day executed bond
according to law, in the penalty prescribed by
the decree, in said causes, at the July Special
Term. 1884. Given under my hand this 10TH
day of June, 1885.
je17-tds JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk
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The NormalIn Institute.

Most of the past week has been occupied in
routine work. Professor Stone. of the Unlver-
sity, Director of Mccormick Observatory, visit
ed the Institute yesterday as an interested OBJ
server. He was disinclined to say anything
in public, but, being prevailed upon, he gave
a short talk on the telescope much to the grati-
fcation of his hearers. He is an advocate of
our free-school system.
Professor Winston delivered lectures Monday
and Tuesday on the moon, which were enter
tanning and Astounding in instruction.
Professor Painter delivered Tuesday his lec-
ture on Educational principles cleaned from
the teachings of Comenius, an educational re-
former of the 18th century who wrote the first
first pictorial school book.
College, is here
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Silas Cave, a carpen-
ter, aged about sixty-five years, who has been
living here for some years, removed, with his
property. to Port Republic last Saturday. and
1t is reported here that he died there suddenly
on Monday.
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COOP P1cruREs.-Those now sojourning in

GOOD PICTUREs.-Those now sojourning in
our city, should visit BERKELEY's FINE Pho
ToGRAPH GALLERY that they may see what
progress has been made in that beautiful art
and they should not fail to have their photo
graphs taken. 1t only requires few minutes
time. If you want really good likeness and
a fine picture. call at Berkeley's Photograph
Gallery, in the Loeb building. corner of Main
and New Streets. jy22-4t*
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Facts are stubborn things" and sufferers
from chills and fever generally find their COM
plant very stubborn fact, until they COM
mence the use players Ague Cure. That medi-
cine eradlcates the noxious poison from the
system, and invariably cures even the worst
cases.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Ayers Ague Cure breaks up the chill and
fever, expels the poison from the system, and
restores health. Warranted to cure
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

THE Y. NJ. C. A.-Professor Winston conduct
ed the exercises of this institution Sabbath af-
ternoon. His instruction was based on the In
ternational Lesson for the day,-"Elijah, the
Tishbite" Mr.. W. j. Nelson and Mr.. Peck al
so made remarks during the evening.
They are about establishing telephone ex-
change in Winchester. Subscribers for that
purpose are now being taken.
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In ChGncery on an Attachment.
The object of this suit is to attach and sub
ject to a debt of the Plaintiff. William A. Craw-
ford, against the Defendant Geo. P. Sheets. OF
SO. with interest thereon, from Feb'y 18th,
1885. for which there is present cause of action,
certain real estate of the Defendant. Sheets, in
the town of Mt. Sidney, c7unty of Augusta
State of Virginia, being the whole of lot No. rs
and one-half of lot No. 25 in said town. con-
veyed to said Sheets by A Fl. Ross and wife,
by deed. of date August lst 1881, and of record
in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta county. Va. in Deed Book 100, page
1892; and also to attach and subject to the pay
ment of said debt, any debts owing by the 9TH
and any money, effects. or estate. in the hands
or subject to the con .rol of said other defend
ants, or any of them, belonging to said Sheets.
1t appearing by affidavit filed. that George
T. Sheets is a nonresident of this State. 1t Is
ord cred that he do appear here within one
month after due publication OF this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect his interests.
Teste,-
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Elder - Nelson o. a. iyS-4t
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AS we'll expect life without air, as health
without pure blood. Cleanse the blood with
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
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NOTICE.-An persons indebted to the I'M
IN designed, are earnestly requested to
come forward and settle up at once. as on the
LIST day of September next, will place all open
claims IN the hands of my attorneys for col
lection.
jyS-4t JACOB S. GARRISON.
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Ayers Sarsaparilla is recommended by the
best physicians as the only reliable blood puri-
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THE HEATED TERM.-For the past several
weeks, the temperature here has been more
continuously high than it has been since the
summer of 1876. For that length of time the
range of the thermometer in the shade where
it was unaffected by reflected heat has been
from 80 degrees in the morning to SO and 80 in
the afternoon.
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A SPLENDID BUSINESS 0PPORTU.
A NIFTY.

Mr.. G. B. SoMERvILLE being compelled by
1ll-health and the positive orders of his pbysi-
clan to retire from the China and QueensWare
business and engagein active outdoor exercise,
we offer for sale privately our large stock of
CHINA, QUEENSWARE, Plated AND
SILVER WARE, FIXTURES.
and good will at No. 25 Main street. Staunton.
Va. This is an established business new and
saleable goods, and offers a fine opportunity
for an energetic business man.
jy22 G. B. SOMERVILLE 4 co.
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A FISHING PARTY.-"Fisherman," a cores
pondent of the Harrisonburg People. says
"a party consisting of A. D. Tribbett, e. NJ
Cushing, J. M. Carroll. M. P. Funkhouser, VIM.
A. Burnett, Capt James Bumgardner, Judge
j. w. Stout, Geo. W. Slower, j. G. WhitlCck
and others, went on a fishing excursion to
Rock Hill Mills. near West View. Augusta CO..
aud were successful in catching over four BUSH
ever saw, fell to the lot OF Geo. W. Slower. The
largest fish fell to j. c. Whitlock. All were well
pleased with their trip, and well paid for their
trouble"
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ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS
FOR SALE.


By virtue of a decree OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, Virginia, rendered on the Sth
day OF July, 1884, in the cases of Porter and
wife VS.: Frazier, Sc. and two other suits,
which decree was affirmed b. the Supreme
Court of Appeals on the 18th day of March, 1885,
the undersigned, appointed Commissioners
for the purpose, will offer for SALE at public
auction, on the premises, on
Wednesday. The 12th day Of August, 1885,
this celebrated Watering Place. For
medicinal qualities, no waters in the Two
Virginias' excel these. In accommodations
and popular patronage the celebrated Whits
sulphur alone surpasses the Rockbridge Alum.
Six or seven hundred guests may be accommo-
dated. 1t is accessible by Railway branching
point within two miles ofthe Springs in Rock
bridge county.
The Tract contains about iOCO acres.
1t lies between North mountain and NH
mountain and with the large and well 80
arranged Hotel building and Cottage E#s1
ranges, it constitutes beautiful group Esq
in a lovely valley. Apart from its value as u
Summer resort, the sales of the Water and
Alum Mass would alone justify an investment
at handsome price.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent. in money {;
balance in five equal annual payments to be
secured b3 bonds. with approved sureties
therein, bearing interest from date andby re-
tention of title as ultimate security.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN,
+. s. BLAIR,
WILLIAM A. ANDERSON,
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
Commissioners
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CHICKENS WILL DIE unless YOU feed
them WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS.
Manufactured and sold by
JAMS BERKELEY Il WALTERS.
There is no use to send work to the job Off
css in the larger cities when 1t can be done as
well and as cheap at the SPECTATOR office.
THE FINEST YOU EVER SAW.-BERKE-
LEY & WALTERS have the finest stock of
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw. lanes
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MARRIAGES.

CRAwFoRD-CoLLINs.-A the McCurdy House
Covington, on the 10Th inst, by Rev. w. E.
Hill, Mr. John 7. Crawford and Miss Mamie
E. Collins.
ELsoM- CHARLESTON July 18th, in the Baptist
Church at Charlottesville, Va, by Rev. j. D.
tie Charles.
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b FANCY HILL -
FOR SALE.
On the 18th day of August, 1885,

On the 18th day of August, 1855,
1 will offer for sale, at public auction. that
splendid estate In Rockbridge county, Virgin
ia. known as Fancy HILL" comprising about
400 acres of land, about so acres of which
is in timber, and the balance c'eared-the ara
BILE land is level or gently slopiDg, so that ma
chinery of all kinds can be advantageously
used over it. The land is in good condition,
crops WELL producing tobacco, all the cereals
and grasses. and is susceptible of high state
of Improvement. There is a large apple
chard upon the estate, comprising al the
choice varieties of the several Seasons and the
smaller fruits. cherries. &c, are abundant.
In respect to location, it lies on the main
thoroughfare from Lexington to the Natural
Bridge, about midway between the two places,
and within a pleasant drive of about hours of
either place-is accessible by good roads in any
direction, And convenient 10 churches, Schools
mill, railroad depots of the several lines II a.
versing the county
The improvements consist OF g splen- ss
did Brick Dwelling of 10 looms in good kHs1
repair, comfortable and convenient, .SzsEE,
commandingly located in o beautiful grove
overlooking the public road-also of the neces-
sary Outbuildings, tenants houses &c.
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ELECTION IN HARRIsoNBURG.-Att the mu-
nicipal election in Harrisonburg last Thursday.
P. Bryan. the Mayor and all of the other Off
GERS were reelected by large majority. B. G.
Patterson, Esq, was candidate for Mayor
TEACHERS now in attendance at the Normal
Institute should not fail to avail themselves
of the opportunity to have their photographs
taken in the very best style at BERKELEY's
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, in the upper story of
the Loeb building, corner of Main and New
Streets, jy22-4t*
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Bear In mind thatThorn burg's is tn place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-t1
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COUNTY COURT.
JUDGE STOUT PRESIDING.


At the close of the session yesterday. the fol-
lowing proceedings in court W ere noted.
Administration was granted to Mary E.
Michael on the estate of Dennis Michael, de-
ceased.
The will Of Michael C. CARRIER was admitted
to probate with Arista Hoge, executor. without
security.
The will of Jerome Bonaparte Veney was adj
mitted to probate with Charles Veney, execu-
tor.
The will of David sieg was admitted to pro-
bate.
Geo. F. Smith was appointed and qualified as
constable for Pastures district.
w. H. Fix was appointed and qualified as
Justice of the peece for Riverheads district.
Dr. James T. Clarke qualified as Notary Pub
lic
Authority was granted Rev. Rudolph Byrd,
of the U. B. Church, to celebrate the rites of
marriage.
Justice M. L. Leonard, of South River dis
trlct. reported and paid into court fine of SIS
imposed on Samuel Lynn.
The petition of L. Kemper Huff and ninety
nine others praying for the construction of a
bridge over South river at Waynesboro' was
referred to the district road-board.
The estate ofSpotswood Padget, Joseph Grass
and Catharine Lynn were committed to the
Sheriff for administration.
The application of J. w. Helmick for bar
room and retail liquor license at Greenville
Station S. V. r. r., was docketed and continu-
ed to next term.
The road from Green Valley Church to the
Parnassus and Shutterle mill road, in the
North River district, was established on the
petition of j. S. Massincup and others, and on
the petition of G. s. Patterson and others, a
road from the Rookfish road to the forge on
Middle River was also established.
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T AND SALE-By virtue of decree of the
- Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered at the May term, 1885, in the suit of
Speck's widow. &c.. vs. Speck, &c, will, as
Commissioner of said Court, sell at public atlc-
ton, In 'front.' of the Court-hou Sc, in Staunton,
on Monday, The 24th day of august, 1885,
the home farm of the late David Speck, con-
tanning about
S43 Acres.
situated in Augusta county, near Arbor HILL
This land is in good condition with comforts
able improvements upon it, and is worthy of
the attention of land-buyers, who are Invited
to examine the premises
TERMS OF SALE.-EnOugh cash to paw the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue In three
equal annual payments. bearing interest from
the day of sale, for which the purchaser will
execute bonds with approved security. and the
title to be retained as ultimate security
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR., Com'r.
do hereby certify that the bond required in
the above styled cause has been given by the
Commissioner, George M. Cochran, Jr.
Jy22.tds j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
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Attorney Morgan Browns Luck CASH

1t has been ascertained that Morgan Brown,
attorney at.law of this city, and formerly a
clerk OF Secretary of State Allison, was the
lucky holder of one-fifth of ticket No. 81, JOG,
which drew sl5oOOOin The Louisiana State Lot
terry. The money has been collected and is now
on depositin the First National Bank OF Nash
ville.-Ndshuille Banner, June 49,
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sunday-school Asse mbIy.

The third annual session of shenandoah Val
ley Sunday school Assembly, will be held on
the Mt. Jackson, Virginia, Camp-ground, COM
mencing August 4th. 1885, and continuing 10
and including the 18th. The management are
preparing for and expecting occasion of rare
interest and OF spiritual and Intellectual quick
ening. The services of Rev. R. j. Parrett. OF
Indiana, whose success an evangelist has
been phenomenal. have been secured for the
entire term, and preaching and aft err services
may be expected daily and nightly. Rev. Q.
M. Holt. OF Maryland, will have charge OF the
music departmen t. and will be assisted in part
by Mrs. Parrett and Miss Maud Parrett Rev.
J. w. Etter. DID,, Of Pennsylvania, author OF
1.-The Preacher and his Sermon" who SO de-
lighted and edited his auditors by his lectures
last year, will deliver three lectures, one on
each of the following subjects: The Alps OF the
Bible" 1.-The Doctrine of The Atonement." and
'Diogenes Ideal" Rev. j. W. Holt, D. D, OF
Ohio, editor of the Telescope, and author of
"Journeyings in the Old World" will also de-
liver two lectures during the session. These
eminent brethren deserve and should have
large audience. The Sunday school normal
department will be In charge of Rev G. P. Holt,
of Va, Prof G. W. Bowman, of Pennsylvania,
and the writer. as instructors in the several
grades and classes will be formed and taught
twice each day. This will be rare opportu-
nifty for Blble'study to persons of all ages.
ROBERT COWDEN. Supt,
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COMMITS OFFICE. Staunton, July 10th, 1885,
Glover, A. ID. DC.

Glover. A. ID. DC.
~
Slower. j. 8, &c.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause,
are hereby notified, that will proceed at my
office, in stanton. on the 18th day of August
ne1t, to take and state account OF the value
in her husbands land sold in this cause-and
other accounts required by the order of refer
at which time and place all the parties in in
terest are required to appear before me.
jy15-4t JOHN NJ. KINNEY, Comm'r.
UIEGINIA-IN vAcATIoN.-In the Clerks
v office. Circuit Court for Augusta county
July 4th. 1885 =
William A. Crawford Plaintiff
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Hay Fever. 1 have been great sufferer
from Hay Fever for Is years. read of the
many wondrous cures by Ely's Cream Balm
and thought would try it once more In 10
minutes after one application I was wonder
fully helped. Two weeks ago 1 commenced
using it and now feel entirely cured. 1t is the
greatest discovery ever known or heard Of
DUHAMEL CLARK, Farmer, Lee, Mass. Price
so cents.
THE SIGNAL SERvICE.-In another column
we furnish q full description of the signal serv-
ice which is to be Introduced along the lines OF
the Valley and B. & Q. railroads, as it has been
in other sections. To receive its benefits small
expense for flags has to be provided. We pre-
sumo the City Council will promptly order the
opening of station in this city. say at the City
Hail. in charge Of the Chief of Police.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, July 10th, 1885.

StauntOn, July 10Th, 1885.
Roes, is
BOes, w. II. and ais.
In pursuance of the order of reference en-
tered in the foregoing cause on the 18th day of
May, 1856, 1 will proceed at my office in Staun-
ton on the 14th dag of august nert, to take and
state the accounts therein required to be STA
ted, and all parties interested are notified to
appear there that day without further notice.
jyl5-4t JNO. NJ. KINNEY, Commr.
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George P. Sheets, Alexander B. Lightner.
Andrew n. Ross A. S. Young, and John
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SALE
VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 acres,

VALUABLE FARM OF 1881 acres,
Lying on Cub Run, Rockingham Co., Va.
Eaving made recent purchases of land that
is more suitable for my purposes, wish to dis
pose of the above mentioned 1881 acres, The
farm is
WE'LL IMPROV ED.
has on 1t a large Dwelling House, large barn,
and all necessary out-buildings, a good orchard
of choice fruit, is all under good fencing and
is well-watered by Cub Run and ever falling
ponds The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and well timbered.
will dispose of this property either as a
whole or If desired will sell so acres with the
should desire more land. 1 VIII sell as much as
200 ACRES.
with the improvements. Or will sell 5Oacres,
with sufficient quantity OF timber without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south of
Montevideo in a good neighborhooi, conve-
n1ent to stores. churches. schools. &C., making
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 he desired.
IF Montevideo, Rockingham Co. va.
EXECUTOR'S SALE OF 1850 ACRES
" OF VALUABLE T1MBERED AND
GRASS LANDRY virtue of the will of Clin-
ton Hall. deceased, the undersigned, Executor
| therein named, will, on
Wednesday,, The 18Th day OF Augusf, 1885,
| at IL O'Clock, NJ. in front of the Court. house
of Mercer county, in the town of Princeton
West Virginia, offer forsaIe at public auction
tract of land, containing 1850 a cres
situated in Mercer county, West Va within
two miles of Princeton, cpunty-seaL of Mercer
and miles of Ingleside Depot on the New Xiv
er Railroad
This land is gently undulating well watered,
and adapted 10 grass. The tlmbsr is exceed
ingly valuable for railroad ties and other pur-
p" ses and portion of the tract is too steep
fer wagons. About 200 acres have been cleared
OF which 100 acres are bottom land; large por-
ton of The tract is limestone. and when Tim
Der is removed, will be admir- bly, adapted to
farming and stock-raising. Churches and
schools convenient, and the population intel
ligent and refined.
TERMS.-Cash to pay costs of advertisement
and sale, and So. 0G0, or negotiable note we'll
endorsed. for last named sum, interest added,
at so or so days, and residue on credits, evil
denced by bonds. with good security, bearing
interest from day of sale, and title retained as
ultimate security. For further particulars,
address JOHN A. STUART,
Ex'or of Clinton Hall, decd.
je24-tds Lyndhurst, Augusta Co., Va,
The following papers will please copy till
day of sale and send bills to this ofice:-
Industrial South and KdnalCh0 Gazette C ids;
Wheeling Register 2twtds; Lgaehburg Virgiili0n
2twtds.
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III. ". w. y
grades, and classes will be formed and taught
twice each day. This will be rare opportu-
nifty for Blblesstudy to persons of all ages.
ROBERT CoWDEN, Supt.
DUNsMoREs BUSINESS CoLLEGE.-At meet
ing of theIncorporat ors of Dunsmore's Busin ess
College, held in the city of Staunton, July l5,
'S5. on motion of G. G. Goocb, the charter grant
ed by the Legislature was accepted, and Meade
F. White. Esq, was elected Temporary Chair,
man, and Prof. ]. G. Dunsmore Secretary.
Messrs. J. Howard Wayt and John NJ. Carroll
were unanimously elected associate incorpo-
rators OF said college, in accordance with an Act
of the General Assembly of Virginia. approved
Nov 10Th, 1884.
On motion the. following gentlemen were
elected Board of Directors of said college,
J. G. Dunsmore, Meade F. White, G. g. Gooch,
NJ B. Oberdorfer. Hugh F. Lyle. j. Howard
Wayt and John NJ. Carroll.
G. G. Gooch T So, of the wholesale firm of
Gooch, Hoge & Co., was elected President of
said Board OF Directors. John M. Carroll Esq,
CityTreasurer was elected Secretary and Treas
urer of said Board.
Prof. 7. G. Dunsmore, the founder of the Col
lege, was elected President of the same.
WHAT ONE OF THE PAGE TEACHERS SAYS
From letter of one of the Page teachers in at
tendance upon the Normal Institute in this
city to the Page Courier we make the following
extract
"We enjoyed one of the incest times on Tues
day night. the 18th inst, 1t has ever been my
privilege to chronicle. We were told to meet at
the Opera House at o'clock to listen to the adj
dress of welcome by II. st. George Tucker with
responses by Major Jed. b otchkiss, and Profs
G. w. Winston and #. V. N. Painter. the two
latter speaking in behalf of the teachers. The
ladies were all dressed in white, and most of
the gentlemen in light clothing, with only here
and there black suit among 400 white muslins
and lawns, rising IN one tier above the other in
amphitheatrs form. The house was full, which
is said to have seating capacity of eight hun
dred The Stcnewall Band. dressed in bright
and dazzling uniform, rendered music for the
occasion, which doubt not could not have
been equaled in the State. This Band is COM
posed of % pieces of new silver Instruments IS
pieces of which belonged to Jackson's Brigade
in the late civil war. Upon the wfole, it was
grand occasion, which some of US will not soon
forget"
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Lying on Cub Run, Rockingham Co., Va.
Eaving made recent purchases of land hat
is more suitable for my purposes, I wish to dis
pose of the above mentioned 1261% acres. The
fo &c
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The Location is Peculiarly Healthy.

The location IS Peculiarly Healthy,
and more attractive place is MOI to be
found in the Valley Of Virginia.
TERMs-Liberai and will be made known on
the day of sale, or at any time upon applica-
ton to the undersigned. who will take pleas
ure in giving any other Information desired in
the premises. A3- Sale to be on the premises
and to commence at 10 m.
d. T.. LAIRD
jel7-tds Fancy HILL Rock bridge Co. Va