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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
A Sad Occurrence.

Mr. Albert Norris, an English gentleman
came to this country last September a man.
aging director in several of the English Com
panies conducting large industrial interests in
Virginia ard West Virginia, including the
Iron ard Steel Association of Virginia, located
at Goshen, the Hawks Nest Coal Company.
and the Mount Carbon colliery, West Vir
ginia. Last Thursday night, the 10th instant.
he was at Mt. Carbon Station in Fayette coun-
ty. and attempted to flag the train eastward
bound which was approaching. Improved to
be freight train running on the time of an
9th er train. The train did not stop, The cow
catcher struck Mr.. Norris, breaking his leg and
throwing him back against the engine. Sew
eral wounds internally and on the surface Of
the body were observed when he was found on
the side of the track, about two hours after the
train had passed. He lived till halfpast one
O'Clock Saturday morning apparently uncon.
scious.
When Mr.. Norris came to Virginia, he
brought with him a son and only child, who
died about three months ago Of typhoid fever.
His wife survives and is In London, the city
OF his residence.
During his brief sojourn in his country. Mr.
Norris, in attending to the important interests
entrusted TO his care, became acquainted
with many OF our citizens, who speak OF him
in very high terms. He was a gentleman Of
cultivation and me bearing, and Impressed
all with whom he had business relations, as the
possessor OF superior business qualifications
He was about As years Of age.
The remains were brought to this city by the
train ON Sunday, and were borne from the
railroad station to the cemetery. Rev. W. Q.
Hullihen o. Trinity Episcopal church conduct
ed the services. There was large attendance
of our citizens and all the English residents
here to render the last tribute of respect to the
deceased, whose grave is beside that recently
made OF his only child in Thornrose cemetery
The &C aston was one of deep sorrow as the
mind dwelt upon the scene and reflected on
the heart-repdlng circumstances which have
IN SO briefa time called the father and only
child. far away from their home, to meet the
end Of life.
The following named gentlemen were pail
bearers: T. A. Bled oe. M. E. Miller. T. D..
Ransom. f B. Berkeley, Alex. F. Kinney, j. q.
Marquis. ]. Fred Effinger. and N. wayt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

INTERNAL REvENUE.-On yesterday W. E.
Craig. Esq. Collector of the Internal Revenue
for this, the 9th District, received telegram
informing him that his resignation would be
accepted. 1t is understood that the change of
Collectors will not change the location of the
central Office which will remain here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22


DISTRESSING DEATH-Wm. Root, deaf
man. and a blacksmith by trade resided and
had his shop near Millbrook, four miles North
Of Staunton. on the Valley railroad. Saturday
evening, as was often his custom. he was on
the railroad track picking up coal dropped by
the tenders. He was in cut when the train
which left the City going North at 6 O'Clock
came upon him. and. not being able to hear,
he was struck and thrown to the side of the
road. His neck was broken and other inju-
ries were found on his body. The affl ction is
a sad one, indeed. He was to have met his
wife that evening. who had been a patient in
the Western Lunatic Asylum and who had
been restored. He leaves several children
also in distress. The railroad company con-
tributed 10 his burial expenses. Rev. Mr..
HulIihen, accompanied by several gentlemen
from the city. attended the funeral He was
buried near Verona station Sunday afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

ITO TIE r FARMERS OF RIVERHEApS
D. STRICF-Nearly every road in this
district is INSTRUCTED by Farm-fences The law
requires breadth of 80 feet unobstructed by
fencing. stakes" &c. You are requested to ex-
anime your road-fenceS, and wnere they en-
croach on the roads. have them set back Is feet
working is commenced. By order of ne Board,
j. D. LILLEY,
ap8-3t* Com'r of Roads Riverheads District,
V&VV We and charge Spectator $780,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

The bottle of Ely's Cream Balm that OBJ
tanned of you last summer has entirely
cured my little boy ola severe attack of catarrh.
Mrs. Sallie Davis. Green Postofice Ala.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

MARRIAGE OF IsRAELrrK,.-On Tuesday of
last week. at the residence Of Mr.. E. Haeeman
in this city. his daughter. Miss Hattie. was
married to Mr.. Benjamin Beecher, jr, former
~ OF this city. but for some time resident OF
Richmond. They were m ,rried with the cere.
mony of the Jewish Church by Rev. DR.. Vein
stein. Of Charlottesville. The next day the
bridal couple went to Somerset. Pa, where Mr..
Beecher will engage in the clothing business
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
Elisha G Mohler and David G. Mohler, late
partners trading as Mohler Bros. Defendants


Elisha G Mohler and David g. MOhler, late
partners, trading as MOhler Bros. Defendants,
In Assumpsn on an Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the De
PENDANTS the sum of s., 749 A. damages, with in
terest from March 2S, 1885, till paid, and to at
tach any estate debts, or effects, found within
the county of Augusta State of Virginia, and
especially the interest and estate Of Elisha G.
Mohler and David G. Mohler in the real estate
situated in Augusta county, on South River,
and known as the Meyers Cave property. and
upon all the interest and estate of said Elisha
G. and David G. Mohler in and to. the farm on
South River. Augusta county, which formerly
belonged to jacob Moher. which is referred to
and described i'll deed from Aurelia r. Monler
to said David G. Mohler and ais dated August
30. 1880. aud recorded In Deed Book No 95. p.
593. in the County Court clerks Office of Angus
ta-sufficient to satisfy to the said Plaintiffs
the amount of their said debt, interest and
costs.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the Defen-
dants Elisha G.. Mohler and David g. Moher,
are non-residents of this State 1t is ordered
that they do appear here within one month af-
ter due publication of this notice and do what
is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste,-
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Hanger. p.q. apl-4t
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Proprietor. Richmon,

no CATTLE MEN,-GRAZING
i for EIGHTY-FIvE BIG CATTLE on old
clean sod, on farm on the borders of Poca-
hontas and Randolph counties W. Va. known
as the HEVENER FARM. For terms, apply
at once to G. r. H. BRUCE,
MINGo FLATS,
Randolph Co., W. Va,
Grazing lasts from May LIST to October 18th.
apl6-at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

WANTED-2 or good Paper Hangers. Apply
at B. M. Jamsons Wall Paper Store. Staun-
ton, Va. apr22-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

A GOOD AIM-is that of o. W. Hammond &
Co. IN their new advertisement, which tells OF
the fine stock of staple and fancy groceries to
be found at No. rs. Augusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

The excavation and lsssitude of spring time
are but indications of the sluggish action OF
the blood. overloaded with carbonates accu-
mulated by the use of heating food in winter.
This condition may be remedied by the use of
Ayers Sarsaparila. the best blood purifier
known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

1GoocH HoGE & Co., in new advertisement
offer sundry seasonable goods to the trade.
s-Ball Croquet Sets. 81 Is to $500, at stlfrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

A CONVENIENT GATE.-Nothing can be more
highly appreciated in good farm accommoda-
lions than conveniently arranged gates.
The one advertised by Mr.. W. w. sproul will
fill the desire A model was for some time on
exhibition in the County Court Clerks Office
1t received the approval of all who examined
1t. 1t is so arranged that. to pass through. it Is
not necessary to aight for that purpose and is
just as convenient in that respect to the driver
of team attached to a loaded wagon as to
person on horseback.
Mr.. Sproul is proprietor of the right to man
ufacture and also to sell farm-rights in Au-
gusts county. and will have his m odel on ex-
hibition next Modday, April Court-day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HOUSE
" AND LOT JUST OUTSIDE OF STAUN-
TOMAS acting Commissioner under a decree
of the circuit court of Augusta, entered on
Iune 4. 1854, in the consolidated causes of Ayres
VS.. OToole, and Loeb Bros VS.. O'Toole, 1 shall,
on Saturday, Apr1l 25th, 1885,
at four O'Clock in the afternoon proceed to sell,
at public auction, in front of the Court house,
in the city of Stanton to the highest bidder
valuable HOUSE and LOT, formerly -
owned by Kate O'Toole, situated on the Ess1
Greenville road, just beyond the corpo. sSs42a.
rate limits of Staunton. This property has u
comfortable house upon 1t nice garden, ex.
some fruit trees. The title is absolutely good.
having been passed upon by the Court OF APP
peals. To person of moderate means, this Is
favorable opportunity to secure a comforta-
ole home.
TERMS: Cash in hand sufficient to paw costs
IT sui. and sale in yres VS.. u Toole and inter-
est on Sis 63, unless the property should sell
or enough TO reach the Loeb Bros debt, in
which event, cash as to costs of 10th suits and
sale, and as to residue, upon a credit of one,
TWO, and three years, purchaser executing
bonds, in equal instalments, for the deferred
payments, bearing interest from day of sale,
with approved personal security, and title to
be retained as ultimate security, or instead OF
personal security, on third of purchase money
in cash, in edition to costs.
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON, Comr.
vIRGINIA.-In the Clerks office circuit court
of Augusta county
l. Jos. N. Ky an, clerk OF the court aforesaid,
o certify that Alex f. Robertson. Commits
sioner of sale in the chancery causes OF Ayres
vs.. OToole, and Loeb Bros. VS.. O'Toole d ais,
mas executed the bond required, with ap-
proved security according to law.
Given under my hand this 10Th day OF Sep
TENDER, 1884.
ap1-4t j. n. RYAN, Crk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

Hundreds of persons using Ayers Hair vigor
certify to its efficacy in restoring the hair to
the health and beauty of youth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

Remove boils. pimples. and skin eruptions,
by taking Ayers Sarsaparilla to purify the
hln0d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
The Merchants aud Manufacturers
ISOLATION

The monthly meeting which I'd been post
poned two weeks. was held Monday night last.
the President. J. A. Cochran, ESQ.,, in the
Chair.
In addition to tie routine business. there
were other matters of general Interest consid-
cred and disposed of.
The President read to the Association the cor
respondence between the Oliver Chilled Piow
Works of South Bend. Indiana, and himself,
which has been heretofore REFER ed to.
Article XIV of the Bylaws, which takes cog
nizance OF the relations between creditors and
debtors who continually disregard their obligs-
lions, making no provision for settemen. OF
the same. was considered with the view of
making that article more effective. 1t requires
of each member reports OF such debtors for re
cord for the benefit of members OF the Associa-
ton, and they were urged 10 strict com pliance
with the said regulation. The Secretary was
directed to publish notice In tn city papers
to that effect.
Major Alex. Hart addi essed the Association
on the general trade and progressi interests OF
the city, and, on his motion, the following reso.
luton was adoption
"ReSolUed, That the President appoint Com
mittee OF three members TO take into cousiu
Grafton The State OF the trade of the city-wnat
1t Was hve years ago, and its present condition
together With any matter pertinent to the iu-
ture prosperity Of our commercial and indus.
trial interests"
The following named persons were appointed
said Committee: Maj. Hart. Chas. E. Haines,
and Henry Hutchinson.
On motion of DR.. Berkeley, committee was
appointed to regulate the drug trade of the cit,
and to report to the Association, whereupon tue
President appointed, DR.. N. Wayt, DR.. c.
Berkeley. W. M. Alien, ESQ.,, ana DR.. g. g.
Walker said Committee
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRST PREsBYTERI-
AN CHURCH, 1.-The following is from the annual
report of the First Presby terrain church, cover
ing The yearfrom April l, 1884. to April l, 1885:
sTATIsTICs OF THE MEMBERSHIP
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
EASTER CARDS!
EASTER cARDSli
FULL SUPPLY AT ALL PRICES.
MANY BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS,

TO CURE D NOT TO CURE.-Tbat ia
the question. and the only question which
affects in the slightest degree the interests of
disordered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
heauache. constipation and such other dis
eases as have their oragin in improper diges-
ton. We admit that sufferers had better besr
their ills than resort to remedies that they
know not; nut when they have the assurance
BITTERS are an unfailing remedy for these
complaints; that they purify the blood.
strengthen the nervous system, quicken the
secretions, 1t Is little strange that all who
suffer do not. seek relief by the use of them.
These BITTERS have now borne the test of
time, and from their curative powers have be-
come an established family medicine in this
section of the country. Their properties are
purely vegetable. may be taken by all classes
falling tonic in all cases of loss of appetite.
Sold by Druggists in Staunton and else
where. e. BAKER,
Proprietor Richmond Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
PhiIade DhiA Live Stock Market. April
IlS5

Cattle IN fair demand; receipts 2,SO0; prime
at 6@ ~ cents. good 519@54 cents. medium
5@5I cents, and common 414@43s cents per lib.
Sne-p in fair demand; re etpIs 5000; sales at
1906 cents per Lambs AZ a45s cents per 10.
logs in fair demand; receipts 5000; selling at
615G7 cts per 10.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

"WIT AND HUMoR OF THE AGE."-This is the
title of a book recently issued by W. P. Grant t.
Co.. ofAlexandria, Va. 1t comprises In its con-
tents wit, humor, pathos, ridlcule. satires,
dialects. puns. conundruns, riddles, cbarades,
jokes, and magic. by Mark Twain, Josh Bill
lings. Robt. J. Burdett, Alex. Sweet. Eli Per
kins. with the philosophy Of wit and humor by
Melville D. Landon, A. NJ.
This book contains more than 700 pages. is
well printed with good type on fine paper. is
we'll bound and illustrated with the nkenesses
of the wits and humorists mentioned above as
well as other literary characters. This book
should have place in every library. and it
will be source OF much amusement and en-
terfainment that can be enjoyed by old and
young. The price is $780, 1t is good book for
book agents to handle. as it will no doubt meet
with ready sale by subscription.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

FARMERs-Buy GRAHAM's PLAsER. $500
per ton. apr22-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
Notice.-we can give employment TO a few

NOthce-W Cdu give employment U b lew
persons who can sell our new publication
"W1t and Humor OF the Age "py Mark Twain,
Josh Billings Robt. J. Rurdette, Alex. Sweet,
and Ell Perkins. The work is the combined
efforts of our best modern humorisIs and is
meeting with the sale it deserves. 1t is highly
endorsed by EXPIRES Grant, Elk Pres. Arthur,
T Dewitt Talmage, Noah Porter, William M.
Evarts, and many Others. Illustrated Cloth,
$3.50. Sample copy sent prepaid on receipt
of price. Territory is valuable, Write for
terms. Mention this paper.
W. P. GRANT & CO.. Publishers,
ap8-4t Alexandria, Va.
CUNNING PRACTICE.-Score of a match shot
at swoopes Depot, April 18th, 1885. from w. F.
Summerson's glass ball trap, each contest
ants having Is balls:
1st-Dr. Wayman, 10; J. NJ. Carroll, Is; q.
Mon. Whittle, II; 7. Bis sell, II; A. Ayres. Is /;
W.T.. Summers IN. ID; w. A. Cushing, ID: C.
c. L. Cooke l3.
2nd-Each having 10 straight balls: T. Bis
sell, TO-; G. Men. Whittle,S 8; DR.. Wayman, 7 :.
w. F. Summerson, 6; A. Ayres. 4; W. A. Cush-
ing, 4; ]. M. Carroll. 4; q. L. Cooke, 5.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

VIRGINIA.-Int the clerks office circuit court.
Augusta county =
1. Jos. N. Ryan, clerk of the court aforesaid,
do certify that Geo. M. Cochran. Jr., Com'r. in
the cause of Hogshead's Adm'x vs. Fix has
ex ecuted bond ordered by the decree OF May
18th. 1884 in said cause according to law.
Given under my hand this 9th day of Sept
1884. T. N RYAN CIik
marlS.tdS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT FOR MAY
This favorite monthly is out early with its
blooming May number. President Cleveland
is complimented on the appointment Of Nor
man J. Coleman, an agricultural editor. as
Commissioner Of Agriculture. The contents
are varied and Interesting as usual. New York.
ISL Broadway-sl. 50per year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

Mr.. Reeves Gait has associated his brother,
Mr.. Harry Gait, with himself at the old stand
on Augusta street. where, under the firm name
of Reeves Gait & Brother, the retail butchering
business will be continued. The latter as
sumes charge of the business at this we'll
known and popular stand where good meats
will always be found, and customers receive
every attanti0n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

HThe ChiIdren's Health must not be neg
lected Cold in the Head and snuff1es bring on
Catarrh and throat and lung affections. Ely's
Cream Balm cures at once 1t is perfectly safe
and is easily applied with the finger. 1t also
cures Catarrh and Hay Fever. the worst cases
yielding to itin short time. Sold by druggists.
so cents. Ely Bros, Owego. NY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
STAUNTolT STEAM MILLS
Il NesC Els ObLi.hN2ent.
CORN MEAL, HOMINY, GROUND PLAS-
TER, CORN MEAL FEED.

The undersigned has erected new STEAM
POWER MILLS at the junction of Greenville
Avenue and Gas House Alley for the purpose
of conducting Corn Milling and the G, ound
Pla ter trade The mills are new and the whole
Newly ground Bolte Meal Corn. meal Feed
and HOminy. on hand at all times, and the
trade promptly ser.ed.
F. A r. NJ ERS will lind 1t to their inter-
est TO send in their custom grinding, which
will be despatched with promptness, and also
to make their purchases of Plaster from me.
aprl5-tf J. A. HANGER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

STRANGE AND UNPRECEDENTED NEws.-If
the Nelson Examiner and other papers that are
publishing Mrs. IA. J. Brabie's advertisement
headed, wives. Mothers. Daughters. be your
own physicians" wish to publish an item of
news that is strsng- anu unprecedented, they
can do 80 by publishing the fact. should 1t ever
occur, that they have received pay for it,
"They would be dupes and they are" and they
nave been duped into making dupes of their
subscribers which we know they do not wish
To 40 when payment shall be made. let the
world know it, for it will be news that is news
indeed We suspect that 1t was through the
gallantry OF our contemporaries that they were
made victims, as the advertiser used femi
nine name, and they could not resist compli-
ance with the proposition in that guise pre-
scented.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

A PROMISING YOUNG MINISTER Tho little
baptist Church at Greenville, is fortunate in
securing Rev. Thos. ]. Shipman as its pastor.
In speaking of this church and its pastor the
Religious Herald says:-
BRO rhomas ]. Shipman ia the pastor of the
little church. he has been on the field for
some months and has won all hearts. He is
the nrst-oorn OF the "old gentleman" aud has
recently spent Two years at Richmond College
He is a young brother OF humble spirit, pop
ular manners. studious habits and uniting
energy"
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Personals.

Mr.. George Hess, of Dayton, daughter of Mr..
James Sillines, died at her home on the 18th
inst. aged q years, and was buried at Mt Ho-
reb church on the 18th.
At the recent session of the Grand Lodge OF
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. held at
Norfolk, Mr.. w. C. Straughan. of this city, was
appointed Grand Marshal.
Last week. Mr.. James J. Barton, son Of Judge
Barton, Of Fredericksburg, Va, was married
in New York City to Miss Annie Collins MIL
ford. daughter Of Mrs. Henry E. Failford. of
New York City,
The Wytheville Enterprise say s:-"His
friends will be glad to learn that Col ]. F. Kent
is gradually improving from his recent severe
Illness" Col. Kent is the fatber-in-law of
George M. Harrison, Esq, of this city.
Misses Elvira and Mary Houston, sisters
and daughters of william Houston deceased,
near Brownsburg. Rock bridge county, died OF
Pneumonia recently-the last named on the
10th, and the first. one week prev. ously. Both
were buried at New Providence.
Miss Eliza Washington, a daughter of Col.
John A. Washington. of Mt. Vernon, and
great-niece of Gen. George Washington. is now
living in the family OF Capt. Thomas D. Ran.
son. Miss Washington is a cousin OF the late
Mrs. Thomas D. Ransom. and OF Mrs. DR..
Straith. who recently died at The res idence of
Capt. Ransom in this city.
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apI&-tf

One of my children. a girl about nine years
old. had very bad discharge from her head
and nose of a thick, yeIlowish matter. and was
growing worse. We had two different physi-
clans prescribe for her. but without benefit
We tried Ely's Cream Balm. and much to our
surprise in three days there was a marked i'm
provement We continued using the Balm
and in short time the discharge was appar-
emily cured.-O. A. Cary, Corning, N. Y.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

StauntOn, April Ist, 1855.
ITO the Creditors of p. q. POimer, decd
l. You are hereby notified that in pursuance
of decree entered in the cause Polmer's
Admir- VS.. FouiZ and wife, on the 23rd of No
vtmber. 1882. have fixed upon The 9TH day OF
May, 1885, at my office. in Staunton, to take q
further account of the debts VS.. the estate of P
o POlmer, dec't, by which time you are re
quired by said decree to prove your de BITS VS.
sa d estate, or be deoarred from any participa-
ton in the assets of said estate. At which time
will also settle further the accounts of the
Admir- of said estate and asceri ain the com
muted value of the widows dover in the lands
sold belonging to said estate.
apS-4t GEORGE NJ HARRISON COm;r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

Why the Lucky Bay City Man smiles
Geo. A. Spear, who drew SIS 900 In The Lousi-
ana State Lottery, has not changed. except that
his face is bedecked with smiles. Sudden
wealth has not elevate him. He said, II will
collect the money through the banks. the same
as would draft. sending the lottery ticket az
Q draft. am clerking in the store, just as
though nothing had happened" He received Q
New York Bankers sight draft for s74,85O. in
payment of his claim against The Louisiana
State Lottery.-Bay City (Mich.) Tribune, March
9th.