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~. rastore sense of taste smau,

To restore sense of taste, smell or hearing.
use EIy's Cream Balm. 1t cures all cases of
Catarrh Hey Fever, Colds in the Head, H cad
ache and Deafness It is doing wonderful
work Do not fail TO procure bolt e, as in it
lies the relief You seek. 1t is easily applied
with the finger. Price so cents at druggi> ts.-
60 cents by mail. Ely Bros, Oweeo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

ALL-FonLs DAY.-Bven beyond the memory
of "the oldest inhs bi ant" the LIST of April has
been known as A -fDnls day, and from time
immemoriA this ay has been the occasion of
little innocent jones in the common parlanoe
of modern times "sells.'' The ways and means
are numerous and parties who are sold" gen
erali ~ take t in good part,as the whole thing is
but innoct Mt pasrime. But how few know a y
thing of the origin of he custom 81 d why the
LIST of April shond have been selected FIR the
rsu~rial .,uruoSe If or" will Iate the
t. ous'e "a rrn to tht XIV chapter of Prov
arms 'ni M ST. thri C rioAitl vi be-
fu 80 sfi ~ t. d sire tri m ,
10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

"How are we ever going to get through our
spring and summers work? We are all run
down, tired out before it hegins'' So say
many a farmers family. We answer, 20 to
your druggist and pay five dollars for six bot
ties of Ayers Sarsaparilla This is JUS the
medicine yen need, and will pay compound
interest on the investment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

DEATH OF GAIT. BUMGARDNER's CHI Id
Daniel Is months of age. an interesting CHI i'd
of Capt. Jas Bumgardner, jr., died at the resi-
dence of his parents in this city on Wednesday.
March 18th. On Friday morning, the funeral
services were conducted at the residence by
Rev. J DO ,ker, aud the remains were then
taken 10 Bethel for interment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Valuable Mill Property
FOR "A IIE.

By virtue of decree OF the circuit court of
Augusta county rendered In the causes of
Pumer's Admir- VS. Foutz and wife, and Young
VS.. Polmer l will, on
Saturday. the 4h day Of april, 1885,
at 10 O'Clock. in front of the CourL-huuse in
stanton, Va, proceed to sell the "ValIey
Mills property West View, Augusta
county. lately owned by Philip o. Poimer,
and now owned by Iy~us Fl Suapp-
This properly consists of "a acres of land,
with all The Water Power, the large Merchant
Mill. v ork Shop, Foundry, Saw Mill,
large Brick Mansion House, Mill-r's E5s5
Housr, with a ! other out houses; also .k1&2
acres of land lying between the road and
Mode Rive. The Merchant Mill In first rate
condition. z Fl. Snapp has lately spent $1,000,
or more. in repairing it.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay the
costs of sale and rule awarded In the said
causes aud the resiG on II credit eff one, two,
and three equal annual instruments, the pur-
chaser executing bonds therefor, win ap-
proved per sonal security, bearing in crest from
the day OF sal. and legal title retained as ultt-
mate security.
p. A. BAYLOR, Commissioner.
vIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Con for Angus
ia county. l, IN. Ryan, Gle, K of said Court, do
hereby certify that the bond required OF the
Commissioner Tor the one acting) under de-
cree In the above causes has been duly given
according tu decree in said causes.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF Janu-
uary, 1885.
marl1-tds ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

THE CHURCHES Sunday neXI will bring 90
a close Passion week, when the Ashes and So
lemnity of the Lenten season will be eX
changed for the emblems of Joy and victory
This great festival OF Easter. symbolic of the
victory of Christ over The grave, will be duly
observed In the Epscopa Catholic, and Luz
theran churches. Services in Trinity Episco-
pal church will commence at 1920 O'clock A
NJ, instead of II O'Clock, as heretofore.
Last Sunday being Palm Sunday, masses
were celebrated at st. Francis Catholic Church
by Rev. Father John McVerry. At high mass,
l0% O'Clock. A. NJ. palms were distributed to
a large congregation. This being Holy Week
the services in this church will be unusually
Impressive. and especially SO upon Holy
Thursday and Good Friday. On next sunday
EASTER the altar will be handsomely decora-
ted, together with fine music by the choir.
Rev. DR.. Latimer of the Union Theological
Seminary filled the pulpit of the First Presby-
terrain church Dr. Latimer also read letter
from the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Strider, stating that
he hoped to be sufficiently restored to health,
to return during the month of April.
At the B4ptst churt b, in the morning. Rev.
A. w, Lamar pr cached interesting and &C
ceptsble sermon, an at night a large congre-
CATION assembled ana listened with mark ed
at atom to IN able scourse by Rev. Dt.
Ma rs. who was yer popular when pastor of
'ita, .hurch some ears ago
A. TIN In, helau c urch ia>t sunday morn
in N.sft" Suaoay he pastor Or. Repass re
celF"f = r~sS,= ".i" r''nhe tion with the
'hn I g. = -''. az tIs't " pre- h d
=" i" o., >''rm On Non
> b -tv D.. s. ,rtz, miss nArA ele,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Mr.. Brooke Eskridge, son of Thos p Esk-
ridge, Esq, and his wife, Nellie CARRIER.
daughter of the late Albert CARRIER, ESQ, who
live in Colorado, are now on a visit to their
relatives and friends here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Salvation Oil the greatest cure on earth for
pain, may be relied on to effect cure wherev-
er an external application can be used. Price
only twenty five cents bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

mat slight cold You think so little of may
prove the forerunner nf a complaint that may
be fatal Avoid this result by taking Az er's
Cherrv Pectoral, the best of known rem
edies for colds, coughs, catarrhs, bronchi-
It's, 1ncipient consumption, and all other
throat and lung diseases
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
An unusual amount of sickness prevails
in Ma ison county.

Thos H. Bratta". E>q., Snow Hill, Md
says in the year 1884 he used fertilizer
made with Powell's Prepared Chemicals,
200 lbs to the acre ON corn with very salts
factory results. This economical fertilizer
is commended by farmers in three. fourths
of the States of the Union, and can be
bought for $500 per barrei-a sufficient
quantity to make one half ton of complete
fertilizer. Brown Chemical Co. manufac-
turers, Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

The readers of the papers everywhere are
no doubt, acquainted by this time with the
fact that the world renowned Louisiana State
Lottery draws ON the secoI TIE sday of every
month. Che next on April 18th will be The
i7sth Grand Monthly Drawing) AT New Orleans,
La. but they shou also take note that 1866,
5GO will be scattered among those who buy
tickets al IS 90 each, ST. 10 fractional parts OF
which they can learn fully on application to
NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

CHICKENS WILL DIE unless you feed
them WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS.
Manufactured and sold by
james BERKELEY d WALTERS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

For au EASY SHAVE and CLEAN TOW.
Ell. go to Z NOTHNAGEL'S,
feb4-3m Next to the Opera Houee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Don't lie awake nights and cough Ayers
Cherry Pectoral will relieve the cough and in.
duce O. gOOu nights rest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

THE FINEST YOU EVER sAW.-BERKE-
LEY & WALTERS have the finest stock of
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw. Jan2S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

TIE DISTRICT Road BOARDS There was a
conference yesterday, at which four of the dis
If ct road boards were represented Another
meeting will be held ON TIE Ilth instant. whe
II Is expect ed to have full c inference of all
The boards 1t is manifest that a ston e-crusher
will be provided and that active work will be
comm enced Tor permanent repairs the coming
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

New Ginehams Percales, Calicoes Spring
Suitings and White Goods of all kinds. lust
received at Kayser, Shirley & raylor's, al-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

"ROugh On PAIN POrOused Plaster;
Strengthening improved. the best for back
ache. pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neu-
-ralsia iel7 "a 1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Ityou want a nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thornburg's ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Rough on Paiu " Poroused Plaster;
Strengthening, improved, the best for back.
ache. pain in chest or side, rheumatism, neu.
ralgia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Thin PeODIQ,


wells Health Renewer' restores health ant
vigor. res Dyspepsia. Headache, Nervous
ness, Debility. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

For GOOD SHAVE, 60 to
E. NOTHNAGEL'S,
feb4 3m Next to the Opera House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

WHAT is the whole duty of a married mBn ?"
asks the new conjus al cat chism To be agree
aoie to his wife and keep DR.. Bulls Cough
syrup in the house for the children " hen they
get cold, of course. ASK us something hard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

There is no use to send work to the job off.
ces in the larger cities when It can be done as
we'll and as cheap at the SPECTATOR office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Mothers.

and the many Throat Affections of children.
promptly, pleasantly and safely relieved by
Rough on Coughs" Troches, 15c.; Balsam,
25c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest by using
Wells Rough on Coughs" TrOches, l5c.;
Balsam, Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

In place of that constantly tired out feeling,
A yer's Sarsaparilla will give GU strengi h and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

One of our best stories told about the
TIlden campaign, and that fits in well just
now, is something like this: The old gen.
tleman had finished the sober aud serious
work of The campaign for one particular
day, and was listeni g to Manton Marble
between the wtiskey and the walnuts, or
something of that kind, were giving ont
the different offices of importance. They
had given this place to this man, and that
one to another, until Watterson happened
to remember that they left themselves out.
Snow, Mr.. Tilden,' said the great Ken
tucki IN, "Shat shall We have?' ''Gentle-
men, said the sage, beaming upon them,
''gentlemen, yon shall have-int1uence with
the admin1strat ton. '-Indec- appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

For FASHIONABLE HAIRCUT. go to
E. NOTHNAGELS,
feb4 3m Next to the Opera House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
JAMES BUMGARDNBR, JR,
Com mi sgfanar

do hereby certify. that James Bumgsrdner,
Jr., Commissioner In the case of NJ. Beard
VS. John E. Beard. &C.. has executed the bond
required by the decree rendered in said cause,
directing the sale at the property mentioned
in the above advertisement
Given under my hand this 10th day OF March,
1885. ]. N. RYAN. CLERK.
marll-tdS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

If you are losing your gr p on life, try ''Wels'
Health Renewer." Cues direct to weak spots.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Rev. ]. C. Dice, of this city. Presiding Elder
of Rock ing am circuit, preached In The NJ ETH
odst church IN New Markst las sunday
night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Palpitatiou, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion, Headache. Sleeplessness cured by
NV els Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Rough on Itch" cures humors. eruptions,
ring worm. letter. salt rheum, frosted feet,
cGilba aims.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

THE n EW ORLEANS FAST LINE AND
SHENANDOAH VALLEY SOUTHERN Special
Above is the tiles in the circular of the ~ n
nit i, issued by a. Pope. General Passen err
Agent Norfolk & Western aud Shen ndo+h
Valley r .ilroads Il is Questioned by new
passenger al "a genre. is between Was hiugton
Guy and Northern p ints t, New Orleans, be-
tween the Baltimore and Onio, tie -hrnandoah
Valley, the Noriaik aud Western and tue East
rennes ee Virginia and Georgia Railroads. and
their coma ectipns. 1t supercedes what was
known us the "Kennesaw" Hue by tue Virgin
ia Midland, the B. Il o. nd the s. V. r. r I,
now taking up the through car service which
has been discontinued on that line with roads
natHed. The schedu e will be found in the
advertising columns of the SPECTATOR. These
trains pass Waynesporo' Junction at the fol
lowing named hours: South ward 4:02 p NJ and
ALI A. NJ, North ward 4:20 P NJ, and BIB A. NJ.
In addition to the day service a night tee
graph office has been established at Waynes-
boro' junction-onr young friend Mr.. John T.
Booz, operator. The Waynesboro' Messenger
says John is the righ man in the light place"
That is our opinion of the young gentleman
named
THE ARKANS AS In DUsTRIAL UNIVERSITY
A recent issue oftne Little e ,ck Gazeae pre-
sents report from the State legislature of
Arkansas Ga the Ind strial University of that
State. 1t is q very large esta blishmeut, well
managed. and is a state pride. The cadet co ps
and military features are under the command
of Colonel John D. Leteher, gratna'e of the
Virginia Military Institute, aud q son of the
late Governor John Letcher. Tue report is
highly complimentary to Colonel Letcher,
which is graft yIns TO all who know him and
equally Sd to all Virginians, be~alse of the
PROFOUND respect entertained and cherished
for the memory OF his father.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Clears out rats. mice. reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks, cnipmunKs, gophers. l5c Drug
giSts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

We regret to learn hat Mr. Isaac Newton, of
Greenville, is quite unweIl.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Children, slow in development, puny. scrawny,
and delicate, use "Well-' Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Local Business Notices.

As THE LENTEN SEA ON Is AT
hand, desire to state that I have all kinds of
SALT FISH. WIZ
Fresh Broiled Mack erel; Salt Brolled Mack
ere!; Nonparei and Sea Shoals, mo y in five
d TINS. Fresh Broiled Brook Trout, choice
Try them.
Bloaters, Scotch Herring, (scaled);
No choice Salt Mack erel; MOI Shore Salt
Mackerel: No. Fat Shore Salt Mackerel.
Potomac and N. c. Roe Herring. No. 8 In
kits--l5 lbs.
Salmoa: Loosters. Shrimps.
Call and see, buy and try. A nice lot of
So @ RoCE RI Els -W
ALWAYS on hand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
WON sPECTAToR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

"DRUGGI TS' BEST MEDICINE
Will sharpen the appetite.
Sweeten the breath,
Purify the blood.
Aid digestion,
Fumigate your mother-in-law,
And do your heart power of good.
jams BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Ask for Rough ON Coughs for Coughs,
LIQUID, 25c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Pretty Women

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache.
Faceache. ASH for "Rough on Toothache." 10
and % cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

THE COUNTY COURr.--Tne County Court has
continued in session during the past week,
dsposing of the BUSINESS b. fore 1t as rapidly
as 1t could be matured Saturday, Judge stout
sentenced Lee r. Hanberry to five years I'M
prisonment in the penitentiary fpr stealing a
horse. the property Of John ]. Hoffman. Yes
terday. Abbott Armstrong was sentenced to
eighty days in the county Jail for stealing a
steer. the property of stewart Boiling. Juries
in both cases rendered verdicts accordingly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Ifyou are falling brok en-. worn out and nerv-
GUS. use wells Health Renewer., 81. Drug
glsts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

New black Goods of all kinds. just re-
ceived at Ka5 ser, Shirley q Ia, lor's, apI q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

4 NOMMINSIONEK'S SALE OF VALCA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of q de-
cree of the circuit court OF Augusta county,
rendered in the case of NJ. A. Beard VS..
John E. Beard. &C., will proceed, in front of
the Court House In the city of staunton, on
Saturday, the 4th day of Ap1a, 1884,
to sell at public auction, that mostdesirable
lot. containing "a acres, with DWELL -
ing House thereon. situated in the viii Nss]
lage of Sangersville, in Augusta county, sEasl,
and also tract of land. containing Is acres
situated on North River, East OF main road
the real estate of which George W. Beard died
seized and assessed. upon the following terms,
to wit: So much in hand as will pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the remainder upon q
credit OF SIX, eight eer and thirty months from
the day of sale, with interest from day of sale,
the purchaser giving bond with approved per-
sonal security, and the title retained as uiti-
mate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNBR. JR,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

do hereby certify. that James Bumgardner,
Jr.. commissioner in the case of Powers VS..
McCOrd &C has executed the bond requir. d
by the decree rendered in said cause, in ulrect-
ing the sale of the property mentioned in the
above advertisement.
Given under my hand this 10th day of March,
1885. j. N RYAN Clerk
Ia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Such Works at The Near Approach of
SnrinG.

Call and see the LOVELY SPRING DRESS
GOODS, at Kayser, Shirley & Taylor apl-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

For NEW ORLEANS Monday night, by the
Chesapeake and Ohio route, Maj Jed. Hotch
kiss, his daughter. Miss Nellie. and his Secre-
tary, Mr.. sew. Ker, left for New Orleans Dur
ing their sojnurn there will occur matters of
interest to Virginian readers, III of which Mr..
Ker will note down in short hand and write
OUT on his return.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
A. W. LAM AR,
j. B. TAYLOR.

STAUNToN, VA.
To the Sydunton Baptist Church:
Dear Brethren aud Sisters.-With the hope
of promoting the harmony of your church, !
tender my resignation as pastor
gratefully thank you, on behalf o. myself
and wife, for all your many acts Of kindness to
us.
With best wishes for the prosperity of your
church, l remain.
Yours in Christ. ALLAN CURR.
The above is true copy of report received
by the stanton Baptist church from the
Council called by them at the pastors re quest
JOHN T HARRIS,
Clerk Baptist Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01


We have received from the Principal the
Annual Report made to the Governor of the
Institution FOR the education of the Deaf and
the Dumb and the Blind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
A $40 Biblical Reward.

The publishers of Rutledoe's Monthiy offer
twelve valuable rewards in thei~ Monthly for
April among which is the following
We will give $50 90 to the person telling us
in what book and chapter the shortest verse is
to be found in the New Testament Scriptures
mot the Revised edit'on). by April 10th 1885,
Should two or more correct answers be re
ceived. the REWARD will be divided. The
money will be forwarded to the winner April
18th. 1885 Persons trying for the reward must
send 20 cents in silver Or postal notes. mo post
age stamps taken) with their answer. for which
they will receive the MonthIyior May, in which
the name and address of the winner OF the re
ward and the correct answer will be published
and in which st veral more valuable rev rds
will be offered. Address RUTLEDGE PUBLISH
ING COMPANY, Easton, Penpa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns " l5c. Quick
complies cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bun.
ions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Hacking. Irritating Coughs Colds, Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Cou- hs." TrOches, l5c.
Liquid, Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01

Rev. w. II. Swariz of P nnsylvadia. the
Missionary -eiect OF the Southern General
Lutheran synod to India. preached lasI sun
day in y Matthew's Church, New Market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Catarrhal Throat Affections,

Ladies who wou d retain freshness and viva,
ity, don't fail to try 'W els Health Remover
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
the clerk IS office, circuit court

INIA.-In the Clerk 3 Office, clrcNft court,
Augusta county -
l. Jos. N. Ryan, clerk of the court aforesaid,
d. certify that Geo. M. Cochran, Jr., Com'r, in
the cause of Hogshead's Adm'x VS.. Fix, has
executed bond ordered by the decree oil May
18th, 1884 in said cause according to law.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Sept,
1884. T. N RYAN. CPk
marIS-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
Parn aSsus.
TINKER MEETING AND BAPTrsM-sT. PAUL
LUTHERAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PRrsBY-
TERY-PERsoNA NoTIcEs-CHANGEs OF
REAL-EsTATE.

49,, NJ fhrsbf
| "A NoiioEs-cHANGEs OF
The German Baptists or Thinkers held a &C.
ries OF meetings last week at EEK Rum, meet.
iug-house, a neat and commodious house of
| worship recently erected by the members of
| that church in this vicinity. concluding ON
| last Saturday afternoon with baptism. The
exercises were conducted by Rev. George
Wine OF Rockingham. assisted by Revs. B. A,
Kiracofe and David Z-igler.
The ceremony of baptizng took place in Fir
Run, near the residence of Mr.. John Ra,ston.
The candidates were Messrs. Wesley Driver
c. as Roberts, Chapman Walton and daughter
and Mr. Moneym akera and wife. The ceremony
consisted of a profession of faith and the usnal
| for II of words and three dimensions in the
water The novelty of the ceremony attracted
number of persons to the banks of the
stream,
The meetings lust closed were lsrpelv attend.
| ed, and evidences the fact that the church in
this section is rapi 'ly extending the sphere of
| its membership and usefulness and growing
| stronger.
At an Interesting series of meetings closed
| last Wednesday evening at st. Paul Evanpeli
| can Lutheran church near Mt. Solon. Rev. !.
| W. Hansenfuck. the pastor. conducted the
meeting The attendance was very large and
five persons were added to the church
Lexington Presbytery will convene at Union
church near this place on the 22nd inst Am
| pie arrangements Will be made for the enter.
| tainmept of tbe Presbytery. and we have no
,.ou bt comfortable and njeasant hon, g will he
| n oaured for all among onr hosnitable n.ople.
| Rev. Mr.. Clarke p.s,or of he Raptist church
| of Rr,doewater nreach.d in the NJ r Church
Iouth At this place LIST Sabbath morning
His sermon made deem inpresston on the
| an ,iepca which had asseubt..d IN hear him
| Mr. Granam Hamrick a nrom,ne,t citizen
| or Rarhonr county w Y. b.s retnrned bone
| of or an eniovab,e visit tn the scenas of rts
v,,th in ansnst, He,s 81 brother Of onr es.
| q moi ci,iz.n Jan,es A uar,riok Eo ord of
NJ Mays of vonr citv
| Mr. Ieff.rson pima, Of Noaouov oo,ntv
No aft-r an absence of ~ wears hos ra,nrned
to visit ra,atives and rriends here
| Nt,,sN MAINTAIN da,,b,ar of mr va,an,,ra
Human ,s confined to her room and he's