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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-18
CITY COUNCIL.

The Council was in regular session last night
President Cochran in the chair.
Mr.. Crowle, from the Street Committee
made several reports, one to appro pirate S25 fol
| a gutter near Thornburg's stable. Agreed to.
The Committee also recommended favorable
consideration Tor a n appropriation to build a
foot-bridge over the G. q o. R'y at the depot
1t was discussed and then Ie-committed for
further consideration by the Committee. The
same disposition was made of the com munica-
tlons In relation to removal of the telephone
poles and wires.
Mr.. Craig. from the Committee on Health,
submitted recommendation for abating a
nuisance at the Stdunton Steam Mills, and
cleaning out cess-pools and sinks between
Courthouse and Frederick streets. The Board
OF b ealth concurred in the Recommendation OF
the committee and the Council ordered it to
be done.
Mr.. Tams. from the Committee on Public
Grounds and Buildings presented the applica-
tion of Parkins, Jordan & Parkins to rent the
city lot near the pump-house for the establish
ment OF creamery, which was referred to the
City Attorney to prepare contract.
The Committee of the Council, Messrs. Tams,
Butts: and Bargamin. who visited cities opera
ting the Electric light. made report of their
investigations in Danville. Va, Wilmington,
N. O., and Washington City. They think the
Electric light system the best in use for light
ing streets, and it costs much less than gas
Doubtless every citizen of Stanton will con-
slider the question of lighting the city in all its
proper bearings. This system is thought to be
best for that purpose. as it is for business pur-
poses generally. The people Of the cities they
visited are pleased with 1t as it is economical
and safe, and furnishes superior light. The
Committee are OF opinion that the city can OPP
crate an Electric light.system with advantage,
and recommend that when in possession OF
available resources for that purpose, such an
improvement ought to be made.
This report was discussed. and, on motion of
Mr.. McQuaide, resolution was adopted au-
thoriZing that Committee in conjunction with
the Finance Committee to enter into contract
with the Thompson Houston Company for o
plant of suitable capacity, and to submit such
proposed agreement to the Council for definite
action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-18

GRAPE AND FRUIT GROWERS ADVOCATE
This Is the title of new monthly publication
commenced at Charlottesville, at ST. per year,
edited by A. R. Rlakey, with a corps of ten as
sistants, who are practically engaged in Grape
and other fruit growing. and in wine making.
1t Is an eight-page paper and devoted to the in
terests named which are largely increasing in
Albemarle and adjoining Piedmont Counties
The talent engaged in the enterprise, and the
quantity of reading matter which will be fur
nished must ensure large circulation for this
new and valuable journal in the special fields
OF industry that are working such wonderful
progress in the soil products of our neighbors
across the mountain. It is stated that the ap-
Piles and other fruits now yield an income of
from $40 to $50 per acre, and the vineyards of
Albemarle county have averaged, during the
last fifteen years, at least $40 per acre. and the
small fruits have paid equally as we'll.
The Advocate will oppose the Prohibition
movement which 1t considers hostile to frui t.
interests and especially to Grape-culture, an d
1t will supply needed means of intercom-
mu nication of information and for the discus
sion of new questions that are constantly aris-
ing.
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Rev. 7. Dewitt Talmage, DID,, is at the White
Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier Co.. W. Va.
Mr.. N. B. Layne. Of Amherst county. is visit
ing Mrs. ]. E. Tinsley, his daughter; in this
city.
Mr.. w. W. McGuffin has returned from a
sojourn at the Lone Foun tain much improved
in health.
The Kanawha Gazette says that Mr.. j. B..
Marley and family have removed to this city
for few months.
Mr.. Geo. Custard and family have removed
from Bridgewater, Rockingham county, TO
Waynesboro' in this county. He will engage
in the manufacture of brick.
Capt. ]. G. Matheny of Monterey. the eff
fcient clerk of Highland county, has returned
to his home after protracted visit to friends
in Illinois.
The Highland Recorder says ''Mr.- Thos. T.
Brown. aged upwards of so years. died at his
home near Boiar Springs on Wednesday last.
He was a native of Franklin county. Va.
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Ni;ddieDrGOk News.
Correspondence of the SPECTATOR


August Is. 's6.
The farmers through harvesting at last
and some are threshing. We have not heard
how the yield is but suppose 1t is as good as
the Lord allows them to have, hence, let us
have no grumbling.
The grub worm has been, and is still, doing
considerable damage to both grass and corn in
this vicinity.
Prof. Jas. Calhoun and lady, from the Miller
Institute, are spending vacation at Mr. A. M.
Jordan's, In this place. Mr.. Jordan is Mrs.
Calhoun's father, and veteran Democrat. The
Professor is always welcome in our town, and
his genial face reminds us of old times. when
he SO ably conducted the school here.
Everybody seems to rejoice greatly over the
nomination OF Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, Jr, and
consider his nomination equivalent to his
election He is very popular here, and Little
Jim.n as the old folks call him, is going to
make lively thing of it for his competitor,
whoever he may be.
Mr. James Bumgardner, ST., passed through
here in his buggy one day last week en- route
to Mr. A. A. Sprouts, his son-in-law. The old
gentleman is now in his 85th year, and is hale
and hearty.
we were informed Wy MI Jas f. oeaiu 'ua'
the old SPECTATOR has been regular weekly
visitor to their family for the space of fifty
years. They have always believed in good
paper.
We have living in this place an aged colored
man, named Nelson Johnson, who is over one
hundred years OF age. He is as active as boy
of sixteen summers, and does not look to be
over fifty years old. He claims to recollect
when Geo. Washington was President.
Mrs. Cara Berry and Miss Berry, of North
Carolina, are visiting DIR. McChesney, OF this
place.
Your correspondent visited Brownsburg on
Saturday last. 1t is a very nice village very
pleasantly located, and the people seem very
sociable.
More anon.
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DEATH OF AGED CITIzENs-Maj. A. G.
Wayland, highly respected and worthy citi-
zen of this county, died at his residence near
Swoope's Depot at 8 o'clock last Saturday
morning. the 14th inst. in the SIND year of his
age. He wasA native of Madison county, and
removed to this county when young man.
Mr.. Edward Wayland of Waynesboro' is a
brother of the deceased and is the only re-
naming member of his fathers family. The
deceased leaves two sons and three daughters.
The sons are w. H. Wayland of Nevada and
E. G. Wayland of this county; and the daugh-
tiers are Mrs. A. B. Lightner of this county;
Mrs. Thos. Kirkpatrick, and Mrs. Ham. Kirk
patrick of Greenbrier Co., w. Va. The funer-
al of the deceased at Hebron Church on last
Sabbath was largely attended. The services
were performed by Rev. L. B. Johnston, Pas
tor of that CHI urch.
Until March, 1885, the home of the venerable
Maj. Alex. B. Stuart was in Roekbridge coun-
ty. near Brownsburg, where. among his kim
dred, he was reared from infancy, and resided
until near four score and ten ears of age. At
the time named above, he came to reside with
Mr.. E. ]. Wayland. near Swoope's Depot, who
is nephew OF his wife. The home of Maj.
Wayland, who died Saturday. is but few rods
from that of his son. Maj Stuart attended the
ceased friend, but did not go to the church be-
cause of feebleness. Sunday night following,
he became unwell. and died Monday night,
conversing few minutes before his death and
retaining his mental faculties to the last. He
was in the Goth year of his age, which would
nave been completed 18th of Sept.
Maj. Stuart was married three times, the last
wife the aunt of MIR. Wayland. who survives
her husband.
Referring to his long residence in Rock bridge
and his associations there where resided other
members OF his family of his own and pre-
ceding generations, and where he leaves
younger relatives and whole community of
attached friends, 1t can be truly said that no
one was more highly esteemed for sterling
worth and venerated for long life of Christian
example. How many years he was a pillar in
the Timber Ridge Presby terrain Church and
a member of the session, its old records would
have to be searched. for none of his early associ
ates are there now to SPEAK of his efforts in
church affairs, which commenced farther back |
than the span allotted to human life.
Yesterday afternoon the body was conveyed |
to the Valley r. R. depot in this city. and
thence to Timber Ridge. where the funeral |
services will be conducted this morning and |
the form of the aged Christian and exemplary |
citizen will be laid to rest under the old sepui-
chral oaks beside the forms of his kindred
Rev. L. B. Johnston, Pastor OF Hebron |
Church, and other friends of the deceased, &C
com panied the remains.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
SETTLEMENTS OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT OF
FICERS-IMPRnYE EN- ENTs To TIE 1AII &C

SETTLEMENTS OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT Of
FIcERs-I TO THE JAIL, &c.
The County Board of Supervisors held ses-
sion Saturday. the l4th instant. all the mem
bers present. The principal business before the
Board was to receive and act upon report
made by Joseph A. Waddell and VIM. A Bur-
nett, Esqs., who were appointed to examine
the account of the County Treasurer from 1871
to 1855 inclusive. During those years were
found various balances of sundry funds appro-
priated for specific purposes and not expended,
aggregating 81 .O7l.09 which. under the author
ity ofrecent legislation. is brought forward and
placed with the cash resources of 1885, and the
two after meeting all warrants presented,
amounts to S5,73S5l
The Committee say that this report embraces
all the transactions of the Treasurer in connec.
ton with the county funds and found only two
small errors.-one for. and one against, the Of
fee which did not amount to fifty cents. These
errors were corrected. The report speaks in
very high Terms of the Treasurer, Capt. Nc
Farland, and his deputy, Mr. King. The Com
mittee also refer to the multiplicity of accounts
in receiving and discussing the county funds,
which, under the regulation, are kept in The
Treasurer's office.
The County Treasurer is also the receiver and
disburser of the funds of the Staunton and
ParKersburg Turnpike Company. The accounts
were examined up to April. 1856. and found cor
rect, with s25s.99 on hand.
The Board also made settlements with other
county officials who report to it. The County
Superintendent and District Overseers of the
poor all made their settlements except the
Overseer for Riverheads, and the Circuit Court
Clerk.
The Board entered into contract with the
York Safe G. Lock Co., of York, Pa, to place
two iron cages in the lower rooms of the jail,
and directed the Committeein charge of repairs
and Improvements to that building to have 1t
thoroughly cleansed and re-painted through
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-18


A STATE PEDAGOGICAL SoCIETY.-An tnvi-
tation has been issued by the Grape and
Fruit Growers Association" and the people Of
Charlottesville, for a Convention of all persons
interested in developing the Pathological 1e-
sources OF the State. to assemble in that town,
Wednesday, the Sth of September.
The arrangements for this Convention are
made under the sanction of the Governor and
the Commissioner of Agriculture. The Gov
ernor will be present and address the Conven-
ton, and Colonel Harrison will preside. Com
mittees to carry out this purpose have been
appointed James Blakey. OF Charlottesville
will arrange transportation.
There are many gentlemen in Augusta en-
gagged in growing apples for market. All such,
as well as those conducting the Baldwin Dis
trict Fair, should be present and participate In
this Convention. A State Pathological Soc1e-
ty would be public blessing in the good work
it could do in disseminating valuable informa-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-18
CARA.
A Voice from Mt. Meridian.
1For the SPECTATOR.l

For the SPECTAToR.G
On Thursday morning of last week, in spite
of the threatening clouds and dizzling rain, q
crowd of young folks from this neighborhood
and some from a distance met near here on a
pic mic and fishing party given in honor of Miss
Opal Smith, a beautiful and charming young
lady from Griffin, Ga. Miss Smith is spending
a few weeks with her schoolmates. Misses Lucy
Roller and Lou Patterson, and has made a
goodly number of friends in the short time
which she spent In the State. The party was a
complete success, as 1t should have been in
consideration of the one in whose honor 1t was
given; and fishing, boat-riding. and swinging
were INDUCED In to the entire satisfaction of
the votaries of each At an early hour in the
evening. the crowd adjourned to the house of
Mr. A. H. Roller and spent pleasant hour or
two in playing croqnet.
Among the persons from distance who were
present, were Mr.. r. NJ. Denny. son of Rev. g..
H. Denny former Pastor of Mt. Horeb Church
Misses Berta and Sallie Roller, daughters OF
Mr.. G. a. Roller, OF this county; and Miss Bes-
sic Harnsberger and her brother who were
guests of Miss Lucy Roller.
OCCASIONAL.
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Gov. Fitz Lee in Stanton.
SERENADE BY THE SToNEwALL BRIGADE
BAND.


In accordance with promise made to Mr..
Cab Maddox. the Proprietor OF Orkney Springs,
during the last Gubernatorial canvass, Gov.
Lee started yesterday on his way to those
Springs, and arrived here in the evening.
where he spent few hours at the Hale House.
When 1t was learned that he was here, the
StOnewall Brigade Band prepared at once to
give him a complimentary serenade, and at s
o'clock they repaired to the Hale House and in
O few minutes there were hundreds of our c1ti-
zens present TO give him cordial greeting.
He was briefly and appropriately intro
duced by Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, jr.. when he
made as is his custom, very fel1c1tous and
appropriate speech in acknowledgment of the
com pliment paid him by the greeting accord
ed him. He alluded to the bright future be-
fore the South. and particularly this good old
State, and stated that more capital had been
brought into Virginia within the last six
months than had been for several years pre-
viously. He concluded by congratuating the
Democratic Congressional Convention on the
wisdom it displayed in its nomination, and
the city of Staunton on the honor of furnish
ing the nominee-Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, jr.
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The Baldwin District Fair.

From the following correspondence 1t will be
observed that Governor Lee will probably at
tend the exhibition in October:-
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, \
GOVERNORS OFFICE, :
RICHMOND, VA, Aug 18th, 1885. }
Mr.. G. Julian Pratt
Baldwin District Fair Ass'n."s
Staunton, Va.
My DEAR SIR:-Accept my thanks for an in
vitation to your Fair and Confederate Veter-
ans Reunion in October.
1t Will give me pleasure to attend, If not pre-
vented by my official duties.
Your obedient servant.
FITzHUGH LEE.
Additional special premiums are offered as
follows
Shirley Taylor, for embroidered ladies'
dress or robe in silk, dress pattern, valued at
IS.
John Burns & Bro, for best two bushels OF
Irish potatoes, one case of the famous Month
cello wine.
J. Hageman, clothier, for youths horseman-
Ship suit of clothes, valued at $40.
Messrs. Killian & Henkel, Waynesboro. Va.
offer premium of one ton of fertilizer for best
acres of wheat produced by use of Sovereign
Ammoniated Phosphate, Clarke Cove Guano
Co., Atlanta. Ga.). one bushel sample to be ex-
hibited at the Fair.
FL. F. Lyle & Co., for best bushel of red wheat
raised and cleaned by exhibitor, Va. Chilled
Plow, No. 20. Also for best bushel of corn,
white or yellow, in ear, Livingston, No. 4.
The classes and premiums ON live. stock and
speed are as follows
Cattle. classes. sl5l; horses, $3.50; sheep, 2
classes, $50; swine 2 classes. Ss7; speed .210.
With other Fairs is shown very favorable
comparison. as follows
Virginia State Far-cattle, SI39; horses, $50;
sheep, classes, $6l swine, classes, SIS; speed,
$780,
Lynchburg Fair-cattle, $50; horses, 1882;
sheep, S26; swine, s44; speed. $1,000.
N. @. State Fair-cattle 5 classes Sl20; horses,
500; sheep. classes. $40; swine. classes, $50;
speed, 1900.
Roanoke Fair-cattle. Sl7S; horses. $50; sheep,
$780, swine, $50; speed, $50.
Piedmont (Culpeper) Fair - cattle, $3.50 !;
horses, si275; sheep, $40; swine s47; speed. $500
Botetourt Fair-cattle, $40; horses, SIG; sheep,
SIS; swine. SIG; speed, Sl,O75.
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A Mail Fraud Published at Milwaukee.

Everyone should remember that the pres
ence of Gems. Beauregard and Early at the
Drawings of The Louisiana State Lottery hav-
ing entire charge, is guarantee of absolute
fairness and that the chances of all are equal.
and that no human being can know before.
hand what number will draw prize; there
fore, any party advertising to guarantee prizes
in the drawings of The Louisiana Stale Lot
terry, or holding out other inducements i'm
possible to carry out, is a swindler and a cheat.
Money sent in answer to such advertisement IS
is obtained with view to deceive and defraud
the unwary. To do the right thing address
M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La. One OF
these swindlers Robert Riley, alias W. Huber
& Co., was sent to prison for ten months at
Milwaukee last month. and it served him
right.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-18

both dead. One child, his son, named for his
patron. Benjamin Avery, was youth at WASH
ington College in 1861. An only son, his bright
ness and his loneliness were almost idolized by
the fond father. Benz amin Joined the Liberty
HalP' volunteers, the College company, ana,
on the first sanguinary field of the war, the
battle of Manassas, In July, 1851, he yielded up
his life in the midst of the contest. About 1850
MIR. Bradley was married the second time, and
this time to Miss Eliza J. Donald, daughter
of the late Capt. Blair Donald, CT Rockbridge,
and of the same vicinity in which his first wife
resided previous to their marriage.
In the closing reference of the Syracuse
Journal to his DEATH there are tender and sym
pathetic words for Mrs. Bradley who mourns,
in solitary widowhood. the loss of her hus-
band.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-18

JosEPH.-At his home, near Churchville. Au.
gust 18th, of typhoid fever, Edward Joseph.
LIGHTNER.-Ou August 7th near Churchville.
of cholera infantum, George Roy. infant son
of W. T. and Madeira M. Lightner, aged 3
mon tbs and 10 days.
WAYLAND.-At his residence near Swoope's
Depot in this county on the morning of the
18th instant, Maj. A. G. Wayland, in the SIND
year of his age.
BoLAND.-At his fathers home, at Rileysville,
county, on Monday, August 9th. 1886, of con-
sumption, George Boland, in his 10Th year. He
was son of Mr.; Martin Boland, and mem
Der of the Catholic Church. His remains
were,taken to Winchester for burial.
MAYo.-In Richmond, Saturday evening at 5:45
O'Clock, John W., infast son of W. H. and
Matte r. Mayo;aged fivemonths and twenty
four days.
SHowALTER- Died at his residence, near
Meyerhoeffer's Store Rockingham county,
Va, August 5. 1886. Mr.. Peter Showalter. aged
"a years. months and ID days. He leaves q
wife, children, 81 grandchildren, So great
grandchildren and a large circle of friends to
mourn their loss
HARRIs.-In Rock bridge county Va, on the
5th inst. Mrs. NJ. P. Harris, at her residences.
breathed her peaceful life away. in her 80th
year. She was the mother OF Rev. J. n.
Hsrris pastor OF Churches insRockbrid&es
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THE BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCaooL ON A PICNIC.
Yesterday the Baptist Sunday School had an
excursion to and Picnic at Millboro' Depot,
Henry Summerson. Superintendent, and John
W. Todd, Chairman of Committee of arrange
ments, had every thing in perfect order. The
company numbered about three hundred. Mr..
j. w. Warren, proprietor, threw open his hotel
and grounds to the visitors. and by his courte-
sizes contributed to the pleasure of the occasion
which was much enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. F. M. Sanger. of the Indian Territory,
who is educating daughter at the Wesleyan
Female Institute is at the Hale House. He
with his daughter will visit Alexandria and
Washington, and then return here in time fol-
for the next session.
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A Chance for a Fine Picture.

Miss vor Hiiiern has given one Of sler best
paintings to the Catholic Church Fair at Win
chester, Va, which will be sold by rattle at
fifty cents a chance. 1t is about 80 by 3S inches
in size with the frame, and valued at $3.50 90.
The painting is called "Sunset near Fostoria,
Ohio" and represents grey, cloudy sky,
where the dusk of evening has already dark
ened the upper air, and only at the horiz on
burn the last fires of the dying day. A slowly
flowing river sweeps past trees and meadows,
rejecting in its limpid waters the quiet of the
evening sky, and the rich shadows Of great
oak that stands on the near bank, leaning over
the river. 1t is beautiful, restfui picture,
and one soothing to live with and look
at when the cares of life have ruff1ed the
nerves. The chances may be taken by send
ing fifty cents to the Managers of the Catholic
Fair, Winchester, Va.
Those who desire to possess one OF Miss Won
Hillern's pictures, and are unable to pay the
high price, will be glad to learn of this oppor-
tunity for q chance to obtain one at n small
cost.
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IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE VALLEY RAIL
RoAD.-There could be no more accommoda-
ting spirit manifested in extending transport
tation facilities to the people than is mani
Tested by President Spencer of the Valley Rail-
road. Recently another station between Fair
field and Timb erridge, called Decatur, has been
established. This makes thirteen points be-
inclusive for the dispatch of business. All are
not full stations, but the regulations admit of
stops at the second class grade sufficient for
all necessary purposes. Thirteen points in the
distance of thirty-six miles, are advantages
which should be considered full measure of
accommodation.
Greenville. Raphine, and Mint Spring, con-
tinue to improve. At Raphine the Grain Ele.
vator referred to in the SPECTATOR few weeks
since, is nearly completed. Mr.. Gibbs has a
mind to make Raphin e worthy of his ad vanced
views and enterprising spirit, for no sooner
does he complete one design than another is
on his drawing table. The Elevator is supe
rior and massive piece of work. It will hold
five thousand bushels, and will be equipped
with cleaning and separating machinery pro-
PEELED by steam, and will discharge at the rate
of one hundred and fifty bushels per hour
All of Raphine cannot be observed from the
trains. The new and stately residence of Capt.
B. G. Rawlings on an Eastern slope. and other
homesteads are thus situated, but they have
the charm of long range of mountain scene-
ry for front views