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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

STAUNToN ABRoAD.-Rev. A. G. Barton, who
was recently on visit to his friends in this
city, writes to the Baltimore Baptist giving
some of his observations as he sojourned in
the Virginia Valley, noticing Staunton and
Greenville in this wise: "We stopped at
Staunton where our party propose to spend
few weeks. Rev. James Nelson is the pastor
OF the First Baptist Church and is meeting
with remarkable success. He has been here
only year, but has won the confidence and
respect of the entire community. His congre
cations are excellent, If we may judge from
what we have seen.
"All the denominations except the Baptists
have large and flourishing female schools in
this little mountain city. These schools are
important factors in UNCONVENTIONAL progress
1 am glad to say that Professor j. l.. Massey,
formerly of Montgomery county, Nd. has pur-
chased splendid property and established
school for girls The grounds are lovely and
the envy of all who see them. The house Is
ample for present necessities. The Professor
has fine reputation for scholarship and abil-
ity as teacher, and has engaged fine corps
of assistants.
"Strangers visiting this interesting place
will find excellent accommodations at the
Hale aouse at the depot. Ire pgoprietors are
aCcOIJ anu, haNlHS AeAbs@N eHSAi
house, are winning golden opinions from the
travelling public.
"The General Association meets here next
November, and already the church is making
preparations.
sat Greenville, II miles from this Rev.
Merrymen, one of our Baltimore boys, is meet
ing with large success. A Staunton Baptist
tells me that the Greenville people are de-
lighted with him."
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A CREAMERY TO BE EsTABLISHED.-The ap-
plication Of Messrs. Parkins, JORDAN & Par
kins, to the City Council, for the privilege Of
establishing Creamery on the lot of the city
near the Pump-house was considered by that
body last Friday night Several members of
the Council expressed their views about the
matter, after which a contract, which had
been prepared by the City Attorney under d.
Iectfon of a Committee. came up for final &C
ton. 1t was stated that the property in its
entirety cost 81, 500. and if portion was leased
then the city might not be able to call it in
when suitable opportunity should offer to
dispose OF it. A provision in the proposed
agreement which gave the city the right to re-
woke the lease upon given notice in the con
tingency of opportunity to make advanta-
geous disposal of the premises, was rejected
The retention Of this provision was advocated
by the President, Mr.. CochIa an, not because OF
opposition to any proper development of in.
dustry, but solely from the fact that he was
unwilling to divest the city of the right to
control its property whenever it was to the
public interest to exercise that right. Such
would not be the case If a lease of five years or
more were entered into. Moreover, the rent,
$50. was an inadequate compensation when
the city was depriving Itself of the control of
property which cost $4,000.
Mr. McQuaide opposed the retention of the
clause referred to, and thought the city in the
industry and incidental business arising from
it, would be a considerable gamer in the trans
action. The same was stricken out-the Pres
ident and Mr.. Crowle voting no. There were
eight in favor and two members absent
The proposition of the Council as made in
the contract approved by the Council was OBJ
jected to by the concern, therefore there will
be no Creamery near the Pump-house. Sub
sequently. Messrs. Parkins, Jordan d Parkins
leased lot Just outside of the city limits. from
Mr.. VIM. A. Burnett, on the MiddIebrook
road. and will there erect the Creamery as soon
as the work can be done.
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Republican County and City Conven-
tlOna


Monday. at O'Clock. the Republican party OF
the County and City held meetings in the
Court house for the purpose of appointing dele
gates TO the district convention which is to
nominate candidate for Congress in the Tenth
District. The county meeting was held first.
Mr.. s. B. Allen was called to the Chair, and ].
A. Noon. Secretary. and representatives of the
Republican Press present assistants.
On motion of VIM. H. Peyton. O committee
was appointed to report the names OF delegates
to the district convention. The Committee re-
tired and In short while returned with the
following report of delegates to said Conven-
ton, appointed by magsterial districts:-
Rfue' heads-Delegates-W. n. Shields. L. NJ.
Moore. ]. H. Boardman. w. H. Lovegrove.
Alternates-M. Woods, J. A. Harvey.
Pastures neutrality-suspicious. II. Green. Jno. B.
Carroll. Jno. s. Lambert, Frank Payne. Alter
na'es-Jno. B. Goodloe ]. H. Cross. NJ. R.
Roher.
saNorth RiUer.-Deegates-D G.. 7. Robson,
W. II. Fl Karricofe. ]. F. Bell. Michael Holler.
G. d. A. Curry. Alternates-Dayid Kyle, Col.
s. A. East, W. H. Showalter, JOS H. Craun.
South RiUer. -Deegates-James W. Hall. w.
Reeves McComb. Hugh A. 8. Hamilton, W. B.
Kurtz, Primus Bowlcs. Alternates-J A. Park
err. A. A. Arnold. ]. G. Humphreys. Thomas
Jefferson.
Middle River.-Delegates-W McCue VIM.
Patterson. j. G. Gochenour. ]. b. Parkins,
David Beard. Sam1 M. Woods. Alternates-E.
l.. Houf, James Craig. Thos F. Hoy.
Beverly Manor -Delegates-H. P. Dickinson,
g. W. shott. Benz. NJ. Smith. ]. Frank Hanger.
Jno A. Noon. Jno A. NJ. Smith. Alternates-
$. G. Carter. Garland Maupin. o. J. Derritt.
The report submitted by Mr.. Peyton was read
and agreed to.
During the absence of the Committee, the
Chairman. Mr.. Allen, and MIR. w. E. Craig re-
spending to calls. briefly addressed the meet
ing, and subsequently Mr. Jacob Yost also was
on the stand nd made a short speech.
THE CITY MEETING was called to order by
Mr.. w. e. Craig Immediately after the adj
journment of the county meeting, and Mr.. w.
J. McCalley was elected Chairman, with W. N.
Reed, Secretary. and Republican Press repre-
sentatives assistants.
On motion of Mr.. Craig, 1t was ordered that
there should be thirteen delegates and six alter
mates appointed, each delegate to have a pro-
portionate vote in the vote to be cast in conven.
ton.
Ward No. I.-Delegates-J. q. Scheffer, A. M.
CARRIER. Jr., John NJ. Carroll John S. Hughes,
o. F. Johnson, Mac Childs. Alternates-Daniel
Bohan, Jr., Addison Gregory, ST., L. F. Brown.
Ward No. 2-Delegates-Wm. ]. McCalley
Jno. D. Hounihan, Patrick Hossett w. E.
Craig, F. H. billiard, c. N. Sellers. Alternates
Frank Smith, James Robinson, G. L. Rrock.
New Fall CALICOES and GINGHAMS, just
received at Shirley & TAYLoR's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

THE KEYNOTE, founded some three years
since, has long been recognized as the leading
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

Rockingham District Conference will con-
vene at Parnassus Sept. 1st. opening session to
begin at A. NJ.
HOMES OF DELEGATES.
Barter, Wm-Rev ] H Davidson. H Curry,
g Merica.
Beard, L-Rev Thos Briley, Mr. Robinson,
of Harrisonburg.
Beard, ] S-Rev VIM Mines, ] P Houck.
Beard. Miss Sallie-Rev A H Way, H Ems
wiler.
Bryan, Mrs Sarah-Rev A Boone, J c L Coop
er.
Crawford, A A-Rev L KILLER, switzer.
B Hiner.
Cunningham Mrs May-Rev j Dice, G W
G Karnes, ] w Hopewell. F M NJ Stoutamoyer.
Rev r s Cunningh ham.
Dinkle, Robt- Rev L Snyder, VIM Hev-
ener, ] Pulliam, A Rhodes.
Driver Mrs Margaret-Rev G Linthicum
] WJacobs.
Fairburn. A J-Rev W Joliet G W Fitch,
H Bare.
Fauver, ] M-Rev H Bishop. ] " Webb, B
F Kemper, NJ Eutzler.
Fauver. Mrs Philip-Rev W M Lane Rev W
A Harris.
Floyd. W H-T X Harnsberger, W Yancey.
,Gilkeson, A R-Rev w Dolly, R H Palmer,
R Newman.
GiIkeson, D G and Thos-Rev L L Lloyd,
Hiner. J L Shumate, W Rodgers.
Hamrick. ] A-Rev 8 Hopkins, G W Hun
ter, G Fupkhouser, E l. Harmon.
Harlow, Frank-Kev H A Brown N W
Bates.
Hogshead, T s-Rev A NJ Cackley, DR. w J
Zones, B Roden.
Hoover, Henry-H G Gentry, A Hensley.
Hulvey, N Brew b W Curry. n Connell
Hupman, V-Rev s Hensley, Zirkle.
Jefferson, Mrs Sallie-Rev Hildebrand, ] G
Matheny DIR H n Jones. Rev R Jefferson.
Jones, H-Rev R NJ Wheeler, n Armen-
trout. Reeves Gait, L Nicholas.
Knipple, A W-Rev R Fl Shippe, n S Keller.
Peale, e &C Eakle w Fretwen.
Propes David-Rev n NJ Strickler, DR. c E
Harmon. ] A Harmon.
Sandy, Pei H Sherman, J R Kershner.
Shiplett, T-Rev L Potter, Miley, Sny-
der.
silling, A-Rev D Collins, Mckee,
DR. Dodge Weller.
Silling, H-Rev Gardner, Manor, B R
Speck. E Armstrong.
Whitmer. A R--Rev w w Watts, g Harlan,
Rev B wh1,mer DIR J 8 Myers.
Whitmer, ] Add-Rev d White, L Myers
g 7 Brubaker, G Foote
Whitmer Jos A-Rev T M Jones, Whitmer
w A Brubaker, s Dean, A Cave, B Arbo
CAST.
Whitmer, Mrs Lewis-Rev F Prettyman,
] Richey, A Walton.
Whitmer, Mrs Susan-Rev L C Miller, E
Conrad, J w Allemong. David Coiner, M
Whitmer.
Wilson. Mrs sallie-Rev w X Boyle. ] P Kerr,
W H Ruby.
Wampler. Jacob-Rev A A Eskridge, W H
Bartell.
Wright. W F-Rev B T Ball, T " Allen, C D
Helbert, Prof ] Clark.
Ample and pleasant accom- m odations will be
made for any whose names may have been
omitted
s BEARD
w d HAMRICK,
D GILKESoN,
REEVES,
JNo A SILLING,
Committee on Homes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

THE AUGUSTA BAPTIST AssoCIATIoN-The
annual session of the Augusta Baptist Assocla-
ton commenced yesterday at Greenville, Rev.
]. q. Taylor, Moderator, and G. w. Sulter
Clerk. The churches of the counties embraced
in the organization will be generally fully re-
presented. In addition, the representatives Of
the various church boards will be in attend.
ance as well as ministers from distance, Rev
j. M. Frost, of Alabama, formerly pastor of the
Staunton Church, and Revs. Drs Dunnaway. Of
Fredericksburg. and Hatcher, of Richmond
will be present. Rev. DIR. Nelson, Pastor, Pro
fessors W. Fl. Kable and s. H. Owens, and John
W. Todd and r. B. Hundley, Esqs., are the
delegates from the church in this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for September comes
to us with a f1rst-class steel-engraving, Don't
Be Greedy" after picture by the celebrated
German artist, SchutZe. There are also fur
ther, in the way of embellishments, a double
sized colored fashion plate; co'ored design
for tidy on Java canvas; and some fifty
wood engravings of the fashions, work table
patterns, etc., including very interesting ar
ticle, illustrated, on venetian Glass and Mu-
rano." The stories are exceptionally good.
notably "John Compton. of Colorado" Eliza
BETH" and Frank Lee Benedict's miss Man.
ner's Discoveries" The novelet. 1.-THE Cor
sair's Captive is finished, and ends happily,
in spite of the Algerines. The other novelet,
1.-THE Millionairs's Daughter grows in inter-
est as it approaches the end. A very noticea-
BILE feature OF this magazine is the Paris letter
monthly, on the fashions, written by Mrs.
Lucy H. Hooper, the wife of the American
Vice-Consul, and the highest authority abroad
on such subject. The price of this necessary
lady's-book, remember, is but Two Dollars a
year, Nth great reductions TO clubs. Specimens
sent gratis to those wishing to get up clubs
Address CHARLES ]. PETERSON, 306 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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MlddlebrOOk News.

Correspondence of the SPECTATOR.
A number of our citizens are visiting the diff
ferent watering places and recreating them
selves.
Miss Susan Hite died at the residence of her
brother near Newport last week.
We are thankful to the Editor for looping
the tail off our last article. We did not know
that it would be Objectionable to him.
large number of citizens attended Court on
last Monday-a large number having been
summoned as witnesses in several cases.
Mrs. Crump. of Staunton is visiting at Mir.
Sam'l Goodies in this place.
Mrs. A. Kennedy and daughter are visiting
that lady's father at Brownsburg. They are
from Staunton. Mere anon,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

The Baldwin District Fair Association offers
a handsome silver cup to the county in the
District which shall take the largest number
of first premiums upon livestock. TO be held
so long as superiority can be maintained. An
nual contests required.
Also for the best display made by auy one
county in the District, of agricultural, horti-
cultural floral, vegetable, mineral, and manu-
featured products, 500 worth of standard fruit
trees.
For the best horticultural display made by
any one county in the district, 500 worth OF
standard fruit-trees.
Committee to be governed by scale of
points, and the total exhibit in these Depart
ments from each county to compete.
Boss special, offered by Singer Sewing Ma
chine Co.-handsome sewing machine to the
lady awarded the largest number Of first pre-
miurns o,.sttieles of her own manufacture.
Where a special premium is offered for the
same araicle as Society premium. the Society
pres, iIpa viii be dropped.
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EHa J

When trade grew slack and bills fell DUE the
bridesmaids face grew long and blue; his
dreams were troubled through the night, with
sheriffs bailiffs all in sight. At last his wife
unto him said, Rise up a t once get out of bed,
and get your paper, ink. and pen, and say these
words unto all men: My goods I wish to sell
to you, and to your wives and daughters, too;
my prices are SO very low, that all will buy be-
FORE they go'" He did as his good wife ad-
vised, and in the paper advertised. Crowds
came and bought of all he had, his bills were
paid, his dreams were glad; and he will tell all 10
this day, how well did printers ink repay. He
boasteth, with knowing wink, how he was
saved by printers ink,-Ef,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A
VALU ABLE FARM
ON BACK CREEK, BATH CO., VA.

The undersigned Commissioners of the Cir
cult Court of Bath county, duly appointed for
the purpose, by decree pronounced at the Sep
TENDER Term thereof, 1878. in the three chan
Gerry causes therein pending, in the name of
Samuel Rtnker, &c, vs. Samuel Vance's Admir-,
&c., Eli Sey bert, &C., VS.. Samuel Vance's Admir-,
&c, and Same VS.. Same. WILL by virtue of said
decree, and the decree therein of the Septem-
Der Term, 1885, proceed, at the front of the
Court house, of said county, on
Tuesday, the 14th day of September, 1886.
to sell, by way of public auction, to the high
est bidder, that portion of the valuable Farm
on Back Creek, in said county, on which w. +.
Paxton now resides, which is embraced In the
tract. containing One Hundred and Thfr-
ty.Three Acres Q33 Acres, be the same more
or less. There is situated on said tract COM
Portable Dwelling, with all neces sary outbuild-
Ings and an orchard of well-selected, i'm
proved fruit, and the said tract embraces near
iy all the improved land on said farm. A large
portion of said tract Is under cultivation and
the residue thereof well timbered, and upon
the whole is very desirable property.
TERMS OF SALE
Cash in hand sufficient to pay the expenses
of said sale, and as to the residue of the pur-
chase money credit OF one, two, and three
years will be given in equal instalments-the
payments, with good personal security, bear
ing interest from day of SALE and the legal IT,
tie to be retained as ultimate security.
~ For further Information apply to VIM.
NJ. McAllister, Warm Springs, Va.
l.. H. STEPHENSON
VIM. M. MCALLISTER,
auglS-4t Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
LEGAL NOTICES.

Wy efzel d ais. VS.. Cooks Admir- IL ais.
w In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, entered in this cause
May r. 1886, 1 shall proceed. at my office, In
Staunton, on Tuesday. September, 1886, to TAKE
an account of the assets of the estate of Jacob
T. Cook, Decd of the debts of the estate, &c i,
&c. Persons asserting claims against the said
Cook are notified to present their claims to
me on or before the day herein appointed.
augi1 At JOS. A. WADDEtL. Com'r.
Cpeck's Widow VS.. Speck a. als.-Inpur-
% suance Of decree OF the circuit court for
Augusta county, entered in this cause, May II,
1885, shall proceed at my Office In Staunton,
on Tuesday. September 7. 1888. 10 tax q further
account OF the transacalo1s Of; ~ M sn
account OF the land fund in the cause. &C., DC.
spII-4t JOS. A. WADDFilLs Comsr. :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
The "Augusta Cornet Band"

A new Band of music was organized at Lau-
Augusta Cornet Band" The members are
nearly all under 81 years of age, yet they have
managed to pay for their instruments and mu
sic at their own expense-about $780, They
have taken a few lessons from Mr.. Bowers, of
Rockingham, and are improving very rapidly.
They deserve encouragement from the people
of the neigh borhood for their perseverance.
and received it on last Thursday evening by
having Band festival or lawn party. There
were three Bands present. The Mt. Sidney
Band went over about dark to assist the two
local Bands, and they fairly made the woods
ring with their sweet strains of music. The
gross receipts amounted to SO; net cash about
$50.
Miss Lucy McGuffin, visitor in the neigh
borhood, won the cake.
Much credit for the success of the occasion
splendid music; TO the ladies for their kind
ness; to Mr.. Bowers, the teacher of the new
Band; to Mr.. Aldhizer for the presence of his
Band and to the people of the community for
their liberality, for all of which the members
of the Band return thanks.
We think the young Band showed the people
very plainly that they had received good in
struction, and that they had good instruments
with a great deal of music in them, If they
could only get it out.
Miss Mollie Myers furnished beautiful cake,
which brought over SIS. She is entitled to
serenade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

DEATH OF MRS. ]. SAM'L MAcKEY, OF Rock
BRIDGE.-Mrs. Macon, wife of ]. Sam'l Mackey.
Esq. of Rockbridge. died on the 2lst. The de-
ceased was lady of fine accomplishments and
large connexions. She was the daughter OF
Jesse Burton, Esq. of Campbell county, near
Lynchburg. Her health had been declining
for some time. She was buried last Sabbath
afternoon at Timberridge Church, Rev. Alfred
Jones, Pastor. conducting the services, The
Timberridge congregation and wider range
OF friends of the deceased and her afflicted hus-
band aud children deeply mourn with them in
their bereavement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

Eakle Jones would call the special atten-
ton of farmers to their Fertilizers, before they
buy. We handle the Maryland Fertilizers,
whose reputation for results has been long es-
tablished; also Reeves Cats goods, from
which splendid results were obtained last sea-
son, and as the goods are made of much high
er grade this year than last and sold for same
price, we feel sure that we are offering you the
best goods for the money on the market. We
keep pure bone meal in sacks and South Car
DINA Bone and Kainit in bulk or sacks; all of
which goods will be sold as low as the lowest.
Call and see them and get prices. au25-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-The Board OF SUI
pervisors held a session recently and pre-
scribed conditions for bridge over the South
River at Waynesboro' which will be of iron.-
50 200 will be appropriated, If the remainder
necessary to eecure the amount to erect the
bridge be made up by citizens. Accounts OF
expenses for the Circuit Court Clerk were pre-
sented.
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MARRIAGES.

ARNELL-MCKENNY.-A the residence of judi
son P. McKenny, on Tuesday morning, Au-
gust nth, 1886, by Rev. NJ. Ellison, Mr.. James
Arnell, OF Fayette Co.. W. Va, to Miss Jen-
ME McKenny. of Anderson, W. Va.
tn Methodist parsonage
August 18th, 1886. by Rev. l.. c. Miller, Geo
d. Walker of Toledo, Ohio. and Miss Char
lotte R. Trick of Harrisonburg.
acknowledgements. Goshen, August
18th, by the Rev. j. G. Carson. Henry F. Greg
ory to Miss Sophia J. Hutchinson, daughter
of Jas. h. and v. ]. Hutchinson-both Of
Rock bridge county.