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1oCA..opr1oN MEETING.

The friends of Local-optIon in the city OF
Staunton and Augusta county are invited to
attend meeting to be held at the End Baptist
Church in Staunton on Saturday, April 18th,
1885, at II O'Clock A. M, to appoint delegates to
the State Convention to be held in Lynchburg,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

ANSWER TO THE COW, HOG AND SHEEP SUM-
lie was to buy 100 head of stock for 500, and
was to pay $40 each for the cows, So for the
hogs, and 50 cents for the sheep, required the
number of each. He bought cows hog, and
81 sheep. Up
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

The lovely Combination Suits, French Bou-
cies, Canvass Cloths, Otis Cloths. and EN-
broidered Robes, are attracting greatattention
apll-lt at Shirley & TAYLLR'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

LARGE POPLAR TREE.-The Rockbridge
County News says that there is a poplar tree
on the farm of Mr.. P. 7. Henshaw (who mar
ried the daughter of Maj. J. B. Dorman) which
is nine feet in diameter and about sixty feet
to the first limb. 1t is estimated to make
Is 900 feet of lumber, and at s25 per thousand
It will bring $685."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

Ely Bros; have used two bottles of your
Cream Balm for Catarrh since December. A
sore in my nostril-the cause of much suffer-
ing-has entirely healed; have used no other
medicine. This spring feel better, can walk
and work with more ease than have in any
spring since 186l.-Mary e. Ware, Hopeful, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

CHARLOTTESVILLE JEFFERsoNIAN,-This ex-
cellent journal which has been conducted for
some time by Messrs. Blakey & Prout will now
be conducted by Mr.. Jas. BIakey who has
purchased the interest of his partner, VIM. H.
PrOut,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
Published by request.l
Loeaa.Gpti0,ai in Waynesb pro :


WHEREAS, Local Option has been in force
in this town, and within a radius ofone mile
from the corporate limits and full opportuni-
ty given to test its effects, and
WHEREAS, the liquor men have circulated
throughout this and other counties false state
ments ofits operations, representing that it is
null and void, and that drunkenness prevails
in our midst
Therefore East Augusta Lodge of I. o. G. IT,,
of Waynesboro. Virginia. in regular meeting
assembled, do now
ReSOlre:
7. That we denounce all such statements as
false and contrary To well known facts in the
case.
IL That despite the powerful opposition and
influence of the Whiskey King and Distillers
of the County, persistently en- eavori1g to
bring discred1t upon the law, it has been as
strictly enforced rs any other law.
III. Local Option has been in force here for
years. During that time the arrests for mis-
demeapors traceab lie 10 whiskey number only
3. During the previous four years, fhe arrests
numbered more than twenty times g. This is
twenty to one in favor of Local-Option.
". The business inen, almost unanimously
unite in saying that Iocal-optio has not
caused any depression in their trade.
We refer to Messrs, Antrim Il Chew. J. F.
Templeton, Myers IL Fisnbbrne. Leonard ls
Fishburne. Jas a.: Patterson, Chas. Alexan-
der, Thos. F: Fry, Prof, JAS A. Fishburne, A. F.
Mosby, Rife Il Shoppert,
Again, we say, that during the last I've years
more houses have been erected in This place
The Fishburne Military School has been
greatly helped by the passage of the law, The
number of cadets is this year one hundred per
cent. greater than formerly. aud. in the opin-
ion of the Principal, this has been brought
about, to a considerable extent, oy the wall
known fact that the school is remarkably ex-
empt from trouble in this respect.
V. Our town has been greatly imp owed So
cially, morally and religiously by tie law.
Our people would not be willing under any
circumstances to have it repealed.
We fully concur in the above facts set forth,
as being true.
]. A. PATTERSON,
Mayor.
s. H. LAMBERT
w. N. FISHBURNE
Us. MYEhS, M. D..
w. d. WooD,
T. H. ANTRIM,
Town Council.
A. r. COOKE.
VIM WHITESCA RIVER,
A. NJ. CACKLEY,
Ministers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
ANNOYING TENTS.
COMMON WEALTH'S ATTORNEY.
TITO THE VOTERS OF STAUNTON.

respectfully announce myself candidate
for the Office of CoMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
for the City of Staunton. Respectfully,
apl4 tide RICHARD P, BELL,
Hon. Edward Echols, who has been for the past
six years the efficient Attorney for the Com
mon wealth, declines to ne again candidate.
city to select one worthy to succeed him. aud
such man we believe Mr.. A. c. BRAXTON
himself as candidate for this place. Since
Mr.. Braxton came among us he has. in the
practice of his profession, shown himself emf
nently qualified to discharge the duties of this
responsible position. MANY CITIz EMS.
ap11-1t
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Staunton, April 5th 1886.
ITO ALL PARTIES interested in the cause
i of "Osborne & Co. VS.. @. 81. Snapp, &C.,"
take notice that in pursuance of an order en-
tered in said cause by the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County. June 10th, 1885, will proceed
at my office In StauntoD, on FTiddy, May IN,
1885, to state the accounts required by said
tend.
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
aprT-4tE Commissioner,
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GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR,
Com missioners.

/, N. Ryan. Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, do certify that Geo. M. Coch-
rar, Jr., one of the Commissioners aforesaid.
has executed the bond required in the above
styled cause according to law.
Given under my hand this 10th day of March,
1886. J. N RYAN Clerk
marI7-tdS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

For stiffness and soreness of thu muscles and
joints of the body, rheumatism, neuralgia-in
fact any ache or pain of the body-nothing
equals Salvation OIL Sold by all druggists.
Price % cts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
REAL Estate,

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
y AS Commissioner of the circuit court Of
Augusta county, in the cause of Christian vs..
Christian, will sell at public auction, in front
of the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Monday, the 18th day Of april. 1886,
that valuable tract of land, near Swoope's De-
pot, in Augusta county, which was assigned
to the heirs of Martha A. Christian. in the par
titiOn of the lands of Mrs. f. s. Bell. The farm
contains about 222 acres-is a part of the
original Samuel H. Bell farm. The land is of
good quality, well set in grass. and right at
the Depot.
TERMs.-Cash to pay costs of suit and ex-
penSe of sale, and the residue on a credit of
one two and three years from day of sale, the
purchaser giving bonds, bearing interest, with
approved personal security, and tie title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
VIM. PATRICK, Com'r.
I, J. N. RYAN, Clerk of the Court aforesaid,
do hereby certify that VIM. Patrick Commits
sioner in the cause aforesaid. has ouly execu-
ted the bond required by the decree of sale in
said cause according to law.
Given under my hand this 2srd day of Feb
ruary, 1885. ]. N. RYAN, CPk.
mar2f-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

Ihave used one bottle of Ely's Cream Balm
and it is the best remedy have found for ca
tarrh in fifteen years.-V. G. Babbage. Attor-
ney. Hardinsburg KY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

BAA Err BROS. sell CASTINGS for Living
sion, Olfver-Chilled, Roland-Chilled and
South Bend PLOWS-cheap. mar31-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

Ladies, worth f it is visit to Shirley &
TAYLOR'S to see the display of LOVELY
GOODS of all kinds, even if you don't want to
buy. They take pleasure in showing you. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

HUsTINGs CoURT.-Tbe city Hastings Court,
Judge Smith presiding, was in session during
the last week.
A special grand-jury indicted Tom Brown,
colored, for malicious assault on Jim Jones,
colored. Verdict of the jury, one year in the
penitentiary, to which. Judge Smith added five
years more, the prisoner having been previ-
Gus penitentiary bird. Sergeant Runnels con-
veyed the prisoner to Richmond yesterday.
Ben Quarles. colored, a barber on Court
house alley, confessed judgment for fine and
costs for keeping common gaming house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

THE GOVERNMENT Observation-Disclosures
from Washington is encouraging with refer
ence to the progress making about the appr0-
priatfon for Government building in this
city. The Supervising Architect has enquired
for information, and other circumstanc in
connection with the application appear
strongly hopeful
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

SUIT FOR DAMAGES.-H. A. S. Hamilton. Ad-
ministrator of W. Montezuma Brown who was
Killed by 7. j. s. Coyner in the Rotunda at the
Fair Grounds last October, has brought suit for
$40 900 damages
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

WY DIS 10 Jan. ISL, are now
ready.
~ My customers will greatly
oblige me by promptly settling
the amounts due, however small
they may be. The very large
number of accounts due me
renders it impossible to send
collector to every one.
Your prompt attention will be
greatly appreciated.
Very Respectfully,
w. L. OLIVIER,
Bookseller and Stationer.
ianI2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

The Greenbrier Independent says that Thorn
burg Smith of Staunton bought 16 horses in
Lewisburg, W. Va, last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

CREAMERY AT WILLOW SPoUT.-Messrs. Jor-
dan and Parkins have given out the contract
for the erection of their creamery at the Will
low Spout. 1t is to be ready for use by May 1st.
One of the firm has returned recently from
Loudoun, where he has been visiting the very
successful creamery of the Kingsley Brothers.
They are confident of success. Surely they de-
serve it. The more of such enterprises the bet
ter for cur country,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

SHoTT-In Staunton. April 9Th, of consump-
ton. Edna L., eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. Shott, aged Is years. Of bright and
happy disposition, and the centre of many
friends, her untimey death is deeply regret
ted.
ALExANDER.-On the 4th inst. in Waynesboro,
of consumption. Mr.. Jas. Franklin Alexan-
der, son of Mr.. VIM. Alexander, aged 26 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

BAKER BROS. have just received lot of
splendid LIME for white washing and
building purposes. mar3l-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

HOTEL WILTON IN HARRIsoNBURG.-Mr N.
NJ CartmelI, SO well and favorably known as a
hotel keeper opened the Wilton Hotel in Har-
risonburg on the 9th of April. where he will be
glad to welcome his old patrons and friends
Porter and free omnibus at all trains. To our
citizens, to whom Mr.. Cartmeli is well known,
1t is useless to say anything in commentator
of him as pleasant gentleman and an obliy-
ing host who seeks to accommodate his guests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
LAND SALES.

dor SALE.-A DESIRABLE HoME-Situa-
II ted at BarterbrOok, in an excellent neigh
borhood, and convenient to schools and
churches. A FRAME HOUSE containing nz
rooms, with kitchen and servants room all in
good repair and conveniently arranged. Good
garden. stable and lot and necessary outbuild-
1ngs, with " acres of fine grass land !,
we'll watered. Terms easy. Apply at once to
MRS. EMMA M. WEEDIN,
mar24-tf Fishersville. P. O., Va.
"A Farm for sale, Containing 227 acres.
lying on South River. near Koiner's Store. It
is convenient to Churches, Schools, Railroads
and In good neighborhood-has good "a
Brick Dwelling of nine rooms, new oE.f
barn so K AZ feet, and all other necessary
outbuildiDgs: plenty of water at house and
barn. Fencing in good order.
Price moderate-title good
Address JAMES z. OFT,
Sampson r. o.,
febl7-6m Auqugta Co Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
ENTLEMEN's AND YOUTHS
Spring { SUMMER DRESS GOODS,

respectfully invite the attention of my Gus
toners and friends and all in want of first
class Gentlemen's SPRING AND SUMMER
CLOTHING to my new stock, which has
been received.
In VARIETY OF Sly LES ana ELEGANT
GOODS, have never been able to make finer
display than now.
SUITS or PIECE ARTICLES OF CLOTH
ING made up in the most approved styles,
and warrantgd to give satisfaction. Goods
also sold to be made elsewhere. if desired.
All ask is call, knowing that any taste
can be pleased.
j. A. TIUTCHESON
ap7 No. ll3 E. Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

NOVELTIES in STRIPED vELvETS for
TRIMMING, all eolors. just received, at
apli-It Shirley Il TAYLOR'S
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febl7-6n

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-As Ad-
"A ministrator Of Mrs. l.. Fl. PilEon decd.
Will offer for sale. at public auction at her late
residence, on the corner OF New and Frederick
streets, In the City OF Staunton, on
Friday. april leth, 1896,
the following Personal Property belonging to
the said decedent. WILL Horse and Buggy
Harness, Household and Kitchen Furniture OF
all kinds, including a Handsome Parlor Set.
Brussels Carpet. Chairs, Tables, Beds Bedding,
Stoves, one Sewing Machine, and other articles
unnecessary to mention.
AS-All persons holding claims against the
estate of said decedent will leave them for me-
properly authenticated, with Judge John W.
Stout.
HgSale to commence at 10 O'Clock a. m,-
Terms made known on day of sale.
SAMUEL F. PILSON.
april 7-2t Admir- of l.. II. Pilson, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

1. ]. N. RYAN, Clerk OF the Circuit Court Of
Augusta Co., do certify that James Bumgard-
ner, Jr., COm'r, has executed the bond re-
quired in the foregoing cause. according claw.
1885, j. N. RYAN. CPk'
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eeA ACRES,

situated on Lewis Creek, about two miles
northeast of Staunton, and known as RED
Bud" upon which Capt. John N. Opie now re-
sides. This land is of excellent quality, and has
upon it comfortable Dwelling House &z4
and other necessary buildings, and will ess5
make very desirable home. The tract .aEzA,
has upon it valuable slate quarry, which will
be sold separately If deemed best on the day Of
sale.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of sale and costs of petition of Hutchin-
sons Admir-, and the residue in three equal
annual payments. bearing interest from the
day of sale, for which the purchaser will exc.
cute his bonds with approved security, and the
title will be retained as ultimate security.
r. L. PARRISH,
GEO. NJ COCHRAN, JR,
nvy,ic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
what a Buckeye Editor says Of Staun-
tom.

Recently W. G. Cooper, one of the Editors of
the Portsmouth (Ohio) Free Lance, passed over
the Ches. G. Ohio Railway from Huntington to
Charlottesville. and in his letter to his paper
giving his observations on the way he has this
to say OF Staunton:-
"Staunton is an old looking town. Like
Rome 1t is built on hills. but the spires of its
schools and churches tell us that it has kept
Wearing the mantle of the new, retaining the
individuality of ante bellum days, it has had
4 TRANSMISSION of post beIlum enterprise and the
Industrial incubation has done we'll for it. The
residences here are among the finest to be seen
between Cincinnati and RichmODS and to the
stranger of the North, educated to believe that
neither life nor energy can be seen at the South,
but that a dry Tot had overwhelmed it, it would
appear as if some thrifty northern city had
oeen planted here by Northern enterprise to
teach the New South lessons IN enterprise. II
there is any difference between Staunton and
Northern town of the sam size the difference
is in favor Of Staunton, for every man seems TO
be hustler. In answer 10 an enquiry by a
passenger, sharp little peanut peuder at the
depot gave the population as 7,73S. But how
do you know it is ex city that number?" he
was asked. Il looked it up this morning. an
swered the lad from Stanton. Are you sure
there hasn't been death since this morning."
retorted the inquisitor, but the Stanton boy
held his own, for with laugh he replied, "you
must count the births which will always offset
the deaths sir, and then we all bought peanuts
of the bright little fellow because he stood by
his town with logical repartee and like little
man."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

Don't forget the M0ERNENG GOODS. at
spll-lt Shirley d TAYLOR'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14
CHAPLAIN M1LBURN's TEMpEEANcr

CHAPLAIN MILBURN's TEMPERANCE
PRAYER IN CoNGREss.-Rev. VIM. Henry
Milburn, the eloquent blind preacher, who
is Chaplain of the House of Representa-
tives in Washington, on Saturday morn
ing last prayed as follows
ooh God, answer, we beseech Thee, the
supplications of millions of hearts ascend
ing to Thee for speedy close of that
greatest evil of modern society-drunk en-
ness. Linked with almost every vice and
crime, in loathsome compact with gaming
houses and brothels, it burdens criminal
dockets of the courts of justice; throngs the
poorhouses, Warehouses, jails, and gibbets;
drives men to despair through the snake
wreathed portals Of delirium trenaens; IN
bars the posterns of life, that they may
stink into the cowardly grave of the suicide;
beginning most often in allowing the taste
in jocund bond Of good fellows ship, it be-
comes ali appetite and master passion
which destroys the body, darkens the intel
lect, blinds the moral sense, deadens the
soul, drives God out of mems spirit, and,
paralyzing the will, binds men and women
hand and foot and casts them into He'll,
leaving an entail Of despair and wretched-
ness to their children
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

T Ard SALE.-By virtue of DEGREES of the
II circuit court of Augusta, rendered at the
May and Nov. terms, 1885, in the suit, Jordan
VS.. Harman and ais we will sell at public
auction, in front of the Courthouse. in Staun-
ton, on
Saturday, The 17th day Of ApriE. 1856,
va IuabI tract of land onntainT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

WYTHEvILLE DISTRICT VOTES AGAINST
LICENSE BY MAJORITY OF 36.-The cleo
ton on the question of license or no IL
cense was held in the Wytheville District
in Wythe county last Saturday, and re-
suited in the defeat of license by major
ty of thirty-six, after warmly contested
canvass. A telegram on Saturday to the
Richmond Dispatch says
exactly at sunrise the polls were opened
and by O'Clock over two hundred votes
had been polled. At first the votes cast
were regarded as largely favorable to the
liquor-men, and their faceA began to
brighten up. They became active and
worked like beavers. Every vehicle that
could be had was pressed into service, and
runners were sent in every direction.
This continued until about II o'clock, when
the country people began to arrive and
vote. A majority of these votes were
against liquor, and now the temperance
shouts could be heard from knots and
groups in various directions By noon
over 600 votes had been polled, and yet
each side was doubtful. If majority was
claimed by either party it was by tens,
and not by hundreds. At 4 o'clock the
country voters began to show their hand
again., and when shutdown at last closed
the polls large and deeply interested
crowd stood around the courthouse door
waiting the official announcement. They
suspense was soon over, as man rushed
out from the building and announced in
a stentorian voice, "Local option wins by
thirty-six majority; and SO it proved.
The vote was 422 for no license and 1856
for license. The vote cast was large one,
nearly equal to the vote cast in the last
presidential election. The afternoon train
brought in five liquor-drQmmers. They
were crestfallen at the result, and took the
midnight train for other parts.
At 0 o'clock the steam whistles were
blown by the Temperance people in honor
of the victory. There is great rejoicing
among them"
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VIEWERS CAVE for SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, Virginia, entered on the 18th
day of November, 1885, in the case of Minimize
BodmGn & Co., Us. d. @. Mohler and others, the
undersigned as Special Commissioner, will Of
fer for sale, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, on
Monday, The 18th day Of April 1886,
in front of the Courthouse of Augusta cou nty,
Staunton, Va, that famous property, known as
WEYER'S CAVE.
The said property, embracing about 521x
acres. is located in Augusta county, Va,
about Is miles N. E. of Stanton, perfectly &C.
cessible, being only three miles from depot
on the Valley Railroad, and about one mile
from Depot on the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road. 1t has long been known and visited by
thousands, taking rank with the Natural
Bridge and Niagara Falls, as one of the great
est natural curiosities OF the country.
TERMS.-As much cash as will pay the costs
OF suit and sale, and the balance on a credit OF
one. two. and three years-the purchaser to give
bonds with approved personal security, bear
ing interest at six per cent from the day OF
sale for the deferred payments. and the title
to be retained as ultimate security.
MARSHALL HANGER,
Commissioner.
I, Jos. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta Co.. do certify that Marshall Hanger.
Comm'r, has executed the bopd required In
The foregoing case according to law.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of Febru-
airy. 1886. j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
marA-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

ROSERY BEADS. BUTTONS and TRIM.
MING, just received at
apll-1t Shirley & TAYIOR'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

THE CHARLESTON, W. VA, HALE HOUSE.
The Charleston, W. Va, Tribune says that city
cannot get along in any satisfactory manner
till the HALE House," which was destroyed by
fire, shall be restored. This, Col. Geo. L. Pey-
ton is thinking of doing. The Tribune advo-
Gates liberal policy on the part of the City
Council in recommending release from taxes
for a given number of years and the tender Of
means through the organization of stock
COMPANY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

All-over LACES for fronts of Dresses, both
in colored and white just received at
apll-lt Shirley < TAYLOR's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

Embroidered Grape, Nuns Cloth for Wells, New
Henrietta Cloths. La Glora Cloths, Tamise,
Bagnos, Dremure, and Dora Cloths, are the
newest MOURNING Goods out, just received
aprll-It at Shirley q TAYLORS.