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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-03-14
One Fact,

One Fact
Is worth a column Of rhetoric, said an
American statesman. 1t is fact, estab
lished bY the testimony of thousands of
people. that Hoods Sarsaparilla does cure
scrofula, salt rheum, and other diseases
or affections arising from impure state or
low condition Of the blood. 1t also over
comes that tired feeling. creates good
appetite. and gives strength to every part
of the system. Try it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-03-14
J,F,FA[RBANKS
DEALER IN
Coal, Wood, Lime,
Cement, Drain
Tile.
Gasoline and
Kerosene
at Wholesale Prices.
Office corner Bridge and In~,na'
Streets.
MAI E SPRUCE GUM.

have for sale large amount Of very nice,
clean, pure. Spruce Gum, gathered expressly
for me from the spruce forests of this state.
This gum is just as when taken from the tree,
except that the bark. &C., has been carefully
removed with knife.
All so-called purified spruce gums are mix
lures of rosin, animal oils, &C., favored with
those using them. Pure spruce gum has been
found very beneficial to people suffering with
dyspepsia and other stomach troubles.
Sample package containing an ounce sent
to any address on receipt of 25c. Liberal dis
count on larger quantities.
DAVID DENNlTT,
p a. Rox 591. Dexter, Maine.
Send lc stamps, cash, P. N. or NJ. o.
lFeb80
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-03-14

WohneAD DelA1sA AreGsnseeous.
Madame Revere's Female Pills for Women
NEVER FAN. to always give SPEEDY and GER
ey returned. Sent by mail. securely sealed,
in plain wrapper, for one dollar; three boxes
for two dollars. Particulars in letter for
four cents in postage stamps. Address
Mrs. 6. REVERE, Box a63.
411y Jersey City, N. J.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-03-14

I. o. o. F.
The regular meetings of Austin Lodge,
No. 20, are held in their hail every Tuesday
evening. Odd Fellows from other jurisdic-
tons whose business may lead them to Aus
tin are cordially invited to visit us.
LAFAYETTE FRENCH, N. G.
o. L. GIBBONS, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-03-14
New Clothing House.

P. H. Friend, from Clarinda. Iowa,
has be . busy for a week. moving his
stock of clothing into the new store of
Geo. Lltchfield's. The new building
makes very fine place of business and
Mr.. Friends stock of goods shows off to
good advantage, as lie gets them arranged.
Success to the new firm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-03-14
WIVES! MOTHERS! DAUGHTERS! !

BE YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN! A lady who
for years suffered from distressing female
complaints, weaknesses, etc., 81 common to
her sex, and had despaired of a cure, finally
found remedies which completely cured her.
Any sufferer can use them and thus cure her.
feelings of gratitude she will send ttUO pre-
scriptions-which cured her-and an illustrat-
ed pamphlet entitled 1.-THE STEPP1NG-STONE TO
HEALTH" and full instructions, sealed. Ad-
e5S broadway. N. " Name this paper.) 3oyl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

r AND SALE-By virtue ofa decree Of the
IL Circuit Court of Augusta county rem
dered at the November term, 1885, in the suit
of Coleman, trustee, VS.. McComb &C., on origi-
nal and amended bills, will. as commission
er of said court, sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the courthouse, in
Staunton, on
Thursday, May the 10th, 1888.
that valuable tract of land on the east side of
Christians Creek, in Augusta county, convey
ed by Mrs. Janetta McComb to Thomas W.
Shelton, in trust for Francis J. McComb and
his children, by deed dated the 5th day of
December, 1868, and recorded in County Court
of Augusta CO ,nty, in Deed Book No. "a, page
32f, containing 9 Yer e 9, and formerly
owned by James McComb, decd. This land is
OF good quality, with excellent improvements,
and situated in a good neighborhood about
miles southeast from Staunton.
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of sale and costs of the amended suit, and
the residue in three equal annual payments
bearing interest from the day of sale, for which
the purchaser will execute his bonds with ap-
proved personal security, and the title will be
retained as ultimate security,
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN,
Comm'r.
I, B. F. Terry, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, do certify that the
bond required in the foregoing cause has been
duly executed according to law by George M.
Cochran, the Comm'r appointed herein.
Given under my hand this Sd day of April,
1888. B. F. TERRY,
apr 4-tds Dep. Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

r AND SALE.-By virtue of decree Of the
IL Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
suit of Gardner, &C., VS.. Craun, rendered at the
May term, 1856 1 will, as Commissioner, sell
at public auction, in front of the Court house,
in StauntOn, on
Monday, April 23rd. 1888.
a certain tract of land in the northern part of
Augusta county, containg 81 ACRES, more or
less adjoining the lands of Lambert and Bran
naman and formerly owned by Miss Jane K.
Lofiand, and now owned by Geo. H. Craun.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-fourth cash, and the
residue in three equal payments, at 6, IL and
Is months respectively-the purchasers exc
cutting bonds with approved personal security
for the deferred payments, bearing interest
from day of sale, and title retained as ultimate
security. G. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
Commissioner.
i, j. N. Ryan. Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, DO certify that the bond re-
quired by the aforesaid decree has been given.
Given under my band this LIST day of Novem-
Der, 1886. ]. N. RYAN.
mar 2l-tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered on tie oath of No
vember, 1887 in the cause of d. Bashaw VS..
Fleming Poindexter, I will sell at public auc.
ton to the highest bidder, in front of the
courthouse. in the city ofStaunton, on
Saturday, May 5th, 1888,
A lot of land containing ACRES, 2 ROODS
and 20 POLES, more or less. with LOG
HOUSE thereon, situated ABOUT one mile
southeast of Craigsville. near the Coral Mar
BILE Company, belonging to said Fleming Poin.
dexter.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale and the residue upon a credit Of g.
II and eighteen months with bonds bearing
interest from day of sale. with approved per-
sonal security, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. H. ST. GEO. TUCKER,
Comm'r.
I, B. F. Terry, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta, do certify that h. st. Geo.
Tucker, the Commissioner appointed in the
foregoing cause. has duly executed the bond
required according to law.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of March,
1885, B. F. TERRY,
apr 4-tds Dep. Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

1, J. N. Ryan. Clerk o. the Circuit Court of
Augusta Co.. do certify that Geo. NJ Harrison
one OF tue Commissioners appointed in the
foregoing cause, has duly executed the bond
required according 10 law. Given under my
hand This 25th day OF March. 1887.
apr lift j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

Few things are improbable in them
selves; and it is for want of application,
rather than of means, that men fail of sue
cess. -Rochefoucauld.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

LOVES WoNDRoUs Power. - First
Omaha Girl-''So you really think your
brother likes me-"
Second Omaha Girl-"He loves you,
DEAR"
sit doesn't seem possible; did he tell you
so?''
'No, indeed, He never tells me any
thing. But the night you were at our
house he didn't know when you left, and
when he came into the parlor it was dark
and he thought l was you and"
ooh, dear! Did-did he kiss your"
"Oh, no! but instead of swearing because
the gas wasn't lit he just sat down in the
dark and talked like gentleman the whole
evening Omaha World.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

"Its mi ssion is not to answer any question,
of the intellect to please the fancy or content
the artistic faculty, but to make righteous use
of the element OF horror; and in this the book
is unparall eled.'- GEO. MACDONALD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
Commissioners.

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers will
pay all Prizes drdaUn in The Louisiana State
lotteries Which may be presented at our counters
J. HI. OGLESBY. Pres. Louisiana NATL Bank
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. State NATL Bank
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans NATL Bank
CARL KOHN. Pres. Union National Bank
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
BUSINESS STAND,

described above. 1t has front of q feet and 5
inches on Beverly Street and runs back 80 feet
inches to an alley. The building is a most
excellent two story brick house. with tin roof,
glass-plate front and all the m odern improve
ments, and is one of the best located business
stands Ia The city.
Persons desiring to examine the property
will please call on the undersigned or E. NJ.
Cushing, AuctiOneer.
TERMS 5000 cash. and as to the 81, $780, the
purchaser will be required to execute bond
payable January 1st, 1880. with interest from
date to be paid annually, and in default of
for the residue the purchaser will be required
TO execute bond payable In three years from
date with interest at par cent for all the pur
chase mopey;persOnai security will be reQair-
ed, and a deed executed and a deed of trust
taken to secure the deferred payments.
A. G. BRAXTON,
mar 23-tds-Vin copy Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
ALEX. B. LIG HTNER,
Com ;kSiOp or

LIN Ryan clerk of tbe Circuit Court of
Augusta corTsv, 90 certify that A. B, Light
ner the com II is-ioner ap. otnted in the fore.
going cause as duly executed the bond re-
CURED according 10 law. Given under my
hand this day of March. 1883.
apr il-t3s j. n. RYA AN, rlerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

to sell at auction the interest of the late Maj.
James Walker in two tracts OF mountain land
viz: LIST. An undivided in terest of one half in
a tract of 1000 ACRES on the western slope of
the Blue Ridge adjoining the Mt. TORY and
Kennedy furnace lands, Rive Threads District,
county, (the other half belonging to
Mrs L. A. smith and T. G. Elder,) and End.
An undivided interest of one third in a tract
of GOO ACRES, adjoining the former (lhe re-
manning two-thirds belonging to Mrs. L. A.
Smith and T. c. Elder, q, and the heirs of VIM
8. SprouI %. A plat of the land will be exhib-
tied to PERSONS Wishing to purchase.
TERMS:-One foul tn cash, and the residue
in 6 l2apd is months, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security, and
title retained as ultimate security.
ALEX. B. LIG HTNER,
Gt<xrS, IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

Saturday, Nay 9Th, 1888, at IL o'clock M,
the two following tracts of land belonging to
Daniel ]. Shaw:
lst THE HOME IRA CT, containing 453
acres, with its improvements, where SAID DAN
iel j. Shaw now resides, situated in the coun-
ty of Augusta, east of Sherando.
I'd. A TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND in the
same neig % borhnod. containing 343 acres.
A plat and survey of these lands can be seen
on the day of sale showing the exact location
of each.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale and The residue upon a credit of l. 2
and 3 years, the purchaser executing for the
deferred payments, bonds with approved per-
sonal security bearing interest from day OF
SALE and the title retained as ultimate secur-
ity.
GEORGE N. HARRISON
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.
Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
Letters from
Fl {. |. l..

A startling and thrilling book with introduc-
stion by George Macdonald.
I2mO. 269 PIP. $I.0O.
This book was originally published in Dem
mark. In Germany it appeared very recently
in a somewhat modified form, and has there
aroused almost I'm Unparalleled interest, running
LhJ ough upwards OF twelve editions in the
course of year. The present English version
is made from this Germ sn version. The trans
lator faithfully following the authors power
full conceptions"
Chicago Inter Ocean: "a remarkable writing
IN the yividness of tits pictures and descrip-
iious."
nal no one Will deny. Df. Mcdonald is earnest
and sincere.
Zion's Herald. Boston: 1.-THE hell of this vol
ume is terrible enough to drive an unsaved
man to the Son of Man, who alone can tax e
away the sins of the world"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
or Ri. A. DAUPMEN,
Washington, d. C.
Address Registered Letters to-

Address Registered Letters To-
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
DrRErNEDrn hat the presence of Generals
hEleIClWDcn Beauregard and Early, VINO are
in charge of the drawings. is a guarantee of alb
solute fairness and integrity, that the chances
are all equal and that no one can possibly d.
vine what number will draw a Prize.
REMEMBER That the payment of all
Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR Ma
TIONAE BANKS of Flew Orleans. and the
Tickets are signed by the President Of an Insti-
tuition. whose chartered rights are recognized
in the highest Courts therefore, beware of any
limitations or anonymous schemes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
os MeUxrAIN LAND.

In pursuance ofdecree of the Circuit Court
for Augusta County, entered December 18th,
1887 in the cause of Walkers Executors vs.
Walkers Legatees, 1 shall proceed, in front OF
the Courthouse, in stanton on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
HNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION!
" OVER A MILLION DISTRIBUTED.

Louisiana State Lottery Company.
Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Legis-
lature for Educational ndCharitable purposes
-witha capital ofS1, 000. 000-to which a reserve
fund of over S550, 900 has since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its fran
stitution adopted December End, A. D., 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and endorsed by
the people of any State.
merer scales or postpones.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place Monthly, and the Quar-.
terIy Drawings regularly every
three months, March, June, Septem.
Der and December.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. FIFTH GRAND
DRAWING, GLASS Il, IN THE ACADEMY
OF MUSIC. NEW ORLEANS. TUESDAY.
May:Sfh, 1SSS-2I6th Monthly Drawing.
Capital Prize, $15O,OOO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
NALE OF REAL ESTATE,

appointed Tor the purp pos e by two DEGREES rem
dered in the cause of Frevy vs.Shaw &C., pend
ing in the CE cult Ccult of Augusta county
proceed to sell at pubic auction to the highe
bidder In front of the courthouse, in the city
of STANTON Va on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

that very valuab'e tract of land lately belong
ing to tue estate of VIM. Kerr, known as the
Back fam. This tract contains about 25J
acres. near Srtpmerdean, is well watered. has
good timber and is fair land for the section.
TERMS:-Cssh in hand to paw costs of suit
and expenses of safe. and the residue on a
credit of six, eighteen and thirty months from
day OF sac payable in eqnai at"nsl lstall-
ments. the purchaser giv!ig bn':d- said de-
ferrpd Instruments. bearing iut"rest AID
waiVing he homestead with app ov5i le.So-
nal security and the title - ~ refataed a. ul-
Innate security. WM.J NELSON,
M.PATRIrK.
apr Aids Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
DUBLIC SALE
OF that desirable

3 II O II Z HI O u . r,
Mo- Beverly Street, Staunton. Va, knoTn as
the Gabe Hirsh Property.
By virtue of deed of trust executed to me
by George r. Bell and wife duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of the Hastings Court of the
city of Staunton,l will sell. WITHOUT LIMIT,
on Thursday, the 19h day of april, 1888.
en- the premises, at O'Clock p. M, that very
docir
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
Letters from
Fl LAVE NJ.

A companion volume to the above.
I2mO. Price Sl.O0.
Translated from the fourth German Edition.
Letters supposed to have been written by a
mother in Heaven to her son on earth.
Christian Inteligencer, N. Y: sit aims to OBJ
tain such conception of the life in Heaven as
may serve to quicker and aid the soul in it's
endeavor to realize the ideal of the earthly
life"
Scotsman, Edinburgh: 1.-THE style is accom-
and the sympathy is genuinely tender"
THESE TWO BOOKS TOGETHER FOR 81 To-
Mention this paper. Address
FUNK tS WAGNALLS.
Is and 20 Astor Place, New York
apr is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

A1ALE OF VALUABLE REAL Estate
- Pursuant to d decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta, renderedIn the cause of Doll VS.
Kerr ct al, we will sell at public auction in
ront or the court house in Staunton, on
Monday, Aprtl 30th. 1888,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
CAPITAL PRIZE, $3.50. 900.

I'VE do hereby certify that aDe supervise the ar
engagements for all the Monthly and Quarterly
Drawings Of The Louisiana State Lottery Cbmpa-
ny, and IN person manage and control the DrdaU-
tngs themselves, and khatthe same are conducted
NTH honesty, fairness, and in good faith toaoard
az parties. and zoe authorize the Company to use
THIS certificate, aOt f0c-sinites of our signatures
attached. in its advertisements"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18

2l79 Prizes, amounting $685.. 900
Application for rates to clubs should be made
| only to the office of the Company Ia New Or
leans.
For further Information, write clearly, CIV
| ing full address. POSTAL NOTES, Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchanged ordi-
nary letter. Currency by Express lat our ex-
pense) addressed
| M. A. DAUPHXN,
| New Orleans, Ela.
| or ri, A. DAUPHHN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-18
SIX

Promptly, politely and pleasantly, and to
fill all orders left with us promptly. 1t is
a pleasure to fill out in detail all they want
and send it free of cost to their homes, for
in that way they will call again and again,
and we can be
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-01-19

Two express trains on tho Dutch State
railroad collilel near Mcppol, Holland.
twenty six persons were killed and many
others injured
TuE threatened return OF Inflammation IN
the German Crown Princes throat has been
averted
An American bark was wrecked Off Water
ford, Ireland aud all her crew OF twenty five
persons We're drowned.
Six lives have been lost and Il number Of
persons injured i'm disastrous floods around
Seville Spain.
A SECRET tribunal in ST Petersburg con
demned TO death the Nihilst 1schernoH aud
seven other prisoners charged with an at
tempt on the Cars lifo during his journey
10 the Don Cossack country.
king kALAKAUA, of the Sandwich Islands.
Is asserting his supremacy 10y demanding tho
resignation of several hostile members OF
his Cabinet The presence of several men. OF.
war in the harhor of Honolulu is the only
thing that prevents a revolution
BERNAL, the notorious Mexican bandit, has
been killed after n desperate resistance.
THE latest bulletin In regard 60 tho condi
ton OF the German Crown Princes throat l.
to the effect That the disease IS a chronic iu.
ilammation OF the larynN, Of "A trivial nat are,
such Us often lasts q lifetime without otder
Inconvenience than an occasional hoarsenes1.
THE tricnnial elections in France for
members OF the Senate resulted in large
gains for the Republicans
KING OSCAR, OF Sweden. narrowly escaped
being crushed TO death 10y the falling OF a
massive metal chandelier in his smoking sa-
loon.
IN collision between tho steamers Shore
ham and Colstrop, or Dover England, the
former wns sunk and seven persons were
drowned.
THERE IS swine plague in Southern
France, and 5000 animals have died.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-01-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

GERMAN opera ia not so successful in Now
Ork this season as last
ANTON SoHoTT the German tenor has
built n large church out OF the profits Of his
art
AN Amnu violin which once belonged 10
hlng LOUIS XIV. has recently been sold nc
Budn Pcsth for $500
JOHN $. CLARKE appears TO ba meeting
with success I'm Philadelphia with his revival
OF old English comedies.
AuGusTtN DAYS. company goes 30 Eng
land ln April, opening at the Gaicty Theatre,
London, May 3, IN Nancy q Co."
BouCiCAULT's $ new Irish play, "Cusha.ma-
chree," VIII have i,s first presentation nt the
Boston Hollis Street Theatre, February 20.
An orchestra OF l25 artists "A chorus OF
5000 male vOice3, and en- nent solo.sts, will
participate in the National S0engerfost mt st.
Louis, in June.
PATTI has becn giving "farewolls" in Lon
don previous 10 her departure for South
America, where she expects another hundred
thousand or two.
A MAN who is said 10 look exactly as Mo-
2art used TO makes money in London by ex-
hibiting him elf at parties aud musical enter
tainments at so an evening.
JOSEPH JErFERON, w. j. Florence w. III.
Crane, Stuart Robson aud Mrs. John Drew,
are spoken of as possibly combining for "a re-
Yivnl OF old com dies next season.
iNFh-stl lhIllR fnl nlfNENHONs lIN EuEilhH
author, is an admircr of Wagucrs music
Ie says 10 calls your soul 10 your cars, and
nils you with Kind of desperate foreboding,
half pain, haf joy
MISS MARY ANDERSON made her one hun.
dredth appearance in a Winter Tale" at
tho Lyceum Theatre, London, lately, an1
was welcomed by large and brilliant au-
dience with thg utmost enthusiasm
Ir Is said that Mr. aud Mrs w. j. Florence
have been engaged 10 play the leading parts
IN sydney Royonields new play OF a Pos5.-
ble Case, which Manager j. ~ Iiill produces
nt the Union Square Theatre, New York,
March 3l
II Is said that Lester Wallacls benefit will
be- given NO the Metropolitan Opera House,
New York next May. Hamlet will DO
presented, with Edwin Booth as Hamlet,
Lawrence Barrett n9 Laortcs aud Joseph
Jefferson as the First Graycdiggcr
a wELI-KSOwN New York mu dcian re-
Gently remarked. "If there m anything
which would lead one 60 the conviction that
mirnc es arc till performed b. is t1o piano
playing of JOs'f Hoffman Is 10 not super
natural. thil musical ability displayed 10y q
mere b1byN