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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
Spottswood Items.

Reported for the Staunton VINDIcAToR1
Since the completion of the Valley HAIL
road, properties along the road and near to
it have increased in value, business is more
brisk and almost everything seems to be
prospering, considering the times; this
place and Raphine have been built up, and
the farmers seem inspired with new life
and energy. There are some nice buildings
at this place. There is a good store. a
saddler's shop, wagon-maker' shop,
blacksmith shop and shoemaker shop,
a good school at Old Providence. short
distance from here; it is rumored that
there is going to be Female College at
Old Providence under the care of the A.
r. Presbyterians, and the probability is
there will be cannery started at SPOTS
wood.
We have some excellent land in this
neiehborhood and some good farmers,
Large quantities of grain, hay, lumber.
wood, stock, fowls, eggs, de-, are shipped
from here. I think there is a good open
ing for tailor shop here.
The health OF the nelghDOrhood, as far
as know. is tolerably coed; there are
some half-dozen cases of measles at Mr.
M. T. McClure's, but none dangerously
ill so far.
The nearest church is Old Providence,
Rev. s. w. Hadden, pastor; the next neal
est is Mt. Carmel, Rev. A. Fl. Hamilton,
pastor; both are popular preachers. The
nnblic schools are we'll supplied with
scholars and good teachers, and seem to
be prospecting.
Wheat is looking tolerabiy we'll.
AMERICUS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
Dissolution.

The partnership of Shirley & Taylor in
the dry goods bushes, expired by limita-
tion on February 1st. Mr.. Taylor, who is
at present in Georgia for needed rest,
witbdraws, and Mr.. Jos. J. Shirley CONT
nues the business at the we'll known stand.
This house has always commanded large
patronage and deserved it, or it has kept
its place for many years under different
heads, in the front ranks of the progress
slve dry goods trade. Mr.. Shirley, who
will continue the business, is too we'll
known to need any commentator to the
favor of our readers He is an expert in
his business and as gentleman be is uni
versally popular
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
Juries for the February Term.

The following is a list of the grand jury
men summoned to the first day (27th) of
the February term of the County Court:
E. G. Vincent, Archibald Kinney, Ro
S. Bell. John M. Heff1en, W. G. LANCE,
Jno. W. Montgomery, Jno. R. Hidy, J.
FL. Rohr, James s. Hawpe, Jno S. Nc
Corkle, Geo. w. Cochran, Augustus
Blauth, Jno. M. Rimel, II. B. McFall, N.
l.. Blakemore, S. w. East, Ro. II. Page,
James A. McCue, Samuel Driver. Samuel
II. Tutwiler. John D. Miller, B. f. Smith
F. M. Bell, William Brown Patterson.
The following is list of the veniremen
summoned to the second day of the term
G.. Alexander Mowry, Ro. O. Beam,
William F. Firebaugh, Andrew Borden,
William R. Talley, Cyrus Bates, Warner
Ross, George Thompson, William Fuller,
Michael McAleer. George Harlan, Henry
e. Carter, J. Kinney Brown, Emmett F
Guthrie, Alex G. Scott, William A. Craw.
ford, Jno. ". Doom.
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Regulations for Lent.

The following regulations are made for
Lent in accordance with an order of the sa-
cred congregation of Archbishop Gibbons
of Baltimore, with all the archbishops of
the United States. This is the first time
that Lent regulations have been unifor m
all over the United States:
The opening day Cash Wednesday, falls
upon the 18Th instant, and the forty days
of fasting and prayer close on Easter Sun
day, April /. All the week days of Lent
are fast days of precept, on one meal, with
the allowance of a moderate collation. in
the evening. The church excuses from
the obligation of fasting (but not of alb
stinence from flesh meat. except in special
cases of sickness) the infrm, those who
are attaining their growth, those whose
duties are of an eXhausting Or laboriOus
character. women in pregnancy or nurs-
ing infants, and those who are enfeebled
by old age. The following dispensations
are granted:
l. The use of flesh meat. as also Of eggs
and white meat, is permitted at every
meal on the Sundays of Lent and at the
principal meal on Monday, Tuesday,
and Saturday, with the exception of En-
Der Saturday and Holy Saturday.
2. The use of white meat is allowed
every day in Lent at the evening collation.
and also at the principal meal on the days
on which the use of fl Ssh meat is forbid
den.
8. A small piece Of bread, with a cup OF
coffee, tea or chocolate can be taken in
the morning.
4. Where it is not convenient to take the
principal meal at noon, 1t is lawful to in-
vert the order and take collation. in the
morning and dinner in the evening.
5. Dripping and lard may be used in the
preparation of the kinds OF foods which are
permitted.
6. On Sundays there is neither fasting
nor abstinence, but fish cannot be used
with flesh meat at the same meal at any
time during Lent.
Z. Those who are exempt from the pre-.
cept of fasting can partake of flesh meat at
every meal during the day when by special
indulgence flesh meat is permitted the prin,
cipal meal.
8. The time of fulfilling the Easter pre-.
cept of communion extends from the first
Sunday in Lent to Trinity sunday in
elusive.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
A Steep Fall.

The steps ascending 60 the Office of
Elder & Nelson in the Burns block are
some twenty in number and very steep. On
the third step from the top, Thursday
evening, the janitor had set his bucket OF
securing water. MI. VIM. E. Craig, who
is near sighted, bad been in the firm g cf1lce
on business, came hastily out and started
down the steps. He stepped into the buck
ct and was plunged headlong down the
flight to the bottom. His head was badly
bruised and his wrist badly sprained. His
escape from graver hurts was most remark
able.
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insurance Paid Over,

On Tuesday Mr.. j. FL. Drechsler, Secre-
tary of Virginia Assembly No. 16 Royal
Society OF Good Fellows. was notified by
the officer of the N ational Assembly that
a draft for So 600. the insurance on the
life of the late Magistrate J. l.. Timber
lake, had been forwarded. Mr.. W. B.
Miller, the Treasurer of No. 16 having re-
ceived it, on Wednesday handed it
over to the mother of Wilson W. Timber
lake, the eighteen year old son of the de-
ceased, for whose benefit the policy was
taken out. Young Timberlake not bein g
of age selected his mother to act as his
guardian. At the age OF twenty-o ne the
So 900 will be turned over to him.
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DIED.

HARLAN-At her residence in West End, Febru-
sry 18th, Mrs Jane Harlan. wife of George Har-
Ian. ESQ., aged 70 years She was one of the
best types of the old time Methodist gentle
woman, and her long life shown from youth TO
husband, children and friends, she devoted her
long years of usefulness and her memory will be
long cherished by all who knew her.
The funeral will take place this Friday morn
ing at 10 A NJ from the Methodist church.
BLACKLEY At Bristol. Va February 18th, Mr. il.
- Biackley, father Of Messrs. James II and
John Blackley of StauntOn.
HOLCOMBE.-In Staunton on Monday the 18th
inst Mrs. Susan B. Holcombe. The funeral took
place Wednesday at II O'Clock from the residence
OF W. b. KaYser. Esq
PALMER.-In Waynesboro. Feb, 18th, Mrs. Pal
mer, wife of Mr.. A. J. Palmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

"WHEN THE CORN Is WAVING, AN
ME DEAR. And Mondamin will wave
in stanton Monday and Tuesday, 9th
and 28th of this month. Mondamin, use
full, healthful, helpful, beautiful Monda-
min, will appear in variety and attractive
ness to pIeaseithe most co(r)nirmed epicure
or the most co(r)nceite1 &c 'thetic among
those who will be co(r)ngregated at the
Feast at Nos. 1919 Main street, oppo-
site ODera House.
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City ~ Offices.
In Brief, And To The Point.

III BrIeI, NHU TO Inc FOInC
Dyspepsia is dreadful Disordered liver is mise
ry. Indigestion is a foe to good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is one of the
most complicated and wonderful things in exis-
tenoe. 1t is easily put out of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bad cooke
ry, mental worry, late hours irregular habits. and
many other things which ought not to be, have
made the American people nation of dyspetcs.
But Green's August Flower has done wonder
full work in reforming this sad business and max
ing the American people SO healthy that they car
enjoy their meals and be happy.
ReEember:-No h ,ppiness without health. But
Green's August Flower brings health and happl
ness to the dysreptic. Ask your druggist for q
bottle. Seventy five cents.
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The pike Sisters of Pixies Peak.

The ''Zenobian" Literary Society of
the Stanton Female Seminary will hold
its Ninth anniversary celebration this
evening. 1t will include vocal and instru.
mental music ard Rotations. The novelty
with which it will close is the "Pike Sis
tiers of Pixies Peak" There are seventeen
sisters billed for the occasion, and Prof.
Krauth is the Snowman. He exhibits
them exclusively in choruses.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
Legislative Brevitie5.

Mr.. Echols introduced in the House this
week bill for the relief of the estate of
James T Patterson, decd.
MIR. Koiner presented in the Senate the
petition of doctors of Augusta county
and the city of Stanton, for the repeal of
the provisions of the law which permit an
examination before three mem bers of the
Board of Examiners in vacation.
Both houses of the legislature have
passed the bill amending the charter OF
Sherwood Female Seminary at Stanton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
Contracts Abroad.

Messrs. Arnall and Leetch, steam filters
for G. Bargamin of this city, will leave
next Monday for Mt. Jackson, to fit-up
with steam the handsome residence of f..
S. Pennybaker, Esq, at that place. we
also learn that Mr.. Bargamin has large
contract in his line IN Washlnton Clty,
for the early spring.
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Sold for settlement.

Commissioner Alex. F. Robertson last
week sold the property named below owned
by the late James M. Stout, the sale being
made in the settling I'D of the estate: The
Robertson farm, containing 391 acres and
poles, to Judge John w. and W. l.
Stout, at $35 per acre. Also the river
farm. 2S4 acres. ito Dr. J. r. Stout and
Judge J. NJ. Quarles, at $40 per acre. The
CARRIER farm, 222 acres. to Judge J. NJ.
Quarles. j. R., J. W. and W. I. Stout at
$22 per acre. These farms lie in the Vi
eli nity of New HOpe
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
Reported Murder.

A report reached Temple, Texas, on the
9Th inst. that Frank Finks. the youngest
son of the late Capt, Joshua B. Finks of
the G. & o. road, had been killed at Bal.
linger, Texas, by telegraph operator
named Bailey. Young Finks was con-
ductor on the Santa Fe railroad. Bailey
fled,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
The 22nd of February.

The Stonewall Brigade Band, which
will parade that day in their new uniform,
have invited the Kable Cadets, Staunt0n
Artillery and Jackson Rifles to parade
with them February 22ld. At night the
band will give a supper at the Skating
Rink for the benefit of the Band Fund.
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RrpVitiaS.

The Central Prohibition Club. composed
of Prohlbitionists of our city, has been
permanently organized and meets every
Monday night, at 1880. in the U. B.
church.
Mr.. A. J. Livick has just finished two
nice frame houses on the Shumate extern
sion, near the Fair Ground Academy.
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4 COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Feb. 18th, 'SS.
Yigar's admir-. & ais.

Vigars admir-. & ais.
All parties to this suit, or In any way interested
therein, are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the 10Th day of March. next to state lst, An
account showing whether the judgment asserted
in the petition OF Charles Peterson is lien upon
the interest OF John E. VICAR in the real estate in
volyed In this suit End, What other liens if any
there are, binding the said interest of John E.
VICAR. 3rd, What purchase money there is in the
hands OF VIM A. VICAR or 3. Bo!en, OF what has
heretofore been IN their hands liable to be applied
to said Judgment Or judgments, &c. Which &C
counts are required by decree OF the Circuit
CourC of Augusta county entered on the 2lst
November, 1887.
JNO. NJ. KINNEY.
fab17 At Commissioner.
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The Banks.

Persons with notes maturing at the
Banks, February 22d, should remember
that they close on that day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

Wanted to visit KINzLEY & KNOWLES
when they want choice, fresh meats, No. IA North
Augusta st. iune22
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

BALTIMORE Ho G MARKET Feb. 13th-There is a
ir supply of Hogs on the market this week, some
700 less than the rather full Offering OF last Mon
day. Trade is reported as being fair in all tie
yards with lrices shade off from last week We
quote rough Hogs at 614a6A cents, and the better
grades at 7a75s cents per lib net. Receipts this
W eek T479 head.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
WezU Advertisements.
+ COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntCn, Feb. 18th, 'SS.

" Staunton. Feb 18th. 'SS.
Crawford's aom'r.
VS..
WhitmOre.
All persons interested in the foregoing cause
will Take Notice, That have fixed upon the 18th
day of March, next to state an account showing
whether B. f Whitmore. the Defendant is emit
tied to any credits on the vendors lien bonds under
hich the LAND involved in this suit was sold; and
also, any other liens, if any there be, binding the
SAID land, &c. Which accounts are ordered to be
taken by decree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta
county entered ON the 18th day of December. 1887.
JNO. NJ KINNEY,
Iebl7-4t Commissioner.
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Saturday, tile 1OM dan of March, IS

ANte'f 'eoJS Wto 4UUt uuy " lHuFCu, 1855,
On the premises, to sell at Publ, .aaaa.as.
Auction. that very desirable tract of
land containing lI6h Acres, situated HKSES.
near Centerville, in Augusta County, 'Sssasss2<S
being part of the Farm upon GgSakksGsss.-
which William Landes resided in his lifetime This
tract OF land is of good quality, IN fine state of
cultivation, Is well watered, contains fine body Of
pine aud other timber. an excellent meadow and a
good barn; It's situation is convenient to Schools
and Churches aud is in good nelghborhood. Mr..
Brown M Huffman, who lives in the neighborhood
Or VIM LaDdes, OF Centerville, will show the land
to persons DESTROYS of purchasing. The property
VIII be hrst offered in parcels to suit purchasers
reservng the right after the bidding on the
to offer the whole in lump, and if the nrioe al the
whole exceeds the aggregate price Of the parcels.
then the sale Of the whole to be reported other.
wise the sale OF the parcels 10 be reported.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale and the remainder upon credit of one, two
and three years from the date of sale, with inter
est from the day of sale, the purchaser giving Bond
with good personal security and the title retained
as ultimate security.
,..o-., JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr.,
ian Zctas COMMISSIONER,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17
List OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au-
gusta county, Va, Feb. II, 1887.
LADIES LIST.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

Total receipts THIS week IoI6. IOGaI SAFES 0bJ
OF the receipts 55S came from Virginia.
The market was somewhat f1rmer at the opening
for top CATTLE with prices shade higher than last
week, while the other grades showed no change.
Prices throughout the list closed about the same as
last Thursday. There were few common cattle
among the offerings the average throughout show
ing an Improvement on previous receipts.
SgEEP AND LAMBs.-There was fair trade iD
Sheep and Lambs, with the average prices shade
better than last Thursday. The quality OF the
offerings was generally reported fully equal to
that OF last weeks receipts We quote butchers
sheep at 31aa51Ac. for common to good, and 511a6c
per lb gross for good to extra Lambs sold at
4a6lc. per lib gross. Receipts this week of sheep
and lambs 1871 head.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

DWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT-Dwelling
- house No. 707. West Frederick Street, for
rent at 1900 per month. Apply to
~ W. W. ROBERTSON
Ieplou Supt. City Pub. Schools.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Feb beef
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. a 500
Generally rated first quality ......... 425 AIS
Medium or good fair quality........ $50 400
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows. ...................2 200 a 200
Extreme range of prices. 200 a 500
Most of the sales were from 800 $40
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-02-17

ALMER.-In Waynesboro. Feb, 18th, Mrs. P
mer wife of Mr.. A. j. Palmer.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-10-11
Where She Had Him,

Vito The Bible says much in favor oi
women. John. thought that the Israe
l,tes kept their women in the background
but il they did the Bible which is their
history doesn't.
Husband - Humph! The Israelites did
well by keeping their women in the back
ground, that's where women should be.
W. But still the Bible says that
H.-Oh, I know that there are few
women mentioned in the Bible-there was
Jezebel, sho was woman.
W.-Yes and there was Ahab; be was
= man. And there was
H.-It is no use talking, Mary. The
bible 10 history Of men. Women are
mentioned only incidentally. as they had
an influence on the actions Of men. The
book says very little about women com.
pared to what it does about men.
W. (musiugly) You may be right after
all, John. now when come to think Of it.
There is one thing at any rate, it says
about men that It doesn't say sb out
women?
". (placidly) 1t says "All men are
liars"
Then the husband arose and put on bis
hat and went out to see what kind Of .
night it was.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-10-11
The Indians Bsfk Canoe,

The bark canoe Is the Indians chief
d'1uvre. II soems to me not only
beautiful object. but a suggestive emblem
Of his life. IL is the most natural boat
in the world; TO make II he peels the
bark from birch. splits . cedar for
timbers and plsnks, binds IL together
with roots. and closes the seems with
pi ch from the pine. His tools are an
AZ, crooked knife. and IN swl made Of
deer's bone. No compass and square
cover bis weakness. for every piece tells
the exact truth Of his band and eye; not
even bench removes him from the earth
nor . roof ccvers him from the sun; he
kneels At bis work. And the women
embody their attachment In the pitch
they press into the cracks 1t Is natures
model, made by the wild man 10 the
woods. The life Of the bark canoe 10
equally poetic; IL floats through mountain
lakes with the beaver. and runs rapids
with the otter; indeed, all its compan.
ioDs are creatures OF the forest; il Is
faithful TO nature to the very last. when
II retires TO the shore OF some lonely
pond 10 mold under its mound Of festb-
cry moss.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-10-11
a SHARP ssAs~s

They had been talking Of the sharp
games played 90 innocent people by sharp
men, whsn 0rcen looked up and said;
dcnilemen. don't brag shent my wiis
being sharper than . razor, bat III write .
note, sign IL With my own name, snd Ssh
her 10 deliver my Sunday suit 10 bearer
for repairs. You may send il up 10 Tho
housc. and III bet Ave dollars she'll bc too
sharp 10 let tho clothes 80.
Wen take tha, bet, called two OF three
voices, and, there being tlvo OF them. they
Clipped in dollar spieee.
The note was written aud signed, aud
dispatched by messenger boy. Ia half
an hour be returned, empty, handed As 10
clothes but having note which read
Como of The perch All the clothes
you have In the world are on your back.
Gentlemen. said the winner. a. hc pock.
eted his fiver. let mo recommend II to you
as something which always wins, and ]
must meet man ., three o'clock. and
must now bld you good day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-10-11

The printing press has made presidents
killed poets. furnished bustles for beauties
and furnished genius with the sand paper
Of criticism. II has made worlds get up
at roll call every morning, given tho pull
pit lungs Of iron and voice Of steam. has
set the price Of bushel OF wheat aud
made the country post. Office tho glimmer. !.
ing goal OF the country scribe. 1t has cur
tailed the power OF kings. embellished the
pantry shelves and busted rings; IL has
converted bankers into paupers. and made
sawyers Of college presidents; 1t has edu
Gated the homeless and robbed the philos-
opher Of his reason. II smiles and kicks,
cries and dies, but II can't be run TO suit
everybody. and the editor is fool who
tries II.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-10-11

A gentleman now in one OF the city
banks, but formerly Of tho secret service
department, said the other day that peo-
pie should be very careful in Judging
counterfeit money by one distinct feature
in the bill. "Tll give you an idea OF how
these fellows work, lie said. "Thcy gen.
orally make two or three plates from which
different bills are struck of. One OF these
plates is likely TO be triAe short or long.
The public becomes aware Of this, and
bases judgement Of its commences by
measuring q suspicious bill with one
known TO be good. Well, those fellows
will then spring bill on the town exactly
right in length. and everything goes on
serenely. They are a cute lot. tell you,
and hpye many schemes to get rid Of their
stuff, The fellow who does the showing
never carries more than one bill with him
st time, As soon as be gifts rid Of II he
hands the change be receives to confed-
crate on the outside and receives another
bill. When party is suspected Of trying
70 shove counterfeit money be should new
er be arrested on the spot. but should be
watched until he meets bis confederate on
the outside; then you'll get the best man
Of the two. aud most likely the principal.
Women arc used sometimes TO shove tho
stuff, but they are not reliable, aud most
counterfeitep steer clear Of them in their
work"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-10-11

Always turn the leaves from the tor
with the middle or forefnger.
Never pull book from q shelf by the
binding at the top but by the back.
Never touch book with damp cloth,
nor with sponge 10 any form.
Never place another book or anything
else upon the leaves Of an open book,
Never rub dust from books, but brush
II off with soft. dry cloth or duster.
Never close book weth pencil, pad
Of paper, or anything else between the
caves.
To avoid injuring the leaves Of books,
never put pencil mark in library book.
Always keep your books out Of the reach
OF small children, and in clean. dry
place.
Always keep any neatly bound borrow.
ed book covered with paper while in your
possession.
Never sttemp to dry book, accident
ally wet, by the fire; but wipe of the
moisture with q soft, dry cloth.
Never write upon paper laid upon the
leaves OF an open book, ss pencil or pen
point will either scratch or cut the book
leaves.
Neaver lend borrowed book, but re
turn it as soon ss you are through with it
so that the owner may not be deprived Of
its use
Never hold small book with the thumb
pressed into the binding at the lower back
but hold it with the thumb and little fn
ger upon the leaves aud three fingers upon
the back.