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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
Washington Excursion.

Another of the select excursions to the Ma
tional Capital will be run by the Baltimore d
Ohio R. R. Co., on Tuesday, March 18th. The
B. & o. excursion trains are first-class in al
respects, being equipped with Parlor Cars and
first-class day coaches through 10 Washington
Tickets will be valid for return journey on al
regular trains until Thursday, March 22d, in
elusive. Time of trains and rome trip rates al
follows:
Leave Greenville, $40 a. m, 81 90
Mint Spring. 1858 am, 81 U.s.
stanton, 1928 a. NJ, 81 So
Ft. Defiance, 9:47 a. M, 81 So
Mt. Sidney. 9:5l a. NJ, 81 49,
I" Weyer's Cave, 1858 a. M, 81 30.
Call on any ticket agent at any point name
above for illustrated circular living points c
interest in and around Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

Mir. =. N. Jordan, the gentleman who was
paralyzed few weeks ago. died at his home
in this place on last Thursday evening. Mr..
Jordan was man very highly esteemed by
all who knew him He was very courteous
and Kind to all, and we suppose had no enc
| mics. Everything that kind friends could do
was done for him but being unable to swallow
anything for two weeks, his case could not be
| reached with 10 edictne. He was and had been
| for many years prominent member of the
Ep' scopal church, and died as he had lived, a
| sincere christian lie will be greatly missed
by large circle of friends but more so by his
bsreaved family, as there was always great
love and affection existing between them as
father, husband and children. he was inferred
at Bethel Church, near here. There being nc
minister of his denomination here, the Epis-
copal burial service was read by Rev. DR.. Muir
ray. of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr., Charles Bosserman was married TO Miss
Ella GoIliday, at Mt. Tabor Church, on We'd
nesdsy evening last. After the ceremony the
| happy couple repaired to the residence of the
groom's father, where sumptuoGs reception
was rendered him. After supper the usual
number of COW bells, dinner horns. &c, liven.
ed them up, accompanied by the yelIs and
hurrahs OF the boys" We wish them success
| and long life.
Charles Venable, the colored man who was
sent to the penitentiary Tor Is years for burn
ing VIM. b Glover's barn, and whom Governor
Lee pardoned few weeks ago, died at his
home. in this place, last week. He stated that
he was very badly treated in prison-pro-
ducing consumption of which he died in 8
few months. He was pardoned by the prison
physician testifying TO his near dissolution.
John P. Smiley has sold his thoroughbred
Percheor horse, Col. odalisque, 30 Mr. Jam Is
Scott, OF Summerdean, in this county, for two
| thousand dollars, SO we have learned.
| Not long since Pennsylvania nursery agent
was around taking orders. He had samples o
all his fruits in glass jar sealed Up. He hap
| pened TO let one of the jars fall while showing
a farmer an apple that was floating inside. The
apple was broken by the fall and proved to bt
of the finest glass and neatly painted. We
wonder If be is one of those fellows who wants
his lad" put up for one dollar &c sold that
| farmer no trees. More anon,
/ n
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,rrnn,,lo hi the Cifv schools.


| The CITY School Board was in session on the
evening OF 2nd instant present the fonowipq
members: Messrs Isaac Witt, Chairman. and
W. Il. II. Lynn. Thos. A. Bledsoe, James W,
Teabo and ]. B. woodward, Clerk, and the
Superintendent, Mr.. W. W. Robertsop-absent
William Wholey.
The superintendent Mr.. W. W. Robertson
submit ed report asking for addition al
money TO meet ordinary expenses TO replace
that Withdrawn to pay rent which was not con
tempiated IL the estimate and also calling the
attention OF the Board to the unsuitableness
and unheaithtulness of the building on Augus.
IA street, where some of the schools were in
temporary quarters, and, in consequence, those
schools must either be closed or other rooms
provided for them. The following summary is
made OF the proceedings ofthe Board:-
IL stated that the appropriation made by
Inc Council was 5000 less this year than pre-
Vlous years and that 800 of expense had been
added this year 20 provide temporary rooms
&c. The deficit in meeting the expenses Of q
full nine % nths' session is 5000 and unless
provided, the schools must close one month
earlier than usual. 10 that end, resolution
was adopted asking the Council to appropriate
$500 20 meet the expenses of the current year.
In consequence of the reasons stated, the
Superintendent was directed to Withdraw the
schools from the Building (Summerson's) on
Augusta street until suitable arrangements
could be made to open then again in the new
building on Main street or elsewhere.
Another resolution was adopted in the fol-
| lowing words;-
"Resotred. That the Secretary of the Board
| be instructed to confer with the Council ana
ascertain why we cannot get the possession OF
the new school-buildtng, and to report TO the
Council that we have been compelled TO close
The school in the Summerson building, due 70
| the fear of damaging the pupils in said build
| ing"
These proceedings are written up on the af-
ternoou Of the'5th. The City Council meets on
the 9th. Then, it is supposed, the Clerk Will
confer with that body as directed by the
School Board.
If he does. q further report of the matter will
be found Included in the council proceedings,
which, i is hoped, will be, that satisfactory
arrangement for the good OF the schools has
been effected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
ng~ A STANDARD REMEDY.


BAKERS PREMIUM BlTTERSs, which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see "UniversGl Panaceas, h'Cure MIS- and
the like, rise, flourish, and collapse, nevet
again to be revived. We do not mean By
"Stsndard Remedy" some qugck H0stTum az
sweetened water aud bitter herbs, highly la
fated with the certificates OF men OF straw.
warranted good for everything, but lit for
nothing. When we use the term standard
Remedy we mean as applied TOT certain rem
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Compla Mt, Dyseute-
ry, Diarrboea, Cramp Collie, Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from GisofGered condition OF
the stomach and bowels, and as such we rec
ommend BAKERS FRBNIUM BITTERS. Q
medicine that has, by its merits. gradually
worked itself INTO popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These BitterS are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons. may be tab en-
with safety and benefit By all ages and sexes
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everyyV here
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond, Va.
oct l5-'67
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

A VALUABLE TREATISE.-The Prairie Farm
en-, published weekly at Chicago, ILL.,, is one OF
the best journals of its kind known to us. The
issue of March 3rd is styled the EARN Rent
ing Number" containing collection OF con-
tributions and prize essays on the various sys
TENS adopted for renting out and leasing
lands, the relations between owner and ten
ant. &c. 1t also furnishes statistics of the
the number of farms in the United States and
the number in each State, how operated by
owners or tenants, and enurnerates the many
plans adopted where farms are cultivated by
Others than owners. The number possesses
much interest both to landowners and ten
ants. as well as 10 the general reader. Copies
for five cents piece Or thirty-fve cents pei
dozen by addressing Prairie Farmer Publish
fishing Company. Chicago, Ill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

Mrs. Franz J. Tower, OF Detroit, Michigan, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Charles Curry, in this
city.
On Sunday of last week. Feb. 28th, Rev.
John s. Martin, D. D., and,wife celebrated the
50th anniversary Of their marriage at theil
residence in Winchester, All oftheir children
were present, including their eldest daughter
Mrs. II. R. Ferry, of this city.
4 son of Mr.. Stockton Terry. of Lynchburg
is attending school at the Stanton Male
Academy. His mother and sister, Miss Lizzie
have been on a visit of several days TO him.
They were guests of the Virginia Hotel anc
returned to Lynehburg yesterday. Master
Gus Terry is one Of the youngest and one o
| the best uths in that tine school. In the
parade ofthe Corps On the 22nd February he
was on the extreme left. His musket was
much taller than he is, but he handled it, and
| stepped with the precision OF the older of his
comrades.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

The PdnSy for March has come For once
let us tell what is in it.
Pansy's story on the Golden Texts for the
month. Pansy's other story, Up Garrett Mar
garet Sidney's story, Old Brimmer Place. Mrs.
Archibald's story of disagreeable girl. a cat
story. Mrs. Livingstone Pansy Society story.
A sea story. Several missionary sketches The
Indian School at Carlisle. Baby's Corner. Pic
lures. dozen or two. A lot of letters to Pan
sy from boys and girls. And Queer Story.
81 year, 10 cents number.
D. Lathrop Company, Boston, will send yot
a sample copy of The PG11sy (back number) i
you will send five cents and ask for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
E,Hiia4leE pIain live stock harriet
March =.
MAERx-MG E@

RENT-DoNAGHE.-In Washington, 22ud Feb
Marcus A. Brent, Of Paterson, New Jersey
and Mrs. Lucy DOnaghe, mother of Mrs
Meade f. White.
LEvY-HAHN.-At Philadelphia, March lst
DR.. Fl. Il. Levy, OF Rich mOnd brother OF Mrs
Major Alexander Hart, Of stanton, and Miss
Gertrude Hahn, of Philadel phia
MELToN-GI7IE.-On the 18th Feb. 1883, at the
residence OF The brides father, Allegheny
county, by Rev w e. Hill, Mr.. VIM. II
Melton OF Bah county, and Miss Emma J.
Givin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

l respectfully announce myself can
for reelection 10 the Office of COmmissf..-.
the Revenue for the city of Staunton d
my term OF Office. 1 have done all in my pow
to protect the interests Of the city and pre-
the individual rights of citizens. In asking M
fellow citizens to return me TO office, / pfea..t
the same fidelity to duty as I have endesyoree
to render in the past
mar tide 7. J. CRoWDEK.
We are authorized to announce ". r. 6CoDE
for the office of Comm issiOner OF Revenue Tor
the city of Staun1on, feb 29-tGe
l respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Commissioner OF the Revenue for the t1ty
of Staunton. J. W. abby.
feb 29-tde. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
sstaxnton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Sfn11nton Va Mar 6th

SPECTATOR
Staunton. Va, Mar. 9th, 1883.
There is but little to note during the past
week in the markets. The deliveries of hay
and wheat are going on fairly in town, and at
the depots along the lines of the railroads. We
quote wheat. corn, and oats lower than they
were last week.
In wholesaie-grocery lines coffee and west
ern lard are quoted lower. In relation to cof-
fee the sans thing occurs in this report which
did some weeks ago. In the fluctuations of
trade in the foreign markets coffee is brisk with
an upward tendency, whilst in our interior
trade it is quoted lower.
The season is passing away for activity in
dressed pork which is quoted lower than last
week.
Eggs are in abundance and are lower.
Butter is scarce and good fresh is wanted.
The supply of poultry keeps full and is about
the same for live and dressed as at last quota
lions.
1.-THE quotations rae wholesale, aotr etou.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

INTERESTING LECTURES.-Rev. J. W. Holt
D. D., Editor of the Religious Telescope, Day
ton, Ohio, will deliver interesting lectures in
the q. B. Church of this city, on next Monday
and Tuesday nights, the 18th and 18th. His
subject on Monday night will be walks
ebout jerusalem" and on Tuesday night,
"Tent Life in Palestine"
The lecturer has been in Palestine, and the
costumes of the people there will be exhibited
with other interesting specimens from tha
country. Admission % cents, children under
l2years Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
CITY SERGEANT.

To the ToieJs Of the city Of StGuRton:
hereby respectfully announce myself can
didate for the Office Of City Sergeant, and
earnestly ask the support OF my fellow citi-
zens and PROMISE II elect d, a faithful dis
charge of the dnties. LOGAN TURNER.
mar. tide
/ respectfully announce myself candidate
for reelection 10 the Office Of City Sergeant for
the city OF Stauptou. l take this occasion to
eturn thanks fir the many kindnesses of my
fellow citizens in the past, and solicit their
support in the approaching election
mar 9-tde W, y. RUENELs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

THE VARIETY SPRINGs.-Mr. John j. Cole
man, formerly of Nelson, has purchased the
Variety Springs and put that favorite summer
resort in thorough repair. 1t is popular
place with the people of Stanton, especially
during the summer months, where many
families sojourn. Mr.. Coleman is an old Vir-
ginian ofthe true type and will have good cheer
for all his guests. He and his family will di.
rectly manage the establishment, where cor
dial welcome and generous hospitality will
abound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

The people of the South are divided, rec
essarily, on this question of business, and
republicans have hoped that the tariff would
be the wedge to split the solid South. But
not SO. The southern people have no idea
of splitting up on the tariff question or any
other National question, and thereby turn
their government over to the republicans.
Our very existence depends upon our close
organization and tariff questions and other
questions of National politics must always
be secondary considerations to the great
question of local government -Danuihe
ReqisLer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
7logus Baking Powder TESTS.

Rather ingenious but not less fraudulent are
the pretended tests of BAKING powders being
made in many Of our kitchens by agents who
are trying to further the sale of a Chicago ar
ticle. These so called tests consist in mixing
separately. with water, "a sample ofthe baking
powder found in the house and of that carried
by the agent. From that found in the house,
if pure article, the bubbles Of gas will rise
and burst on top like those from glass of
champagne The Chicago baking powder
which they carry, when mixed with water,
will show an extra f-oth upon the top of the
mixture which is claimed as evidence Of SUI
| periority. On the contrary, however, ltsis not
| only the exhibition Of a trick, but is absolute
proof that the baking powder which so acts is
adultarated. The chemists have ascertained
| that the adulterant used is chemical added
| for the express purpose of producing this &C.
| ton and deceiving housekeepers as to the true
value of the baking powder. This is not only
q dishonest trick, but dirty one, for the
chemical is the product of the filthy refuse of
the slaughter house, and if this baking pow
der is used in the preparation of food passes
/ into the bscnit or cake without change. OF
course, any statements made in reference to
other baking powders, by parties caught in
practising such tricks as these for the purpose
of deceiviug the public, win be entitled to no
credit
II is probably wisest in the interest of our
families, and to prevent our food from being
contaminated by tramps of this kind, to turn
all persons who wish or attempt to tamper
with it uncerimoniously from the door and
to use those articles only which expe.
rience has proved satisfactory, or the official
tests have established as pure and wholesome
--~ -S--~-----
GRADUArEs.-On Monday last the following
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

SUDDEN DEATH OF HAM5IoND MENIFEE.-
Intelligence was received here OF the End in
slant that Hammond Menifee, who was reared
in this cisy, was suddenly killed by blast on
railroad work at Irondale, near Birmingham
sla., that day. Ee was about 20 years of age
and had recently gone 10 Alabama. His
brother Romeo, who is in business at Clifton
Forge, left on the 5th for Isondale. His
father. d. X. Menifee, died some years ago, and
his mother about year since.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the mos
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious Of
costive; to dispel headaches. colds and fevers
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion
piles, etc. Manufactured only by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal
For Sale by W. M. Allen & Bro, Staunton, Va
feb. 15-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

L have received great benefit from Ely's
Cream Balm for catarrh. cannot express the
suffering l have endured the past year from
Nasal catarrh.-C. L. Robbins. Caraway P. o.,
Randolph Co., N. G.
For several years I have had very bad Nasal
catarrh. tried Ely's Cream Balm and it has
cured me. 1 can recommend it to all suffering
from catarrh as being the best remedy.
DAVID Nc X. SMITH. MIDI e Brook, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

True. delicacy of flavor with the true efficacy
OF action has been attained in the famous Cal.
lfornia liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its
pleasant taste and beneficial results have rem
dered 1t Immensely popular. 1t cleanses the
system. cures costiveness. etc. For sale by W
NJ. Allen d Bro Staunton, Va. feb 15-Im
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

Gen. Hampton from the committee on Mil
itary Affairs, has reported favorably bill APP
propriating Sll 600 for the construction of a
road from stanton to the Federal cemetery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07
CoMMoNWEALTH's ATTORNEY,

l hereby announce myself a candidate for
re election. this spring, 10 the Office Of Com
menwealth s Attorney for the city Of Stsuu-
tor, and respectfully solicit the support OF my
fellow citizens in the coming election.
feb 2G-tds A. G. BRA XTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

New Flouncings, Nainsook Embroideries
Swiss Embroideries, Hamburg Edgings and
Insertings, in endless variety, are being dis
played at j. j. SHIRKEY'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

OoMM1ssIoNFR,s oFFIcF-

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StanDtcn, Feb. 10, 1888.
Humphreys &c,
VS..
Bakers Committee DO.
All persons inter ested in the foregoing cause
will take notice, that l will proceed at nay
office, on the l4th Of 5foch aert, to state se-
count of the TRANSACTIONS of I. r. N. Speck,
Sheriff, and as such Committee OF Isaac Bag err.
An aec9unt of the Transactions Of Jacob
Coiuer, admir- IF Isaac Baker. deed.
4 distribution account of the estate of said
Isasc Baker deceased. and other accounts as
required by the order of reference in said cause
en cred by The Circuit Conri OF Augusta eouu-
ty, on the 18th day of November, 1857.
JNO. NJ. KINNEY.
feb l5-4W Comutr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

ELECTORAL BoARDs.-The following Eecto-
raj Boards have been appointed by joint reso-
luton of the legislature Augusta county,
VIM. t. Smith, C. Benton KOiner and $. H
McCue; staunton-J. A. Cochran, B. B. Esk-
ridge and Jos. B. Woodward; Allegbapy-Jno
| a. Carson, John L. Ervine and a. A. Meals
| ter; Bath-M. Il. McCl1ntic, =. F. Withrow and
George Woodzell; Highland-L. II. Stephen
son, s. a. Porter and Dr. II. II. Jones; Rock
bridge-W. B. F. Leech, James *. Edmondson
and Hugh Adams; Rock ingham-George r.
Eastman, ]. W. T. Allemong and W, T. Jen-
ningS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

At the recent term of the County Court J.
Hatch Slower, ESQ.,. qualified as Notory Public,
and the estates of Charles Harner and Mary
A. Noon. deceased, were committed to the
Sheriff.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

Week before last. Mrs. Col. Andrew H Byrd
died at the residence of Maj. John T. Byrd, of
Williamsville, Bath county, in the 92d year of
her age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

On Monday. there was a shght Iaii VI SUI"
here-about sufficient TO MAKE Sn i"0n III
depth lift had not melted.
A. woodstock the depth was 5inches, and at
winchester inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

Died, February Sth. near Deerfieid, at tie
residence of her husband, MIS-. Mary a. r.
vine. in the 59th year o. reT age.
Mrs. Irvine was taken i'll about the first OF
February, with acute pneum onia, and 10 her
daughter expressed the belief that she could
not receiver. Several years ago she was strick-
en- with partial paralysis from which she new
er fully recovered. During All these years OF
weakness and suffering 10 d &c time of her last
illness.s she employed all the physical siren stt
which it was possible for her to command in
miuistering TO the wants Of her family and
friends. Although . sufferer for many ears
her me al strength was preserved AMI con-
seriousness unimpaired to the last. This privi-
lege she used in teaching her children HEd sd-
Numbering consolation to her family, eve a in
the dying hour telling them to rel dice il he
Lord,'' and LEAKING messages for loved sues
who were absent TO meet her in heaven. he
wes most faithful in intoxicating the doe iaes
OF the holy religion which she prOit ed
teaching the children to observe all Is
which the Lord hath commanded, and &. ore
death had the gre titcatiOn Of hearing ne
children repeat the Shorter Catechlem 50 5er
pastor. OF her, the pastor OF the chue nf
which she was q member, can truly say, "-i.e
hath done what She cOuld.'' She was t1rfe
at Rocky Spring. of which church she wHE
consistent MEMBER for many years; the q. ~
ces being conducted By the pastor, .
heard q voice from heaven saying. N9f.ir
blessed are the dead which die III Tie l.
from hen cefOrth."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

AFFECTIoNATE TRIBUTES TO AN AGED MIN
IsrER.-On the first day of this month, the
venerable minister, Rev. A. a. Eskridge, OF
the Baltimore Conference, NJ. f. Church South,
whose home is with his son-in-law, Major ].
W. Newton, Augusta street, completed his
ninetieth birthday. It was made the occa-
sion for many friends to call upon him, adding
to the words Of afectionate RENE mbrance
other evidences of the esteem in which he is
held by all, and as memento TO cheer his de-
clining days SIS they are nearing their end.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

An exchange says the new game called
Editors Delight is played in this wise
Take sheet of ordinary writing paper, fold
it up carefully, and enclose bank note suf-
ficiently large to pay all arrears and a year
in advance. What adds immensely to the
pleasure of the game is to send along the
name of a new subscriber or two, accom-
panied by cash. Keep your eye on the edi-
tor, and if a smile adorns his face the trick
works like a charm,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-07

S. W. Graybill, wholesale cigar dealer ofthi:
city, at q late drawing of The Louisiana State
Lottery, drew one-tenth OF the second capital
prize of 100000, amounting to $4,000. He re-
ceived the money on Monday last through the
First National Bank of Columbia. He has
been resident of this city for few years only
and came here from Bareville.-Loncaster pa,
InteLliQencer. Jan. G.