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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-01-26

Miss Fortunes never come single,
nor need they remain so very long for
want of suitors.-DetroH Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-01-26

A startling piece of noose-the rope
around the murderer's neck.-Detr0H
Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-01-26

To the young face Pozzoni's Com
plexion Powder gives fresher charms,
to the old renewed youth. Try it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
THE CHRISTMAS TRADE.

Under this head the Bait. Sun makes some
good suggestions to business men, and says
that every body is now interested in giving
impulse to the holiday business. AS the San
says, "buyers from the country, and everybody
in fact, is beginning to consider the subject OF
Christmas gifts and giving. The children are
thinking about what they will receive and the
seniors Of what they will buy for them. THESE
considerations will not lose any OF their rea-
tive Importance to the peace and happiness OF
the household as the short days OF winter
quickly succeed each other. Gu the contrary,
they will grow into burning issues" The
time has gone when the retail Christmas trads
may be crowded into week or two weeks. In
the first place The facilities OF travel bring
many more shoppers into the city from the
country than in the slower-goiag times These
customers post themselves in advance by con-
sulting the advertisements, and when they
reach the scene of action know exactly what
they want and where to get 1t. Generally they
have In this way the first pick" and do 1t
leisurely before the crowd and the rush of the
season. Every year the numbers of this class
of customers have increased, while the home
trade has grown in proportion, Our live husi-
ness men have realized in substantial results
that tudicous advertising Is the salt of trade;
that no dealer can make the money he ought
to make without it. and that the more they
practice oft the greater the volume OF their
business. There is another thing that helps
business very much and cannot be too strongly
urged upon dealers, and that Is to ornament
their windows and make attractive and tempt
ing displays of their goods. Decoration pieases
the eye, draws crowds of people into the streets.
and imparts a festive appearance to tie city
Few things are more pleasing than the variety
and ordinations of colors and forms and tex
ture aud designs to be seen in the windows OF
stores where good Judgment and taste are dis
nlaEed -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
The Wholesale Trade.

Another exclusively wholesale grocery house
is to be added to the business of this city. That
feature OF the house of E axle. Splitter & Co., at
No. 10, Augusta street, is to be Withdrawn
from the retail establishment which remains
at that stand, and is opened exclusively for
wholesale, aud OF very much enlarged basis
at No. 10 South Augusta street, the stand
formerly occupied by Cochran & Lewis as a
Hardware Store. Attached to the front build
ing is a warehouse Immediately IN rear 'front.'
ing on Water street. The Augusta street house,
the font one of the establishment, has been re-
modelled and adapted exclusively TO the whole
sale business.
The stocks of goods on sale in wholesale gro
Gerry houzes are in varsity more extensive now
than was the case few years ago. In the en-
largement fer the accommodation OF their
trade, Eakle Splitter & Co.. have arranged to
display their goods very much to the satisfac-
ton of buyers who n AXE their observation
through well-lighted apartments.
This ia a live, pushing progressive firm.
thoroughly acquainted with az d experienced
in the trade OF this city. and largely contribu t.
ing to its expansion. They keep their business
advertised in the columns of the SPECTATOR,
and are at no loss for customers. In their pro-
travellers in Virginia or any where else. Mr.
ID a Hope, is always on the road and is a
universal favorite with country merchants
whose custom he Is continually enrolling on
the books of his principals. Energy and relta-
bility are the strong characteristics of his
work, that is increasing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
New Buildings On Main stree,.

On Main street. there are three new buildings
nearly Finished that greatly add to the value
of the properties, and are complete in accom-
modaiions for the purposes intended.
The two residences of Mrs. G. Mon. Whittle
at the Sou beast corner Of Main and Coalter
stree s are OF Handsome architectural style and
perfect in interior comforts. They are In one
block of ymmetrical proportion, the drawings
and specifications as well as experimenting
the construction of the work was By her broth
er, Captain W. P. Tams. There are twelve
rooms and dry cellars in each residence, with
warm and cold water and complete heat
Ing apparatus.
Mr. J. M.3Wilson whose establishment is on
Greenyille Avenue, and who can point to
many excellent evidences of his capacity and
taste as builder, was the contractor OF the
whole, executing the carpenters work himself.
The brick work is by Messrs. Plunkett and
Clarke, and shows to fine advantage superior
material and style of finish. Messrs. George
Greaver, the well known piasterer; Robert
Gregory, the experienced painter: Il. E. Low
ing the skilled contractor in his lines of
plumbing and heating and j. J. Gilgaleu, the
gas-fi tter, executed in their departments for Mr.
Wilson.
Major 3. T. Bag5y's new three story brick
building at the corner of Main and Lewis sts
is of his own construction, being one of our
largest contractors. It has three elegant store
rooms fronting on Main street, aud above.
supplied with all accommodations. are two
family residences with an open court for each,
and approached from front and rear.
Major Bagby Is thu contractor; who is rapid
ly completing the handsare building on the
premises occupied previously and to be re-
occupied by Messrs. Wheat Summerson with
their popular family grocery establishment,
next to the marble yard and W, III. Aliens
Drugstore, on the central thoroughfare from
New to Augusta streets. Captain ). G, Mar
quis is the owner Of this property, and leads
the way where there Is room for new improve
ments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
MARRIAGES..

FLooD-LYoNs.-In Chicago. Illinois. WedDes-
day, Nov. 9th, Mr.. Ernest Flood and Mrs.
w. w. Lvous, late of this city. They will
reside in Peoria, Illinois.
INSTRUMENTATION Nov. 18th, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother. at Midway. Mr..
Walter Searson, OF England, to Miss Irene.
daughter of Mrs. David steele. Rev. A. H.
Hamilton officiated. They started immedi-
ately for England TO spend tn cir honey
with the family OF the groom
EARLY-MCCARTN Nov. 9th,
in Newcastle. Craig county, Va, by Rev Mr.
Abbott. of charlottesville. Mr.. VIM. 8. Early,
merchant in Union, Monroe Co., w. Va,
and Miss Little T. Mccartney, daughter of j..
w. Mccartney, ESQ. of Craig county. Va
WEIGH -GRAY.-In Harrisououcg. last Thurs
day. by Rev. L. b Johnston, DIR, VIM. s.
Welch. of Anne Arundel Co. Md, and Miss
Isabella W Gray, of Harrisonburg.
RnID-YANCEY.-In Windsor. Colorado. Thurs
day, Nov. 2lst, Mr.. Robert Reid aud Miss
Ma. gle Yancey, daughter OF Mrs Fanny ".
Yaneey. formerly of Montevideo. Rocking
ham county, Va.
RArDAL--viA:-Decena |. 1889. at Port Re-
public. Mr.. Elijah Randall. of Rockingham,
and Miss Lizzie Via, of Augusta.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES November 2sth, 1882.
in this CITY, by Raw. ". @. HutHhen, Mr.
John L Holder and Miss Vidnie VanFnSsen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Absence of sunshine has been the marke
feature of November, with more or less moist
urs in just enough quantity to keep things
growing and the gathering of corn back ward
Nevertheless these extremes have worked ad-
vantageously rathert than detrImentally Winter
wheat-the crop now which pays better than
any other grain crop raised and has suffered
the least decline Of any other grain-has en-
joyed conditions which have been favorable
for the present and also Its future growth.
ought to note here that my Investigations
recently bring out the fact that in Missouri
aud also portions of Illinois in the early sown
wheat we find traces of the work of the hes
sian fly. This, however. has not yet assumed
an area OF 60 great an extent that we must
look upon 1T in serious light. Taking the
wfnter-wheat as Z whole it is growing every
where. Michigan is the only State where 1t
seems to be at all backward or off color. In all
the other surplus winter wheat States the crop
is doing just as we'll as it is possible fer 1t to
do. The winter wheat during the present
month in this area has received all the moist
ure necessary to stimulate it in Its growth.
and the prospect now is that it will go into
winter quarters strong and vigorous.
/ do not think there is any more wheat on
hand to-day in farmers hands, notwithstand-
leg the crop has been larger than usual, Mil.
lers generally report fair stocks OF wheat, but
not excessive.
The corn crops are now fully three fourths
gathered. If the present week should con-
tinue to be good one. without Snow or rain,
1t would be safe to say that the first of Decem
Der would see the bulk of the crop gathered"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
Standard Time,
10Th Meridian.

No. carries Pullman Palace Sleeping Car
through from New York and Philadelphia via
Harrisburg to Chattanooga and memphis with
out change.
Has connection at Hagerstown with fast mail
from Baltimore.
Also makes close connection at Waynes-
boro Junction with G. q U. Railway west
bound trains
No. has through connection from Philadel-
phia via Harrisburg and G. V. Railroad, also
carries Pullman BuffetSleeping Car rom Phil
without change.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Md, with the Western Mary.
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder.
lex, Emmittsburg. Gettysburg, Penmar,
Waynesboro, Pa, and points on the Western
Maryland Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad toand
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg,
Chambersburg Mercersburg, Martinsburg and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest. and Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, and the North and East
At Shenandoah Junction, w. Va, with Main
Linz of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to and from
The West.
Wsyneshoro Junction with G. & o Ry. East
and West-bound trains.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch of
Richmond Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
& Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk & Western Rail-
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce. for Wildwood and Winchester. Va.
AtTroutvtlls for Fincastle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
Judge w. "A, Hudson and Florence In
vestments.


Every few days of late, special sIeepers have
been observed on the Shenandoah Valley r R.
taking Northern capitalists to the South, who
are examining the opportunities for invest
ment. Last Saturday. there was an extra
sleeping car on the day train which contained
twenty four Philadelphia capitalists, and
Judge VIM. A. Hudson, formerly of this city,
and Maj. Holmes Boyd, of Winchester, The
Judge said he had spent some time of late in
New York City and in the interior of that
State, and had sent forward many making in
vestnents in the special enterprises with
which he is associated at Florence, Ala. The
twenty four gentlemen then accompanying
him were all from Philadelphia, and would
invest handsomely in the enterprises he was
working up, and several of the party, who
conversed with the writer con firmed the state
ment which had besn made to him by Judge
Hudson. He was in fine health and talked
cheerfully, remarking that he had secured
enough capital. by the trip he had now con-
cluded, to push to success all the special enter
prizes he had undertak en- to carry through. He
said Mr.. Charles " Button of Lynchburg, who
had been soliciting capital in Boston for in
vestment at Florence, had been successful, and
had been at his bone To- several weeks, but
would join his party at Roanoke and accom-
pany them TO Florence
A letter received here from Mr. E. w. Funk.
houser, at Florence, dated Nov. 25th, refers to
the sale of the stock of the Florence Iron and
Cotton Company by Judge Hudson, as well as
placing 81. 1852, 900 of the bonds of the Florence
Railroad Company,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

SFIFLER.-November 9th, 1899, at Swoope. Mr..
Thomas Splitter. aged about SIS years.
LYTToN.--Novembe 10Th. 1899. at Spring Hill,
Gray Lytton. son of Albert Lytton, jagged
about q wears
CoURsEY.-November 98th. 1899, Ia Spring Hill
of consumption. Mr.. T. Goursey, aged IS
years.
ARBoG AsT.-NeaT Monterey. Highland county,
Nov. 251h Of diphtheria, Robbie, son of John
W. and Amanda Arbogast. aged Is years and
Smnnths.
YATEs.-At Mt. Sidney, Nov. 23rd, Miss Matte
4. Yates, sed 80 years, daughter of iae late
Maj. John Yates, OF this county.
MOMAHoN.-At StuarPs Drafs Ia this county,
Thursday, Nov. 2lst, OF pneumonia. Mir. Dem
mis- Mcmahon, agsd % years. ae was a men,
Der of the BAPTIST church. and leaves q widow
aud four children. He WAS formerly from
Gjiarlestown, Jefferson Co, W. Va, to which
place his remains were taken, and thu funeral
was from the residence CT bis father, Mr.,
Michael Mcmahon. and the in erment in
Edge Hill cemetery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
sales of LARGE LANDED Property.

The lands known as the "Douthat Survey.
comprising one hundred and three thousand
acres in Allegheny and Bath counties, com
mencing near Covington and extending along
the Valleys of the Jackson and the Cow Pasture
rivers for thirty miles to point above Fort
Lewis. and from four to five miles wide on the
east side of the Warm SPRING. Mountain, were
sold on the 18th of November. This property
has been in litigation for some time; and adj
joining and within its boundaries are eighteen
or twenty parcels not claimed by the benefic.-
aries In the suit. The sale was made by the
trustees, Messrs. S. 7. AItemus and Matthew
Semple of Philadelphia. to Mr.. Peter McLsren
of Canada, of the Syndicate that purchased the
Ferrol property some months since.
The price paid for the property is three hum
dred thousand dollars-one hundred thousand
cash. and the balance in equal instalments at
one, two and three years.
The law firm of Messrs. Shefey & Bumgard-
ner were councillors in the prosecution of the
suit. and for the unpaid portion of their fee 1t
was stipulated that certain quantity of the
whole property should be set apart for 1t. Ac-
cording to the schedule of sale. that amount Of
the fund will be about ten thousand dollars.
The report and map descriptive of this prop.
erty are interesting reading. The iron-ores,
with which it abounds. are located by numbers
and analysis made of each opening. Some of
the tests give over So per cent If metallic iron.
MIR. A. F. Withrow, of Bath, makes the re-
port on the forests and lumber resources. He
says his figures are under estimates. The for.
ests are capable OF yielding lumber material as
foil ows: White oak, 10000 600 feet; chestnut
oak. 100000; white pine, 1900 900; chestnut, g.,
DOO,G00; black oak SO00O0 tanbark As 600 cords;
railroad ties. 100000.
Some years ago, Messrs. Sheffey nd Bumgar-
liner became the owners of 700 acres of land in
Webster county, West Va, at the price of 60 cts
per acre. On the 1st instant, Capt. Bumgard-
ner, the surviving partner, sold it to Mr.. @. P.
Door, OF Webster county. at So per acre, half
cash. and the remainder at the end OF one year
rom date of sale.
Since these sales were made known, hosts of
friends have congratulated Capt Bumgardner
On the pleasant festure there is in them for him
to contemplate. and not alone as to him. but
Tor the interests of the estate of his life long
friend, Ind for over thirty years his associate
In his profession-the lamented Judge Sheffey.
Webster and adjacent counties are attracting
attention as railroads begin to
penetrate that region of West Virginia. The
of some of them are in the scheme
Of the Virginia and Pittsburgh railroad, which
has been revived, and will doubtless receive a
decided support through the interests of the
Rock bridge company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

DEATH uF WIN. E. LEoNARD.-This most
worthy ana estimaole young man died at his
home, ia Lewisburg at about IL O'Clock Satur-
day morning. the 23cd instant, aged 35 years, s
months and q days. He had held thu position
of Teller in the Bank of Lewisburg for ten
years, aud SO faithful had he been to his duties,
and so efficient in the discharge of them, that
when he bacame too unwell TO work the Bank
generously gave him an indfnit e leave OF alb
sence on full pay. M. Leonard was young
man of exemplary life and high character, and
was held in the highest esteem by all who
knew him.. II e leaves wife, little daughter,
an aged mother and number of near relatives
to mourn his loss, Funeral services were held
In the NJ, E. Church, South, of which he had
been member for Is years. at o'clock on
Monday last. conducted by Revs. J. o. Knott
and q. w. Kinzer, after which the body was
laid to rest inthe town cemetery Gre enbrier
". Vd.) Independently ou 18th.
The widow of the deceased is daughter of
Rev. ]. G. Rice, late Presiding Elder of this Dis
trict.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
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Personal.

DIR. Il. R. Morrison has located at Browns
burg where he will practice his profession.
Major John D. Rogers. the well-known agent
of the Richmond and Allegheny railroad, died
at his home in Lexington, Saturday night.
Rev. W. G. Tyree. formerly teacher in Har-
risonburg, has accepted the call to become the
Pastor of the Baptist church in that place and
will soon enter upon bis duties as such.
Mr.. W. H. Wiilgoss, who. on the evening of
the 5th ultimo, severely sprained his ankle, is,
we are glad to state. slowly improving. His
many friends hope to see him out again soon
to greet them with his genial smile.
Mr.. James, of Danville, member of the
Board of Visitors of the V. ". I. has rendered
his resignation to Gov. Lee.
The Rock bridge NeaOs says thatsMrs. Natalie
Smith. widow CT the Rev. James Fl. Smith, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Stephenson, IN Abing-
don. and will probably make he.' home with
her IN The future.
On Sunday last Rev. o. S. Wilson was in
stalled as Pastor OF Windy Cove and MIllboro
churches in Bath county. Mr.. Wilson is a
grandson of the late Rev. DR.. Wilson. of the
Union Theological Seminary.
We learn that Mr. John NJ. Stslfey of this
city is an applicant for the position of Super
visor of the 18th census. for the 4th census
district composed Of the counties OF Augusta
Rock bridge, and others. He Is we'll qualified
by education, character. and experience, hav-
ing faithfully perform such duties before, and
his appoiu tment would give entire and general
| satisfaction In the district without reference
| to party affiliations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
Letter from Shenandoah.
FISHERS HILL, Va. Nov. 80, $50.

FISHERS HILL, Va. Nov. 80, $50.
Correspondence of the SPECTAToR.]
There has been nothing but rain in this
vicinity and the farmers have had but elm
chance to gather in their corn.
On the 26th instant, the annual report OF
the B. & D. R. r. was made public.
On the oath instant, Charles Hupp of
New Market, was found dead on the Mas
sauutten mountain.
| Mr.. B. T. Barton has left Winchester to
attend the Court of Appeals now in session
! in Richmond.
MIR. G E. Hoover has resigned bis posi-
| ton as Superintendent of the Gas Company
| in Winchester and accepted that of Super
| intendent of the Electric Light Company in
Little Washington, Pa. On the "a, the en-
ployees of the Gas Company presented him
with handsome gold headed cane as re-
| turn for his kindness when with them, and
token of appreciation and esteem. The
presentation address was made by MIR. Chas.
Trenary and Mr.. Hoover appropriately and
gracefully responded.
Miss Carrie Fl. Brent, daughter of the
| late Q. Lewis Brent and Mr.. r. E. Rogers
| were married at Kent Street Presbyterian
Church, Winchester, on Tuesday, the 26sh.
The bride was attired in handsome dark
travelling dress and carried bunch of
chrysanthemums and Marshal Mel roses
| tied with white MORE ribbon. Immediate
ly after the ceremony the bride and groom
left on the B. & O. r r. for Washington.
MIR, and Mrs j NJ. Meade of Wiucbes-
ter, were agreeably surprised by their many
friends on the goth Instant. it being the
tenth anniversary of their marriage or "tin-
wedding" A delightful evening was
spent. A large number Of useful tin pes
ents were received. Mr.. Meade holds an
important position on the Sante Fe, Atch-
inson, & Topeka R r.
Melvin G. Steele, aged 10. son of M. w.
Steele, of Stephens City, died on the Goth
instant deeply regretted by large circle of
friends. The Stephens City Band. of which
ne was member, attended the funeral. and
played several dirges. At special meet
ing OF the Band,to take action on the death
OF MIR. Steele, a number of resolutions were
drawn up which showed in what high es
TEEN he was held by his fellow. members.
MIR. Gaunt, OF Clark county, who has
been in falling health for some years, died
at his residence near Berryvllle, on the 10Th
instant aged rs years He was highly re-
spected for bis upright character aud kind
heart.
On the 23rd instant, there was torch
light procession and illumination in Stras.
ourg In horor OF the Democratic triumph.
Ihere nave oeen quite a numoef OF wed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

ARREST OF A HoRsE-THIEF.-On Sun
day night of last week, Frank Humbles,
colored, an ex-coEv;eb, stole valuable
horse from Mr.. Finley Mcclure near Spotts-
wood, which he brought to this city the
next day and offered II sell it at such low
price-$50-that suspicious were aroused
that he haG stolen tho horse, and he was ar
rested by the Police and put in Jail. In
his examination trial before Justice Lickli-
ter, he confessed his guilt, and was sent on
to the Grand Jury for Indictment. The
Rockbridge NeDs sayt:-
Goa Nov. 3, he was discharged from Jail
here [Lexington] having served t rec
months term for larceny. He had a ort
time previous served term in the penlten
tiary for similar off4nse. and warrant is
now in the hands of thu officers here against
him for stealing clothing from colored
man at Zollman's distlllery about the 10Th
of the month";
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Mothers, you can relieve your baby Of Its
discomfort without administering opium, that
deadly drug, by using only DR.. Bulls Baby
syrup.
The confidence OF s'womankind"i-is thor
oushly grounded on the efficacy Of Laxador,
which has proved a remedy Of undoubted use.
illness in their peculiar ailments. Price only
q centa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Not great many years ago it was car.
diual principle Of Presbyterian faith that
only the Select babies were saved. Now
the Cincinnati Presbytery takes the broad
ground tt at all infants go to heaven when
they die. Who says the world isn't pro
grcssipge-Lynchburg Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

ALMOST FIRE.-On the morning of the End
Instant whilst Mr.. B. L. Partlow, the efficient
and accommodating agent of the Valley Rail-
road Company, and his clerks, were busy
with their papers and books, a cracking fire
was heard overhead. The brick f1ue into which
the stovepipe entered was the worse from long
service, and from 1t the timbers caught on fire.
1t was fsoon extiL guished. and the city Fire
Department was quick Ito the rescue to pre-
vent all except light damage which few
dollars will repair, which was promptly
done by Mr.. w A. Burke. agent of the insur-
ance company holding the risk on the build
Ing. Some old records in the garnet were
singed. land the inconvenience of a wet floor for
the day did not disturb the regular transaction
of business.
This city has excellent security In its we'll
equipped fire department. Extensive destruc-
ton from fire is hardly possible here.