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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Ex-G0v. Lee.

Ex-Gov Fitz Lee arrived in StauntOn on
Saturday afternoon by the C. & o. train at
clock, and after visiting his daughter,
Miss Ellen Lee, who is at school at Mrs
Gen. Stuart S, left OH the 6:14 P. M. train
for Lexington. The Stonewall Band sere-
naded and accompanied him to the depot.
On the same day the eX-Gov. was elected
President Of the Pittsburg & Virginia
Railroad, the projected railway from Cliff
ton Forge to connect with the Black Dia-
mond. VIM. A. Anderson was elected
Vice President, Judge J. K. Edmondson,
Treasurer, and w. S. Hopkins, Secretary.
The headquarters of the company are at
Lexington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Making Payment.

The English company that purchased the
John E. Laird farm in Rockbridge, have
made the first cash payment of ST., 500 and
taken possession of it. Mr.. Laird gave
their agents the keys of the place and
moved to Lexington. Mr.. l.. also received
$4,000 for the personally on the farm, and
Mr.. Thos. Dunlap received $4,000 to re-
lease mineral rights he had on the land.
The total sum to be paid for the farm by
the purchasers is $4,000. They expect to
mine iron and manganese. The farm was
cleared by James Laird 1.-THE present MI.
Laird s grand-father) before the Revolu-
tionary war, and has remained in his fam
lily till now.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
The Supervisors and the Hog Law.

The Board of Supervisors Of the county
will hold meeting on Wednesday next,
January 18th, at which time thepetition of
citizens Of Mt. Scion will be considered, for
the adoption of Hog Law, in and around
the village of Mt. Scion. The matter will
be met, however, by contemplation
against the adoption of such law.
1t is likely that at this meeting, the COM
mittee appointed at the meeting Of farmers
of the county, will present to the Supervi-
sors the resolutions adopted by it relative to
stock running at large.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
The Chesapeake & Ohio to have It's Own
Line to Washington.

A bill was introduced in the House of
Delegates on Wednesday, to authorize the
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. Co., to construct,
OF acquire by purchase or otherwise, a rail
road from any point on it's line East of the
Blue Ridge to Alexandria Oh Quantico, OF
any other point it may select on the Poto-
mac river. Two other bills were introduce
ed to incorporate the Potomac & Piedmont
Ry. Co.. and authorize counties along it's
line to subscribe to the construction of the
road. All these bills are in the interest Of
a line for the Chesapeake & Ohio to
Washington city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Brevlues.

The right to shoot OF catch partridges,
expired on the 31st of December.
There were 121 deaths in Staunton last
year-96 white and 35 colored.
In Augusta county, last year, there were
228 white marriages and 50 colored.
The recently made connection of the
city water pipes with the fire plugs of the
W. l.. Asylum, was tested ON Tuesday last,
and worked well.
The State Board of Education, on We'd
nesday, appointed Mr.. w. W. Robertson,
Superintendent of Schools of Staunton. 1t
passed by the Superintendency for Au-
gusta.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Suit to be Tried.

Hon. J. Catlett Gibson, member Of the
Houseof Delegates from Culpeper, and
Mr.. John F. Rixey Of that county, arrived
IN the city yesterday to take part in the
trial of the suit in the Hastings court,
of the W. Il. Asylum against DR..
R. S. McClanahan (committee) for 81 ,5o4,-
35 board for a patient. Messrs. Gibson and
Rixey are counsel for the defendant, and
Capt. John N. Opie represents the Asylum.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
postoMce Matters.

J. P. Ewing has been appointed postmas-
ter at Long Glade. Augusta county; M. B.
Mays, postmaster at Valley Mills, Augusta
county; J. NJ. Hall, appointed postmaster
at Stuart Draft, Augusta county, and E.
Winner, postmaster at Crab Bottom, High
land county. A new postoffice has been
established at Madrid, Augusta county,
with Sarah M. Davis as postmaster.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Flour Inspections for the Last Quarter.

For the three months ending January 1st,
lions were as follows-Family, "a barrels;
Extra, 1877; Supertine, 81. The limited de-
mand for burr -four accounts in a measure
for the small figures given here. The roller
process men do not have their flour inspec-
ted. There has been no law in Virginia for
the last two years compelling flour to be in
spected.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Dedication Day Fixed.

Next Thursday night, January 10th, has
been fixed Oh for the dedication of the Y.
M. G. A. Building. Walter G. Douglas,
General Secretary Of the Philadelphia Asso-
citation; W. W. Smith, President of Ran
dolph-Macon College, and Rev. Dr.. Nc
Bryde of Lexington, are on the programme
to participate in the services. On the next
day, January 18th, the Ladies Auxiliary
will give an entertainment at the building.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaihing III the Postodise at staunton' Augusta


LADIES' LIST.
Brooks, Carrie; Britt Lizzie; Blackburn, Kate:
BRYAN. Mrs j S; Brown; Mary; Brown, Mollle;
Greetings, Lizzie; Crumnett, Emma Daxsn-
mort. Rosa: Ellis, Mrs Harriet; Fields, Marina;
Greaver Rosa e. Goens, Lima Harris Magg gns
Lille: Lankford BETTE; Levin, Leila s; Lytton,
Mrs + a Lawson, Lizzie; Landrum, MIS- 1,i b;
+; Rollwager, Minnie Robertson, Lneretla;
Smith, S b. Sails, Mrs Mary; Smary, =, Ju ma;
Thorn pson Mary; Wright, Addie; Whltsel, MIS-
M M Wilson, Anne
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Butler, Cecil; Bryant, stephen; Brown, Robt =
"; Estill, Jno F; Estes, W Lee; Harden. VIM;
Howard, Thomas: Kennedy, Ed G; Keller Lee;
Long. VIM; .Lohr. Dr. g B; Lille. Arch; Landes,
Robt H; Miller, B L; Melton, Jas; Omohondro,
X c; Publer, H B; Simmons, NicaMd le states,
J ii; Spreading, Mr.; Thomp, b. Turner, Geo "
Wright, George; Williams, Jas; Walker, sam'l;
Ward, Jas F.
The above letters, If not called for within fif-
teen days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
Parties calling for them will please say they were
advertised.
Give your Street and Number to Carrier, and
your mail will not be put in General Delivery and
Advertised. w. A. BUhkE' Z. NJ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Gong Straight to California.

MI. J. d. Crowle, proprietor of the Vir-
ginia Hotel, has received a letter from the
agent Of the Mendelsshon Quintette Club
cancelling their contract for board land say
ing that they will go from Richmond direct
to California without stopping in Staun-
ton. This is the troupe that had been
announced to appear here next Monday
night for the benefit of the City Mission for
the Poor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
The Cofees Resumed.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. G. A.
have decided to resume the s'Coffees, F" and
the first will be held this afternoon,
in the parlor of the new building, from a to
6 O'Clock, All members of the Auxiliary
and lady friends invited.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
A StauntOn Professor.

One Of the youngest professors in col
lege is James Usher Campbell, aged twenty
three, professor in the colored college at
Columbia, 5. G. He is a son Of MI. Thos.
G. Campbell, one Of the most intelligent
and respected colored citizens of Staunton,
and was educated at Howard University
Washington city, where, after he was grad
uated, he filled for time the position of a
teacher OF modern languages. From there
he was called to Columbia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Colored Baptist Churches,

The Mt. Calvary Baptist church of
Staunton, colored, was organized on Janu
airy 9Th.
Siuce December 30th, 40 persons have
been baptized at Ebenezer Baptist church
colored.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Won the Prize,

Miss Jacqueline S. Epes of the Augusta
Female Seminary, pupil from Nottoway
county, has received the prize offered by a
Northern magazine for the best essay on
'sSouthern Life and Character
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10

IEdgewood" the beautiful tfM and ufi S fartie
farm belonging to the estate of the late joseph p
Asst, located on the northeastern limits of 81
the corporation and containing lIOlh acres Gl!5st
of land, is offered for sale. 1t will be sold IIs.
reserving " acres and the handsome brick resi-
dence and Improvements, or including Improve
ments.
The farm is beautifully located; is in high state
of cultivation, we'll Watered with Springs and
streams, and adjoining the corporate limits. #
will not be long before it will have to be appro-
growth of the city. WV
1t offers rare opportunity for any one who
desires to make safe Investment, either for a
suburban home, or for future advancement in
values.
Parties wishing to examine the property. can
see plat of it and obtain all necessary informa
ton by applying to the undersigned who resides
on the premises.
aup2 MRS. JULIET Asst
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Patents Issued.

Among the patents issued at Washing
ton, this week, were one to I. S. Humbert
OF Staunton, for nut-locks, and one to E. L.
Edmondson Of Staunton, for a railway gate.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
"A Chatauoua Circle.

Staunton has Chatauqua Literary Cir
Gle with the regulation number Of young
ladies, seven, as follows: Misses Annie
Walker, Eva Thompson, Lucy Walker,
Lizzie McCue, Maggie McChesney, Jennie
McCue and Maggie Morton. Miss Annie
Walker is President, and Miss Thompson
Secretary. The circle takes the CHATEAU
qua Monthly Magazine which prescribes a
regular course of reading and every num-
Der contains so answered and Is unanswer-
ed questions which the young ladies must
master and report upon at their weekly
meetings When the roll is called, each
member responds by giving the name OF
some author with a brief sketch of his life
and works. These clubs are very improv-
ing and there ought to be a dozen in the
city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10

w ANTED TO APPRENTICE,-A lady living
W. in another town wishes to apprentice
her l5-year-old son to good trade in Staunton
A Christian man preferred employer
Apply at VINDICAToR OFFICE.
ian 3-3f - = >o--'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10

nor SALE-One OF the most valuable farms
L in Augusta county-knownas the Robert-
son pace-contains 1872 acres. The en- ,skassssssss
tire tract is admira bly, adapted to gra- 9sRE
Zing, while all of it is tillable and grows S3g4%
the very best crops of wheat, hay and esSaYsSR
corn; 100 acres is in very best timber,
meadow land in one body There is an bundance
of running water and two splendid never-failing
springs. The place is easily susceptible of diyi7
sion in equal parts. Situated 10 miles east of
Staunton, on firstclass road, and 81 miles from
to persons wishing to purchase. ON application to
the undersigned.
For terms, &C., apply to JNO. w. STOUT,
sep2l tt Staunton, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
REAL ESTATE SALES.

G ALE OF LAND.-By virtue of decree of the
p Circuit Court of Nelson county, entered
at its March term, 1885, in the chancery cause of
&. L. Smith VS.. G. w. Martin. &C., the undersign-
ed Commissioner, will sell on
Wednesday,, the Goth day of Feb. 1890,
at II O'Clock NJ, in front of the Court House
in Staunton, at public auction to the highest bid
DER that large and valuable tract of sasssSzzS7.
timber land known the Crawford ssSes5eSsssSk
Hunting tract, situated in the county asSsfyss
of Augusta on the waters of the Little IVsSSsE
calf Pasture River, and the East
side of the great North Mountain and 49,
containing three thousand arces or less, this
land has upon it large quantity of timber and
is also near the large body of mineral land sold
near Fefrol, and no doubt has the same vein on it,
TERMS.-One-third cash, and the residue on q
credit of one, two and three years, taking from
the purchaser bonds containing waiver of the
homestead exemption with good personal securi-
ty and bearing interest from the day of SALE
S. B. WHITEHEAD,
Commissioner.
I certify that Commissioner Whitehead has
given bond reuuirel by la
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
NRUsTEE,s SALE or a DESIRABLE FARM

yNRUSTEE'S SALE OF A DESIRABLE FARM
i NEAR STAUNTON.-As Trustee III a.
deed of trust of date May 10, 1888, executed by
Edward j. Xaupi for the benefit of John Schut-
terlee, and recorded in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Augusta county, Deed Book l0G,
writing by said Schutterlee SO do, will sell at
public auction, in front of the Court House in
StauntOn, on
Monday, FIFTH day of January, 1890,
(that being county court day.. the property en-
braced in said trust deed consisting of two par
GELS
l. That desirable and we'll known .ss.ssssss
farm usually called "Ia Grange" con-sJssySSssssk
tanning about 4I6 acres. roods and
poles situated in the county OF Angus S4FVSSSs&
ia, about four miles West of the city of ~
StauntOn and Immediately ON the -zazEAG1x,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.
2. parcel of land containing about 4 acres
roods and Is poles, adjoining LA Grangen and
now used as part thereof. There is a good dwell
ing house and a number of out-houses on the
walton, good orchards and an excellent VINEYARD
TERMS OF SALE AS FOLLOWS Cash $500 90.
81 .545O0 on May 18th, 1890; $4,000 October 9th
1890, and the residue in two equal instalments al
10 and II months respectively, from day of sale
interest on last three payments from day of sale:
for all deferred instruments purchaser will be re-
CURED to execute bonds with approved personal
security and title to be withheld as ultimate Sc
curity. ~
vi. Nelson, who was originally cotrustee
with the undersigned in the above named deed
has removed from the State and resigned his
trust according to law, in the County Cont Of
Augusta; leaving the undersigned sole trustee
THOS. c. ELDER,
oeoA' ou Trustee.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Change in the Hours Of the Carrier
Service

Postmaster Burke announces the follow
ing new hours, for deliveries and collec-
lions by the letter carriers:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
Don | YOu FORGET
W.T. ARE SELLING
All Our ClO1kS
AT HALF-PRICE.
Ladies' Cloth Jackets for $l.OO
This Jacket was sold at $3.50 each.
Large Lot Of Dress Buttons,

Formerly sold at 25c dozen, now.....1 0c dozen
Formerly sold at 1Oc dozen, now..... sc dozen
Ladies Merino Shirts. .............25 c each
Mems Merino Shirts ...............25c each
Childrens Merino Shirts .......25ce each
Mems Scarlet Wool Shirts ......75c each
Women Scarlet Wool Shirts ..75c each :
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-01-10
WE ARE YOURS FOR BARGAINS
Don't You Forget It!
Our Soc. Corset is a Daisy.
ChilQren'S Wool Mitts, l0C. Pair
Ladies' Wool LegginS, 25c. Pair.
Winter Goods Must Go.
Get Our Reduced Prices
Send for Samples
Harris Great Bazaar.
no West Main St.,
Next to the Post-OffiCe,
VA.
janlo

OF PARTNERSHIP - The
~ partnership heretofore existing between
W. b. Craig and Charles Curry, under the firm
name of Craig 4 Curry, for the purpose of prac-
ticing law, has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Business considerations, in no way affect
ing the personal and friendly relations of the par
ties, have renderd this dissolution advisa ble
l will continue to practice my profession and
hope my friends, who have kindly aided me in
building up large practice, will continue to give
me their support.
% CHARLES CURRY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-01-16
ErNcellaIll Gems.

The Week of Prayer services were observ-
ed here last week.
Our Mite society opened its weekly scs-
SONS on Monday evening last, the first for
the new year.
A number Of our people have been having
Il, grippe and with some it had aggrava-
ted other ailments, SO that it became Serious
Mr. Joseph A. Gernand was called to
Annapolis, Md. to act during the sessions Of
the Legislature as a folder We do not know
what the duties are but it Is no doubt an
easy position. We feel glad for Mr.. G's good
fortune, as it was believe hv lot, that he
was the successful man from this county.
Our people were very much shocked and
saddcned to hear ofthc death OF Rev, r. w
Shields of York, Pa He was Il beloved
pastor of this Moravan charge for four years,
1880 to 1884, and few knew that he even
complained of any ailment He was i'll for
two weeks, but no serious danger was aniic.
ipatcd so soon until II few days prior TO his
death. Rev. IIcrhst with several Others
from here were in York on Wednesday, the
sth, and attended the funeral services there.
The remains were taken Thursday the 9th
to Bethlehem, Pa, for ntcrmcnt. Mrs.
Shields will not return to York, but will
make her home with her mother Mrs. Thco.
WANDERING in Bethlehem, Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-01-16
FOril's Grand Opera House.

Week of January 20th-Francis Wilson
and his Comic Opera Co. in the "OOLAll.'
The "Ooah,' which is booked for Ford's
Grand Opera House during the week Janua-
ry 20, is one Of the greatest successes in the
opera line that has been achieved this season.
The New York engagement of over one
hundred nights demonstrated by the immense
audiences, its popularity, Wilson Is host
III himself. The "Ooah' comes directly
fiom Philadelphia after four weeks en-
G cement in that city. The following nolce
will give a slight idea of the "Oolah" scasuo
there
Chestnut Street Theatre "Francis Wilson
continues his amusing sway at the Chestnut,
where he last evening entered upon the
fourth week of his "Oolah' season here.
The most eXacting admirers of this com"dinn
must be content with his role of UooMh
Goolah, the marriage broker, for the charac-
ter dominates the opcretta and gives Mr..
Wilson all manner of means for the display
of his peculiar vein Of hunOr. AS the role
of Cadeaur in "Erminic" provided him a rich
field for fun-making, so does that of the
'Oolah' in II slightly quctcr, and therefore
more acceptable way, give him ample tacii
ties for the saying and doing of all sorts of
ludicrous things. He could have no better
support, generally speaking, than that ac-
corded him"
Matlnecs-W Wednesday and Saturday.
January 2nh-CIlARLES WINDAAM,
the great English Comedian and his excel
lent comedy company.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-01-16
Rocky Ridge Items.

Were it not for the almanac we would be
led to believe this is June instead Of Janua-
ry At 5 p. M Sunday evening the thcr.
mometer registered Is degrees in the shade.
We may yet be able TO report u different
temperature before we glide into Spring.
The ice men seem to wear n gloomy look
we hope for n harvest vet for them With
some it will be impossible to get along with.
out it, and TO have 1t shipped here would be
rather expensive.
Mr. W II. BiGgs & Bro. shipped to Balti-
more during the past week fifty porkrrs-al
light weighs-in very fine condition. Prices
have not been very encouraging for feeders
yet the mild winter had much to do in way
of laying on fat
Mr.. GEORGE w. Crcager killed two hogs
their combined weight being six hundred
and siXty-siX pounds.
Mr.. Edward Long takes the cake for heavy
weight: he killed one that tipped the beam
at five hundred and seventeen pounds.
The NJ Hers bridge has been completed and
now open for travel, Qutca convenience to
those that were compelled to ford the stream
The school house has been treated to Il
new floor, new desks and some outside i'm
provcmcnts, which were badly needed and
adds greatly to its appearance and comfort
The school is progressing very well although
la grippe has made a bold attack on teacher
and many of the pupils. X
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-01-16
Beware Of Oimtments for Ca
tarrh that contains Mercury.

as Mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucus surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrlp-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do are ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. j. Cheny g. Co., Toledo, O., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces Of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine, it is taken internally and
made IN Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney
& Go.
1G- Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
per bottle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-01-16

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-01-16
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so we'll
known and SO popular as to need MEL.
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For cure of Headache, Constipation
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Entire satisfaction guaranteed or
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A Lady's Perfect Companion.

Our new book by Dr. John II. Dye,
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November % 3nos.