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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
MiddlebrOOk News.

Mrs. Julia Rowe, wife of Mr. Jacob Rowe, de.
ceased, died at the residence Of her son, in
Staunton. last Thursday. Mr.. " Splitter, of
this place went down with a neat casket and
conveyed the remains to Bethlehem church on
Friday where she was inferred by the side OF
her sainted husband, who went up to his glo
rious reward in heaven some few years ago.
Mrs. Rowe, we ara told, died in the faith. as
she had lived. Her sister, Mrs, John Martin,
residing near Hebron Church. on being in
formed of her sisters death Immediately sank
to the floor and expired. Heart disease seems
to have been the cause together with the sad
return from the interment OF Mrs Rowe found
the measure for Mrs Martins coffin awaiting
him. He prepared her casket and box. and,
when nearly done, q man rode up with an
other measure for a Mr.. Buchanan, an aged
gen tlemap, near ShemarIah church. He bu-
ried Mrs. Martin at Bethlehem. and proceeded
from there to Mr.. Buchanan's residence and
inferred him at Shemariah church the same
evening. These are sad deaths, indeed as each
person leaves a large family of devoted chill
dren to mourn their loss.
James Smith. of Lexington. is here on WIS.,
1t to relatives. He is a first>cass timer, and
expects to locate at Iron Gate.
Walter Helms. of Dayton Va, is here for q
months recreation W 18th his father and moth
or, who are very lonely since all their boys are
gone from home. 1t looks natural to see Walt
around.
Windy and cold weather prevails.
Rev. Mr.. Cole Will preach at Oakland Chap
ell the first Sabbath In April he Is one OF the
new mi nisters on this circuit. @.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The Cadets Of the Michigan Military
Academy, accompanied by friends, visited
Lexington, Va, Thursday. They spent
several hours in visiting the university and
Virginia Military Institute. and were shown
courtesies by the students and cadets
Representatives of the faculties of both in
stitutions escorted the visit ors shrough the
grounds and sections of the Institutions
and later they were taken to the Institute,
where they witnessed dsess parade by the
cadet battalion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
% DEATHS
Obituaries are charged for at ADVERTISING rat
Notices of deaths published ordtuito,ssly.


Obituaries are charged for at advertising rat
Notices of deaths published oratuitously.
sNYDER.-The death of Mother Frances ster-
rett Snyder, relict of toe late jacob Snyder,
and II days. is deserving of specia, notice at
the hands of her friends and the public gen.
orally.
She was born in Augusta county in the year
1887. Her maiden name was Jackson, and al
though the eldest in her family, each one OF
whom reached a good old age. outived all OF
five of whom, VIM, Rev j. Aiex.James. Mary
Sheets and Catharine 3wo ppe live in this coun-
ty. The other three. John. Margaret Reubush
and Maria Blankensop a'e In the West. Be-
sides these. one son, Samuel. lost his life in the
late war. and two others died in cir minority.
The subject of this notice passed sefeneiy
away without a struggle or previous complaint
even as the candle expires. on Sunday even
ing, March 23rd. She died, ifit can be called
death. In the arms of her daughter-tn-law, Mrs.
VIM snyder. and the corpse seemed to bear
the impress of her younger days. The writer
knew her intimately as neighbor and friend,
for the last 20 years. His testimony corrobo-
rated by hundreds OF others who knew her all
| their lives is that she left behind her not one
Until the last few years, when her sight fall
ed her, she devoted a large part of her time to
the reading of the old family Bible. She was a
consistent member OF the p esbyt erian church
for more than 50 years Through the first long
years OF her membership she and her consort
walked to HEBRON Church some miles dis
tant from their home.
She possessed that rare, though happy even
temperament, which Is so manifestly proof
against the wear and tear of life. The aged
| couple sleep side by side in the cemetery at
Hebron.
She is gone. she is missed. but instinctively
as the Grecian lover, We exclatm, I'VE shall,
we must meet again." 8.
EARHART Near Spottswood. March 25th, Miss
Mary Earhart. daughter of MIR. John Earhart,
aged Is years.
MA RTIN March 9th. $780, near Swoope, Mrs.
Mary, wife of John Martin, aged 90.
ROWE AT the residence of her son, Mr. John
Rowe, in Stanton March 9th, Mrs. Julia A.
Rove. widow of the late JACOB Rowe, aged
% years. She had been for 40 years mem
Der of The U. 3. Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

THE LION AND THE LAMB.-March cam in like
lion and remained SO throughoutth the month,
consistently preserving its leonIne character
TIL it went out. seemingly in contempt of the
saying that. when it comes like lion it will
go out like a lamb. The last day of March gave
us a fall of snow throughout the day. present.
ing real winter-like scene. This however
will not shake the faith of those who believe
in the old saying referred to. and they will
look for its veIif1cation as confidently in the
future as they have done in the past. The on
ly way to reconcile their belief with the wealth.
er on the last day of March is to maintain, that
either March did not come In like lion, or
that 1t went out like lamb-"very like" Ma.
ry's little lamb-"with a fleece as white as
SnOW,'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Barber Duross. so,a E,uek

Ticket r. i22 drew the secoad capital prize o.
slOo00) n the January drawing of the LOUISE
ana State Lottery One-twentieth of this tick
ct was hetd by Cornelius N. Duross, who was
found yesterday by Snn reporter at his bar.
Der shop, 1903 Joseph Campau avenue. II ra-
ceived the 100000 through the American Ex
press Company. and 1t came to me like God
send' said the fortunate man. held the tick
ct alb ,oIutely and no ons VAS emitted to di-
vision as has been reported. The money 1 will
invest in real estate.-Detroit (Mich) Sun. Feb
ruary 9th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

THE WEST STAUNroN LAND COMPANY Nov
1Na.-The Executive Committee of the West
Staunton Land Company held an important
meeting on the 8lst ultimo. II was then de-
termined to prepare the property without de-
lay for the sale of lots. The land will therefore,
be placed under competent engineer. who
under IL @ General plan ofthe Committee. will
proceed to lay IT, off into streets and lots If the
weather Is favorable. this work can be done
within the coming 30 or 40 days. and then,
with the transfer OF the design to maps. 1t will
be ready for the public inspection and an early
sale following the dissemination OF informa-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
zndy,,perfect Compantou,

Our new book by DR. Ohm II Dye, one OF
New York's most skillful physicians. sh ows
that pain is not necessary in childbirth, bu,
results from causes easily understood and
overcome. 1t clearly proves that any woman
may become mother without suffering any
pain whatever. II also tells how to overcome
and prevent morning sickness and the man VI
other evils attend ng pregu ancy. 1t is hight
endorsed by physicians everywhere IS the
wifes true private companion. Cut this out
1t will save you great pain. and possibly you
life Send two cent stamp for descriptive cir
sent in sealed envelope Address FRANZ
THOMAS & Co.. Publishers, Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Real Estate Agencies are the life Of develop
ment 10 many essential features. as landed
property is brought to bear upon its progress
To the better and more valuable properties
their intermediary offices come into good ac-
ton just as thev do in finding out and making
known the values of Others not apparent
The new Real Estate Agency OF Thos c. Elder
and Fitz. Elder as, Taos. O. Elder & Son, at the
law offices OF the Senior lob South Augusta
street,is contir uatiou of the agency long con
Quoted by MAJOR Elder, In which Mr.. Fitz Elder
Will devote his whole time and energies. Here
are full assurances of proper attention to bust
ness which will be advantageous to persons
having property they wish to sell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Ing their seeds. and, desiringl to harvest, al
ways SOW the best.

Ing their seeds. and, desiringl to harvest, al
ways SOW the best.
We have never passed through 80 many con-
secutive weeks, when there were no notes OF
Importance to make respecting fluctuations in
in the markets or changes Of quotations of any
articles.
We subjoin the report Of flour inspection in
this city for the quarter ended 31st ultimo, fur.
nished by Mr.. John @. Whitlock, Fourth
spector. In barrels-Family, 40; Extra, 1856; su-
per1ne, ls4; Fine, "a.
We would not have the outside world sup.
pose that the above figures in any manner ex.
hibit the bulk OF our local trade in flour. The
pauclty of these figures are however demon
strative of the large custom our own millers
enjoy who run their establishments by the
Roller process. Their home trade, like their
out ard, is large and growing, and the popu-
larity Of their flour is leading the way to still
further progress Their product is not subject.
ed to inspection.
The records of the Staunton Chamber of Com.
merce show that there were 54.649 barrels of
flour shipped from Staunton for the year end
ed 3lst July, 1889. Add the consumption of
from IL, 900 to 900 persons to that amount and
fair estimate can be made of he -four trade
as 1t starts out from the mills OF Witt Holt
and Mr.. Andrew Bowling, conducted by them,
and the wholesale and retail merchants OF
staunton who handle their flour.
The quotations ara wholesale. not rtean1
Country Produce.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

BOARD OF VISITORS OF D.. D. & B. INsTITU.
TIoN.-The following constitute tie newly ap-
pointed Board of Visitors of the Institution for
the education of the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind
N. F. White, Staunton; Marshall Mccormick,
Berryville; Judge James W, Marshall, Craig
county; Capt George A. Mushbach, Alexandria;
Q. W. 8. Turner, Rockingham county; A. d.
Quisenberry, Caroline county; Geo. E. Dennis,
Franklin county; r. W. Watkins, Halifax
comfy. The last five are newly appointed
mem hars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Tennyson first met Mr.. GLADSTONE at the
house of Rogers, the banker poet. He was
also introduced to Tom Moore there about
the same time. Macready and John Fors-
ter were friends of his in those days, and
Hallam, the historian, and father of the
dead friend whom he immortalized IN ''In
Memoir iam."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

DOUBLE MARRIAGE.-On Wednesday, 26th
nit, in Harrisonburg. the Rev. w. q. Tyree
pastor of the Baptist Church, married two
young couples at the same time. The happy
pairs were Mr.. G.B. Rotbgeb to Miss Ida F or-
ence Downey. and Mr.. W. D Rothgeb to Miss
Huldah Catharine Baker. All the contracting
parties were young cilizens OF Rockingham.
The first couple, Mr.. g. B. Rothgeb and Miss
Ida Florence Downey, being aged 20 years and
II years respectively. while of the second cou-
pie the groom was % years old and the bride
1s-8pirit of the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

A PREACHER's ARREST MOBILE, ALA,
March 20 Rev. Preston Chauey, while
preaching at country place over the Flori-
da line last Sunday, was called outside by a
messenger, who told him his mother vas
very i'll and had sent for him. Clancy dis.
missed the congregation, and on going out
was arrested by deputy marshal for rob
bling the mails at Buttons, Ala, FIVE years
ago. CLANCY admitted that he was the man
wanted, and was taken to Huntsville for
trial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

AT Lynchburg. last Friday morning, a
heavy rain storm was followed by very
high wind, which continued throughout the
day, doing considerable damage in various
portions of the city. Five dwellings were
completely unroofed and several others par
tally SO, Signs were blown heller SHELTER,
and two or three costly showcases in front
If millinery and clothing stores were bro
ken into fragments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
C. d O. Dining Cars.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Dining Cars have
all been put through the shops and look as
bright as new silver dollars. Mr.. Fl. W. Fuller
has assumed charge OF the dining car line,
which is gu rantee oft substantial excel
lence and good taste OF the service, II energy
and ability mean anything.
From now on cars will be run from Cincin
natl through 10 New York regularly by the
F. f. v. Vestibule Limited, and those who
travel by this famous train can feast in roya!
style.-Chic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

SERVICES AT MT. TABoR.-There will be COM
munion at Mt. Tabor Lutheran church on
Easter Sunday.
Preaching on Good Friday and Saturday be-
fore at II o'clock. Candidates for church MEM
bership will be received on Saturday morning.
Rev. Prof. Painter of Roanoke College will
assist the Pastor. q. w. SrIGGLE,
March %. 80. Pastor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

A balloon containing an army captain, a
lieutenant and private, who we're making
an experimental ascension, collapsed while
over the forest of Schrimm, in Possen, Gar
many. The private was killed and both of
the captains legs were broken. The lieu
tenant escaped with slight bruises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Town AND PLANTATIONS INUNDATED
A despatch to the Memphis Apnscl from

Greenville says
The protection levee north of the city
gave way at noon, despite the most heroic
efforts on the part of the people, and the
waters pou'e ed in upon city which since
it's existence has been above the level of the
Mississippi at it's greatest height.
The food is tremendous one, and the
volume of water that is pouring in from the
three breaks above is spreading cut in al
directions, inundating plantation after plan.
tation which in the food of 1882 were
above water.
At Austin, Miss, there is also break
and all the plantations in the vicinity o.
the break are being rapidly submerged, snd
the tenants are leaving without saving any
of their effects.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

IRON AND MANGANESE IN BATH COUNTY
A correspondent OF the Highland Recorder re
ports that iron-ore and manganese are found
In large quantities near Cleek's Mil on Jack
sons River in Bath county in proximity with
coal and limestone and says that ''all they
lack now is a railroad to make the Jsckson's
River Valley one of the garden spots Of these
United States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
CITY COUNCIL.
Last Excursion to Washington.

The last of the series of monthly excursions
via the Baltimore & Ohio r R. to the National
Capitol is announced for Thursday. April 18th,
and those who have not done so. should take
advantage of the low rates offered, to visit
Washington during the present Session of Con
gress.
The rates are extremely low and the time
limit long enough to allow excursionists the
opportunity of visiting the various places OF
interest within easy reach of the Capitol
Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond. Old Point
and Mount Vernon. We give below a list of
stations showing rates of fare and time OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

After April LIST, the hours for evening serv-
Ices in our churches will be 8 o'clock until
further notice.
In the End Presbyterian Church. there will
be services in the afternoon on Sunday instead
ofevening hereafter. This service is to begin
at 81 o'clock and close at 611 o'clock.
Under the passionate of DR.. Halves "A years.
this church has grown from fifty-seven to one
hundred and eighty-seven resident members.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

DEAIH OF Mr.. HENRY SNIrEMAN-Mr. Il
Snitemau died at the residence of his son in
law. Mr.. Jacob Coffman, near New Hope, on
the 3Oth OF March at O'Clock. P. M, aged u
years. Some time since, Mr.. Sniteman. who
previously resided on his farm on Christians
Creek, realized his falling health and made his
home with Mr.. Coffman. He was q kind and
good man aud war much esteemed by neigh.
bors and friends. The burial took place yester
day at Barron Ridge German Baptist church
| of which the deceased was member. Mr.. D
| A. Snfteman. the grocer merchant on Main
near Augusta street, is q son OF the deceased
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Our Very Best Pennla

Confirm our statement when we say that
DR.. Acker's English Remedy is in every
way superior to any and all other prepare
tions for the throat and lungs. In whooping
cough and Group, it is magic and relieves at
once. We Offer you sample bottle free.
Remember, this remedy is sold under q
positive guarantee For sale by Philip T..
Allen, 6taupton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
We Caution All Against Them

The unprecedented success and merit OF Ely's
Cream Balm-a real cure for catarrh. hay fever
and cold in the head-has induced many ad-
venturers to place catarrh medicines bearing
some resemblance in appearance style or
name upon the market, in order to trade upon
the reputation of Ey's Cream Balm Don't be
deceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm. Many
in your immediate locality will testify in the
highest commentator of 1t. "A particle is ap-
piled into each nostrll; no pain; agreeable to
use. Price so cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

To have good health medicine Is necessary
occasionally. AS q family medicine we can
recommend Laxador, the great regulator, and
advise all to have a package constantly on
hand for cases of necessity.
We request all mothers to stop using lauda-
mum for their babies. and use DIR. Bulls Baby
Syrup, safe medicine. 1t contains nothing
Injurious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
The aIaxcow HafeI.

On the 18th ult. Rockbridge company enter
ed into agreement with Messrs. Holberstadt
Stewart. Contractors, of Richmond. who will
commence at once the excavation and building
of the foundations of a $4,000 hotel at Glasgow
The architects. Messrs. Rodgers 4 Higham also
of Richmond. have the designs completed for
the remainder of the work Of the hotel which
will contain two hundred rooms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Oh aAD PaDers.

Newspapers, besides the reading matter they
con tain, are valuable for many other pur poses
In the family,-for putting under carpets
cleaning lamps and windows, polishing stoves
starting fires, Sc-and at the price we sell
them-25 cents per hundred-are the cheapest
things that can be bought.
At this low price we will furnish good, un-
clipped papers. Call at the SPECTATOR off se
and get one or more hundred before they are
all sold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

DEATH OF TWO sIsTERs.-Mrs. Julia A. Rowe,
died in this city las Thursday, and when the
sad intelligence was communicated to her sis-
ter, Mrs. John Martin, in the Hebron Church
neighborhood, she dropped dead. The Rev.
Mr.. Donovan, pastor of the U. B. Church Of this
city, performed the funeral services at the
burial of both at Bethlehem-that OF Mrs. Rowe
on Friday and OF Mrs. Martin Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

GOLDEN WEDDING 1t is seldom the privl-
lege of any to attend more enjoyable affair
than that given at the residence of John Nc
Neer, Esq, on Indian Cresk, on the 10Th ut.
The occasion was the celebration of the flftieth
anniversary of "Uncie" johns and "Aunt'
Betsy's wedding. Invitations had been sent to
all their near kindred, as well IS to many
friends, but owing to nigh waters caused by re
cent rains, many were necessarily denied the
pleasure of being present. All the children OF
the aged couple were present except One.-four
sons, and their wives aud children. numbering
In all eighteen. There was among the assem-
bted guests but one-"Uncle Jim" Sham lin
who had been present at the wedding fifty
years ago. and though the blasts of eighty.three
winters have swept over his head. he Is, as he
was then, enjoying the sweet contentment of a
fife of single Observation-Disclosures (W Va
Wutch1Qe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

A syndicate of Richmond aud Lynchburg
capitalists has purchased for $50, 900, from
8. L. King, rs acres of land adjoining the
city of Bristol. s. H. Gst has sold to q
syndicate 60 acres of land in south west Roa-
noke for $50 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
That TerrihIe Couoh

In the morning. hurried or difficult breath
ing, raising phlegm. tightness IN the chest,
quickened pulse, chilliuess in the evening
or sweats at night. all Or any of these things
are the first stages of consumption. DR..
Acker's English Cough Remedy wiu cure
these fearful ~ nptoms and is sold under
positive guarantee By Philip T. Allen,
Stanton, w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

An electric light wire Set fire to the Ave
story grain elevator of the John W. Kauff-
man Milling Company in St. Louis on Sat-
urday morning. The building and sixty
thousand bushels Of wheat were consumed.
Loss $3.50,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Victor Hugo when he died left fortune
OF 100000 francs. Ills only daughter,
Adele, now an aged lunatic, Inherited half
this amount. The other half was divided
between his two grandchildren, Georges
and Jeanne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. Gazette says
1T is said among the Virginia Republicans
here that if General Malone shall go out OF
the country, either Col. Lamb, of Norfolk,
Or Mr.. Agnew, of Alexandria, will be ap
pointed chairman of the State republican
committee of Virginia, and that the chances
are in favor of Mr.. Agnew, as Col. Lamb
was too strong Mahoneite to be acceptable
to the kickers.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
ONE ENJOYS

<ANJoA -
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its action and truly beneficial In it's
effects, prepared only from the most
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to all and have made it the most
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Syrup of Figs is for sale in 800
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gists. Any reliable druggist who
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wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
NJ AR RIAGER

Clifton Forge, March 10th,
by Rev, e W. McCorkle. Mr. VIM. E. Lesser
and Miss Mary NJ. Smith, both OF Allegheny
county Va.
BEARD -McKEEvEe.-Att the residence of the
BRIDES father Mr.. VIM McKeever near
stanton, March 25th, by Rev. DIR. Samuel
Rodgers of the NJ. E. Church, South, Mr.
Henry James Beard, of London. Eng Loco
motive Engineer on the G. & o. r., to Miss
Annie Laura McKeever.
SHICKEL-BARKLEY.-M oath, 1890 near
Spottswood, Mr.. Daniel N. Shickel and Miss
Mary j. Barkley.
q, 1890, in Staun :
ton. by Rev. DIR. Rodgers, Mr. Edward B.
Gait, of Salem. Va, aud Miss Abbie Kuoo-
laugh,