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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-31

'hc I'ae, SIX or ticht years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
MARRIAGES.

STACY-LEWIS-On March 18th, in Charles
ton, VIVA, Mr.. Charles Stacy, of richmond.
and Miss Mary Virginia Lewis. eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. 9. G. Lewis OF Charleston, Viva.
A despatch to the Baltimore Sun says: Tho
wedding was notable and was charac-
terized by the lavish hospitality of ante-bellum
days. The social standing of the contracting
parties brought together many well>known
society people from Boston, New York. Chica>
go. st. Louis Louisville, Richmond and Balti-
more. The presents were costly and numerous.
Mr.. and Mrs. stacy left for the East that night.
They will make their home in Richmond.
Va"
KKRsa -KIRACOFE-We Wednesday. March
s25th, 1891. in the NJ E. Church at Sangersville.
by Rev. A. r. Thompson, of Bridgewater, Mr..
MIR. William Claude Kersh, of Miinesviile,
and Miss Elizabeth O. Kiracofe, of Sangers-
Vile, Va.
INGER-DURROW.-O Sunday, the
22nd of March, 1891, near Broadway, Va, at
the home of the officiating minister, Elder J..
" Zigler, Mr.. ]. W. Holtsinger and Miss
LESSEE Durrow, all of Rockingham.
RAYME KITE At the Methodist parsonage
in Luray, Va. by Rev. Mr.. Brown. March
18th. SIR. W. 7. Rayme and Miss Lille Lee
Kite all of Page county, Va.
ER-WAGGONER.-Oa Straight Creek,
Highland county, March 18th, by Rev Joseph
beverage, Mr, Andrew Ryder and Miss Ida
A. Waggnner
SIPE-HOULIHAN.-On Jackson's River,
Highland county. by Rev. Howard Wade.
Sir. John a. Spe and Miss Mary Kate Hoult-
han,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-The opinion
banded down in the Court of Appeals on
Thursday in tho case of Hodges against the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company,
is likely to be iar-reaching in its results
The decision holds that no railroad can be
constructed within sixty feet of mans
residence. If this decision is literally car
red out, it will probably entail serious loss,
not only upon street car companies, but
rail, DAD lines all over the State. There are
few Of these against whom quits cannot be
maintained under Thursdays decision of
the conrt. The result of this action will
DO doubt canse the next Legislature to pass
an act repeating the old law upon which
the opinion is based; but until this is done,
it may give railroads some annoyance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
EASTER SUNDAY.
IRON the N. Y. Herald


Phoenix from the ashes of the sombre days
of Lent,
The Easter morn Is risen, the penance hours
are spent;
The lily, born to greet the day, is queen of all
the flowers
That Nature true to Natures God, with fairest
beauty DOVER;
And, trooping from their quiet homes, the
people throng the way,
To see the flowers, display their clothss-alas.
how few to pray!
The rector reads the lesson:-aow this day the
Lord had risen,
His body free from mortal pargs. Els soal
from mortal prison;
And while he reads Dame fashion. by Mam
mon long espoused.
Usurps far more attention than q sermon e'er
aroused.
The supplied choir with carolings awakes the
echoes sweet
And women turn, with envious eyes, Paris
gown to greet.
We kneel on softest cushions, our peace with
God to make
Or. truth to tell a better view OF those behind
to take
And while, with prayer book veil in hand.
with moving lips we con 1t.
Who will deny each minds intent on pricing
spring bonnet?
But if in all the mighty throng few devout-
ly pray,
Oh, Lord, for their sake. bless us all on this.
thine holy day!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
CHAMBER OF C0MTERCE,
ANNUAL MEET NG-ELECTIoN OF OFFICERS
TRANSPORTATION MATTERS

ANNUAL MEET NG-ELECTIoN OF OFFICERs-
TRANSPORTATION MATTERS.
The Annual meeting OF the Staunton Cham
Der OF Commerce, which was postponed from
the 20th, tool place 90 the 27th ultimo. Mr..
Char es E. Haines. who had served as Presi-
dent the two preceding years, declined a re-
election
The election OF officers for the ensuing year
resulted as follows: Mr.. Henry Hutchinson,
President; Mr.. Reeves Gait. LIST, and Mr.. Chas,
A. Gladke, 2nd Vice-President, and the fol-
lowing directors, who with the President and
Vice Presidents, constitute the Board, to-wit:
Arlsta Hoge Charles e. Haines, M. B. Ham,
rick, NJ. A. Hope, NJ. N. Bradley, G. W. War;
den, John W. Todd, J. A. Hanger.
j. G. Shields, who had served as Secretary
and Treasurer, from the organization of the
Chamber in 1885. declined a reelection, and
Mr. Thomas J. Crowder was elected to that
office.
Messrs. Q. K. Lapham and j. w. Bodley were
admitted to membership.
MIR. Henry Hutchinson, from the committee
In charge of the proposed banquet, reported
progress. Nearly all the necessary funds are
In hand for a superior entertainment which
will come off in short while.
Mr.. Reeves Gait introduced the subject If ir-
regularity in the charges Of freight on the
Railroads. and particularly with reference to
the same on coal by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, and asked for committee to exam
inc into the matter. The committee consists
of Major 0. K. Laphan, John w. Todd, A. G.
Gordon, and M. A. Hope.
This body has quite full M membership, and
Is in fue working order, and more pr osperous
no. than it has been siuee its organization.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

J. WAYNE SPITLER AND OTHERS DRAPE THE
Cor FEDERATE MoNUMENT.-Mr. J. Wayne
Spttler, formerly of the place, on the z3rd of
March. participated in draping the confederate
Monument in ST. Augustine, Florida, in
memory of Gen. Jos. E. Johnston. The cor
repondent of the Jacksonville (FIa) Times
Ucton SAYS
The ladies of the Con federate Memorial as
gcci alton, assisted by Col Charles Hopkins
anG John Darling OF the Tenth Florida in
fsnlry, B. Genovar, w. y. Middleton. Bernard
Masters. Third Florida infantry, David L
Durham. M R. Cooper, Joseph f. Damoias.
Second Florida infantry; Captain Anthony N.
Pacetti. Confeder ate navy ]. A Euslow, jr..
and Dr. l. Alexander South Carolina. aud ].
" Spttler of the Virginia Confederate volun-
te@rs, appropriately draped the Confederate
u ohumept in the Piaz9 to-day. in memory OF
tn" dead Confederate chiettain and statesman,
Joseph E. Johnston. There are general expires.
sicDs OF sympathy for the family and friends
OF General Johnston among,the MON veterans
ia Ibis city All brave men love brave men,
and General Johnston was both brave and
lover of the brave This the Times luton
respondent knows by experience on the field
and afterward in the family circle of the dead
general"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
COUNTY COURT.

The business before the County Court has
been of considerable volume, but only q few
cases of any general interest. Judge Stout,
who had been very unwell and in consequence
of the death of his brother, DR.. Jas. r. Stout,
withdrew nom the bench on the Goth. Judge
William P. Houston of the Rock bridge bench
kindly responded to the request of Judge
Stout, and presided during the 9th and 2Sth.
Judge Houston is no stranger to the Augusta
bar and to the people here. In addition to the
judicial services rendered on this and former
occasions ne is most highly appreciated for
social worth and personal friendships, and will
always have warm reception by the people
of the mother county of the one which num-
bers him among her best citizens.
Williams alias Johnson was given six
months in Jail tor stealing watch.
Maryatt Steele. who assaulted Walter Searron
last October, was fined $3.50 and cost.
Daniel Roach was appointed guardian of
Miss Flora v. Myers.
Howard o. Coyner qualified as admins
traitor of the estate of James B. Moffett.
The report of the Beverley Manor District
Road-Board recommending repairs to the
"stingy Hollow" road sl75 was appropriated
therefor; $50 was also appropriated to repair
the Howardsvi1le road near Stuart's Draft.
$1,000 was conditionally appropriated as a
part of the amount necessary to build bridge
over North River near Rockland Mills. This
amount is considered as Augustus quota
Rockingham county uniting in building the
bridge.
The Treasurer of the county reported a list
of sales of delinquent lands for 1889 to indi-
viduals, the Commonwealth. and those re-
deemed by owners made at December and jan
uary terms. Both were examined and passed
by the Court and copies sordered to be certified
to the Auditor.
The case of George Brown (colored) who was
sentenced last week to years in the Peniten-
t1ary for stealing. is before the Court on appli-
cation for a new trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01


TIE WEATHER AND THE CRoPs.-Tha
season continues from one to two weeks
late generally throughout the Northern
States. Farm work is generally retarded
on account of snow and cold weather in tha
spring wheat regions and snow and heavy
rains in the winter-wheat regions, although
the general prospects in the principal grain
States are considered very favora bic.
Excessive rains 10 the States of the Ohio
Valley, Tennessee aud Illinois have retard-
ed plowing and planting, but growing crops
aud fruit are reported in excellent condt
ticu. Three counties in Illinois report .sfl =
damaging wheat" but other counties il
the State report the weather as favorable
to wheat and meadows. Indiana and Ken
lucky report grains and grass in fine condi.
ton, and in Tennessee much coru, oats aud
potatoes have bsan planted.
States of the Lower Mississippi Valley
report farm work well advanced; corn
planting nearly completed, and cotton
planting in progress. Excessive cloudiness
and cool nights have been unfavorable to
early corn in the West Gulf States. Loui.
siana reports cane in an unusually fine con
dition. Alabama reports weather fayora-
BILE, ground being prepared for cotton oats,
in good condition, and fail. prospects for
fruit.
In the South Atlantic States and Virginia
excessive rains have proved unfaverable,
and planting has been from two weeks to a
month late. In South Carolina tho rice
crop is in danger from overflow, and not
more than one half the usual acreage of
corn has bean planted, and prospects are
glonmy.
Reports from the Middle Atlantic States
indicate that the weather has been unfavor-
able for rapid growth, bat grains and
grasses are in good condition and frnit ap-
parently uninjured. La New England the
weather was unfavorable for sugar max
ing, and but littla plowing and gardening
done in the southern portions.
Oregon reports sell very web7sud seeding
progressing very sEo4lg winter Nbeat OK
9slient; psacbesi Almonds and srricots ia
bloom.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
Deafness Can't be Cured


by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube gets inhamed you have
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, aud
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to it's
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an infamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that we cannot cure by taking Hall's
Catarrh Cure. Send fer circulars, Free
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
SID by druggists, rs cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

NOW AGAIN.-On Thursday night and Fri
dsq last, snow. fell here to the depth of IL
inches. It was of that depth on planks where
II did not melt very rapidly. but it was not
that deep on the ground. as the ground was
wet and below the freezing point and thawing
Was more rapid, The weather was not at the
ftaezlng point when the most of the snow fell
81 was colder. of course, above in the clouds
vi ere the snow was formed. On Saturday
light the "clouds rolled away and star gems
spsrkled in the "azure robe of night" AMI on
sunday -Easter-day-the san shone
brightly. The weather was calm, the winds
peacefully slept, the sky was clear. tho mer.
curry rose to near Sc degrees, and tue snow was
espidly melted, particularly on tho Southern
e. posures.
ne comparatively warm weather o.; Mon
day and the rain of Monday night and Tues
day have had the effect OF melting the snow to
such degree that but little Is now left on the
ground. The probabilities now are that the
rivers will be made e ash by the rapid rneiti ng
o. lhe snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
Strange Revolution i'm W0znen's dress
VIII American Ladies' dare adopt 1t?

some predict that the great change in the
Iashioning of the clothes which are to be worn
by women this coming season is the most won
derful victory of the nineteenth century-if
fashion leaders can be induced to adopt it. and
appear just once in public SO arrayed.
Men will hold their breath In wonder at the
marvellous change it makes in lovely woman.
view OF the fair sex can help being beautiful in
th6se glove-fitting costumes" says writer in
q rscent number of the New York and Paris
Young Ladies' Fashion Bazaar. "This magazine
"a tn only one in Europe or America which
MAKES speciality Of giving those inclined to
stoitness an unrivaled appearance of sculp-
Ia I'D slimness." said Her Royal Highness the
Princess of Wales Madame Patti has ordered
from the Paris house four m gnifcent cos
James. the designs of which appear in the
Al Ill number of this Fashion Bazar-and in
this magazine only.
Mrs. Harrison is greatly fascinated with the
exquisite gem, costume No. 4, in the April
number. 1t is expected she will give an order
fUr an exact counterpart ofit the whole front
81 which will be inorUsted with pin-head dia-
rn1nds. This gown alone Will be worth kings
Fausom.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

ANOTHER FIRE IN LURAY.-A despatch
to the Bait San says that FIRE broke out
in the loft of Walter Campbeil's large frame
livery stable Monday afternoon, consuming
the structure and large quantity of hsr-
ness and provondsr. All tho horses and
vehicles were gotten out rninjured. DR..
Hudson's carriage house, opposite, was the
only other building destroyed. The ad-
jacent dwellings were saved through the
exertions Of the town people, several of
whom were slightly burned. Loss, 81. 500;
Insurance, $1,000. The origin of the fire is
unknown
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
EPTSIhs.;hS.

John W. Stephenson, T. g., Com monwealths
Attorney of Bath county, is candidate for re-
election.
Rev. w. T. Yarbrough. who has spent the
winter in Jefferson Co.. W. Va, has returned
to New Hope in this county.
Capt. W. A. Young has been appointed agent
for the U. s. Express Company at Clifton Forge
in the place of E. ]. Gunter. resigned. He en-
tiers upon his duties as such April to-day.
DR.. Otey Y Warren, son of the late Stuart l.
Warren of Monroe Co., W. Va, has recently
been appointed Physician for the Montana
State Insane Asylum at d salary of s., 800 per
annum.
We take pleasure in announcing that Mr.. N.
M. Warner. who has been iii. is improving
This VILE be gratifying news to his many
friends who have felt great.anxiety on account
of his dangerous condition of health.
The many frends.of the venerable Matthew
Pilson, Esq, now in the end year of his age,
will be panied TO learn that he has been Ill for
some time. He is a man OF sterling worth
who enjoys the highest esteem of all who know
him.
Mr.. David F, May of Petersburg has been APP
pointed examining surgeon OF pensions with
headquarters at Richmond. He is a promi-
neh' Physioian "uo m"s 1oiA SoP'in
'ehoen' VI JIG oeh'iai Asylum
At the meeting of the Virginia Board OF
Pharmacy held in Richmond on the 25th and
10Th of March, Mr.. Chas P. Eichelberger,
o.ei III MI '" AKA 1Aiion -. A.u. III 'nia
ol's' passeo 'ne N1 nin"sion LIS sone a,I
"'e,aso was eAoeo0insS soo" oonsi"oiins VIC
isio oAaIiin "'ion
Ihe health OF Mrs. Amelle Hives Chandler
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
THE CHARITY BAEL.

The Grand Charity Ball given for the benefit
of the poor of our city. and which will be the
greatest social event of the season, will take
place tonight in the new Crowle building op-
posits the Y. M. G. A. building. Guests Will
be received from half past to O'Clock, P. III
The bounteous repast will be served from hall
past 8 O'Clock 2. NJ, 10 | O'Clock, a. M, and
the guests will be waited upon by pretty young
girls who Will be dressed in nice gowns. caps
and aprons. The ballroom will be handsomes
ly decorated, and the dances will be both round
and square, and, asstated last week, the music
will be furnished by Weher's famous orchestra
from Washington city.
Tickets can be obtained from any member OF
the Com mittee of Arrangements. We repeat
the statement made last week that two ladies
are admitted on one ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

DRIFTED TO SEA ON ICE.--Capt. Free
man Monroa of the schooner John J. Whit.
tier reports the loss at Gloucester, Mass.,
CT French woman and daughter about six
miles up the gulf from Red Island, N. F..
on March 6. The daughter was sliding on
the ice when it broke away from the ahore.
There was no nau at home or house
within distance of five or six miles, and
the mother put oat il derry to the rescua.
o. reaching the cake of ice the mother
stepped from the dary to ge. the child.
The dory slid off from the ice cake, and
mother and daughter d.ifted to sea and
were never heard from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

" IRGTNIA-In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, in vaca-
ton, March 18th. 1891.
John K. Forrer and Samuel Forrer, executors
of Daniel Forrer, decd
VS..
Robert B. Dunlap and others.
Whereas. John K. Forrer and Samuel Forrer.
executors of Daniel Forrer, Decd, hereto fore
exhibited to orr said Circuit Court of Augusta
county their bill of complaint against Robert
B. Dunlap and others. whereupon sundry pro-
ceedlngs have been had. as appears from the
records and files of the said court; and before
a final decree in the said suit could be pro-
nounced to Wit, on the day of August, 1882
the said Robert B. Dunlap departed this life in
testate, as 1t is said, and leaving him surv1v
ing, widow, namely, Mrs. SHlome F. Dunlap,
and thefoilowlng named children and heirs at
law. to wit, Mary E. Wilson. wife of --
Wilson, Daniel T. Dunlap, Roberta B. Dunlap,
Claire S. Dunlap and Charles Fl. Dunlap, the
three last named OF whom are Infants under
twenty some years of age, and over fourteen
years OF age; and whereas, as appears by de-
cree in SAID cause entered by said court on the
18th Gl.y - December. 1890, the death OF Robert
b. Dunlap was suggested to the court, and it
was ordered and decreed that said cause be re-
vived by scire facas at Rules against the per.
Robert B. Dunlap, decd. And 1t appearing by
affidavit that the said Salome f. Dunlap. Mary
E Wilson and --- Wilson her husband.
Daniel F. Dunlap, Roberta B. Dunlap, Claire
S. Dunlap and Charles Fl, Dunlap are not resi-
dents of this State. they are hereby summoned
to appear here In fifteen days after due publi-
cation of this notice to show if any thing they
have or know to say. why the said suit should
not be proceeded in to a final decree against
them and be in all things in the same plight
and condition as IL was at the time of the de-
cease of the said Robert B. Dunlap, and further
to do aud receive what our said count shall in
that part consider. the object of said suit ueing
among other things. to subject the real estate
of the said decedent in the county of Augusta
10 the payment of the liens thereon by judg>
-',0-- : y N'-'e' "'0N' IN. Ryan. Clerk
Geo, N. Cochran, p.q. inch Is Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

Loss TO THE KNITTING FACTORY AT BASIC
ClTY.-About O'Clock last Saturday morning
the roof of the Knitting Factory building at
Basic City gave way under the weight OF the
snow carrying the walls with it. 1t was a
three story brick building which was complet-
ed and the machinery was put into it. making
ready to go to work in short while. This is
sad misfortune. We do not know the
amount of the loss. but it must be serious
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
Building ana Loan Association.

a charter for the Young Mems Building and
Loan Company of Staunton. Va, was granted
by Judge Grattan of the City Court on the Goth
ultino.
The purposes of the Company are to accumu-
late funds by subscriptions to the capital stock
OF the company, and to advance same funds
or portion of them to stockholders who may
desire the same, upon such terms and condi
lions as the by laws may prescribe, &c.
The officers for the first year are President
Wm. FL. Weller; Vice-President, Alexander
Holt; Secretary, E. ]. Cushing; Treasurer. H.
A Walker; aud the directors are j. W. Splitter.
W. 81. Weller, Jno F. Landes, Alex. Hart Jno.
T. Hartman S. D. Timberlake, Reeves Gait, j
A. Fauver. r. L. Stratton Il. L, Hoover, j. II.
Woodward, Thos. A. Dawson. J. E. Graham.
Assistance to men of moderate means in Sc
curing homes is highly worthy object 1t is
said the plan of this company secures that on
very liberal terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

Dr. 81. Mayer, an OF ulist, who has been In
gb city for the past slx weeks, has met with
such success that he has concluded to remain
seVeral weeks longer. His rooms are at the
Mozart Botsl. He has treated the eyes ofQuite
amber of persons both OF the city and coun-
- and has given satisfaction ia each case
Re examines the eyes to determine what treat.
Tlent is needed and the kind of glasses that
should be used for their use and relief. and
provides the glasses thus needed. Persons
having anything tae matter with their eyes
o. any defect of vision, should have them ex-
amlned without delay. and get glasses that are
properly adapted to them, and these Dr. H.
Mayer is prepared TO furnish them He came
here highly recon- meudai by tie press of cur
neighboring cities ami his SUCCESS bg,e cen
Grius their favorable notices of him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01
The ralph bingham Entertainment.

AS heretofore announced, Ralph Bingham,
the boy orator, will give an interesting and
unique entertainment in the Opera House
next riday night for the benefit OF the Second
Presh terrain Church which should be liberal,
ly 9etronized. Wherever he has appeared. he
has excited wonder and delight. He has been
called IAN intellectual prodigy" IAN elocu.
5.onary phenomenon" whose performances
are - delight to all.'
TIE N. Y. Herald says u,
''rV1 gift of eloquence has come to Ralph
Rin- am by divine right. He is listened to
not ia marvel but as master; not as child
stru cling to accomplish great things, but as
yCutt OF genius to wnom they come as natu-
rally as did music to the little Mozart, or to
Eaydl, or any other OF the artists who were
gree from their childhood
al Yard Crosby, D. D., L. L. D., says
Il In of the opinion that our young people
Sll receive new inspiration and a healthy
Stimulus in witnessing Master Ralph, from
which will accrue to them material benefit.
he Is a model specimen OF physical beauty
and mental precocity."
ia phi Bingham is violinist as well sas an
eloouuonist, and his performances on the
Violln will be accompanied by the piano under
the oeft lingering of Prot F. r. Webb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-01

General Johnston caught his death while
attending the funeral of Gen. Sherman. A
New York orator recently said ''pall- bearing
is as fatal as typhoid fever" and alluding
to the fact that pail bearing led to the at
tack which killed Gen. Johnston, the Phila-
delphia Record says that Funeral going in
the jnclement mouth of March is, at least
for the aged and the delicate, the ante
chamber to the presence OF death. Rich
mond Times