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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07
SALE OF REAL Els
Il rHANE


BY virtue of deed trust executed to
me on the 10th day of August, 1890, and
of record in the IIusting Court of the
city of Roanoke, to j. T. Barbour, ne
gotiable note for Si16.66, payable four
months from date of said deed, and
drawn by James nj. Ball and assumed
by Nj. A. Riddle, who having made de-
fault in the payment of the sale, at the
request of the holder Of said note, will
offer for sale, at public auction, in front
of the court house building, in Roanoke
city, at noon on Wednesday, tho 18th
day of April, 1891, tho following de-
scribed property lying in said city:
beginning at Il point on the south side
of tho boulevard 100 feet from the south
east corner of the boulevard and 81"
street; thence with the boulevard south
~ degrees 10 minutes east so feet to n
point; thence south Is degrees so min
utes west $50 feet to an alley; thence
with said alley north "a degrees 10
minutes east so feet TO q point; thence
north Is degrees 80 minutes cast $50
feet to the beginning, and known as lot
6, block 5, on West End Land Company's
map.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay costs
and said note above mcntioned; another
note for Si66.66 with interest from Janu-
airy 10th, 1890, assumed by NJ. A. Rid
die, and another note for S3637s with
interest from September 18th, 1890,
drawn by NJ. A. and w. ii. Riddle, de-
fault having been made in payment of
same, say about Sl,lOO. Assume the
payment OF two notes for S2453 "a each,
drawn by j. M. Ball in favor of tho
Roanoke Building Company and duo in
one and two years from August 16, 1890,
with interest; one note for 1875, drawn
by Gooch & Chiles in favor of j. NJ.
Ball, due one year from August IS, 1890,
with interest; ono note for Sl66, drawn
by 5: i. Pace in favor OF West End
Land Company, duo two years from
January 10, 1890, with interest, the
payment of all of which has been as
sumcd by NJ. A. Riddle Balance, if
any. on such terms as may be an
nounccd on day of sale.
l.. l.. POWELL, Trustee.
Roanoke, Va, March II, 1890.
mchl4-30dys
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I>kISTEE SALE--I5y virtue of deed of
trust executed to me by Clara NJ. Jackson
s M Thomas s W JACKSON, her husband, dated
clerks Office of the Hastings Court of the CITY
OF Roanoke, Va, i'll deed book q. page II, to
secure to the Roanoke Land Improvement
Company, the payment of the sum of S 500
payable in seventy five equal monthly install :.
ments at S2OO0 each, with interest Mt the rate
or per ccntum per annum. payable on
principal monthly, and default having been
,,nstallments, only about $500 thereof having
been paid, shall sell to the highest bidder
by public auction, upon the property, in Roa,
n0ke city; Va, on WEDNESDAY, April. Is
1871 at IL NJ, those certain lots of land together
WIN INC improvements made thereon, consist
ing OF wo-story eight-room house. with
brick foundation and slate roof, described ns
follows to wit: 49,
beginning ut point on tho northwest corner
or Wood street and Shenandoah avenue thence
along tho latter south as degrees. west l57 feet
thence north degrees 10 minutes, east 81
feet, thence south 81 degrees 40 minutes on ct
l5O feet to Wood street, thence along same
south degrees, Is minutes, west 4O% feet 70
place or beginning, containing 9,6G feet more
or less, together with all the nppurtcnances
thereto belonging, save and except the follow
ing described portion OF the foregoing prom
erty, tO-wit: beginning at point on south
SIDE OF Wells street, $50 feet west OF Wood
street thence with Wells street south 81 de
Brecs, 40 minutes east, east IS feet. thence south
: degrees, 10 minutes west, 31T feet thence
north 81 degrees, Is minutes west. Is feet.
thence north degrees, Is minutes east, 81 x
rect 10 point or beginning, containing > 25l)
square feet, more or less which portion OF said
property was released from lien of said deed OF
trust by release deed executed ADril ~ lSSS
IEKMS: Cash as to onefourth OF purchase
GATE with interest from date OF sale the de-
ferrcd payments to be secured by deed OF trust
upon above mentioned property
fcb2l-aprl5 JOS. |. DORAN, Trustee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07
TRiUI;ssTIEEE;'s, ss1AL,E-By virtue of deed c

TTRUSTEE'S SALE-Ny yIrtuo ~ doc, n,
i trust dated the end of March. 1890. and re-
f e9rned in the clerks office of the Hastings
GOurt or inc city of Roanoke. in deed book n,
having been made i'll the terms of the said deed
on trust, and having been requested by the
ton in front OF the court house. In tho city of
Rnosanno PKG at Y NJ, ON TU ESDAY, THE 18TH
DAY Ot APRIL. 1891. the following described
parcel OF land with its appurtenanccs: Begin
ming at point on the west side of Nelson
street iGo feet north OF Bullet street, thence
thence same north 10 degrees east so foot To q
point; thence south IS degrees east $50 feet to
Nelson street; thence with tho same south 10
degrees west 30 feet to the beginning
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, as to tho costs of
sale, and the sum ofthrce hundred dollars with
interest from the 22nd day of March, 1880 and
tcrcst from the date OF sale, to be secured by
deed of trust. LUCIEN II COCK Il ~
mar29-law4w frr,stno
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCKHOLM
ERS OF THE GLENS FALLS LAND co.

NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCKHOLM
4NEhS OF I'll GLENS FALLS LAND co.
The following named subscribers to the capi-
tai stock of the Glens Falls Land Company
having failed to pay tho assessments thereon
as required by the President and Directors OF
said Company. will hereby take notice that, I'M
less their assessments be paid before then,
their respective shares OF stock will he sold mt
Public Auction ut II a., FRIDAY, MAY Sth,
iSsl, In front OF the Courthouse In the city OF
Nonnoke, virginia, In accordance with, and rs
OF Virginia.
There havo been two assessments OF 20 per
cent each called upon said stock, due and pay
able respectively on March 10th, 1880, and Feb
ru4ry oth, lS'l. Said stock is Of the pur value
be transferred to the purchaser upon the books
or tho Company, who will then be liable for ru-
turo assessments.
The number of shares OF each subscriber, the
assessments delinquent, and the amount due
thereon is set opposite the respective names of
SuiI Subscribers: - -
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

The greatest offer ever made The
weekly edition of The Times for one year
and your choice of eithor Dickens or
Waverly novels complete for So.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

T. w. Spindle desires it to be stated
that he has sold the above property and
the purchasers assumed above mon
toned notes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07
MIR. SAABYE RESIGNS
AS Division Engineer of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad.

AS Division Engineer of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad.
Mr.. Oscar Saabye, c. E., and member
of the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers, who for some time has held the
position of engineer maintenance of
way in charge of the Roanoke division
of tho Norfolk and Western railroad,
has resigned that position. He has en-
entered into partnership with Mr..
Clarence Coleman, to conduct general
civil and mechanical engineering bust
ness, with headquarters in Roanoke.
The firm name will be Coleman &
Saabye. Both of these gentlemen are
engineers of largo experience and high
standing in their profession, and will
doubtless DO an extensive business in
their line in the growing communities
of Southwest Virginia. Mr. Saabyes
successor has not yet been appointed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
Mather's Glove Gle .ner. For sale only
at SNYDER & McBains dry goods store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

c. r. Gilbert handles Smiths steel
roofing, the cheape It roof in town.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

The above notc.was assumed by n Sill bseouent
purchaser. w. i Il r. nj AIK III .
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

THE TIMES desires special correspond
ems M; IN every town In southwest Virginia
and the Shenandoah Valley.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

En zee &Gompleted Tin operation, so
SiooOo ked Brick Works
AZ S oo 0o Wire Fence Factory Mills
Electric Light Plant
mant ena vista n opion Building Invest
va and Job office Com
Improvement Co. lin opeion) Stables
Boiler Plant
SASH Blind Wed
particulars, Aess
D. D. ANDERSON, Secretary ~ ~ on"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07
Buena Vista, Virginia,
Offers Free Sites to Substantial
Industries.

location
Already town specially those looking
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

Weathcrford to Have Hearing To-day.
Il. l.. Weatherford, charged with
passing bogus checks on j. c. Poteet, r.
p. Goodwin, l.. II. Brugh and others,
will have hearing this afternoon at >
o'clock before Justice Williams
Weatherford has been cndavorine' to
secure counsel but has not vet sue
ceeded. His wife has not come to his
rescue, as was expected.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07
Oakley IS WOolwine,

Elsewhere will be found the card of
this firm, well aud favorably known in
this city and section as undertakers and
practical cmbalmers. aThey will
promptly answer calls in tho city or
county day and night, and their long
experience and correct business methods
- guarantee of satisfactory service
md reasonable prices. They carry a
largo stock ofcaskets, burial robes, etc,
fat their warerooms on Third avenue
Campbell street, s. W., where C. w. c..
Woolwine can always be found in
charge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-07

The above debt has been assumed by snbsc-
qucnt purchasers. j. V. TAVESNEK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
TIRGiNIA THOROUGHBREDS.
Something About Stock Raising In Culpeper
County.

CULPEPEE, Va, Feb. 25.- Special. "A short
time since, in company with few friends, we
visited the "Daingerfeld stock farm" near
the town of Culpeper, Va. located immedi-
ately on the Richmond and Danville railway
on an emlnence commanding beautiful view
Of the Blue Ridge mountains and the country
surrounding II for many miles. This desira-
bic estate has recently been purchased by
Captain +. 4. Daingerfed. formerly Of
Harrisonburg, Va. one of the most noted
stock-Iaisers of fast-traveing horses in Viz
ginia. 4 part of this valuable estate, upon
which the extensive and commodious build
ings are located, was formerly the property of
the Piedmont Agricultural Society," upon
which Is located a hilf-mile trotting course
for training and testing speed of all thorough
bred animals.
The tract adjoining the above rs also been
purchased by Captain Dainscrfeld of DIR.
James F. RrohertSon containing one
hundred and sevety-ive acres. afording an
abundance of pasturage for the large number
of stock upon II. This desirable property has
been established las first-class farm the
object of which Is for the raising Of thorough
bred trotting horses. There is upon il at
present more than hundred head of blood
ed animals. some of which rank with the
most noted stock of the country, among them
the celebrated horse Sam Purdy, in
ms twenty-fifth year, still active as a
colt, the matches Nutwith, Omar
younger and promise TO be equally famous on
the turf. Also fine lot of gilt edge brood
mares We're shown us. among them the dam
OF the holder of the Virginia three-year-old
record, and many others that have been
famous IN their day
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SEEKING INFORMATION.
ROANOKE'S PROGRESS.
virginia's Presn Dlscussed--New Enterprises
In Course of Erection.

ROANOKE, VA, Feb. 2j.-lSpecial. Your
correspondent recently listened 10 CONVEX
sa'ion participated in by several gentlemen, all
successful business men in their re-
spective lines After discussing real
estate. the mercantile trade and
the Influences Of the press IN the
industrial upbuilding Of Virginia. the ques-
ton was asked Of j. A. Pugh. editor OF the
Roanoke Herald. "Do YOU regard the VIZ
ginia papers ~ showing marked improvement
within the last year. and which of them. IN
vonr opinion. leads" He answered quickly:
The press of Virginia will compare favor
ably with the press Of any State wherein the
same conditions havesprevailed. The papers
Of the boom sections have improved wonder
fully. and while the Norfolk Nrginan,
Lvnchburg News and Roanoke Times of the
dailic, have donned new dresses. and been
greatly improved otherwise. THE RICHMOND
TINES deserves a position at the head OF the
list II has grown in four years 10 be the
brightest most progressive Taperln the state
and am glad 10 learn that rs subscription
list and advertising patronage Is increasing
right along. The TIMES deserves It all. gen
tlemen, for its management IS extremely
liberal and never fails to publish a commu-
ncatOn designed to help a community" By
the way. Mr.. Pugh has rendered his resigna-
ton rs cditor-in-chief of the Herald. posi-
ton he has filled since January 10, 1889. when
he established the paper, to accept a position
on the Roanoke Times.
shelf hardware works, TO employ 300 men.
mostly skilled. Will be removed from New
England city 70 Roanoke the coming spring.
The company is capitalized at 100000.
The negotiations for u glass works have been
brought toa successful conclusion, and the
plant will be completed 10y the close of May
and begin operations with fifty employees.
Work on the new plate and bar mill Is pro
crossing fayorably, and will Start with $50
employees.
The 'Bridgowator Carriage Works will be re-
moved 10 the Roanoke Development Com
pany's property. and enlarged TO double their
present capacity.
Colonel Eddy. of the Norfolk and Western,
SAYS the progress Of Virginia developments
during the present, year will astonish the
world. He expects millions of dollars to be
invested i'll the State. and many important i'll
llnsfr ina To- be established
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
A BIG FIGHT.
Farmers Alliance VIII Oppose the American
Tobacco Company.

DANynLE, VA, Feb 25-ISpecal AT the
recent meeting Of the Border Farmers Ali
ance, held in this city. committee was ap-
pointed 20 canvass for stock TO a cigarette fac
tory To be established in this city 10 fight the
American Tobacco Company w. W. Clarks-
son. chairman Of the committee. has made a
partial canvass, and SAYS he feels greatly en-
couraged He thinks there is now no longer
IA doubt rs TO the success of the scheme. and
the mandatory will be established before
the end OF the present year.
At Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
church, AT o'clock this morning. Mr.. Charles
W. Price. young Danville merchant and
Miss Georgia Spencer, daughter of Mrs. l.. L.
Spencer were united in marriage. Rev. Her
bert NJ: Hope performing the ceremony.
AT the same hour Miss Jennie Frayser,
daughter of W. c. X. Frayser. was married
to Mr. James VI. Page. a prominent real estate
agent of Clifton Forge. This ceremony took
place at the residence Of the brides father.
and was performed by Rev. Alexander Mar
tin, ID. ID. Both couples left by the Midland
tram for northern tour
Mr.. Thomas Il. Sclater's condition is rapid
ly growing worse. and it is hardly possible
that he can live through the night Mr..
Sclater has many friends III Richmond, Hamp-
ton, and other pats Of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26

Murder of John Blinns-Work TO he Re
summed on the G. {. &. Railroad.

rulntu on tHt - - - tNtllIthus
LocusT LANE. Va, Feb. 25.-ISpecial. J.
Quite a sensation has been created near Dun
cannon. Va, by the sudden and mysterious
disappearance of John Blinns n few days ago.
He had been at work on the south side Of
Clinch river and in the evening with his tools.
crossed the river. and was last seen by his
friends on the north bank Of the river. His
friends began 10 hunt for him the following
dav and found his hat dinner-pail DC, and
pool of blood near where he was last seen.
Some suspicious characters We're seen
near the same spot that evening, who
tell conflicting stories as to their movements.
Suspicion points to murder most foul.
After considerable search his body was found
in the river, about 200 yards from where last
seen alive. Squire j. +. Mann held an III
quest over the remains. His neck WAS
broken, and the skull was fractured III two
places There is no doubt but that ne was
murdered and thrown into the water. No
arrests have been made as yet. We anMously
await further developments.
We have had very dsagreeable winter so
far-hcavy rains and high waters. which have
done material damage
News has lust reached us that work will be
resumed at once on the c. G. G. railroad
Charleston. Cincinnati and Chicago. There
has been hitch in the finances for some
months. As most of the grading has been
completed through this county We hope IT will
soon be finished and help on the material de-
NelOpment of tins growing section.
Captain John i. Stars, who lost an arm nj
the Wilderness, Is a prominent candidate for
treasurer Of our county at the May election.
The Captain i staunch Democrat, and
popular with all parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26

The Evidence Developing In Favor OF the
Accused-LeGal Dispute.

PETERSBURG, Va. Feb. 25.-lSpecial. THE
Hastings Court-Judge Bernard presiding
met. pursuant to adjournment. at 10 o'clock
this morning, when the examination of wit
witnesses for the Commonwealth in the case
Of Paul Young. charged with the shooting and
killing of Robert Gillian (colored). was re-
sumed. The first witness called was Officer
Slate, Of the police force. who testified that
he arrested Young after the shooting. and
when he asked Young what was the matter he
replied that Gillian cursed him and he shot
him.
DIR. James W. Claiborne testified as to the
nature of the wound and the finding of the
ball when the post norton was made. This
concluded the testimony for the Common
wealth. Several witnesses for the defense
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Death nf Mr.. GrecnrY.

CHASE CRY. Va. Feb. 2j.-lSpecial. The
weather and roads are very bad. but tobacco
comes in and there are big sales at good
prices
Chase City promises To do more building
this year than ever before
Rev. Joseph Rennie. of Oxford. \. c.. with
his wife and child, IS visiting friends here.
Our merchants are preparing for good
trade this year
sad event was the death of Mrs. Lucius
Gregory. which occurred early thi, morning
She was an estimable woman. and the family
and many relatives have the sympathy Of the
entire community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
A COLD is INFLAMMATION.
PONDS EXTRACT
REDUCES INFLAMMATION.
Specific Directions.

Specific Directions.
IrACOLD IN THE HEAD, apply
Ponds Extract diluted one.haIn
by N nasal douche, or SNUFF it, or
xaporize it over n lamp and inhaio
the fumes through tho nose.
IN HoARSE, garglc with Ponds
Extract several times daily
IF THE THROAT is SORE
and NECK STIFF, rub the neck
thoroughly with Ponds Extract,
and, on retiring, wrap the neck
In n wooden bandage saturated
with Ponds Extract, and pro-
tec.ed by an outer wrapping.
IF THE LUNGS ARE SORE,
,.ke n teaspoonfuI of Ponds tx
tract four or i've times daily.
THE LIMBS ACHE and are
.orc. rub them vigorously with
Ponds Extract.
FOR CHiLBLAiNS, battle with
Ponds Extract and bandage with
cloth saturated with Ponds ES'
tract. Itching quickly stopped.
BUT do not purchase some cheap
.ub-titute and expect &c TO do what
Ponds Extract will. BE sure you
have genuine article. Made only
by Ponds Extract Co., Ne" YORK
aud London.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
4 Brutal Puciiist.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 25.-There was a prize
fight at Jacksonville last night between Dave
Seville, Of this city, and Arthur Majesty. Of
Toledo. When time was called for the
nineteenth round Majesty, who was getting
the worst of it. came forward, saying: II
can't see any longer; hit me if you want tor
breaking his neck. This afternoon Seville
and Tom Macray. one Of his seconds, were
placed under arrest here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
MURDER THE CHfRGE.
The Grand Jury Finds "A True Bill Against
Thomas McCracken.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Feb. 25.- Especial. J.
The grand jury to-day found a true bill
against Thomas McCracken for the murder Of
his father. and after argument by counsel his
case was set for trial at the April term of the
court.
The murderer. when araigned before the
court. listened attentiyely To the reading of
the Indictment without taking his eve, of the
clerk and betrayed no emotion or nervousness
whatever.
The jury also found an indictment against
John Dye. who X charged with hayingrobbed
the deceased several weeks before his death
Ii is hardly probable that jury for the muir
der case will be gotten from this city, as
nearly every one have either formed or tx.
expressed an opinion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
THE OYSTER INDUSTRY.
A Survey of the Grounds and Good Title to
Planters Needed.

ALLMoNDsvILLE, Va. Feb. 25.-Captan
II. Nye. inspector of District No. /. Of Glou-
cester county. says; | began to Gull oysters
when a very small boy. | was tonger for
some years. then ran vessel 10 plant, and
| now buy 10 plant. | have been planting
over thirty years. consider the oyster in
dustry in bad condition; oysters are growing
scarcer and higher. The natural rocks have
grown smaller. and the oysters on them have
become thinner. There were, however. more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
The Illinois Dead Lock,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. 25.-Four ballots
were taken for Senator to-day each resulting
in lOl for Palmer. 4 half-dozen of Republ-
cans were absent, and those present formed q
no vote combination with I. +. b. A.. leay.
ing the joint Assembly without a quorum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26

not without much to inspire courage Many
philosophical gentlemen have in the past ten
years imported into our State excellent specl,
mems Of almost every approved and established
breed Of horses a..
The increasing wealth Of our large cities
and the immense foreign demand for frst-
class coach horses is beyond the conception OF
those who do not keep up with the STATISTICS
published from time 20 time by Dahlman ana
others and the New York Stock Exchange.
The upward limit in price Is also great. Tor
people aspire 10 outshine each other. and Will
pay for the luxury. In the thorough bred
VIRGINIA on the crest Of the wave before the
recent unpleasantness between the States -
again. through the efforts of a very few breed
eis. nearing her original proud position. In
list Of seventy-One sires whose get IN 1870 won
the largest sums on the turf, EOlus, Virginia
horse. ont Of Fanny Washington, Virginia
mare. stands second.
SEEKING INFORMATION.
To the most casual observer of the proceed
inrs of the Institute il was evident that the
farmers had attended for instruction Chair
man LYMAN said. and those who heard him
realized. that "since the command went forth
that because Of mans transgressiOn the earth
should bring forth thOrns and brlers. and
that only bv the sweat Of the brow could these
enemies Of the husbandmen be subdued, the
farmer has ever been in great want OF IN
formation as TO the best scientific conclusions,
verified by practical demonstrations OF the
most efficient means with which to subdue all
pests, surmOunt all obstacles and secure 70
himself enduring evidences that ne Is en-
dOwed with the ability 10 assist IN the re-es-
tablishment of an earthly Eden"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
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incumhrances thereon
Rns United and OF this
Bonds Incorporated Cities state
other stocks absolutely by the Company;