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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Personal.

In the Church of our Saviour in Hanove
county, Va, to-day Dec. It'll, Mr.. Edward {
Pulliam of Lewisburg, w. Va, will be mai
ried to Miss Lulie Vaughan of Hanover coun
ty, Va.
Prof. Henry E. Harris, President of Broa
dus College, who was connected with tn
Wesleyan Female Institute of this city som
years since, died. of diabetis at Pickens, S. G.
on Tuesday, Nov. 10Th.
The estimable wife of Rev. ]. E. Booker
| Pastor of Hebron church, accompanied by
her children, is paying visit to her parents
in Prince Edward county.
The marriage of Mr.. John G. Hobson Of
Goochland county to Miss Annie H. Camp
will take place at Monumental church in
Richmond this evening at o'clock.
Mrs VIM. A. McCue left here Thursday
morning for Birmingham, Ala, where she
will spend the winter with her brother, Mr.
Miles s. Miller
Mr.. James Rodgers, brother of Mr.. John D.
Rodgers of this city, who left here eight years
ago to reside in Illinois, is now on visit to
relatives and friends in this city and county.
The marriage of Mr.. Lewis Preston Collins,
son of Mr.. James B. Collins, of near Green
vile in this county, to Miss Ella Norman
will take place to-morrow-Thursday-i the
First Baptist church of Lynchburg.
The marriage, near Sherando, of Mr. David
w. Balsley to Miss Ada B. Dedrich occurred
esterday-Tuesday.
PROT w. H. DeBell being two unwell to do
so, W. c. Morton has been assigned to take
charge of his classes during his sickness.
Miss Henrietta Brooks of Harrisonburg, a
native and long resident of this city, is now
here on visit to her friends.
Judge VIM. Chambers, formerly of Culpep-
er county, Va, and brother of Mrs. w. L.
Ker of this city, died at his home at Turtle
Bayou" Chambers county, Texas, on Sunday,
December 4, at 1910 a. m.
Col. w. w. Gordon, one of the ablest and
most successful lawyers of this State, aged 81
years, died at his residence in Richmond last
Sunday, leaving widow and several grown
We knew him when he lived and
practiced his profession in Lewisburg W. Va.
many years ago. Major Marshall: Hanger of
this city went to Richmond to attend his
funeral.
Hamer Asst, who has been confined to his
room for several weeks with fever, we are
glad to see out again.
]. Ross Faulkner, who committed suicide
by taking Pars-green at Bellvue Hospital,
N. Y, is not son of Senator J. c. Faulkner
of w. Va, as was published when it occurred.
Mr.. Cleveland arrived at his home in New
York city Monday from Hog Island, Va,
where he had been hunting since November
23rd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Miss Mary Allen West, who has been
doing temperance work in Japan for
the past year and who was expected to
return to Chicago next month, died in
Toxic on Thursday. Miss West was
the senior editor of the Union Signal,
the organ of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Vacancy In the JudgeshIp.

The vacancy caused by the death of Judge
John W. Stout will be filled by the appoint
ment, by the Governor, of some other county
judge till the meeting of the Legislature,
when new Judge will be elected. 1t will be
a year before the Legislature will meet, unless
an extra session be called, which is not prob.
able
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Sad Accident.

On last Saturday, Mr.. S. Marble employed
at the Bodley Wagon Works, had the misfor-
tune to have his left hand crushed in some of
the machinery. Drs. A. NJ Henkel and ]. B.
Catlett were called and amputated the whole
of the two outer fingers and the next two at
the second joint, after which he was taken to
his home on the McGuffin farm few miles
east of this CITY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Gibbs Bandana.

The Buena Vista Adyocate says that in the
procession at Staunton ON the 22nd ult., in
honor of the election of the Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Jas. A E. Gibbs, of that county, carried
bandana attached to a buggy whip, which he
carried in a similar procession in honor of Mr.
Cleveland eight years ago, and he says he will
preserve it for use again in 1896, in honor of
the President-elect at that time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Proprietor of livery stables, who have thou
sands of dollars invested in horse flesh, whose
special care and interest it is to have every
animal in proper condition for the road will
make 'ten strike if they only keep Saliva
ton Oil always on hand, They will need ii
every day for the relief and cure of one OF
other of their roadsters. As linament fol-
horses it has not been excelled. Price % cts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
The Damage Assessed.

The damage to the Episcopal Church by fire
on the morning of November 9th, Thanks
giving Day, has been assessed at 1910 which
will be paid by the London and Liverpool and
Globe Insurance company of which Hoge &
McChesney are the local age nts, and the re-
pairs will now be done as soon as possible
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Lecture by Col. Bennett n. Young.

Col. Bennett H. Young, of Louisville KY,
tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Pres
byterian church in Waynesboro, his interest
ing lecture, the subject of which is the Rem
iniscenees of Confederate Secret Service
Like Othello, he has many adventures by field
and flood to relate in a most thrilling manner
The Glee Club will render a number of choice
me away with the boys in gray
Admission 25 cts-reserved seats 80 cts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Western State HOSPITAL,

of the Western State Hospital for the insane,
shows that the institution is in good condition,
and during the year many improvements to
buildings were made. There are now in the
asylum 662 inmates 161 were admitted during
the year; 81 were discharged as recovered, 10
as improved 2 as unimproved and 40 died.
Of those admitted % were persons who had
once been in the asylum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
singing most at night; worse by scratching
If allowed to continue tumors form, which of
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
bleeding heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or by mail
for 80 cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelpht&
feb lQ-lYr '82
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Incomparably the best remedy in use for
all affections of the chest and throat-Mr.
Thomas Lyons, Fort Washington, Pa, says
Il caught very severe cold and cough in my
breast and bought one bottle of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup and obtained great relief. l
think every family should keep bottle or
two in the house"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Female Weakness Positive Cure,

To THE EDIToR:-Please inform your read
ers that l have positive remedy for the thou
sand and one ills which arise from de-
ranged female organs. l shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any lady if
they will send their Express and P. o. Address
Yours respectfully,
DR.. A. c. MARGHISI, Utica, n. Y.
nov 16-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

The bars of Frederick and Amherst
counties last week Endorsed Hon. j.
Randolph Tucker for the position of
Acknowledgement in Mr.. Cleveland's
cabinet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Suicide of j. Ross Faulkner.

Mr.. ]. Ross Faulkner, aged 81 years, son OF
Senator z. J. Faulkner of West Virginia, COM
mitted suicide by taking Paris Green at
Bellevue Hospital in New York last week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Admission 25 cts-reserved seats 50 cts.

Thousands of lives are saved annually by
the use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. In the
treatment of Group and whooping cough, the
Pectoral has a most marvellous effect. 1t
allays inflammation, frees the INSTRUCTED air
passages and controls the desire to cough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one VINO
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP CO.
say FRANCISCO. CAL.
feb SLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

cat last can eat a good square meal with
out its distressing men' was the grateful ex-
clamation of one whose appetite had been
restored by the use Of Ayers Sarsaparilla, af-
ter years Of dyspeptic misery. A teaspoonful
of this extract before each meal sharpens the
annette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Foot Injured by Circular Saw.

On last Saturday, whilst Mr.. John F.
Hanger, who lives four miles North of
Staunton, was engaged at circular-saw mill,
he attempted to remove some of the saw-dust
with his foot when it was caught by the saw
and painfully hurt. The wound was stitched
and dressed by DR.. J. NJ. Hanger of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

At a meeting of the Public School Trustees,
held last Monday night. it was decided to close
the schools on Fridey, Dec. 23rd, and to re-
| sumo work on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a
laxative, and if the father or mother be cos
tive or bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use so that it is the best family
remedy known and every family should have
OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
1893.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
DO YOU WANT TO ADOPT A BABYr

Maybe you think this is a new business,
sending out babies on application; it has been
done before, however, but never have those
furnished been so near the original sampled as
this one. Everyone will exclaim, :. Well i
that's the sweetest baby ever sawF' This
you but q faint idea of the exquisite original,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Mrs. Ruth Updegraf died in Danville,
Friday, aged ninety-two years.

now in business in Chicago and is do
ing very well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

The annual report of the postoffice
inspector states that no less than 1884
people were arrested last year for rob-
bling the mails.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Staunton Markets.

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON, VA, Dec. 6, 1892.
We give the present prices of the only arti-
cles thee quotations of which are changed as
follows Eggs % centa Shelled Oats "a to 36
CENTS Long clear sides of bacon cents; Lard
"a to 81 cents
(The Quotations are ayhelesels. not RETAIL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Staumtott Spectator,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

There will be communion at Mt Tabor
Lutheran church next Sunday, Dec. 18th.
Preparatory services at II o'clock, Saturday.
G. w SPIGGLE Pastor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Available surplus. .252. DOC, 900 324s0o0,000
Total wheat on passage this week 80. $4,000
bushels, against %, 49,, 900 last week, and 3d.
992. 600 last year.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were 81
s76, 600 bushels for the week. against 6.618, COO
the preceding week. and 7,514, 600 last year.
Corn receipts were i,22S,0oO bushels, against
1, 4ss, 900 the preceding week, and 2,0O5,OOO
last year."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
Per Year:
HARPER'S MAGAZINE. 90
HARPER'S WEEKLY. Observation-Disclosures. 4 90
HAMPERS BAZAAR. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 20
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE. 2 90

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Within the last month twenty-eight persons
have been added to the membership of New
Providence church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Frances Hodgson Burnett
will contribute the first serial to appear in a
magazine from her pen for many years, enti-
THE ONE KNEW THE BEST OF ALL"
n. G. Bunner
will furnish a series of six sketches entitled
JERSEY STREET AND JERSEY LANE"
Illustrated,
Robert Grant
will relate the further experience of Fred. and
TONS OF A MARRIED MAN" Illustrated.
Harold Frederic
will %HE p9otea of
BY the Author Of "Jerry."
Miss S. B. Elliott, the author Of Jerry" will
write realistic story of life among the Ten
nessee mountaineers, THE DURKET sPERRET."
Personal "reminiscences.
Some UNPUBLISHED LETTERS OF CARLYLE
| TO EDWARD Irving and Others, dealing with
a part of Carlyle'S life far different from that
brought out in the recent literature of Carlyle
"reminiscences EEGoLLEcJIoNs OF LINCOLN
ot articles are u Of Rh mae
| AN ARTIST IN JAPAN. By ROBERT BLUM. who
| has just returned from residence of nearly
two years in that country. Abundantly il
| Illustrated by the author. HISTORIC MOMENTS,
which haye been feature or the magazine
during 1s.2, will be continued by some partic-
u1arly striking papers, among them several by
| the great correspondents, WILLIAM IL. RUS
| SELL ARCHIBALD FORBES and others.
Mems Occupations.
| in many callings-the chief ways exclusive of
| prOfessiOns) in which men earn their liveli-
| hood.
The Worlds Fair i'm Chicago.
| series will be published later in the year
giving the impressions made by the exhibition
| upon different observers of note, both Ameri-
viii be also artists who will Illustrate their own
articles.
Miscellaneous Articles.
Further contributions to the POOR IN GREAT
CITIES. Mrs. BURNETT's illustrated papers on
the London plan for HOME AID TO INVALID
m aso @ be
very Interesting article Dy OCTAVE UzANNE on
Paris ans nr IF Spon Artistic gSs
counts of travels ETC., etc.
The Illustrations
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of the well-known illustrators, but many
drawings will also appear by artists who are
best known as painters.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette says that the officials Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway confirm
the statement that new steamship
line has been organized to operate be-
tween Viewpoints News and Liverpool.
They say six first-class vessels will be
put on the line at a cost of over So, 900,
900. The company will be known as
the chesapeake and Ohio Steamship
Company Limited" and the capital
will be furnished jointly by American
and English investors with a majority
of the stock in the hands of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company
Among the directors are President M
E. Ingalls, and Vice-President Decatur
Axtel, of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
IN THE
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW
YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND
The RIGHT TOPICS,
BY The RIGHT men
AT THE RIGHT Time.

THE TOPICS are always those which are up
permOSt In the public mind-in morals, pol
itics, science, literature, business, finance,
industrial economy, social and municipal
affairs, etc.-in short, all subjects on which
Americans require and desire to be informed
No MAGAZINE FOLLOWS so CLOSELY FROM
MONTH TO MONTH THE COURSE OF PUBLIC IN
TEREsT. AL subjects are treated of impartial
IN on both sides.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

| Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
| lows:
Generally rated first quality. So "a 62k
Medium or good fair quality. 3 so GA 25
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Of the Cattle received 1868 came from Virgin
| la.
The market has been more active this week,
and prices higher. The receipts are much
Mich Cows.-There is light run and fairly
dull. The quotations range at so to 49, with
extra at $50 per head
VEAL CALVES. There is an improved demand
for good veals at SIX a8c and common are slow
of sale at 21a3c per Id.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is a very light run
this week, 1900 head less than reported last
week and a very large majority of the receipts
consists of common stock, but few good sheep
and lambs being among them The market
prices easier Sheep 3a4 &c per lb gross, with
a few shade higher Lambs 4a54c per Id
gross
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
MONDAY. December 5. 1892. {
SwINE.-The trade is not active, butchers
buying rather sparingly in view of small
fractional advance oyer last weeks rates that
is satisfactory. The quotations range for Hogs
at 6.OOaS64O per 100 lbs, with extra a shade
higher rough Hogs at 5.25a$5.75 per 100 lbs
gross. Receipts Of Hogs this week ,9l2 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-The market for Sheep
and Lambs is very dull this week, there being
cents per Id gross for Sheep, most sales at 3a34
cents. Lambs at 4a54 cents, most sales at 4a5
cents per 10 gross.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET,
MONDAY. December 5, 1892. {
CATTLE.-Receipts for to-day $500 head; in
Guiding GO cars for sale; market active and
and Cows lO0a 1850 per 100 lbs. Dressed Beef
steady at Say cents per Id. Shipments to day
were 1850 Reeves and " quarters of Beef.
CALvES-ReceiptS 998 head; market steady;
Veals 5a$825 per 100 lbs, grassers 2.OOa$2.6O.
Western Calves 2.75a$3a
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-ReceiptS 13 200 head mar
ket firm: Sheep 3OOa go per 100 lbs; Lambs 500
a$6.40 Dressed Muttons steady, 7aSH cents Id,
and dressed Lambs firm at Sa9h cents per Id.
HOGS.-ReceiptS II, 500 head, including two
cars for sale; market weak at 560a$6.20 per 100
lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07

Washingt on CORES pondent of the Alex
andria Gazette says =
Probably the sickest man in the
country at the result of the recent
democratic victory is Secretary Elkins
of the War Depart ment. He had set
his heart on being U. S. Senator from
his State, and. it is said, he spent not
less than 800, 900 to effect thai object,
and then was signally defeated"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-07
Liquors, Wines. SC.

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
THURSDAY. December l, 1892. (
Prices Of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
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Country Produce.

Groceries. Etc.
BACON-country, see country produce.
Western, canvas hams. l2(G1
lOug clear sides. $1,000. 9
short clear SideS...... .;
bellies. y
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-09
the worst.
Look at Linens.

Here are reductions. Pure table dam
ask, perfect and beautiful, are reduced
for this week down to a price point fine
as the point of a needle. Specimen
prices :" Double satin table damask
bought to retail at 81 %, is now 90 cents
the yard; bleached pure linen damask
that has been selling as a leader at 81 90,
is now 73 cents the yard. These quota
tions are the linen pointers of the day
Can't quote the whole stock. Might as
we'll think of quoting all Of Shakespeare
in newspaper column. See them at
DURHAM SUPPLY Co