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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06
Middlebrook.

Mr.. Arch Armstrong died on Monday of
last week His remains were inferred at Ia
Dor cemetery on Tuesday. The services were
conducted by Rev. Shreckhise of the Lutheran
church, of which Mr.. Armstrong was mem
Der for many years. He leaves wife and
some grown and some quite small children
who will surely miss this good husband and
father. They have the sincere sympathy of
all in their sad loss. He was about 48 years
old, we would suppose.
There have been reports here this week of 4
or cases of "wife-beating," which occurred
in the neighborhood. Things must be bad,
indeed, when men can not find some other
man who is their equal to vent their 'green
spleen on. The idea of man, big, burly,
rough, striking in rage with his fist or a
club, may be, the woman he has promised to
love and protect. Why. it is too awful to
think of. When such cases come up let the
Justice send them to Jail and let the grand ju-
ry ''yank'' them around awhile and cool
| their ardour little A man must be pretty
wrathy to strike the mother of his children.
Nice example to set before them, and some of
| them are church men, too. Such men ought
W NC SeuteICeu W De locked up IOr one HOur
| with John L. Sullivan in room and let them
slug there to their hearts content, and then all
the women of the neighborhood should col
| lect and shame them out of the country It
ought to be capital offense to strike wom-
an, except in self-defense. We have heard of
case or so that the beating FASTENED the
death of the faithful, forgiving wife, When
a husband strikes his wife because he has the
| ''Devip' in him, and needs it knocked out, she
should pack her "kit'' and leave him and
never after live with the ugly brute.
| Mr.. James Arehart died at his residence neal
here Friday last of dropsy of the heart, so we
learn. He was sick but a short time. He
leaves wife and children to mourn their loss
He was farmer and was esteemed by large
circle of friends. He was member of the
Lutheran church for some years. The family
have the sympathy of the community in theil
day of sorrow.
Death has removed several of our good cit
liens lately.
We wish joy and pleasure to all at Easter.
| R.
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Death of Rev. Edward Lane, Mis-
SionarY to Brazil,

Our community was shocked last week at
the receipt of the sad intelligence that Rev.
Edward Lane, who established the Campinas
Mission of the Southern Presbyterian church
in Brazil, died there, of fever, on Sunday, the
9th of March.
His wife and her two daughters reside in
this City. The daughters are pupils of the
Augusta Female Seminary, and her son is a
student at Hampdon-Sidney College. The
Rockbridge News says Mrs. Lane was native
of Fancy Hill, in Rockcridge county. Her
maiden name was Miss Salie Poague, and
she was daughter of Mr. James Poague
Rev. Edward Lane was born in Dublin, Ire
land, in 1887. He settled in Richmond, Va,
and graduated at Orglethorpe University,
Georgia. He taught for short time, and
then studied for the ministry at Union The
illogical Seminary. He was licensed and Or
dained by West Hanover Presbytery, and la
| bored as an evangelist within that Presbytery
until 1869, when he was sent as missionary
to South America by the Southern Preslyter-
ian church. He settled at Campinas, Brazil,
where he was eminently successful. He was
instrumental in the establishment of the
Campinas University, which stands first
among the educational institutions of Brazil.
He was an earnest, energetic man, full of
labors for the good of his fellowmen, un
bounded faith. His addresses to the churches
were full of information and his pleadings
for the South American cause often brought
tears to the eyes of his audience
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The Coiner Meeting,

On Monday, March 2Sth, according
to circulars and notices previously
sent, about fifty Coiners, representing
quite fully the family in this county,
met in the hall over the National
Valley bank at 12 IN.
After the usual preliminaries, the
object of the meeting being explained,
a preamble and set of resolutions were
adopted, organizing a michael Koiner
Memorial Association"
The officers of this association are,
Maj. Absalom Koiner, president, and
E. T. Coiner, secretary. Its objects
are To erect monument to Michal
and Margaret Koiner, to arrange for a
general reunion of the family and con-
nections some time in August next to
make brief history and genealogical
table of the family, and other matters
of minor Importance.
An executive committee was ap-
pointed to have charge of the erection
of the monument in all of its details.
Chairman of this committee is Mr.. Il.
w. Koiner, of Fishersville secretary
Waynesboro.
The chairman of the committee on
genealogy is Maj. Absaiom Koiner, of
| Fishersville, to whom all data will
properly be sent, which gives the con-
nections of anyone with the family.
The Major will be glad to receive such
information from all those at all con-
nected.
Great enthusiasm was manifest in
the meeting, especially when DR.. L. P.
Coyner, of Rockingham, arrived. He
had ridden % miles through mud and
cold to be present with his cousins
german. The doctor is a whole team
and took the meeting by storm.
Look out for an old-time barbecue in
August or September at Koiner's Store
WdynesbOrO Sentinel.
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Meeting Of the Democratic County
Committee.

TIMES AND PLACES OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO
THE STATE CONVENTION.
At the meeting of the Democratic County
Committee held last Saturday, members were
present from all the districts except River
heads and Middle River, each of which has
two members of the Committee. The mem
bers present were D. W. Drake, of Beverly
Manor; E. S. Patterson and d. F. Hoover, of
Pastures; c. B. Coiner and J. T. Stuart, OF
South River E. o. Peale and j. T. Clarke (by
proxy, of North River; w. l.. Olivier and
W. G. Kinney, of the first ward of Staunton;
Jno. N. Opie and DR.. Carter Berkely, second
ward of Staunton.
The different districts in the County are
entitled to So delegates in the State Conven-
ton, which will meet in Richmond May 10th,
| and the two Wards of Staunton to 8, making
total of A divided as follows
Beverly Manor, 6, North River, 5: Middle
River g. South River, s; Riverheads, 4 Pas
tures,4 First Ward, Staunton, 4; Second
Ward, Staunton, 4.
The time for the election of delegates in the
County will be the 4th Saturday in April, the
23rd, at 8 p m, and in Staunton, Tuesday
May 10th, at p. m.
The election in the County districts will be
at the following places
Beverly Manor, at the County Courthouse
Pastures, at Buffalo Gap; South River, al
Waynesboro North River, at Mount Scion;
Riverheads, at Greenville; Middle River, at
New Hope.
The officers of the County Committee vert
reelected as follows
Capt. John N. Opie, Chairman; Capt. VIM
G. Kinney, Secretary; and w. L. Olivier
Treasurer two latter without opposition
The Committee then adjourned to meet at thu
call of the Chairman.
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Death Of Mr.. Reuben T. Burnett.

This venerable and highly respected citizen
died on yesterday morning, April 9Th, at the
residence of his son, VIM. A. Burnett. Clerk
of the County Court of Augusta, with whom
he had made his home for some years, at the
patriarchal age of 81 years and months. He
was native of Nelson county, Va, and lived
to see children Crowns sons and 5 daugh-
tiers.
His sufferings for few days previous to his
decease were very great, but in the hour of
his dissolution he became calm and his death
was comparatively easy. His remains were
taken to the old family burrying ground
near Montreal in Nelson county beside the re-
mains of his wife, who was buried there some
years since He was perhnps the oldest indi-
vidual in the County, and doubtless one of
the Oldest in the Valley of Virginia. A few
years since, an interesting sketch of his life
and character by Col J. c. Shields, who had
known him long and WELL was published in
this paper
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DEATHS.

JACKsON.-In West Clifton Forge, Friday,
March 18th, of consumption, Thomas Jack
son, in the 53rd year of his age.
ADAMS.-At his home at ROckbridge Baths
Tuesday, March 18th, Of the grippe, Mr.. Hugh
Adams, aged so years. He left widow whose
maiden name was Elizabeth j. Wilson
daughter of VIM. A. WILSON, and three Chill
dren-two daughters and one son. He was
buried in Bethesa Church-yard March 3lst.
WISE.-ln Bridgewater, Rockingham county,
March S7th, Capt Sam1 III. Wise, son of
Emanuel WISE of Augusta county, leaving a
widow and one daughter.
EFFINGER.-At his home two miles south of
HarrisOnburg, Sunday evening, March 9th,
suddenly of heart-diSeaSe, Mr.. George w.
Ef1nger, aged about 10 years. He left two
sons and two daughters. On Tuesday, March
29th he was buried in Woodbine cemetery in
Harrsonburg, Rev. L. B. Johnston officiating.
LEEPER-Near Spring Hill in this county.
Monday, March 18th, Mr.. William Leeper,
aged 2s years. Interment at Union Church
Wednesday. His death was caused by blood
poisoning, caused by carbuncle
WRIGHT.-In Waynesboro', March 2Tth, Mrs.
Lucretta Wright, OF Frenchtown, N. j., aunt
of Robert G. Wright.
STONER.-At Steele's Tavern, Saturday,
March 26th, Mrs. Mary Jane Stoner, wife of
Mr.. James w. StOner, aged 81 years. Inter
ment Sunday at Old Providence Church.
DAVIS.-At Vesuvius, Saturday morning,
March 10Th, Miss Mary Davis, aged IS years.
mterment Sunday at Greenville.
ARMSTRONG.-At his residence in dutch
Hollow at g O'Clock, Monday morning,
March 18th, of consumption, Mr.. Archibald
E. Armstrong, in the 5lst year of his age. He
left wife and five children. He was a sol
der throughout the war. Interment Tues
day at Mt. Tabor Church.
RODGERS.-Near West Augusta, Marchs9th, ]
Washington Rodgers, father of Constable
John d; Rodgers aged 70 years.
THORNTON.-At Arbor Hill, Monday, April
4th, Mrs. Mary Thornton, widow of Mr.. David
Thornton, aged 20 years. 1nterment Tues
day at the family cemetery, Rev. G. W. Spig-
gle officiating.
HOOVER.-At his residence ON Churchvil1e
Avenue about 8 O'Clock last Sunday night
April 3rd, alters protracted illness, Mr.. Sam
uel Hoover, aged II years. The funeral was
from the residence Tuesday morning at !
O'Clock, Rev. j. L. Williams officiating, assist
ed by Rev. j. ID. Donovan. The interment
was in the cemetery at Chinquepin Chapel
about2 miles west of StauntOn.
SHEPPE.-At her home at the corner of Lewis
Street and Churchville Avenue, at IL O'Clock
last Sunday morning, April 3rd, after pro
tracted illness of La Grippe succeeded by in
Sheppe, wife of Mr.. Reuben j. Sheppe aged
81 years.
The funeral was from the residence yeSter-
day at III O'Clock, Rev. j. Il. Williams Officiat-
ing. Interment in Thornrose cemetery. Mr.
Sheppe removed to this city from the neigh
borhood of McGaheySville, Rockingham coun
ty about eight years ago. The sons, Luther and
Ed. S. Sheppe who established the Highland
Recorder in 1880 and conducted it for four years
lie Schools at Salem Va, and the latter editor
of the Southern Educational Magazine at Dur
ham, N. CARVED several days before theil
mothers death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06
To Millions of Free Acres via
B. 4 O. r. r.

Early in April 100000 acres of land OF
Cheyenne and Arrapahoe reservations in In
dian Territory will be thrown open to settlers.
Those contemplating availing themselves of
this opportunity to secure free homes will
find the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad the quick
est route from any point in the East to the
Indian Territory Four trains daily from
New York, Philadelphia Chester, Whining
ton, Baltimore, Washington, Cumberland,
Wheeling. Pittsburgh, and all intermediate
stations. All persons contemplating settling
at any point in the West however distant, are
requested to write to Chas. o. Scull, General
Passenger Agent, B. & o. R. R., Baltimore,
Md, for full information as to retes, time of
trains, and sleeping car accommodations from
any point East to any point West
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06

VIRGINIA TO WIT:-In the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in
Vacation of said Court, March 10Th, 1892,
Ellis b. Southworth,. ..............Co Complainant.
VS..
Matte p Baltzer Herman r. Bait
ger, Ernst V. BaltZer and N. L.
heeu,. ..................... .De1endantS.
The object of this suit is to set aside and
have declared null and void certain deed of
conveyance executed by the said Matte p.
Ernst " Baltzer bearing date March 18th, 1892,
of record i'll the county clerk S Office of Angus
TIA county, conveying a certain tract of land in
'said county, containing 500 acres and 3 roods,
and known as the Gardner farm, being the
same land which was conveyed to Carl Parcus,
Trustee, by Herman X. BaltZer and Matte p
Baltzer by deed of date August 18th, 1885, also
of record in the aforesaid clerks office in Deco
Book, los, page %, and which was afterwards
conveyed by said Carl Parcus to the said Mat
tie p. BaltZer, by deed dated December 18th,
1888, also recorded in said clerks office in Book
1O7, page 449, to all of which deeds reference is
made for the description of said property by
metes and bounds; on he ground that said
conveyance of Matte p. BaltZer and Herman
BaltZer to the said Ernst V. BaltZer was given
with intent to hinder, delay and defraud the
creditors of the said Matte P. BaltZer and
Herman II. BalJzer, and to subject the said
land to the lien of a cerlain mortgage execut
ed thereon by the said Matte p. BaltZer and
Herman II. Baltzer to N. E. Reed of date No
vember 3rd, 1891 and recorded in the aforesaid
clerks Office in Deed Book 116 page 305. and it
appearing by affidavit filed that the said Mat
tie p. Baltzer, Herman X. BaltZer, Ernst V.
BaltZer and n. E. Reed are not residents of
this State, it is ordered that they appear here
in fifteen days after due publication of this Or
der and do what is necessary to protect their
| interests i'll this suit
Teste,
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
| Braxton, Echols s. Braxton, p. q.
march Bolts
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Death of Rev. John C. Dice.

Rev. j. C. Dice, who has been an invalid for
long time from paralysis, died at his resi-
dence in Upperville Loudoun Co., Va, early
yesterday morning, April 9Th, at the age, we
suppose, of near 20 years. His remains will
be brought here to-day and the burial will be in
Thornrose cemetery from Lushbaugh & Bros
Undertaking establishment at half past
O'Clock tomorrow Thursday-morning. He
was well-known and greatly beloved by our
citizens. He was stationed here ON several
occasions, and was afterwards Presiding Elder
of this Circuit of the Baltimore Conference
M. E. Church South. He was a native, we
think, of Pendleton County.
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[By E. NJ. Cushing s. Son, Auctioneers.l

[By E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
~ TATE.-Pursuant to decree of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, Va, at the No
vember term, In the Chancery cause of ]. II.
Hays etdls vs. c. G.. Merritt, | will proceed to
sell by public auction in front of the Court
house of Augusta county, Va, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1892,
at II A. NJ, the following real estate: FL acres,
rOOds and poles, situated y of mile north
west of the town of Greenville, Augusta Co.,
Va, adjoining the lands of c. G. Merritt and
others.
TERMS cash, balance in / and 2 years,
the purchaser to execute bonds with approx ed
personal security, bearing interest, and the
title retained as ultimate security
j. A. ALEXANDER,
Commissioner.
/ certify that John Alexander, Commissioner
above named, has executed bond as such in
the penalty of $4,000 with security deemed
sufficient conditioned according to law.
march GIFTS C.S w. BARNES, d. C.
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Baldwin District Fair.

The Annual Meeting of the Directors of the
Baldwin District Fair was held in the Council
Chamber last Thursday afternoon to make ar.
engagements for the 25th Annual Exhibition
They proposed premium list, and provided
for the expenditure of 81 500 in special attrac
tons, and appointed the 3d. "a, 25 and 26th Of
August as the time at which the Fair will b.
held. The purpose is to make the exhibition
the best ever held here. The following mem
bers were present. ~.
President, NJ Erskine Miller of Staunton
A. E. Withrow, of Bath; A. C. Gordon ant
John W. Todd, of Staunton; H A. S. Hamil
ton, NJ. F.. Gilkeson, G. Julian Pratt, J. w
Churchman J. A. Bumgardner and Samue
A. Byers, of Augusta.
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Don't Trespass.

The law provides that ''if any person, with
out the consent of the owner or tenant, shoot
hunt range or fowl on the lands of another
which are enclosed or the boundaries of which
or streams adjacent to which, constitute law
full fence or in the waters on said lands, hi
shall be deemed guilty of unlawful trespass
and in addition to his liability in action fol
damages, shall be fined upon conviction there
of, not less than five dollars or more thar
fifty dollars"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06

c. B. LoHR ARREsTED.-The rascal C. B,
Lohr, who practieed his profession as veteri-
nary surgeon for while in the Valley Mills
neighborhood, in which he swindled mum.
Der, and finally sold horse belongingto Vim.
L. Cooke, who had been his FRIEND and then
eloped has been captured at Washington, In
diana, and will be brought here, where he will
be tried, and, no doubt, convicted and punish
ed as he deserves to be. 1t seems from his past
record that he is consummate rascal, who
should have been in the penitentiary years
400
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Oyster Supper and Bazaar.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Mt Tabor con
gregation will have an Oyster Supper and Ba
zaar at Arbor Hill, Thursday evening, Apri
18th, 1892. The special attraction of the Ba
zaar will be Silk Quilt to be sold.
Should Thursday evening be Indictment they
will take place on Friday evening.
Come and help US and enjoy the evening
COMMITTEE
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MAR RACES.

HACKER.-March 18th, 1882, in
Staunton, by Rev. j. d. Donovan, Thomas
Lackley and Mary Thacker, both of this
county.
N-MUMAW.-March 3d. 1892, in this
city, by Rev. j. L. Williams, John E. Feddon
of Rockingham, and Mary A. Mumaw, of
StauntOn.
ARMENTROUT-LACK the parsonage
of the Reformed German Church in Mt.
Crawford, Rockingham county, by Rev. @. B.
Heller, Mr.. Joseph II. ArmentrOut and Miss
Mary M. Lackey.
BERRY-WEST.-Att the residence of the faith
er Of the bride in Harrisonburg, Tuesday,
March 18th, by Rev. w. Il. Roberts of the
Episcopal Church, Mr.. John H. Berry and
Miss Mamie Della West, daughter of Mr.
Eugene West.
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VIRGINIA TO-WIT-In the Clerks ONCE of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, In
Vacation of said Court March Doth 1902

VIRGINIA TO-WIT the Clerks Ofice of
' the Circuit Court of Augusta county, In
Vacation of said Court, March 10Th, 1892.
Staunton Development Company,
body Corporate under the laws
of Virginia, .......................Co Complainant.
E. W. Bixby s. III. Fl. Campbell. Defendants
The object of this suit is to set aside and an
null contract between the defendants E. w.
Bixby HI. II. Campbell, and the Staunton
development Company, of date the 18th day
OF March 1891 and to recover the sum of $l2,-
523.35, with interest on $4,000 part thereof
from April 9th, 1891, and ON S1,000.00 another
part thereof from May 9th 1891, and on s., 10000
another part thereof from May 18th, 1891, and
on $4,000 another part thereof from May
End 1891, and on s. 10000 another part thereof
from June 9Th, 1891, and ON $2.000.00 another
part thereof from June 18th, 1891, and on $S3..4
the residue thereof from December 18th, 1891,
and at the least $4,000 damages for the
breach of said contract, and the costs OF this
suit and to attach any and all estate, or debts
owing to said defendants within the county ot
Augusta, sufficient to pay said debt, interest,
damages and costs; and it appearing by aff1-
davit that the said defendants are not resi-
pear here in fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary to pr
tect their intereitS in this suit.
TeSte,
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon, p. q.
March U4ts.
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Fences and Gates.

The law provides that " if any person, with
out permission of the owner, pull down the
fence of another and leave the same down or,
without permission, open and leave open the
gate of another, or any gate across a public
road established by order of court, he shall be
fined not less than five nor more than twenty
dollars to be recovered before justice of the
peace"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06
virginia Hotel Dinner.

On Thursday last, Mr.. julius c. Scheffer
inaugurated his administration as Proprietor
of the Virginia Hotel by giving a sumptuous
dinner to his boarders and large number of
invited guests. The spacious dining hall was
filled, and so were the diners in a short
while, for though they were numerous they
were promptly waited upon, and had their
orders filled from the great variety of viands
prepared in the best style 1t was an auspi-
cious opening, and it is the purpose of the new
proprietor to spare neither pains nor expense
in his efforts to keep the Hotel in the best
style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06

Mr.. Harrison asks Venezuela to ad-
INIT American manufactures free of
duty. Venezuela replies that the
money she gets from such imports is
necessary to the support of her gov
eminent. Mr.. Harrison Immediately
siaps tax of two cents pound on the
people, not of Venezuela, but of his
own country, on the coffee they import
from Venezuela. This is getting even''
can stand it, for there is ready market
for all her coffee, but it is very hard on
the poor people of this country.-Ale1.
Gazette
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Southern Sunbeams,

The April number of Southern Sunbeams,
nice, illustrated monthly magazine for
children, published at Atlanta, Ga, at the low
price of 81 per annum, has been received
This is the only magazine for children pub
lished in the South, and it should be found in
every Southern home. 1t is worth many
times its subscription price
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06

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 eAectually, 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 who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YoRK. N.Y.
feb Sly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-06

Since Sunday the weather has been remark
ably warm for this season-the thermometer
registering summer heat. This fine weather
can not be expected to continue very long
The grain and grass will grow and the fruit
trees will bud probably too soon and be blight
ed by frost. This weather will put persons to
gardening, but it might be we'll to wait awhile
longer