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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
County Court.

The May term of the County Court COM
mehced on Monday when the following bust
ness was transacted
The wills of James A Patterson, Mary Ann
Miller, Caroline Carmody. and William
Wright, were admitted to probate.
The will of Joseph Davies Craig was admit
ted to probate with Mrs. Elizabeth Craig as
administrators. Estimated value of the es-
tate, S14,650.
The will of John Engleman was admitted
to probate with Jacobs. Engieman as admins
traitor C. t. a.
The application of Mariatt Steel for retail
and bar-room liquor license at SteeFs Tavern
was doeketed and continued until next term.
The estates of Crawford Tillman, Robert
Whitlock Pleasant NJ. Whitlock, and Nancy
Whitlock were committed to the Sheriff for
administration.
The Virginia Mining and Improvement
Company, assessed in North River district
with 81 ,476 acres of mountain land. which in
cludes IL ,8431 acres of same kind of land as
sessed in Highland county. The court cor
rected the error by deducting the last named
land from the first.
On yesterday, no business of public interest
was transacted
Rev. John E. Massey, State Superintendent
Of Public Schools, paid visit to the public
schools of this city on Monday and gave the
pupils a most excellent talk B.. FOES
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

STORM IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Charlottesville Progress says that a
thunder storm passed over Charlottes-
vile about 100 Monday. The rainfall
was not great, but the electrical dis
play was somewhat unusual. The
corner of L. w. Noel's store, opposite
the Midway school-building, was struck
severing the telephone wire attached
to the building. The over-charged wire
fell to the ground and great balls" of
electric fire rolled over the pavement.
Young Maxhelmer, pupil of the pub
lie school, was standing near and re-
ceived slight shock.
A cow, belonging to Robert Scott,
was killed bylightning near Hartman's
mill. The animal had taken refuge
under tree, and the deadly current
fter shivering the tree, passed on to
the COW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Election in Buena Vista.

The election of Municipal officers in Buena
Vista on Thursday was interesting, particular
w that for Mayor who was elected by one vote
the vote for Mayor being for j. M. Henkle
1903; for J. w Talley 10Y; for T. J. Mills 1885,
The vote for Commonwealth Attorney
stood-for Bennett n. Bell 119; Hugh A
White 1872. r4-
The following Councilmen were elected g.
In first Ward, G.. D. Meriwether, j. D.
Thompson, and R. o. Root.
In second Ward, A. Timberlake, c. E
Rhodes. and W. n. Seay.
Mr. Nuckels was elected Constable without
oDpOSitOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Staantot, Spectator.
Esz WEDNESDAY. MAY 30
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
RENEWAL OF OUR LIBERAL
PROPOSITION.

themselves of our proposition when open te
allow all who paid up arrearages and veal
scribers, to have the SPECTATOR for the sue
ceeding year at only one dollar, we now renew
it that all may avail themselves of the op
portunity to get the paper at half price. Those
who fail to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity will have none but themselves to
blame We renew the proposition for theil
accommodation, and whilst this is published
they can get the advantage of it. oIs.atA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
AIumnse Association Of the Angus
ia Female Seminary.


AT meeting last Friday morning at the Au
[gusta, Female Seminary, of which Miss Mary
Julia Baldwin has been the able and efficient
Principal for the past 80 years, at which 35
graduates were present. a permanent organi
cation of the Alumne Association of that In
stitution was perfected by the election of the
| following officers for the ensuing term of two
4 years. ysa. 5laaoiaf ~
Miss Mamie L. Tate, of Virginia, president
Vice presdents-Mrs John R. Sampson, Vir.
lginia: Mrs. AndrewlHll, Georgia; Miss S. B
Stribling West Virginia, Mrs Mansfield
] House. Tennessee; Mrs. w. F. CummiIls Mon
tanas Mrs. s. s. Hicks, North Carolina Miss
Spratt, Alabama, Mrs. ]. S. Williams, Missis-
sippi; Mrs. John P. Richardson, louisiana
Mrs. NJ A. Moore Texas; Miss Flora Firor,
Kentucky; Miss Helen Mar Bridges, Mary
land; recording secretary. Miss Gussie Bum
gardner, of Staunton: corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Nellie ~ Mccullough. of Staunton;
treasurer, Mrs 9igar Timberlake, of Staun-
| ton.
A constitution and bylaws for the govern
| ment of the Association were adopted.
| At 730 o'clock in the evening, says the Ne@s'
| the Alumna Association held ameeting in the
chapel of the Seminary, to which the faculty,
the trustees and the young ladies of the school
were invited. The exercises consisted of an
| address of welcome by Mrs. John R. Sampson
of Pantops, whose faithful and efficient work
for the Association has contributed so largely
to its success; roll call of the graduates, the
secretary responding to all absent ones with
their letters or poems; short class talks by sew
eral graduates, and a number of original po-
ems, sparkling, spicy, tender or pathetic at the
writer's own sweet will. Under the tasteful
supervision of Miss Matte Wayt. the chapel
had been deliberately decorated iu the Semi
nary colors, white and gold. The scene was
one long to be remembered the graduates
coming from their widely scattered homes,
gathering once more in the classic halls so
dear to all of them, and bringing their tributes
of love and loyalty to their revered preeeptress;
and the school girls, on whose bright young
faces was depicted the eager interest they felt
in the scene before them.
At 9 o'clock an eloquent banquet was served
in the dining room of the Seminary. where
fragrant flowers and delicious refreshments
inspired the guests to fleet the time careless
ly as they did in the golden world' Graceful
sentiment and sparkling jest reigned supreme.
The faculty and trustees added dignity to the
occasion. and when Major Hotchkiss, in his
inimitable way, paid a glowing tribute to Miss
Baldwin, and proposed toast to her and to
the school over which she has so long and so
ably presided. 1t was the browning touch to
the most delightful occasion in the annals of
the Augusta Female Seminary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
Tue needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup OF Figs.
Its excellcnce.is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
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and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Miss Persons Ravisher not yet
EnIInd - ~ -----.L.

Dave Kelley, of Rockbridge, was arrested
after Geo. Dotson, of Greenbrier Co., w. Va.
suspected of the outrage on Mary Pierson neal
Saltpetre Cave in Botetourt county, but or
being brought into the presence of these mer
in the Jail in Botetourt, she says neither il
the right man-that the guilty one had long
scar under the right eye. Kelley's scar is ;
round one. Kelley has been released
Dotson will be sent to Greenbrier to stant
his trial for stealing wheat in that county,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Desire to witness a Hanging.

Rev. W. J. E. Cox in his paper, the Augustc
Baptist, in its May ISSUE expresses our senti
ments in reference to the strange desire many
people have to witness a hanging, when hi
says - ~ 1870 .,,1''i5'-
1.-The anxiety of many people to witness the
hanging of fellow creature is astonishing
and is one of the evidences of the depravity Of
human nature. That Spiller ought to be hung
for the heinous crime of which he is unques-
tienably guilty, is right and Just, but the anx-
struggles, shows lack of refined feelings and
a depraved taste" IN .
To approve the hanging is one thing, and
the desire to witness it another and quite a
different thing l2 isae2't Dts Rhoo4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
The Close of the public Schools

The Public White schools will close to-
morrow Thursday May 31st at 1870 A. M
The exercises will be held in the school assem-
bly, Hail.
To-day, Wednesday, from to 6p. M, anc
tomorrow from to 10 a. M. work of the diff
ferent grades will be exhibited. The public
are invited to attend.
The Colored schools will close to-day-Wed
nesday-at 1870 a. m. and from to 1880 a
m. the work of the grades will be exhibited
The patrons and all interested are invited tc
attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Knocked Down by Train.

Mr.. John Tremble, who lives in the
Swoope's Depot neighborhood, left Stauntor
for his home on last Saturday night but be
fore getting home he became tired and sal
down on the railroad to rest when he fel
asleep and a train some time in the nigh
struck him, knocking him down the EN-
bankment where he was found the mex
morning by colored man who helped hin
to his home He received cash on his head
is that he was not killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Will be of value to the world by illustrating
the improvements in the mechanical arts and
eminent physicians will tell you that the
progress in medicinal agents, has been OF
equal importance, and as Strengthening lax
alive that Syrup of Figs is far in advance OF
all Others .-l,..r.-.. r=
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
StauntOn Markets..
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON, VA, May 90, 1894

There are no changes to report this weel
except in butter and eggs which are nov
uuoted--butter II cts. and eggs 10 cents.
Many Persons are broken
down from ogerTork or household cares
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
system aids digestion, removes excess of bile.
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

The marriage of Mr.. 7. H. Powell to Miss
Nettie Vernon Hutcheson, daughter of Mr.
George A. Hutcheson, will take place in the
NJ. E. Church South on Wednesday morning
he 9Th of June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

There was a sudden reduction of the tenn
perature between 6 and O'Clock Monday
evening, and on Tuesday morning there wa
slight frost
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

An occasional bottle of Ayers Sarsaparilla
does more to correct the tendency of the blood
to accumulate humors, and keep the organs
sound and healthy, than any other treatment
we know of. Prevention is better than
cure" Try it this month. A5 9Hs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
MAR RACES.

FISHER MARTIN.-In Basic City, May 23rd
Mr.. John L. Fisher. of Albemarle county, to
Miss Mary F. Martin.
SHIRKEY-DlCkSUN.- the Dickson House
near the White Sulphur, Greenbrier county.
w. Va, Wednesday night, May 23rd. by Rev.
W. HI. Ballenger, Mr.. Edward b. Shirley, OF
Botetourt county, to Miss Fannie E. Dickson.
ON-ROBINSON.-On Wednesd a y
morning, May 23rd, at DeeD Ford. Allegheny
county, by Rev d. Frank EutSler, Mr.. Will
liam III. Robinson and Miss Ella NJ. Robinson
Immediately after the marriage, the happy
couple left for their future home at Orange
C. H. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

The closing exercises of the Staunton Mill
tary Academy took place yesterday, and the
final ball at the barracks last night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Scholarships and Diplomas.


At the closing exercises of the Augusta Fe-
male Seminary yesterday the following
scholarships and diplomas were awarded :
SCHOLARSHIPS.
Academic Course-Miss Julia Alexander,
NC.
University Course-Misses Kate Nav and
Berta Macatee, Va. Is sa
DIPLOMAS. l'tf 5-'
Book keeping-Miss Margaret Haverkamp,
Miss; Miss Mamie Low, W. Va; Miss Ida May
Taylor, Tex. =I
Elocution-Miss Helen Williamson, Va;
Miss Charlye Wheatley, Ga. .
Art-Miss Nellie Williamson, Va.
Music-Misses Nola Beamon, Miss Laura
Dale Ala; Loula Mathews, Ark; Bessie Sum
merson, Va
Academic Course-Miss Julia Alexander,
NC. 4.liT3fst-I
University Course-Misses Berta Macatee,
Va; Kate May, Va. m ~
Mr.. Martin Luther Slower, telegraph opera
tor formerly of this place, but now of Wash
ington, N. c.. will be married there next
Wednesday to Miss Georgia Hulce Mcleod,
daughter of Mrs Maria Mcleod.
The Stonewall Brigade Band left yesterday
afternoon for Richmond to take part in the
ceremonies attending the unwilling to-day OF
the monument erected in honor of the soldiers
and sailors of the Confederacy. 1t will be q
memorable occasion, and thousands from this
and other States will be present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
Staunton Business College.

The graduating exercises of the Staunton
Business College were held in the Y. M. G. A.
building last Thursday night in the presence
of large and delighted audience, when the
following programme was in all respects well
performed =
l. Invocation. ............. Rev. A. NJ Fraser
2 Overture Wang Morse
3. Introductory Remarks. Prof. Hiner
t. Waltzes. ....." Philharmonic" 49,. Beebe
g. Reading Minutes; etc ...............
p. d. Hidy, Sec g. l.. S..
g. Salutatory ...........S S. d. Timberlake, Jr.
I. Practical Education 49,. Miss NJ. A. Cady
8. Selections orchestra
g. Debate Resolved, THAT Commence
ments Should be Abolished" -.
Affirmative II. L. Morton. G. H.
Williams. Negative: c. L. Hang
er, G. B. Barton. ..,...,.....-.
10. Music .... ......... Guide
Orchestra.
II. The Steeple Chase Under Two Flags
J. Morton Fultz.
H. The Blotter. ...........W. r. Summerson
49, Music. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Orchestra
IA. Award of Diplomas. .............
.............-....J J. Lewis Bumgardner
The question debated was decided in favor
I of the negative by vote of 1873 to 130.
Diplomas were awarded to the following
graduates = .
Miss NJ. A. Cady and Messrs. G. H. Will
hams, F. L Simpson, c. B. Barton, and c. l.
Hanger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

TERRIFIC STORMS IN PENNsYL-
vANIA Dispatches from the follow
ing towns and cities of Pennsylvania
report terrific storms of lightning, hail,
and rain on Monday :
Bethlehem. Lew1sburg, Reading,
Philadelphia, Columbia, and Norris
town. Several persons were killed by
lightning, hailstones as large as
partridge eggs fell in places, and the
rain in what is termed cloud-bursts,
inundated, the towns and did great
damage in the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

The four-year-old son of Lawrence Spiller
died on Monday morning after an illness of
few days. His father is condemned to be
hung on the 9Th of june
Although it isnot claimed that Ayers Sarsa-
parilla cures every i'll to which flesh is heir,
yet, as matter of fact, it comes nearer doing
this than any other medicine ever COM
pounded. In purifying the blood. it removes
thesource of nearly al disorders of the human
system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30
From craigsviIIe.
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

SSH
About noon lastsSaturday during thunder
storm, the house. on the Coral Marble Com
pany's lands at Marketable, occupied by the
family of Thomas Henderson, was struck by
lightning. Mrs. Henderson was thrown from
her chair to the floor, and was severely
shocked. One of the children could hardly
hear any ordinary noise the next day. All
We're affected more or less, except two of the
children who were lying on featherbed. The
lightning struck the top of the house and
passed down through safe containing queens
ware, with which it played smash.
About week ago dogs killed five of James
Buchanan's sheep and injured several more.
No dogs were killed for this attack, though
some were seeu and driven off.
Last Thursday night dogs belonging to
Messrs. Truslow and Wallace killed ten sheep
belonging to Charles Wallace, west of Craigs-
vile. Only two sheep We're left of the flock
The doge were promptly killed.
The hog-law does not seem to be taking
much effect, as they are still running around
at will. Why could not our legislators have
included horses, cattle, and dogs with the hog
The Middlebrook baseball team defeated
the Little River team last Saturday at G. w.
McCntchan's8 to 3. The Big River team de-
feated the Deertield team IS to 16, on same
day. The game at McCutchan's was followed
by bounteous supper.
The Roanoke team has accepted challenge
from the Craigsville team for game on the
9Th of June.
]. A. r. Warner, of Lexington, brother of
I'M. Warner of this city, has been appointed
a Chinese Inspector.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-30

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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-23

noN NANCY +. COLLERp, ABRAHAM CoLLERD.
L Otis B. Collerd, his wife, Amelia C. Macomber,
James j. Winants, her husband, Sophie 9. Hender-
son, Charles Henderson, her husband, Louise Z. Van
Wrinkle, John E. Van Wrinkle, her husband, Bernard
Meyer and George W.. Conklin.
You are hereby notified that at a public sale made
by the City Collector of Jersey City, on the 18th day
Of April, 1898, The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey
City purchased for the sum of five hundred and
seventy-six dollars and sixty-eight cents ALL the
County Of Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting
on Meadow Lots, which is laid down and designated
as lot twelve Q2) in block number one thousand
nexed to a report number seventy-hve (75) made by
the Commissioner of Adjustment" appointed In
and for said City by the Circuit Court of the County
was filed in the office OF the City Collector of Jersey
City, on the 4th day of November. 1891, said report
and map and said sale being made pursuant to the
provisions of an act of the Legislature OF New Jer-
sey, passed March 30th, 1886, entitled:
'An act concerning thesettlement andcollection ofar-
rearages of unpaid taxes, assessments and water
rates or water rents in cities of this state, and Inn
posing and levying a tax, assessment and lien In
the payment thereof, and to provide for the sale
of lands subjected to future taxation and asses
ment,"
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that you appear to
have an estate or interest In said land or real estat e,
and unless the said land and real estate shall be re-
deemed, as provided in said acts, before the expirR-
ton of six months from and after the service here
the Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City the fee
simple of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act.
THE MAYOR N ALDERMEN OF JERSEY CITY.
- p. F. WANSER,
Attest: JOHN E. scoT Ta'o
t~~> (Sale No. 3,65O11.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-23


no NANCY CIR. CoLLERD. ABRAHAM CoLLERD,
Henry K. Macomber, her husband; Efie G. Winants,
James ]. Winants, her husband; Sophie c. Hender-
son, Charles Henderson. her husband; Louise van
ana George ". GonKiin. Me-
You are hereby notified that at a PUBLIC sale made
Of April. 1893, The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey
City purchased for the sum of six hundred and
and real estate situate in Jersey City, in the County
of Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting on
Meadow lots, which is laid down and designated as
lot thirty-one (32 in block number one thousand
nexed to a report number seyenty-fve (15), made by
the. Commissioner of Adjustment" appointed in
of Hudson, q certified copy OF which report and
map was hled In the office of the City Collector OF
Jersey City, on the 4h day of November, 1891, said
report and map and said sale being made pursuant
to the provisions of an act of the Legislature of New
Jersey, passed March SOth, 1886, entitled:
IAN act concerning the settlement and collection of
arrearages of unpaid taxes, assessments and
water rates or water rents IN cities OF TINS state
lien In lieu and instead OF such arrearages, and
to enforce the payment thereof, and to provide
for the sale of lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear to
have an estate or interest in said land and real es-
tate, and unless the said land and real estate shall
be redeemed, as provided in said acts, before the eX-
piration of six months from and after the service
hereof, a deed for the same will be given, conveying
to The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City the fee
simple of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, !. ], December 10th, 1923.
Mayor.
ysEAL.} Attest: JOHN E. ScoTT,
N- /c-1o NJ o -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-23
ITEMS FROM BoK

The +. j. Vanderheyder Association danced
at Odd Fellows Hall last evening and enjoyed
evening:-Standard Bearer. F. j. Wander
heyden; Floor Manager. VIM c.. Rosenthal, Jr.;
Assistant Floor MANAGER, NJ. g.. Fuller. Floor
Committee, A. MALI, Chairman: F.. Rosenthai.
C. Van der. COMMITTEES Of Arrangements. l..
Maochier, Chairnan; VIM. Bartels, j. c.. Link,
W. Knoll, Jr., H. Spangler.
The Fire Board will meet this evening.
A lecture and entertainment will be given at
the rooms Of the Young Mems City Club. No.
1G2 Washington street, next Tuesday eve hing.
Principal Demarsst of School No. q will lecture
on "A Purpose In Life and How to Accomplish
It."
A jury decided in the Hobokcn District Court
Yesterday afternoon that William Wonder L-ith,
who was charged by 4. Moenking with enter
ing aud taking possession of tue ) aloon at First
aud Adams street unlawfnlly, was right in
doing SO. Moenking claimed thar Wonder
Leith had NO authority to do it, as his bills were
paid. Wonder Leith said the bills were not
settled.
The Alumni Association of this city will have
a reception at Qlartette GLIB Hall tonight.
A lamp exploded at 10. 81 Park avenue at 40
O'Clock this morning. William O'Brisn and his
family occupy the horse Tine hines We're ex-
s 81 a'''''
James Mccullough. thirty years of age of No.
GO Hudson street. was arraignsd b'fore Recorder
McDonough this norninx caarg d with stealing
a trunk from Alice Nelson OF No 30 Hudson
street. Alice boarded with Mccullough aad
wh-n she left ri man held the trunk for board.
Mccullough was held.
William Hncx, sixteen wears of Age OF No. O.
Madison st est. Stoi. chickens from Maril Far
r-li of NJ. a:3 yeifsrsm street. be WAS held
for the Gran I jury.
The jolly Four social Club win dance at id
Fellows Hall t,aig It.
James Is ,rrpl, fo t*-as. ysars Ut are, IL
We glad az Italian into hsyirs = cndaterfeN pas
ye<festiav and Sas arsessssi. Eoston Nv = ut Ne.
is Monroe street. he xt- held Tor the 6iajd
Jury By Recorder ~asct,,,p ~
The fcm'msr aNu ;sn r,.i Lyid . meeting To-
mos ~ st-at.a.