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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Stribling Springs on the 1st of May.

fStribling Springs on the LIST of May.
Mr. Will Dryden, of Moffett's Creek, ano
his sister, mrs. James Reeves, of Messy Creek
are at the home of their mother, Mrs. Mary
Dryden, to witness the marriage of their Sis
ter on Wednesday, May 9Th.
The bridegroom and bride will be sus-
aimed at the altar by Mr.. James McNair and
Miss Mamie Gilkeson, Mr.. Bruce Dinkel and
Miss Alice Dryden. AS it is the unalterabe
purpose of Mr. Hymen to convert Miss Tishie
into hogshead, we hope it will be one that
will never go to staves.'
We arise again to inquire if the spring poets
are not inspired by the beautiful rain
The seasons are exchanging as every body
knows,
And Mary is awearipg of dame 4priie' s
.cloSe.''
She says she can't be bright or look like
Since she has discovered that we're calling her
Polite.
Master Lispenard Randolph is quite ill.
Messrs. T. S. Hogshead and John Irvine
went as delegates to the Bethel Presbytery.
Miss Mamie Dunlap, of Mt. Pleasant sec
ton, and Miss Agnes Irvine of Long Glade,
are attending Presbytery.
Mrs. Rev. C. S. M. See has returned from
her visit to Washington and Baltimore.
Rev. Mr.. See is at Presbytery. =,
We are glad for the brilliant prospect of
Messy Creek Academy. May she Flourish as
a palm tree and grow as the cedars in Leba-
non." May her walls De all aglow with the
pictures of learning. May large numbers
flock to her support, and there may many
drink of the fountains which gurgle from the
base of solid education, and win laurels that
will outstrip any fame which is echoing over
the world, and through the ages.
Supt O Peale is at home resting from his
labors.''
Mr. Jared Jones is guest at the Parnassus
parsonage.
Mr. William Hogshead and Miss Tishie Dry
den will be married this afternoon Wednes-
day, the 9th, at o'c clock, by the Rev Mr. s
M See, pastor of Union church, who will ar
rive at Presbysery Thursday A. NJ.
Mrs Sarah Whitmores hired girl was sent
to Jail last Saturday. the End, for appropriate
ing 20 dollars in cash to her own use. Poor
thing Perhaps no one ever taught her the
9Th commandment.
BROKEN WING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of a
~ decree entered in the cause of Grooms.
Ella +. Us. Grooms, Thos. W., Exor., &C.. enter
ed on the 18th day of November, 1885, we will
as commissioners appointed for the purpose
proceed on
Monday, April eth, 1896,
Court day to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the courthouse in
the city of Staunton, that certain tract OF
land containing by estimation go acres, stu
ated on the Valley Turnpike, about one mile
northeast OF Mount Sidney, in August county,
being the tract of land of which the late ThoS
w. GrOoms died seized and possessed, upon
the following terms, to witt
Enough cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the remainder upon credit of six
twelve, eighteen, and twenty four months
from the date OF sale, with interest from the
date of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security for the deferred
instruments of purchase-money, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDN Err, Jr..
CHARLES CURRY,
march 25-tds Commissioners.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale has been postponed until
Monday, May 25th, 1896,
Comfy Court-day.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr,,
CHARLES CURRY,
april 29-4ts Commissioners,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
VIM. Staten Acuuitted.

The case of William Staten, charged with
malicious assault on Robert Metcalf, for hav-
ing struck him with stone on the nose on
January 9th. at a dance party given at the
honse of James Monroe, was tried in the
county court last Thursday, and resulted in
the acquittal of the prisoner, who was prose-
cuted by Meade F. White, assisted by ]. M.
Perry, and was defended by the young law
yers, L. w. H. Peyton and r. L. Gray.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

WRECK ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY
A terrible collision occurred about !
o'clock Sunday morning on the South
ern railway, about half mile north OF
Profit Station and six miles from
Charlottesville, which resulted in the
probable fatal injury of Fireman
Whedbee, the painful bruising and
cutting of Fireman Harvey, the
smashing of three engines, the wreck
ing of twelve or fourteen cars and a
loss Of at least $50, 1000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
RadIv Hurt.

On Monday afternoon whilst Alex. Lush
baugh was operating lathe large chisel was
caught by the machinery and was thrown
with great violence, the blunt end striking
him just to the right of the pit of his stomach
knocking him unconscious and hurting him
very seriously. If it had struck him few
inches to the left, it would have killed him
instantly, or if the other end had struck him
it would have killed him. He is attended to
by DR.. II. NJ. Patterson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

VIRGINIA, To WIT: In the Clerks Office
OF the Circuit Court Of Augusta county,
April 14th 1896,
John I, Shields, Trustee, &C., Plaintiff
VS..
Catherine J. Brooks ct als......... Defendants.
IN CHANCFRY.
The object of this suit is to obtain construc
tiOn of the will OF Thomas Shields, decd, of re-
cord in the Clerks office of Augusta county
Virginia, especially with reference to that pOr-
ton of the estate of the testator left to the
plaintiff, John L. Shields, in trust for the bene-
tit of the above named Catherine j. Brooks
and her children and family; to have final
settlements of the transactions OF said John T.
Shields as such trustee; to obtain a discharge
of said John L. Shields from said trusteeship,
and all further duties appertaining thereto;
and if the court shall deem it proper, the APP
pointment of another trustee in the place and
stead OF the plaintiff.
And it appearing by afndavit filed that Will
liam S. Brooks is a nonresident of the State of
Virginia: it is ordered that he appear here
within fifteen days after due publication here
of and do what is necessary to protect his in.
terests in this suit
cOpy-teste,
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Elder & Elder, pa
april 15-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Stealing TURKEYS.

For some time turkeys have been stolen
from persons in the Fishersville neighbor.
hood, among them H. A. s. Hamilton, j. s
Borden and Jacob Conner. On Monday
Arthur Brown and James PANEL were ar
raigned before Justice Arch Kinney, and
confessed their guilt, and were committed to
the Jail for sixty days. John Davis. also
charged, has not been arrested-having made
his escape
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Robbery.

Whilst Mr.. Lindamood who lives near the
Federal cemetery, and his family were at
church Sunday, a negro thief broke open the
back door of his house and was ransacking it,
and was thus engaged till Lindamood returned
when he dropped the articles he had in his
hand and ran with such speed that Linda
mord could not overtake him and thus escap-
ed. He succeeded in stealing pocket book
containing ten dollars in money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
The southern Express Co.

Last Friday the Southern Co. assumed con-
troll of the express business on that portion of
the Southern Railway extending from Wash
ington to Lynchburg, from Washington to
Strasburg, from Calverton to Warrenton, Va,
from Washington to Round Hill, and from
Washington to West Point Va The South
ern Express Company also assumed control
of the Adams company's business i'm some
other Southern territory outside of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Poverty of

The trainers of the platform of the Repub
lican State convention, made some strange
and grotesque charges as to the purposes of
the Democrats in the event that a convention
to revise the constitution should be held, and
nothing but the dullness of their magma
tons, and their poverty of invention, prevent
ed them from adding to their damnable but
not damning, catalogue of charges They
did the best they could in the way of ''evil
inventions" and will be apt to realize the
truth of the remark of Shakespeare that evil
inventions return to plague the inventor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Opara-house FRIDAY Night.

On next Friday evening in the Opera house,
the Oratorio, THE Holy City''-will be
presented for the benefit of the Kings Daugh-
ters' Hospital. 1t is to be sung by chorus OF
about sixty voices, accompanied by splendid
orchestra of seventeen pieces, under the
leadership Of Prof E. L. Ide, with Prof.
Eisenberg at the piano, Prof. Webb as organ
list, and Miss Walter as harpist.
Secure reserved seats at Olivier's Bookstore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Half HOLIDAY for the Banks.

Commencing with Saturday, May End, all
the banks of the city will close every Saturday
at twelve O clock This is in accordance with
recent act of the Legislature, and all persons
having business with the banks should bear
If in mind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

Tuesday morning. the 2Sth ultimo. Mrs.
Dull living at Mt. Sidney on the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, while separating a young COW
from her calf, was turned upon by the cow,
knocked down and gored in the groin and
abdomen in a fearful manner. Her husband,
who was working on the Baltimore & Ohio
road at Fort Defiance, was telegraphed for,
and fastened home. The physician has
prom ounced her injuries serious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
LOCAL Department.
Democratic Ticket for city omces

Democratic Ticket for City Offices.
For MAYOR.
F. B. Berkeley.
For Commonwealth ATTORNEY.
Joseph A. Glasgow.
For CRY SERGEANT.
Logan Turner.
For CONSTABLE.
G. A. Grafton.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
First Ward. Second Ward.
F. M. Merriken, Taylor Bissei,
Kenneth Mccoy, Il. f. Terry,
Roger B. Atkinson, Geo ii. Hudson.
For CoUNCILMEN.
First Ward Second Ward.
John D. Crowle, A. c. Gordon,
Henry Hutchinson, B. F. Hughes,
John M. SPOTS, Walter D. Hoge,
E. w. Stewart, r. E. R. Nelson,
c. G. Wheat, JAS r. Taylor, Jr.
Isaac Witt. Henry A. Walker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

We learn from the Pocahontas Times: A
house of Abraham Hays was struck by light
ming in Academy last Friday morning. The
family were all in the back part of the house,
the kitchen, and were not seriously harmed
by the shock they sustained. The bolt passed
down and twisted the pillars of the porch and
tore off lot of weather. boarding. The house
is the one formerly occupied as store-house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
NORTHUMBERLAND Sale.

The attention of our readers is particularly
directed to sale advertised in this issue of
the SPECTATOR, of what is known as the w. L..
Bumgardner property on the corner of Fred
erick and Coalter streets. This valuable prop
erty has been laid off into four, lots two front
ing on Frederick and two on Coalter streets.
Those fronting on Frederick street. are in
width &C, and 40 feet respectively The &C.
foot lot has on it the large dwelling house, and
the lot has depth of 10S feet. The 40-foot lot
has a depth of 121 feet. The lots fronting on.
Coalter street are 40 feet in width and have a
depth of about 14O feet. No more valuable
property is for sale in Staunton. The sale
takes place on the 9Th of June, and plot of
the property is on exhibition in the law office
of Patrick & Gordon. Judge ]. M. Quarles
and William Patrick, Esq, are the comm rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

The public schools Of Staunton will close
their session on May, the 10Th, with appro-
pirate exercises which will probably be held in
the Columbian Hall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

The Commissioner of immigration of
N. Y. port received letter from an
accomplished Vienna beauty. request
ing him to find suitable husband for
her in this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

pin law against gambling and poolsell-
ing was sustained as constitutional by
the decision of the Court of Appeals
rendered last Wednesday. This will
break, up poolselling in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
The Excursion Yesterday.

The excursion yesterday was quite sue
cess. A heavy train load came from the east
and one from the west, one starting at
Covlngton and the other from Charlottesville,
bringing probably from eight hundred to one
thousand excursionists. The Blackford Band
from the Western State Hospital, in the
morning and the Stonewall Band in the after
noon discoursed delightful music In the
afternoon there was an exciting game of
baseball between the Staunton club and the
Miller Manual school which resulted in favor
of Staunton by a score of 10 to f.
The excursionists enjoyed themselves in
various ways, and seemed to have had a
pleasant day. This is the first excursion of
the kind gotten up here and its success will
certainly encourage another attempt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Landlord will cele-
sary of their marriage-to-m morrow, Thursday,
evening from to 10 o'clock at their residence
on Prospect street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Yost-Tucker Contest.

Elections committee No. of which Mr.
Mccall is chairman, made their report in the
contested case of Yost vs. Tucker from the
10th Virginia district last week, and as was
anticipated, it was in favor of the contestee.
Representative Walker, the republican
member from Virginia. asked that the com
mittee take no action upon the report until
he could have time to prepare statement
regarding the vote of Amherst county. This
was agreed to, and the matter went over The
Washington correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch says:
In this case it is understood, that consider
able feeling has developed among the mem
bars of the committee, which has had charge
of the Virginia cases.
General Walker, of Virginia, it is under
stood, will not be convinced that Tucker was
elected and is entitled to the seat he occupies
in the House. The figures have been gone
over and over, and, giving Yost all that he
claims Tucker is still elected by something
like zoo majority. This General Walker will
not admit, however, and he proposes to dis
franchise every voter IN Amherst county, by
throwing that county out, in order to effect
the election of Yost. If he can't do this in
the committee, he proposes to carry the mat
ter into the House and fight it on the floor
This is his only hope. He said today: sit
will be curious if l can't carry this case
through in big Republican House like this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

ARGE FARM FOR sALE.--A splendid
- farm In Augusta county, the richesf
quarter of the Valley of Virginia. containin~
aDouG o0o Acres has on it good new eight room
uWelllng, two new barns covered with slate
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
sl 20 Win turnpike leading to station, in spIen-
aiu state OF cultivation, fine spring, plenty OF
Prlce $500 per acre, on zone, two, and threo
years time Has on itnow 13head horses fiftv
cattle, 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 milch cows. raised
200o bushels of corn last year, other grain in
Office w 'iiis
jan22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Death of AIRS. ADDISON curry.

Mrs. Curry, wife of Robert A. Curry OF
Stonewall, and mother of Charles Curry, an
Attorney of this city, died on the 30th ultimo,
at noon. Mrs Curry died at the old home
stead which has been in the family ever since
1740. She'was about 20 years old and had
been member of Old Stone church for a
number of years. Her children were DR..
James Curry Of Grant county, West Virginia.
Mrs. A. B. Driver of Harrison burg; and Mr.
Charles Curry of this city.
Mrs. Curry had been i'll for about one
month, but her end was not thought to be so
poar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

ITO Observation-Disclosures Of a most suit
able nature for the establishment of a
school located at Huntersville, Pocahontas
county, w. Va, are for rent or sale. The peo-
pie are prosperous and it is splendid oppor-
UNITY for any enterprising teacher For fur
Their particulars, address this Office
jan 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

at the Opera House Friday night next has
been inaugurated by Prof. E. Louis Ide mu-
steal Director of the D. d. & B. Institute who
has drilled the choruses. Mrs. W. L. Bum,
gard ner, one of the teachers of music at the
same Institution, will sing several solos. Mr..
McCambridge Of the same Institution will
play the flute and pupil, J. H. Clark Wood
dell, will play the leading violin. Of course
many of our talented towns people will con
tribute largely also. The proceeds after the
payment of necessary expenses will go to the
Kings DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF AUGUSTA
COUNTY.
Precinct meetings in Augusta county are
hereby called for Saturday, May 10Th, 1896,
for the purpose of electing delegates to the
State Dem ocratic Convention to be held in the
city of Staunton on June 4th, 1896. The basis
of representation will be one delegate and one
alternate for every one hundred votes and
fraction thereof not less than fifty cast for the
Democratic cand ldate in the Presidential cleo
ton of 1892; that is to say, meetings will be
held at the following precincts on Saturday y,
May 10th, 1896, at $3.50 o'clock P. M. to elect
the delegates indicated as follows
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

William Johnson, whose home is in Penn
sylyania, who was found in a cooper-shop at
Mt. Sidney sick with pneumonia, was brought
to this city Sunday and placed for treatment
and proper care in the Kings Daughters
Hospital
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Roanoke College FINAL.

The commencement exercises of the 43rd
session of Roanoke College will commence on
Sunday. June 7th. The following speakers
have been secured, and the programme is an
unusually attractive one. On Sunday, June
7th, Prof. s. A. Repass, D. D., class of '66,
Allentown, Pa, will preach the baccalaureate
sermon, and Prof. Carl E. Grammer, D. D.,
Alexandria, Va, will give the annual address
before the Y. NJ. G. A. of the College. On
Tuesday morning addresses will be delivered
before the General Association of Roanoke
Students by Hon. Walter NJ. Denny, NJ. G.
class of ~, of Mississippi; Rev Luther l..
Smith, A. NJ, class of '7s, Strasburg Va;
Hon. A. D. Sayre, A. M, class '78, Mont
gomery, Ala, and Prof G. Y. Yonce, A. M,
class of ", Maryland College. Lutherville,
Md. On Tuesday evening the Hon. Andrew
D. White, LII. D., the distinguished ex-
president of Cornell University, member OF
the Venezuelan commission, will deliver the
annual Grafton before the literary societies.
On commencement day, June 10th, an address
will be given by Hon. J. Sterling Morton,
Secretary of Agriculture. Among the men,
bers of the graduating class who will deliver
addresses, is Joseph Alfred Dukes, Ghoctaw
from the Indian Territory.
After meals you should have simply feel
ing of comfort and satisfaction. You should
not feel any special indications that digestion
is going on. If you do, you have Indigestion,
which means moi digestion. This may be the
beginning of so many dangerous diseases, that
it is best to take it in hand al once and treat 1t
with Shaker Digestive Cordial. For you
know that indigestion makes poison, which
causes pain and sickness And that Shaker
Digestive Cordial helps digestion and cures
indigestion. Shaker Digestive Cordial does
this by providing the digestive materials IN
which the sick stomach is wanting. 1t also
tones up and strengthens the digestive organs
and makes them perfectly healthy. This IS
the rationale of its method of cure. as the doc,
tors would say. Sold by druggists, price III
cents to 81 90 per bottle.
A new charter has been issued by
the secretary of State of W. Va. for
railroad from Parkersburg up the
valley of the Kanawha river to Gillner
county and beyond. The name OF the
new enterprise is the Little Kanawha
Railway company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Don't Neglect to Register.

Those who wish to be qualified to vote,
should register between this time at the 18th
next Tuesday. You can't shoot unless your
gun be loaded, and you can't vote, unless you
register by next Tuesday if you are not now
registered. Attend to this duty now whilst
you are reminded of.it, for fear that you will
forget and neglect it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

The Baker Rifles, a new military company
of this city has petitioned the Governor to be
allowed to proceed with their organization.
They do not ask any State aid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
WHEN NATuRE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most erfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed HON
my (Hulled. Corn). Elegant lunch in Milk
Vt. can lOc. april 29-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Jurors for Circuit Courr.

The following have been summoned to act
as jurors in the Circuit Court whose attendance
is required at 10 o'clock next Monday, May
11th:-
]. H. Willberger, George S. Roller, Hiram
Kirby, Walter L. Finley, John W. Paul.
Matthias Grove, BENJAMIN F. Koiner, James
NJ. Coiner, M. T. McClung. Jacob Carwell
John B. Smith, Robert Cabell Anderson, A.
Henry Towberman, Andrew Sheets, c. H.
Fulton, Daniel Fisher. Byron Hunter, Robert
Kunkle, Thomas Zimbro J. B. Goolsby,
Charles G. Berry,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Col. Peyton III.

Colonel John L. Peyton, one of our best
known and most distinguished citizens, on
returning from a drive on Sunday evening
last. was overcome by a rush of blood
consciousness and give great alarm to his
friends. Physicians were summoned and
after bleeding him, he rallied from the at
tack, and is now much better. On Monday
morning he conversed with his family and
was very cheerful. The Colonel is in the
seventies and grave-fears we're felt for him
when his illness became known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

The Pocahontas Times, W. Va, informs US
that another vein of coal has been discovered
in that county seven feet thick. This is an
anthracite coal, and lies down only little
above the level of Greenbrier river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
Ninety Days in JAN.

Alice Desper was arraigned before Magis-
trates Kinney and Lupton Saturday, charged
with stealing twenty dollars from Mrs. Sarah
E. Whitmore, who resides near Churchville
this country.
After hearing the testimony Of several wit
nesses the magistrates found the woman
guilty, fixing her confinement in the county
Jail of ninety days. The woman is the moth
er of five year old boy, whom she carried to
jail with her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

Many storms have prevailed recently, and
last week a severe one carrying rain and hail
swept across Highland county, dong consid-
cradle damage and wrecking the telephone
lines
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06

There will be change of schedule in the
midday train which reaches Staunton from
the north over the B. & O. That train is not
to go to Lexington. Lexington people are
very indignant over this change.