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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSION ER'S OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, April 9, 1896
Ryan, Geo. w.
Ryan admir-, r. S., etc.
All persons interested in the bove chancery
cause will TAKE NOTICE! that in pursuance
of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta coun-
ty, entered in said cause on May 81, 1895, shall
at my office in Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, the 9th day of Mag, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report: Whether OF
not the dover interest of M. Lula RYAN in the
real estate of her deceased husband r. s. Ryan
is susceptible of being laid off to her in kind,
whether one or more parcels of said real estate
can be assigned to her IN fee simple or in lesser
estate as and for her dover in the whole; OF
whether it will be more conducive to the inter
ests of all concerned that the committed value
of her dover in all of said lty should be paid
to her in money, or one third of it's value in
vested for her benefit during her life whether
said M. Lula Ryan has made any disposition OF
her dover in said realty either by executed
or eXecutOry agreement, together with the facts
and circumSta noes relating to the same
Also an account of the debts of the estate OF
owing and their dignities and priorties; also
an account of the transactions of f. w. Weaver.
admir- OF r. S. Ryan, decd, together with any
other matters deemed pertinent, etc.
r. e K. NELSON,
Comm issioner in Chancery.
Elder & Elder, p. q. Apr. 10 A.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
Excursion to Staunton.

The StauntOn business men who are evel
on the watch for some way in which to IN
crease the business of our city and induce
the people of the surrounding country to
come here to secure bargains have made ar
rangements to run an excursion to Staun-
ton on next Tuesday May 5th. They have
made arrangements with the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad to run popular excur-
sion to Staunton on May 5, from Covington
and return, and from Charlottesville and
return. The rates will be- very low and this
will enable persons Of every condition to
visit the attractive ''Queen City, of the
Valley.
The people in the country, remote from
the railroads, are invited to join the great
excursion. Efforts are being made for the
occasion to prepare day of amusement.
The famous Stonewall Brigade Band will
give free concert. and the city will be
gaiIy dressed and handsomely decorated
throughout the business portion.
A more appropriate time could not be
selected than the month Of May. in which
to afford our friends an opportunity to
visit us, to walk OIL drive through our beau
tiful park, with it's serene and placid lake
and merry fountains, to take look at the
different animals in the geological garden,
feature attractive to old and young alike,
the driving park nearby, affording sport
for those inclined-features which but few
towns of our size in the United States can
boast of.
An inspection of the new Masonic tenn
pie and Odd Fellows hall, and many other
handsome and new structures which adorn
our city will testify to our progress.
Besides the features already mentioned
there are many beautiful and attractive
stores which vie with one another in p]ac-
ing before the public their wares and mer-
chandise in a friendly but spirited COMPETE
tion, so as to insure to the public bargains
of undoubted value. All these and many
other features will insure full compensa-
ton for the nominal expense incurred.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
From swoope.
COMMUNION sERvICEs-ADDITIoNs TO
| TO THE CHURCH-MIRACULON ESCAPE
OF WOMAN AND CHILD, &C.

( COMMUNION SERVICES-ADDITIONS TIC
TO THE CHURCH-MIRACULON ESCAPE
OF A WOMAN AND CHILD, &C.
| Reported for the staunton v1NDIcAToR.l
SwooPE, April 29.-Last Sabbath week
communion services were held at Hebron
church. Rev. VIM. Cumming of Staun-
ton, preached very acceptably to the people
on the Saturday previous to this, as pre-
paratory to the service on Sunday. On
that day the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Booker, had
the pleasure of welcoming six into the
! church on profession of their faith. The
reports of this church to Presbytery this
year are very gratifying and showed that,
at present this church is on firmer basis
than it has been for years. The Sunday
School which numbered last year between
$50 and 800 scholars. will open next Sab
bath. Mr.. Samuel Bell and Mr.. J. g. f.
Bell were lately ordained and installed
Ruling Elders in this church.
Edward Booker and Jack Curtice of Ky..
his roommate. spent Saturday and Sunday
at Hebron manse. Prof. Adams of the
faculty of the Fishburne Military School
was also guest at the manse from Satur-
day until Monday.
quite an alarming runaway occurred in
our neighborhood this week. Mrs. Harry
Greene was visiting her sister, Mrs. DR..
Hartman at Swoope, having her baby boy
with her. She was driving the gray horse
she usually drives, and when she started
back home about clock in the afternoon
OF Tuesday. the horse became frightened
oy piece Of paper in the road near Dr.
Hartmans gate, and darted off at full
speed. Mrs. Greene, having her child in
her lap, could not control the horse, except
to keep it i'll the middle of the road, it
dashed homeward across the railroad, up
and down the hills, passing vehicles along
the road, over rocks and across the iron
bridge over Middle river near Mr.. Cornell
us COiner's. In vain did several men at
tempt to stop the horse. On he sped, Mrs.
Greene holding the lines firmly and also her
child; at last she succeeded in turning the
animal suddenly into Mr.. Samuel Browns
lane and finally brought 1t to halt before
MI. Browns door, she and the horse being
utterly exhausted. Fortunately the har
ness and Dayton wagon kept from breaking
in the two and half mile run. The horse
was considerably cut about the feet and
legs, and Mrs. Greene and baby narrowly
escaped serious accident if not death.
Rev. MI. Booker being near the scene,
drove her home, and Mr.. Samuel Brown
saw the horse and wagon in question to its
journeys end.
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The Marriage Of Miss Laura Nelson.

The Richmond State gives the following
account of the marriage of Mrs. Laura
Virginia Nelson. daughter. of Rev. Dr..
James Nelson, of the Richmond Female
College, formerly pastor of the Staunton
Baptist church to Rev. Sparks White
Melton of Baltimore, which took place in
the First Baptist church of Richmond on
Tuesday night at O'Clock:
ut was An apple blossom wedding, with
every detail Of environment breathing sug-
gestion of that seasonable and refreshing
flower. The bridesmaids wore costumes
OF apple green satin, with waists and
sleeves of filled tulle, and trimmed in Marie
Antolnette tissue of the same delicate mate
rial. They carried La France roses.
The ceremony look place at o clock, the
bridal party entered the sacred edifce to the
strains of a wedding march played by Mr..
Herbert Rees, who presided at the organ
The officiating minister, Rev. DR.. George
Cooper, was assisted by Rev. Drs. w. w.
Landrum and S. G. Hatcher.
Miss Lenore Burton Duke, OF Ports
mouth, in costume of white satin and
while tulle overdress. and carrying a huge
bunch of Marechal Neil roses, attend as
maid of honor, Mr.. Wander Rosie, of New
York, acted in the capacity of best man.
The company was ushered into place by the
following gentlemen, two OF whom served
as ribbon bearers: DR.. J. Page Massie,
MI. Harry K. Ellyson, Jr., DR.. Ralph
Clements. and Mr.. Witt Sadler, of Rich
mond; Mr.. Charles Ness and Mr.. Charles
W. Hines, of Baltimore; DR.. w. E. Amber
son, of Farmville, and Mr.. c. r. Cald we'll,
Of Staunton. The ladies who acted
as bridesmaids are Misses Ruby Vaughan,
Matte Porter, of Louisa; Catherine
Averett, of Alabama: Pauline Larabee,
Pennsylvania; Bertha Jones, and Orie
Hatcher, Richmond.
The bride was attired in a sumptuous
gown OF white satin, with chiffon bodice,
trimmed with pearls; Her flowing veil
caught up with pearl and diamond sun
burst, the gift of the groom, and she car
ried BRIDES roses.
After the ceremony, the couple repaired,
with few near friends and relatives, to
the Jefferson, where dinner was served
The midnight train for the North carried
them on their wedding tour"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
In Favor of Mr., Tucker,

The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette says that elections
committee No. of which Mr.. Mccall is
chairman made their report in the contest.
ed case of Y ost VS.. Tucker from the 10th
Virginia district. and was anticipated, it
was in favor of the cOnteste.
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 a statement
regarding the vote of Amherst county.
This was agreed to, and the matter went
over. In spite of MI. Walkers opposi-
tion, it is thought to be certain that MI
Tucker will retain his seat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
From Spring Hill.

ported for the Stsunton VINDICAToR.1
ING HILL, April 29-On last Friday
til one of the most fearful wind
that this section has had for quite
past in a south easterly direction
West of our town, blowing down
Istable and sheds belonging to
k, demolishing a new thrash box
Eed from the factory few days
feaking to fragments a new two
~ and killing some turkeys, MI.
was in the field with the team
the stable but the storm was sc
before he got to the stable it had
Ay, luckily for MI. L. that be was
The damage to the machinery,
mount to several hundred dol
rain and hail fell in torrents FOL
hour with a great deal Of light.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
Deaths.

Mr.. Robert G. Rodes. of Alton, died Oh
Friday at Los Vegas, New Mexico, of con-
sumption. His remains were brought to
his old home for interment. Mr.. Rodes
was highly respected man about thirty
years of age. He was member of the
firm OF Rodes, Morton & Co., general mer.
chandisers of Ronceverte, W. Va. He has
been in New Mexico for several months fol
his health. His father and mother have
been dead for years. His blother, W. S.
Rodes, who lives at Alton and asister, Mrs
Montgomery. of Deerield, Augusta coun-
ty. survive him,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
P0pening Of the Chesapeake &
Western Railroad.

Eal opening Of the Chesapeake 6
z. in Rockingham took place
and there was a large crowd
Ilkton where the exercises took
tesses were made by Mr.. }. w.
New York, the President of
Senator Keezell of Rocking
shers. 1t is a standard gauge
well equipped in all respects.
running schedule Of the road
ednesday. The road has only
bleted from Elkton to Bridge
tits destination is from the West
yoal fields to an outleJ on Chesa-
hardt, the president, is one Of
nergetic and able railroad men
Flntry, and under his m anagement
Fill be rapidly pushed to con-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
The Maupin Ant Gambling Law Sustained

The Supreme Conrt of Appeals of the
State at Richmand Wednesday decided that
the Maudin antirace law was operative
and valid in inflicting penalties for viola
lions of the law in pool-selling as was done
in the case Of Lacey VS.. Palmer, the latter
being the sheriff of Alexandria. The opin-
ion was written by Judge Keith.
Lacey. however, was discharged on the
ground that the commitment was void be-
cause it was the duty of the justice to Try
the case instead of committing it to the
County Court.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

| The man who eats because he is hungry is,
| thus far, on a level with the brutes. The
man who stops eating the moment his hunger
is appeased is the wise man. Nature needs
no more food than she calls for. Continued
excess brings about Indigestion or dyspepsia,
with loss of flesh, strength. sleep, ambitions
and mental power, and an accumulation OF
aches. pains and many dangerous local mala-
dies.
The stomach now can do nothing alone.
We must appeal to some artifcially digested
food which can also digest other foods. That
is to say, we must use the Shaker Digestive
The effect is prompt and cheering. The
chronic pain and dist ess ceases. Appetite
presently revives. Flesh and vigor gradually
come back, and the suffers RECEIVERS. But he
must be careful in future. A trial bottle for
10 cents.
LAXOL is the best medicine for children.
AI>-axs -oEL NcAc4a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
State Firemen' Convention.

The Virginia State Firemen's conven-
tiqn will meet this year at Hampton, Va,
on July 18th. The programme for the two
days is as follows:
Wednesday, July 8, 10 A. M, meeting
of convention at Armory Hall; 8 z. M,
base ball at River View Park; 8 P. NJ,
excursion to the Capes.
Thursday, July 9, hose reel, hook and
ladder, and engine contest; 8 P. NJ, grand
parade of all companies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
LickIiter-Craiu,

On Tuesday evening, at the residence OF
Mr.. w. P. Rhodes on East Main st., Miss
Maggie A. Craig was married to Mr.. Johr
B. Lickliter, both of Churchville. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. VIM
Cumming of the Second Presbyterian
church. The bride is a sister of Mrs
Rhodes and Mrs. Allen Craig of this city
The happy couple took the West boun6
Vestibule train for their future home il
Ohio.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
Seriously Gored by an Angry Cow.

Tuesday morning last. Mrs. Dull living
at Mt. Sidney. on the B. Il 0. railroad,
while separating a young COW from her
calf. was turned upon by the enfuriated
groin and abdomen in a fearful manner.
Her husband, who was working on the B.
u 0. road at Fort Defiance, was telegraph
ed for, and fastened to her bedside. The
attending physician has pronounce her
injuries quite serious.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

J. F. Tannehill, Jr., & Co., tell you of
their pure spring water ice, which they de-
liver promptly.
The card of DR.. A. J. Burkholder, Vete-
rinary Surgeon, appears in to-day's paper.
Office next door to Hartman IS livery stable.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
The Democratic County and City Com

The Democratic County and City Com
mitteeS.
The Democratic County Committee met
at the court house on Monday and appoint
ed committee to assist the city committee
in making arrangements for the entertain
ment of the State convention which meets
June 4th. They also fixed on Saturday,
May 10Th, as the time for selecting dele
gates to tas State convention.
The City COMMITTEES met Monday night
and fixed on Saturday, May 1s, at P. M,
as the time for selecting its delegates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
Half Hol Iiday for the Banks.

Commencing with to- morrow, May End all
the banks of the city will close every Satur-
day at twelve o'clock. This is in accor-
dance with a recent act of the Legislature.
and all persons having business with the
banks should bear it in mind.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

LIS not a difficult instrument t3
learn. Why not get one? III
will prove a pleasing relaxa
ton and give brighter aspect
to your surroundings. We are
selling the Bruno Banjo at
lowest prices.
Have you seen the Autoharp9
One OF the finest musical IN
struments of the day. A mas
ter piece for making melody
we are pleasing people with
them for only $3.50 up.
AS for sheet music, instrucs
ton books, etc, we have the
latest gems by all the noted
composers. The prices have
reached the height Of attrM
ton, they are SO low. VII
order any piece you want.
Pianos and Organs of
finest class, our own mak
You've heard them as =
passed our door, and long
TO hear them more.
PUTNAM'S Music Stq
- Vsl1 Building, ssaunton, Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
M A RkETS.

On Wednesday wheat was quoted in
Richmond at 77aS0: in Baltimore at cola
6e4, and in Chicago (for May delivery at
GIL.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

LAXOL is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21
ELEVATlNG THE STAGE.

l, is surely desirable that the stage be pu,
on ~ higher level intellectually; 7rs We
must recognize ,hs fact that great
majority 20 to the theatre TO he amused.
Our intense and complicated lie creates 90
great stress that it is boon 20 have the
burdens 81 care and toll l.htcned By d
hearty laugh. The important thing is that
the laugh be provoked by what ia morally
wholesome. The gospel Of fun has i'm
portant uses. The wcll-known adage that
the devil is afraid OF laugh shows It's
moral value. The important p IN, is that
the laugh be pure and clean. 70 make
wickcdness attractive BY coarse aud vulgar
wit. or to laugh sneernaly or fiippantly at
virtue, is to sap the very foundations OF
morality. The managers study she public
pulse; and play which fails to attract is
at once withdrawn. II we are to have n
reform. it must c,me from the demand OF
the better class of theatre-goers; and in this
reform the press and the pulpis can do eff
cient work. -Christan Register Unitsr-
lam.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21
RELIGIOUS THOUGHT,
GATHERED FROM THE RELIGI-
GUS AND SECULAR PRESS
Words Of wisdom and Thoughts Worth
POndering on Religious and
Moral Subjects.
THE EVILS OF OBSTINACY.

There are many ways in which obstinacy
may reveal itself. One is by quibbling and
a disreputabls style OF conversational ten
dency Ito contradict every remark, and In
any case to say the last word Few things
are more aggravating than this. 1t is
hardly possible to converse with some per-
Sons without merging into controversy.
1t is petty arguing OF trifles, altogether
unworthy OF debate. To find ones sell
questioned at every turn, every word dis
puted, every assertion doubted, is to some
OF Us more annoying than downright black
guardian. 1t may be feared that certain
minds, not the noblest, take delight in
this Insignificant war OF words, this stub
born conflict over ever inch OF ground.
We are not all go constituted. 1t is
species OF unworthy obssinaey, which all
well-mcaning persons should endeavor TO
stamp ont. A paltry love OF contradiction
and denial may seem clever in the eyes OF
those who cultivate it, hR. in reality il is
nothing but meAnness and folly. Obstinsoy
breeds many i'll weeds; this ia NOS one Of
the least. -Churchman.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21
PRACTICAL RELIGION.

Nowadays it is practical benefit to tho
worlds active work that mrn are after: and
he who makes two cars of corn grow where
only one grew before, or he who can utilize
some vast reserve of motive power now
going to waste, is the sag the u orld ranks
high, the disce,erer who rtaps golden re-
ward. 50 when it comes To religion. Not
that creed which laNishes description OF the
beauties ard delights OF the life That is
after this; not the one which eiccss theories
upon theories, and suo,th theories to prop and
support them, touching the salvation OF in
fants Or OF u appioacI.ablr lagans, is likely
to retain most attention III these busy days
but the one which deals with the problems
right close t. us, problems not up in
heaven" problems not beyond the sea,
but very nigh unto to us, " in our mouths
each day, in our hearts all the time-The
American Hebrew.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21
LIVE BY THE BIBLE.

He who believes the Bible and follows
it's directions AZ to his conduct in life can
not fail to see that the heaven to which he
is going is gloodly land When no gets
there he will know moro about il than he
can know here. But while here he will
know enough by faith so ,rar spoi, mis- soul
with the most exalted hopes, and make him
content to leave this world whenever it
shall please hia heavenly Father 30 call him
to the higher and better world. Thrice
happy the man, and rs wise as happy, who
makes the Bible practically sufficient to
train his action, and lives for heaven in the
light Of uha, i, teaches. - New York indie
pendent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21
JOY In RELIGION.

The Bible lays great 81; as on.the ele-
men, of JOY in our religion. The Psalms
are fnll OF rejoicing in she Lord. And
whsnsyer you soc tile psople of God rslig.
ioasly happy and prosperous, you will find
that ,hsy have come into tina, STATS, not by
,nagniiyiaa their trials, bus by sxtollng
their blessings The New Testa
ment sakcs up the same strain. "Rejoice
in the Lord always; and agAin | say, re-
joco,' is only ono OF the characteristic ut
tcrancae OF an inspired apostle. There ara
in shs Bible more than 1000 promises every
ons OF which is fitted to fill US with courage,
hops and joy.--Lusheran Observer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21

DO you remember tho Adage that Pre-
vention is better than curs?" This is just
the tno Of tie year to exercise little care
to prevent sickness. Go get some Simmons
Liver Regulator, liquid or powder, and
take ii to rid your body OF any poison and
suffering and life. 1t is safe and re-
liable medicine, and great preventive OF
sickness. Rev. Jas. Rollins, Fairfield, Va.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-21
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railroad Company.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 18TH.

SCH ID LIZ IN EFFECI DEL. 10Th.
Water and rail routes to Ocean City and al
points on the Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries.
For Health, Pleasure and business.
UneXcelled facilities for both Passenger and
Freight traffic.
Close connection with the trunk line rail-
road lnsurng convenience to the traveller, and
the quick dispatch of all trcights.
Fifteen commodious and handsomely fitted
out steamers. Comfortable state rooms. Good
cuisine. Polite attendance.
Steamers leave piers ., ana ~ Light street
wharf, Baltimore, us follOws:-
RAILWAY DIVISION 4.30 p. M, daily except
saturday and Sunday; 800 p. M, ON Saturday
for Claiborne and stations to Ocean City.
CHoPTANK RIVER LINES p IN; daily, except
Sunday, for Easton, Oxford, Cambridge, ard
landings to Denton. Returning, leave Denton
9 p III; Oxford, Z p, III and 1890 p IN; Easton.
$50 p IN, arriving in Baltimore ut ) "A III.
WIG0MIco RIVER LINE p. M. every Tues
dpay THURSDAY sa and Sanray for Wnsmtcs
Returning. leave Salisbury at 2 30 p IN, every
Monday, "Wednesday and Friday, arriving i'll
Baltimore at q am.
NANTIcoKE RIVER LINE-5 p. M, every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday for Deals Island,
and landings to Seaford, Del. Returning leave
Seaford at II noon. Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday, arriving in Baltimore at Il IN.
GREAT WICohICo AND PIANKATANK RIVER
LINES p. m. every Tuesday and Friday for
Great Wicomico River, Dividing, Iadian and
Dymer's Creeks, Little Bay, Milford Haven
and Piankatank River to Freeport Returning,
cave Freeport at a. m. every Monday and
Thursday, arriving in Baltimore at 8 n. III.
Steamers leave from foot of South Street us
follows:
PoCoMokE RIVER LINE-5D p. m, every
Tuesday and Friday for .Crisfield: Tangier
Island, Onancock, and landings to Pocomoke
and Snow Hill. Returning, leave Snow Hill ut
Q m; Crsied, 7 p IN; every Monday and
Thursday, arriving in Baltimore ut u M
MEssoNGO RIVER LINE-5.3O p. m, every
w anesday for Ford's, Cristield, Harborton,
Evans. Boggs, Hunting Creek and Messongo.
Returning, leave MessongO every Friday at @
a m; Crisfeld. 8 p m, arriving in Baltimore at
Sam.
OCCoHANNoCK RIVER LINE-5.3O p. m, every
Sunday for Ford's, Crisfield, Harbortori,
Evans, Boggs, Cedar View, Nandua. Concord,
Reeds, Davis, Shields, Rues. Returning leave
Rues every Tuesday al $50 m, Crisfield, o p
m, arriving in Baltimore at am.
WILLARD THOMSON, General Manager.
Baltimore, Md.