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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
One Hundred Years cid.

Mrs. M. A. Kerr of Petersburg, Va,
celebrated her one hundredth birthday
on the 9Th inst. The aged lady receiv-
ed the greetings of her friends from
$3.50 to o'clock. and fully II hundred
or more persons called to ex end to her
their congratulations. Mrs Kerr was
too feeble to sit up, and lay in bed as
hercallers were presented To her two
at a time. Besides receiving great
number of presents. Mrs. Kerr was the
recipient of a large number OF congrat
ulatory letters and kilograms sent her
from various cities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
MaceO Probably Killed.

1t is stated in most positive terms by
the Spanish authorities at Havana,
that Antonio Maceo, the insurgent
leader and the heart and soul of the
Cuban cause, has been killed in the
Havana province, after having effect
ed the passage of the western trocha
near Mariel, at its northern extremity
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
For the HOLIDAYS

The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway will sell
holiday tickets to any point on its line on
Desember %, %, "a, rs, 30. 81 and January
1, at greatly reduced rates. These tickets
are good until January 4. For information
as to- rates, and so forth, apply to Jas. Ker,
Jr., tictet agent, Staunton,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
Lumber.
RALTIMOaE LIVE STOCK MARK EFT.
- Dacember 10, 1896. {

December ~. looO.
Beef Cattle.-The offerings at the yards
this week were of better quality than the
very good offering last week, consisting Oh
quite number of holiday beeves., ValueS
for the better grades were shade easier
that last week, while others were l5c on
from the rates ruling then. Prices OF Beef
Cattle this week ranged as follows:
Best. p1 nOS1 %
Generally rated first quality. S0ga ~ ~
Medium or good fair quality: o1V9o ~
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and ooosa m
OF H tpe Cattle received si6s came from vir-
ginia
Sheep and Lambs.-There is slight IN.
crease in the receipts over last week-aDou1I
800 head. The market has been paIely
steady at the rates ruling on Monday. sneep
sell at 2a3lIc per lib. Lambs 3a4Ac per 10,
and closed a fraction easier. r.
Swine.-The market is only 1alr. lal
Westerns being unchanged and OF, others easss a
shade easier; viz s3. 60a3 70 per 100 IDS gross.
Fresh Cows.-There is a rather llgnG l lun
and values are about IS off from last week ;
figures. Quotations Sl5a45 per head' anu
extra shadehigher o1poa
CaIves.-Veals are very dull and v va rHs
without change since Monday; VIZ; oao7so
per lib:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
Wedding carr,s

MI. and Mrs. John W. Bare have issued
Invitations to the marriage of their daughter
Miss Mollie e. Bare to James P. Floyd
The wedding will take place at the Metho-
dist church on Wednesday, December 23rd
at p. m.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
Special Sale Of Ladies Jackets md
CapeS

For the next 80 days Messrs. Denny 6
Bro will offer at special sale, handsome
line OF ladies Jackets and Capes. Call
early and get your choice before the assert
ment is broken.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
Christmas Holiday Rates.

On account of the approaching Christmas
holidays, the Southern Railway announces
that tickets will be sold at reduced rates to
all points on its line within radius Of SOC
miles. Tickets for the general public or
sale Dec. 22d to 25th and Dec 3Oth to Jan
LIST, with final limit Jan. 4th. 1897, and fol
students at the various schools tickets will
be On sale in addition to above dates from
ID ee. 18th to 25th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

This paper guarantees a larger cir
culation in Augusta county than any
Newspaper published. The subscrip.
ton list is open to inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
LOCAL Department..
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
Funeral Of Mrs chrIsman.

The funeral of Mrs Sadie Chrisman, who
died at her residence several miles west of
the city, took place Tuesday afternoon from
the United Brethren church. Rev. S. K.
Wine conducted the funeral services.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
DAvIDsON-PHILLIPS.

Invitations have been issued to the marri-
age Of Miss Lillian r. Phillips, of Browns
vile, Tenn, and John Graham Davidson, of
of Millboro, Va.
Miss Phillips is former pupil of the
wesleyan Female Institute in this city. MI.
Davidson is an ex-cadet of the S. NJ A, and
has many friends in the city. He is now
located in Richmond, Va.
The marriage will take place at the Meth
odist church of Brownsville on Thursday,
December II, at $50 o'clock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
WOOD WANTED.

Those of our patrons whose custom it has
been to pay in wood, will kindly furnish it
as soon as possible, as later in the season it
will not suit us to accept it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
Commissioners Sale
OF
CITY REAL ESTATE.


By virtue of decree of the Hastings Court
for the city of StauntOn, entered on the 10th
day of October. 1895, in the chancery cause of
Shepherd, Eliza, NJ. ct ais. VS.. Shepherd, s. d. S
Admir- &c, pending in said Court, the under
signed Commissioners appointed by said de-
cree for the purpose, Will offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder in front
OF the courthouse in staunton, Va, on
Thursday, the 18th, day of December, 500,
that certain House and Lot in the City Of
StauntOn, Va, known as lot No. LOG North
New street.
The lot fronts 80 feet on New ST., adjoining
the property of Geo M. Cochran and opposite
to the Mary J. Baldwin Seminary, being the
most desirable residence property now on the
market in StauntOn.
TERMS :-Sufhcient cash to pay costs of said
suit, the expenses Of sale and the unpaid tax
eS on said property, and the balance in four
equal instruments falling due respectively in
b. IL, IL and "a months from the day of sale !;
the purchaser to execute bonds. with approx
ed personal security, therefor, bearing inter-
est from date and waving the homestead ex-
emption; the title to the property to be re
tanned as ultimate security.
Any party desiring to purchase said proper
~ at private sale can arrange therefor with
the undersigned.
WIFE WM. Par naok10S' com'rs.
Virginia-City Of Staunton, to-wit:
| hereby certify that Carter Braxton Com
missioner has given bond, with security, as
required by law, and by decree entered on
the 10Th day of October 1896, il the Chancery
Cause OF Shepherd against Shepherds Admir-,
&c, pending in the Court of Hastings for the
City OF Staunton,
Given under my hand this II day OF Novem-
Der 1896.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT.
nov.ls ids
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
PALAIS
ROYAL.
10 g. I2E. Main St.
VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT.

On First Floor-Entrance on New street.
Nice newly furnished rooms, 1 private for
ladies and gentlemen andlconnected with the
ladies' Entrance and Front Restaurant Din
ing Room. Nice Oysters served in any style
desired. The best service-Low charges.
nov 21-1v ]. G. SCHEFFER, PrOp'rgl
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

Two negro men living Enear Brands, be-
came involved in an alteration on Monday,
| when one of them named, Belvin Carter
struck the other, Green Lewis with a stone
| injecting an ugly wound on the head from
which it is thought Lewis may not recover.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

When you come to town and wish envelopes
Ietter-heads, bill heads or any other kind of
job work done, call at the SPECTATOR and
VINDIcAroR office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

Some vandals a few nights ago went il
the wood working establishment of E. A
Stuart just below the B. & O. section, an,
cut some valuable betting to pieces and 9th
erwise committed injury.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

IN CHH
The object of this suit is to sell the real es-
tate of the defendant, Henry C. de Rivera
situated in Augusta county, and composed OF
two tracts of land, to wit: lSt. A tract of 160
lne lands of Syrcle, Kennedy, and others, and
End tract of 100 acres more or less on the
East side of South River, adjoining the land
are recorded in the CT rk's Office of Augusta
County Court, d. B. 80, page 295 and D. B. "a,
page 1855, respectively, and to apply the pro-
dent amounting to $1,000 with interest from
June 18th, 1891, till paid evidenced by the bond
of said DEFENDANT; And ea 1t appearing by af-
dents of the State of Virginia. it is ordered
that they severally appear here within fifteen
is necessary to protect their interests in this
suit.
jos. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Weaver and Leedy, Pa.
dec Oats
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

ROS - SALE
By virtue Of deed of trust executed to me
July "a, 1896, by Geo. c. and Margaret Jane
Bruce recorded in the Clerks Office of the Au-
gusta county court in D. B. 125. p 255, default
having been made in the payment of the bond
therein secured to be paid, will sell at public
auction, for cash. to the highest bidder, in
front of the court house in STANTON, Va, on
Monday, November 23, 1896,
(Court-Day,)
1st. That valuable property containing
about three acres,s situated about az miles
west of StauntOn, on the ParkerSburg Turn
pike. This property is well improved with a
dwelling and all appurtenanceS, and Is very
desirable for residence purposes.
I'd. An undivided three-fourths interest
(the remaining one-fourth belonging to FL l..
WOoddel) in a certain tract Of land contain
ing So acres, and rood, situated in Augusta
county on the north side of North River, on
both sides of the Mt. Scion and Sangersville
road. in the immediate neighbOrhOod of the
CyclOpean Towers, known as Lot No. on the
plat Of W. H. WoOdde1l's lands, on file in the
papers Of the ohancery cause of Clark VS..
WOOddel, in the Clerks office OF the Circuit
]. NJ. PERRY.
oct 2S-4t Trustee.
POSTPoNEMENT.
The above sale has been postponed to
Monday, 2Sth December, 1896,
Court-day,
JIM. PERRY, Trustee.
nov 255ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
A New Comet Discovered.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 10.-A tele.
phone message from Lick Observable.
ry says that a new comet was discover.
ed at 11:50 O'Clock last night in the
constellation of Pisces. 1t is about as
bright as star of the eighth magni-
tude and can be seen with a telescope
of medium power. It is moving slowly
south
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
ANNEX.

ANNEX, Dec. 14.-Mr. Samuel Sanger's
horse broke loose on Friday night at Laurel
Hill church while service was being held,
and ran away with the buggy. When found
he was hanging in some small trees on the
Middle River bluff, the buggy and horse
both upside down. The buggy was badly
wrecked, but fortunately the horse was not
much hurt.
Mrs. Fannie Gibson's youngest son, Luth-
er. was buried ON the 4th. Typhoid fever
was the cause of his death.
Mrs. E. L. Harris, widow of the late DIR.
A. S. Harris, who makes her home at
'Staunton View,' the home of Mr. G. T.
Harris, left on the 10th for Hampton, S. G.,
to spend the winter with her niece. Mrs.
Comings.
Rev. W. 7. Jones, the pastor, is holding
a very interesting meeting at the Laurel
Hill Baptist church. Several have gone
forward and they are still going. CT. H.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

tho Buildings of most suit
i 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 a splendid oppor
tun1ty for any enterprising teacher. For fur
Their particulars, address this ONCE.
ian 22-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this Office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
The Cake Walk.

Some Of our enterprising colored citizens
organized and put upon the boards at the
opera house on last Thursday night "Cake
Walk" which was given in the presence Of
one of the largest and most refined audien
ces ever assembled in Staunton. and was
much enjoyed. John Christian and Wash
ington Cabell were the leaders in organlZ
ing it, and with them was great deal OF
good local talent. The acrobatic perform
ance was very creditabls, the skating by
Christian, the singing by the quartette, and
later, the Cake Walk itself, when the
prizes were competed for,
A cake walk is an indescribable affair,
the best walkers get the cake. The express
sion ''she takes the cake" originated here.
On this occasion there were two very fine
cakes competed for and number Of small.
er prizes. Miss Fannie Burns got first
prize, and Miss Marie Mathews, who walk
ed with John Christian, second.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

Business cards, wedding invitations, visit
ing cards, printed at this Office in the neatest
and most attractive style.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

The difference between printing and
publishing was APPLY defined by a
young lady. who said to her lover:
You may print kiss on my cheek
but you must not publish it," With
that he locked the fair form in his arms
and vent to press
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16
New Advertisements.

$500 per ton for Red Ash Lump Coal, is
the price asked at E. s. & F. l.. Subjects
Coal Yald on South Lewis street. They
also keep all sizes of anthracite. Prompt
delivery assured. Phone No. so will call
them up.
AT the music store of W. w., Putnam &
Go. there is a reduction of 20 per cent. from
regular prices for the holiday season, on
guitars. vi0lins, mandolins, banios, and
other musical instruments suitable for
Christmas presents Music Boxes and Rol-
Ter Organs are offered at cost. All goods
are now sold at special prices.
Mr.. e. W. Sutler, at 81 South New St.,
has received full line OF Christmas goods.
embracing everything suitable for the holt
days in the grocery and confectionery line.
He makes speciality Of fine cigar suitable
for Christmas presents.
All sorts of ladies toilet and fancy arti-
cies silver mounted at the jewelry store of
Miss A. E. Ryan, No. 26 East Main street.
Also an assortment of Christmas novelties
IN Sterling Silver and Plated ware. Prices
tempting.
). 3. Lackey, at the city market, adver-
uses select York River Oysters. received
daily makes specially of furnishing large
quantities Tor church festivals and parties
Also IaESSiishes fresh fish and green groceries.
N. c. Watts, Trustee, advertises for sale
on Wednesday, 3Oth December, the general
stock of dry goods, boots, shoes, notions,
&C., in the store room of JIG. Hunt, at
Stuart's Draft. Va. Sale to begin at 80
o'clock p. m.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

THE REGULAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
SPECTATOR IS NOW JUST HALF WHAT
T HAS BEEN HERETOFORE. TITS NOW
ONLY ONE DOLLAR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

Y, will remove portion of his publishing
plant to Charlottesville, where he will do a
large amount of printing, giving work to
numerous employees
Walter Lewis, Of Lewlstown, ILL.,, is in
the city the guest of James A. Lewis, On
Sears Hill. Mr.. Lewis left Virginia about
thirty years ago. and this is his first visit to
his native State. He thinks Stanton has
improved wonderfully since he left and is
much pleased with the substantial looking
buildings.
The late DR.. Henry NJ Patterson carried
Sc, 900 policy in the Royal Arcanum, Au-
gusta Council No. 400. He died on NoYem-
Der 10th, and on the 18th OF the present
month draft for the full amount was here
from the supreme secretary of the order,
made payable to the widow and daug liter
Elsie of the deceased.
MI W. o. Sydnor has resigned his posi-
ton as freight agent of the e. & o. at this
point, and Mr.. o. g. Mehurin of Besic City,
has taken his place. Mr.. Sydnor has been
in bad health for some time. No more eff
cient and accommodating employee was
ever in the service of the company. Mr..
Sydnor is NOW in Rich nond receiving medi-
cal treatment. AS soon as his health per-
mits he will be transferred to the freight
traffic department Of the e. & o.
Hon. Chas. P. Jones and wife Jeanne in
from Highland last week, and after spend
ing the night here went to Harrisonburg,
where Mr.. Jones will spend some time with
his brother, Dr. Ollie Jones. Mr.. Jones is
much improved since he first suffered the
attack of facial paralysis some weeks ago,
and although his face is somewhat drawn,
he has never been stopped from his atten-
dance upon his Office and business. He may
possibly 90 north and consult specialist.
Sam'l M. Donald, Deputy U. S. Marshal,
started at 2:07 on Monday morning for
Albany, N. Y, with four prisoners, con-
victed at the present session Of the U. S.
Court at Harrisonburg, Va, and sentenced
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-16

On and after the first of January next the
nnhiicssfniSSns day Of this paper will be Thurs
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-26

Tom c. Cary, representing the Mos
Ter Safe Co., of Hamilton, Ohio, is in
the city selling the latest burglar
proof safe. See the fine lock he has
for a sample.
Theories of cur may be discussed
at length by physicians, but the suf-
ferers want quick relief: and One
Minute Cough Cure will give it to
them. A safe cur for children. 1t is
the only harmless remedy that pro-
duces immediate results" For sale
by }. Maple Wilson, Druggist.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
are at work on the decorations of the
Ball room at the River View Hotel.
The dance will be at the River View
and the supper is to be served at the
st. Charles.
George E. Chappell has been con-
fined at home by sickness since Satur-
day night.
II you are bilious, try DR.. Sawyer
Little Wide Awake Pills, you will find
them just what you want. Try a free
sample. They do not gripe. Sold at
j. Maple Wilson's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-26
ID. O. C. Reception and Ball.

The D. o. C's., will give a reception
and dance at the Riverview Hotel or
Tuesday evening, December 10Th. AL
the funds realized out .of this enter.
tainment will inure ito the benefit oil
the Higginsville Home for the dis
abled and crippled Confederate sol
diers.
We understand that the Home is in
great need of money and over one
hundred disabled Confederate veter-
ans r being maintained there and
this by the voluntary contributions of
the people of the State.
The d. o. c., Society of this city
has been appealed to to make up a
sum to assist in this charitable work
and the ladies are exerting themselves
to have a grand entertainment on the
10Th.
The reception will begin at four
o'clolock p. N. and birthday contri-
buttons will be accepted from all who
attend.
In the evening there will be a dance
for young people and others who de-
sire to dance. Admission to dance
and supper 500.
We understand that during the
week the young ladies will W
the city to sell tickets and we hope
that during these holidays the
citizens will not forget the poor dis
abled Confederate veterans at Hig-
%ginsville. We are satisfied that the
Union soldiers will do everything
possible to make the entertainment a
success.
The hall will be beautifully deco
rated and we hope the attendance will
be large and feel confident that all
who attend will have a good time.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-26

The movement OF farmers and peO-
pie seeking new homes in the beauti-
frl sunny South stills continues and
is growing.
Low rate excursions will be run by
the Mobile * Ohio railroad from tick
ct stations st. Louis. Missouri, to Cal
no. ~il.i"nis. inclusive to points in
Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama,
on. December Istand 18th, 1896, January
9TH and 18th. February End and 10th,
March md and 18th, April 9th and
10Th. May 4th and 18th, 1897. The
rate will be one fare plus 81. No, tine
one fare to be collected at starting
point and the 500 at destination or
last stopping place returning.
Trains leave St. Louis Union Sta
ton at $50 81. n. ana 80 p. II.
"A home-seel1ers' guide" and aav
information regarding land will be
furnished free on application to the
Alabama Land & Development Com
pany. Mobile. Ala.
Il any information is desired re-
garding tickets. ticket rates. tic. it
will bs furnished promptly On appli-
cation to w. B. Rowland. General
Agent. 2l5 :. Fourth St. -. Louis,
Missouri: c. Eudoiph. p. p. l..
room 321 Marquette Building, Chica-
go. Illinois: W. II. Harrison Jr.. d.
i. ~. 100 Fourth 81. Des Moines,
Iowa: ". y. Bohreer' D. 2. ~. No.
Z West Fourth ST., Detroit. Michigan:
T. L. Harris. Passenger Agent, No.
10 Sixth ST., Cairo. Illinois. or E. L.
Posey. General Passenger Agent.
Mobile, Alabama.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-26
The Number of Visitors to the sun
sidney Southland IS Increasing.

Sh1ney IS increasing.
Owing to the warm. but still bracing
atmosphere of the Southern States the
tourists and pleasure seekers of the
North are fast learning that the de-
lightful winter resorts on the Gulf
Coast in Mississippi, Alabama and
Florida, are the only places to spend
the cold and bleak winter months.
In order to afford everybody an
opportunity to visit these. the Mobile
q Ohio Railroad. which is the favor
lite North and South short line, has
placed on sale al all points north of
the Ohio River. tickets at low rates
for its patrons. to ali winter tour
ist' points in the South.
Tickets will be- on sale daily until
April 30th. 1897. and will BE- limited
Il June lst, 1897. and passengers will
be allowed TO stop over at points
south of the Ohio River.
ANY information desired regarding
rates. tickets, timetables and general
information will be furnished on APP
plicatiOn to any railroad ticket agent.
or to w. B. Rowland. General Agent.
2l5 N. Fourth ST., st. Louis, Mo-:
+. l.. Harris. Passenger Agent, No.
10 Sixth ST.. Cairo. Ill.
JNo. G.. MANN.
Gen. Manager.
E. f. POSEY.
Gen. Pass'r Agent.
Mobile. Ala.
nov24 n2112 6mos.