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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
mIDDLEBRooK AND VICINITY.

Winter struck US the other day and roughly
too. We had a good fall of snow, after which
the wind blew pretty hard for awhile.
Your reporter heard a Lone Robin singing
and chirping, while the snow was falling. Il
was the first one we have heard this spring
yet, or rather winter and while we are speak
ing of birds, let every farmer see to it that
no one be allowed to shoot any on their lands
as there are too few birds in the country now
and as they are of inestimable value to the
farmers. Every one shonld see to it that
none are killed. Any man can find better
employment any time than racing around
with an old gun on his shoulder shooting the
innocent little songsters. Take up collec
ton and give such men some bacon, and lei
them spare the birds.
The farmers have nice lot of blowing done
There are some people in the world, who
work their horses hard during hay-harvest
and then bale all the hay up, and sell it, anc
then feed the poor horses on straw. and some
of it rotten at that. How would the man like
to do without his bacon, so he could sell it
Just as well one as the others. The poor horse
deserves to be we'll fed and well shod.
Some generations lived in what wa:
termed the stone age, and others in what wa:
the iron age &C.. but this seems to be an age
of assignments, and general making over oil
property to dear preferred creditors &c.
The roads are rough and bad since the snow
fell, yet there is a good deal of travel ovel
them.
There was a sale of the personal property Of
Miss Eliza Shuey, near Arbor Hill, last week
and it is said everything, bought high price
The farm was rented.
One more week of school here, and we mus
say that we have had the best school we evel
had here, in the estimation Of all.
Some one of the lght-ingered gentry wa:
duly appropriating, some of Fl. 7. SwortzeP:
fodder the other night, when the owner SEN
a grist of shot at him, and uncle Isaac Lewis
SAYS the way that fellow passed his house, go
ing into town, was a caution. He says, 'It
was like team running away"
Walter Berry, one of our good citizens, has
been around town, and settling up his debts
and paying up generally. preparatory to NOV
ing to Hagerstown, Nd, in a few days. He
is an honest, good fellow, and he will be miss
ed by many, to whom he has been goot
friend. The church of which he is member
will miss him, as he always was liberal con-
tributor.
The winter weather makes things dull here
Business of all kinds is dull.
Rev Hanna will soon move away from thi!
place to Pocahontas county, West Va.
Good luck to the SPECTATOR, for it is the pa
per for the people and it is in the lead.
NAT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
Barton Helghts Progress.

The Barton Heights Progress published in
the suburbs of Richmond in the interests of
Barton Heights and Henrico county, which is
just entering on its second volume, has justi-
fed is name by enlarging its size from 4 pages
to s. We are pleased to witness this evidence
of its prosperity and hope it will continue in
geometrical proportion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

S. S. SCRANTON & Co., Publishers, Hartford,
Conn, want 1000 agents to canvass for bran
new book that will be especially popular dur
ing this Presidential year and will CERTAINLY
sell in every community.
1t is a handsome volume finely illustrated
and moderate in price.
No experience needed to sell it. A grand
chance for men and women to earn money
easily right at home. Write to them at once
for particulars
feb 26.4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
FROM MESSY CREEK

| The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Irving, of the
Glade, took place from the presbyterian
Church here Saturday.
Mrs. Irving was about seventy-slx years OF
age. and the Snow which covered the sod
under which she was buried was no purel
or whittier than was her Christian life. He1
illness was very brief-only few days-and
before the grief stricken family had realized
It's seriousness they were called upon to lay
| The inansortelles of memory upon her tomb.
Amorgthe sorrowing relatives at the grave
side was her sister. Mrs. Temple, of Church
vile, who is now the last. of the family.
Frank McNett, while working on barn
Tor Mr. Samuel Forror, came very near
breaking his neck one day last week. He
fell from scaffold in the barn to the floor, a
distance of twelve or fifteen feet, and but for
hitting pile of loose boards, which broke
the rapidity of his headlong flight, the result
might have been very serious. As it was, he
was very badly shaken up. 1t might be
good time Tor some enterprlsing Accident
Insurance agent to interview Mr. McNett.
We understand that the contract has been
let for building new residence here, the date
of its occupancy is not known.
Mr.. John Robson is in Highland county on
business.
We understand that in the near future
checker club will be formed here. This is a
very seductive game to those who like it. and
is quite pleasant way of spending these long
winter evenings.
The checker-p' ayers here are all profess
SIGNALS, and State challenge may shortly be
looked for.
The recognition of Cuban belligerency is
row assured. The Messy Creek Literary
Society, which meets at Mt Scion the last
Friday evening in this month, will pass reso-
lutions favorable to Cuba and these will be
forwarded to President Cleveland.
This, l think, will settle the matter-at
least so far as Messy Creek is concerned.
The snow, which fell in such abundance
last week, is still here, or part of it rather,
and have heard one or two of our young
ladies express wish that the poetic disciple
of Aesculapius in nearby village would
come along in his sleigh. but, thus far, he
has been conspicuous by his absence.
This changable weather reminds me of
what an old darkey once said to me. We
were talking of colds and pneumonia and the
other ills incident to March and coincident
with it. He said: 'rse observed boss, dat if
kin jlst live through February and March,
Use mighty likely to live all de ress of de
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
Total


DemOcratIc NOminees CharIOttesVIIIe.
The Democratic Primary election last
Thursday for Municipal officers in Charlottes-
vile, resulted in the nomination of ]. Samuel
McCue for Mayor, over John S. Patton by a
majority of IS; Frank sGilmer, for Common
wealth's Attorney without opposition; c. L.
Fowler Commissioner of the Revenue, over
C. G. Sinclair and Ed L. Jarman; C. w.
Rogers, City Sergeant over S. ]. Dudley. The
nominee for Mayor is the husband of daugh-
ter of the late DIR. w. NJ. Crawford of Mt.
SidDav
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
POTATO WORTH MENTIONING.

The Early Favorite,'' brought out by W
l.. Mckay, of Geneva, N. Y has made great
record for 50. 720 bushels per acre. Fifteen
separate yields, scattered over fourteen coun
ties and seven States, average 454 bushels pei
acre. These are reported by farmers, and moi
fancy experimenters. We understand that
the seed of this enormous yielder can be lac
at reasonable price from Mr.. Mckay.
march 11-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
BEST OF ALL

10 cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtlme
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all
the family and costs only so cents; the large
size 81. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only, and
for sale by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
Fitch Case Continued.

In the city court on Monday the case of
the state against Jas. A. Fitch, charged with
perjury, was continued to the next term. 1t
is reported that Eliza Young, the prosecuting
witness has left the Sherando section and
could not be found.
In this case there have been summoned about
100 witnesses, and when tried we will have
the same sad and humiliating state of affairs
as experienced during the Andrews trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

ia.
CowS.-The market is not active at the pl ices
prevailing last week; viz: $20a35, and extra at
4ka5Kc per Id, and few extra at SIC per 10,
values being &c off for the better grades
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, March Is, 1896.
SwINE.-ArrivalS this week Ii, 045 head. There
is q fair supply of hogs on the market and q
moderate demand is reported for them. Quo
tatiOns unchanged since last week, and for
nearby hogs prices ruling as then, at4 40aS4 60
per 100 lbs gross, with no western reported.
RoughS 3aS3 10 per 100 lbs gross
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is only a fair trade
for sheep and lambs. Sheep sell at 2Ea3a cts
and extra shade higher.
CALvES.-VealS sell at 5ha6 cents per Id, and
there is a fair trade reported.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET,
Monday, March 16, 1896
.BEEvEs.-ReceiptS $3.50 head, closed weak:
steers 10a$4 TO- stays and oxen 30a$i, bulls
2 90aS3 10, COWS 75aS3 IS. Gables SLOW; live
cattle % a9al cts. tops 10 cts, beef 6&a7% cts
per ID; sheep lower at 12al3 cts per Id.
CALvES.-Receipts 1900 head; slow and lower;
veals 4a$7, mainly BASS Is; not all sold.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts 10000 head;
sheep and lambs steady; common to choice
sheep 3a$4 %, medium to choice lambs 50a
S. %. Spring lambs firm at 2 Goa S. 90 each.
HOGs.-ReceiDtS IL 200 head; steady at 4Ga
So Is, western light 50as4 So
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
Iron Railing Around the Post-Office


In to-day's paper is an advertisement from
the Office of Postmaster w. T. McCue for bids
to be put in by II NJ. March 31st, to put up an
iron fence around the Post-ofice building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
Burglar Proof.

The finest burglar proof safe ever seen in
Staunton, has been purchased by the Farm
ers' and Merchants Bank of this city and will
soon be seen in their new banking room on
the corner of Main and Augusta streets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
ARGE FARM FOR sALE.-A splendid

Il
II farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
about $50 Acres has on it good new eight room
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildings, two or
chardS three miles from nearest railway sta
did state of cultivation, fine spring, plenty of
timber, in sight of churches, mills, stores, &c.
Price $3.50 per acre, on zone, two, and three
years time Has on it now 10 head horses, fifty
cattle 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
1000 bushels of corn last year, other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
ONCE.
jan 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

ers and Merchants Bank of H. l.. Lang is
undergoing changes to adapt it for the banks
uses. 1t is expected that they will move IN
about the 25th of this month
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

GALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
- In accordance with the authority of
deed OF trust executed to me by Mrs. Hattie X.
Perry and by direction of the beneficiary, 1
will sell at public auction in front OF the court
house in StauntOn, on
Saturday, the 21st day of March, 1896,
that very valuable and desirable residence in
StauntOn now occupied by Mrs. Perry. This
is situated on the west side of st. Clair street,
has front on that street of 60 and runs back
between parallel lines distance OF Gs feet,
inches. The dwelling is good one and in ev-
cry way the property recommends itself.
TERMS:-Cash to pay the cost of executing
the trust any unpaid taxes, tlls bond secured
in the deed, viz $50 with inuSgest from July
30th, 1890. Subject to credit December 5th 1892,
$54, January 18th, 1893 $54, and June 10th, 1895,
$25. And as to the residue on credit of six,
twelve, and eighteen months from day of sale
with interest, the purchaser executing bonds,
taking deed to the property and executing a
deed of trust to secure the bonds.
WIN. PATRICK, Trustee.
feb 19-ftS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
the "wets, WinIn ALLEGHENY.

In the local-option election in Allegheny
county last Thursday, the "wets'' won by a
majority of 213, on the vote for and against
license to sell splrituous liquors. The follow
ing is the vote in the several districts -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

William Ware. brother of Frank I. Ware
Zone of our most prosperous colored mer-
chants, died Thursday week, leaving wife
but no children. His remains were inferred
near Folly Mills
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
5tauntOn M arKerS,
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STAUNTON. VA, March II, 1896.
port this week except in the wholesale prices
of sugars, which we now quote as follows
Cut Loaf SIC; Granulated 5,3S; Powdered
SIC; Standard A sol; Coffee A Al; Yellow
AL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

The s. III. Parkins farm of PA acres on
Middle River in this county has been pur-
chased by Jacob Warden of Clarke county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

taken in cycling indicate great activity in this
trade this year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

Atthe late protracted meeting held at Browns
burg by Rev. J. NJ. Schreckhise assisted by
Rev. c. A. Freed, eighteen persons made pro-
LESSONS of conversion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

The manufacture of maple-sugar in High
land county in large quantities and of good
quality, is now in successful progress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

ITO Observation-Disclosures of most suit
l. 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-
tunity for any enterprising teacher. For fur
ther particulars address this Office.
ian 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
CHARLES CURRY,
Holm A AT,EXAN

Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to-wit:
|, Jos. b. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that JQhA AssAlexander
has executed the bond requ&11s2SyG1rree of
sale in the chancery cause ofsIe$fJ! lambert
and ais. VS.. Jno, W. Sandy's Admir- and Sandy's
admir- VS.. Sandy ct ais now pending in said
Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1896.
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
feb I9-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT,

On First Floor-Entrance on New street.
Nice newly furnished rooms, private for
ladies and gentlemen and connected 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 j. G. SCHEFFER, PrOp'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
THISTLE,

DR.. Emmett W. McCorkLe, who has recent
ly returned from visit to the Old World, will
deliver lecture under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society of the Second Presbyterian
church, in that building on Friday evening
next, at 8 o'clock, upon the subject, 'Glimpses
of the Land of Canaan"
Adults 25 cents. Children Is cents,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to decree OF
the Circuit Court Of Augusta county, in the
chancery causes of Lambert & others Us
Sandy'S Admr. and Sandy'S Admr. Us. Sandy's
heirs & others, entered December 4th, 1885, we
the undersigned Commissioners appointed for
the purpose, will offer for sale in front of the
courthouse in the city of Staunton on
Monday, March 23rd, 1896,
county court day, at II O'Clock, the followir I,
tracts of valuable real estate, situated in I'll
county of Augusta near Moscow, and belong
ing to the late John w. Sandy, on which he
resided in his lifetime.
1st. A tract of 1O1% acres of well improved
land, good buildings, good house and barn
and other necessary out-buildingS, good Or
chard, and is well watered.
End. A tract of 20 acres of well improved
land, adjoining the above first named tract
Said tracts will be offered separately and also
together and whichever way they will bring
the best price will be sold upon the following
terms =
TERMS:-COsts of suit and sale paid cash on
the day of sale and for the residue OF the pur-
chaSe-money, the purchaser shall execute his
four bonds of equal amounts payable 6, IL, IS
and "a months from date of sale with approx
ed personal security, the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
CHARLES CURRY,
JOHN A. ALEXANDER,
Commissioners.
Clerks f)fficn Of tho Cirouit Court Of A,,1uoto
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
A NEW BOOK.

NOW is THE TIME TO GET THE SPEC
ATOR AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARK EFT
TunRcnAX Moral,

THURSDAY. MARCH Etn. 1886
BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings this week COM
pare favorably with those of last week, the
tops being fully as good and quite as numer-
Gus as they were then. Trade for them was
fair, but medium and common cattle were
slow, and the market for them before the close
became quite sluggish, but there was no
change in values quoted. Prices of beef cattle
this week ranged as follows:
Best. Observation-Disclosures. 4H@43-5
Generally rated first quality. 4 @4x
Medium or good fair quality 8 @34
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
COWS..... tGS2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
MAR RACES

S@STARKS.-At the Methodist parson
ace in Monterey. Highland county, Marcel
10th, by Rev. W. Fl. WoOlf, Mr.. James Glass
to Miss Nellie Starks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before properef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
1y removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
fob 1-1yr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18

| Mr. T. J. Collins, architect CT this city, has
| been employed by the Supervisors of Rock
ingham to modify and re-arrange the plans of
the proposed courthouse. The new Catholic
church, if no other building, would be suffi-
Gent guaranty of Mr.. Collins qualifications.
Mr.. G. G. Cross has placed on the road be-
tween Monterey and Staunton hack line to
carry passengers and packages to and from
Highland county to Staunton, and equipped
it with excellent appointments for the service.
This will be independent of the mail line.
Mr.. James v Brooke, Jr., a former mem
| Der of the Staunton Bar, has published an
article in refutation of the charge that Thomas
Jefferson was an infideI, and asserting that
the great Democrat was an Unitarian. Mr..
Brooke is native of Fauquier county, and is
private secretary to United States Senator
Kyle, of Dakota.
| Harry Hogshead has the finest Game Ban
tam Chickens ever seen in Staunton, having
bought out the breeding pens of DR.. R. S.
Switzer of Harrisorburg. Dr. Swiizer took
first premium with these chickens at the Ex-
position at Richmond two years ago. Harry
| advertises eggs from this breed for sale in
another column.
| One of our most energetic young farmers,
| W. D. Clark, wife and son of Parnassus, are
at present the guests of their relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. Early of this city, en- route for Full
ton county, Illinois; this week They have
arranged to have the SPECTATOR sent to them
to their new home, so as to be kept well-post-
ed in what is going on in the old State.
On Saturday last, Mrs. James D. Coiner of
Fishersville, went to Mt. Crawford to see her
brother, MIR. P A. Keiser, who is quite ill.
On Monday, another sister, the wife of DR.. H.
G. Weade of this county. accompanied by her
husband, also went to see him. He has been
an invalid for a long time and his end is
thought to be near.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

One Of the latest tracts issued by
the British Society for the Protection
OF Birds refers to the extent that the
bird of paradise is being worn. Dur.
ing the 1895 season one warehouse
alone of the many that are engaged
in the traffic so detrimental to bird
life disposed of no less than 60, 900
dozens of bird of paradise sprays.
An appeal is made to ''civilized women
throughout the world" not to counte-
nance the further sacrifice of this
beautiful bird.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
A Big Walnut Log,

The largest walnut tree or log in
eastern Kentucky, and perhaps in the
world, still lies on the mountain side
four or five miles from this place, and
isas yet unsold, although thousands
of the same kind have been taken
from these parts. The tree, indeed, is
quite giant, and is worth good
sum OF money, and would have been
marketed long ago but for the loca-
tion, being far upon the mountain
side above the celebrated "yellow
rock" cliffs, almost out of reach of
anything. Fifteen years ago, before
the worth of walnut lumber was known
in this country, thoughtless bee hunt
ers located a swarm of bees far up in
its massive branches, and obtained
permission from the owner to fell it
to the ground. 1t took goo axmen
one whole day to loosen it from the
stump. The bees were founl to be
pouring from large limb or branch
100 feet from the ground, the branch
itself being almost as large as any OF
the trees growing aronnd in the forest.
Seventy-eight pounds of choice honey
was taken from the limb. Then the
men proceeded to measure the tree,
and from actual measurements found
it to be nine feet in diameter at the
place where it was cut from the stump
and exactly 100 feet to the first limb.
The bark on the log is six inches
thick, and now the only appearance OF
decay is in the falling of of the bark.
Some years ago Philadeiphia capital
lists undertook to purchase the log, and
offered the owner fine farm in the
blue grass part Of Kentucky for it,
but from unknown reasons they did
not trade. Now it is said that a
lumber company from Washington
city will soon purchase the log, and
will pay handsome sum OF money
for it. If they should buy it. it is a
question how they will move it from
its long resting place above the i'm
penetrable ledge of yellow marble. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.