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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16
HIGHLAND ITEMS.

| Washington Snyder, prosperous farmer Of
Highland county, living about two miles east
of Monterey, died at his home on Tuesday of
last week, after brief illness from pneumo
mia, aged about forty-one years.
Peter Gum, one of the most influential cit
liens of Highland, was, on the 9Th instant
married to MISS Eta Lightner of Bath county
the Rev. G. w. Trawick officiating.
| George H. Byrd, resident of Back Creek
and one of the best known and most inhuen-
| tial men in the county, died at his home at
Valley Center on Tuesday evening of last
week, aged seventy years. His remains
were buried at Green Hill on Wednesday af
ternoon, after funeral service. by the Rev,
w. H, Woolf, assisted by the Revs. A. @
Flaherty and c. NJ. Anderson.
Hon. H. W. Flournoy of Richmond will
address the citizens of Highland county at the
Courthouse on Tuesday, the 10Th instant in
favor of Bryan and Sewan and Free Silver.
Mr.. Charles Hall and Miss Kate Whitelaw
of High Town, were married on the 18th in.
slant, by the Rev. G. W. Trawick at the resi-
dence of Mrs. G. G, Cross in Monterey. After
the ceremony they left for Grant county, W.
Va, where they will reside.
The Cunningham House in Monterey has
changed hands, Mr.. Cunningham has re-
moved to his residence in the lower part OF
town, and Mr.. Andrews has taken charge of
the hotel and it will hereafter be conducted
under the name of the Central Hotel
During the last few days Highland has
been called upon to lay to rest three of her
Oldest and most reliable citizens. Michael
Trainer, William swadley, and George H.
Byrd, all of the Crabbottom Valley, have just
passed to their fnal account; aged 49, s., and
70 years, respectively.
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MT. SIDNEY ITEMS.

The Mt Sidney Bryan, Sewall and Flood
Free Silver Club held its regular meeting on
last Thursday night
The Club was addressed by two prominent
lawyers, Messrs. Chas. Cnrry and R. L. Gray.
Mr.. Gray opened with very forcible argu-
ment in favor of bimetalism and the restora-
ton of the right of silver to free and unlinit-
ed coinage by the minis His speech was as
patriotic as those of 49, and was we'll receiv-
ed by the liberty loving people of this vici-
mage.
Mr.. Curry was then introduced and was
welcomed with loud applause from the whole
audience He proceeded by treading upon the
key notes of the financial question, and
brought out his points SO clearly, "thata way
faring man though fool could not err there
in" His speech signified that he had made a
careful steady of the political issues of the sill
yer party of Virginia. In closing he charged
the patriots of Old Augusta to put on their
armor, and be ready the 5rd of November to
show the world that you are for liberty and
independence and not for the shylocks and
monopolies, who are like leach on poo,
mule
We, the silver club of Mt. Sidney are glad
to congratulate Mr.. Echols on the stand he
has taken in this campaign. His working
powers are great and we think he is making
a gallant fight.
The club adjourned to meet on Thursday
night, Sept 24th. K. II.
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SAMPSON, Va, Sept. 8th, 1885,
y Yesterday Charles Craig and a young mar
by the name of Blackwell killed a large snake
81 the street of Sampson. This snake was Of
what is known as the spread-head kind an6
was the largest snake seen in this section fol
a long time. These snakes are said to be az
poisonous as a rattlesnake.
Mr.. f. NJ Clayter had very bad luck yester
dcy. He was moving his engine to Kciner's
Store and in going up hill near William
Gochenours the drive-chain broke. There
YVES no way then to hold the engine, and il
ran back down the hill and was overturned
trsaking it all to pieces. Many people wen'
to zee the wreck, for wreck it was, some OF
tbe large wheels having been broken in many
pieces. 1t will cost Mr.. Clayter several hun
j ed dollars to have it repaired.
The sound-money Democrat fzzle cuts NO
,igIlre in this section. The people have had
apaugh.
Tr. John W. Powel's son ran away from
home last week. This boy is about sixteen
wears old. His father went to hunt him, but
the 10y got enough in short time, and got
horia before bis father. We have not heard
Whist happened after his return.
4sGsp William Rushton of Sampson has just
iirned from trip in the mountains above
'rando.
s8 44ost of the corn is III shock and people are
busy see ling. A much larger crop. of wheat
wi be put ous this year than last, and most
Of ne ground is in good condition for seeding.
40 one will complain this year on account
Of short corn crop. >
Farm labor is very much in demand here
,eg, but hands are scarce and hard to get at
arr price. Tr+zFnv.
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A friend of the SPECTATOR, and free silve
writes as follows to u.s.

A friend of the SPECTATOR, and free silver
writes as follows to u.s.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 8, 1895.
DEAR SIR:
1 attended meeting at this place tonight
where Senator Tillman of South Carolina
spoke And there were at least $500 people
in the building and no end to people trying
to get in to hear him And must say it was
silver crowd for, they cheered him to the
echo He asked the audience who were in
favor of free silver, and who intended to vote
for Bryan G. Sewall to hold up their hands.
And am frank to say that nearly every man
III the building held up his hands. Then he
asked those who were opposed to Bryan and
Tree silver to hold up their hands, and I do
not believe there were dozen in the building.
never heard TilIman before, but he is a
q eat speaker and handles the question we'll.
! know he is a fearless man, and does not
hesitate to speak what he thinks, could hear.
PEOPLE all around me, speaking well of Bryan
Z. sewall and free silver, though we have no
nance in Penn, we will cast large vote
rom all I can see and gather from the people.
Til was an audience of good people intelli-
gent people, and great many workingmen
vi 9intend to support the ticket and will work
Tor it. Mr.. Tillman had severe cold, and was
nci at his best, though he made q great i'm
preston and when he spoke of the victory
in Arkansas you never heard such cheer
ing in your life. The people seem to be full
Of it, and it is my opinion that Bryan &
SeEall will get large vote in this State. We
mrst keep up the good work, and victory is
ours on Nov. 3rd.
l am truly yours,
TuJJAN RRYAN
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
valuakie ReaIEst

Nv yirtrf sfee Of the Cfrcl1fb Court of
Augusta e sssssS 81 bbe May term. 1896, il the
shancs Issra az e s9 aar sar s the
at publ aaet.sa N font Of tie court house
in StaU ~. 5H
Mol.ssisy. september ssth, 1886,
| County Court-Gas}, the Following rAeJ estste
in Augusta county, VIZ
to J. G.. HUMPHREYS by deed Of G.. w. Berlin of
date January rs, 1886, and recorded in the
tClerk's Office of Augusta County Court in D. B..
116, page "a.
part of the original tract of 553H acres. con-
veyed to HUMPHREYS by deed of G.. W. Berlin,
of date May u, 1883. and recorded in said office
3rd. An undivided one-half interest in a
tract OF 1873 acres, being also part of the
said original tract of 553X acres aforesaid.
divided one half interest on the 13S acre tract
will be sold, subject to the interest of John w.
Palmer, in deed to one-half of all mineral
rights in said tracts.
The above real estate is situated in the
northeast part OF Augusta county, near the
line of the Shenandoah Valley r. r:
TERMS:-Cash as to costs of suit and ex-
penses of sale; the residue on a credit of 6, u
and Is months. evidenced by the purchasers
bonds with approved personal security, the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
"A. c. GORDON.
o. B. ROLLER,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County. to-wit
I, Jos. B. Woodward. Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that A. C. Gordon has ex-
ecuted the bond required by decree Of sale in
the chancery cause of Rob't Affords Admir-.
VS.. ]. G. HUMPHREYS now pending in said
Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Au-
. 49, 49, JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
aug Bids
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C. e. w. nv.

: Mr.. J. W. Click, one of BridgccTaiers most
enterprising business men called at this Office
last week, and we learned from bin that The
G. = w. Ry. vii make q ID 9velasrIs b Il short
time, to this extent. l. viii move ita depot
down into the town, Il will begin. the bridge
across the river and viii improve its freight
facilities at that important town. Capt Rein
hart was called TO New York last week by the
death OF his brother and has not yet returned.
but Mr.. Cornell, the chief engineer and Mr..
Hayse one of the contractors are there and
the line beyond Bridgewater is being careful
ly surveyed but as yet has not been agreed
upon.
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New Advertisements.

A young lady teacher desires position in
private family as instructor in English, Math-
amatics, Latin and Music. Address Miss K.
r., Stapleton Mills. Amherst Co., Va.
A good cow is wanted at ZIG Kalorama st.
or apply to M. B. Smart.
The Weinberg Clothing Co. announce their
fell opening it is immense, and they say they
will save you money.
Your attention is called to the dissolution
notice of Lyle Bros. Mr.. Fl. II. Lyle retires
mis- interest having been purchased by Mr.. G.
E. Young. Mr.. L. D. Young, formerly with
the American Stock Co., is with the new firm
McH. Holiday, the up-to-date shoe dealer
calls your attention to his new line of Derby
nats, which will please you, both in style and
rrlcp
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

Mr.. James Walker, a native of Scotland,
died at his home on Lewis street on Sunday
morning last about 2 o'clock. Mr.. Walker
came to this country in 1889, and his wife.
Miss Alice Kenoway) also native of Scot
land, who died some months ago, came over
the next year. and was married to Mr.. Walker
by Rev. j. T. Williams Mr.. Walker had all
the stirling qualities for which the Scotch
people are famed, and was an earnest Chris
tian. He is survived by two little sons aged
and years respectively.
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Arm Broken.

Whilst attending the fair last week Miss
Mollie Heflin, residing few miles northwest
of Staunton, in attempting to walk down the
steps in the grand stands, fell. Upon exami-
nation by physician, it was found that the
large bone of her right forearm was fractured
near the wrist joint After the bone was set
and arm dressed she was taken to the residence
of Mrs 2. N Powell.
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The kindergarten opened yesterday in the
room formerly occupied by the Valley Mutual
Life Insurance Company, corner of Main and
Market streets. Miss Heffer, who was here
last year, will again have charge of it.
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

= A SILVER DOLLAR MAY BE WORTH
ONLY so CENTS, BUT A SILVER DOLLAR
WILL GET THE SPECTATOR FOR ONE
YEAR. JUST THE SAME.
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An old friend of this pa per, Mr.. N. L.
Blakemore in renewing his subscription takes
occasion to say a word in behalf of Bryan
and Silver which did us much good.
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WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
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Flag RAISING.

ing at Bolivar precinct, just East of town on
Friday night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

The circulation of the combined papers, the
SPECTATOR and VINDIcAToR, is the largest Cir
culation of any paper ever published in the
Valley
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

We have a barrel factory in Staunton that
supplies barrels and slaves heads, &C., to
many mills beyond the State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

The firm of Lyle Bros. handlers of Agricul-
tural implements in this city, has been dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. H. II. Lyle
retires and Mr.. c. E. Young becomes mem
Der of the new firm. (See their notice in the
advertising column.) Mr.. L. J. Young, who
mas been with the American Stock Co., has
been employed by the new firm
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MARRIAGES..

MICHAEIrSHEET5.-O Sunday last, the
18th instant, at Spring Hill, by the Rev. X.
Hott Charles E. Michael to Miss Janetta c.
Sheets, daughter of Andrew Sheets, Esq.
AN-LANDES.-At Salem Church on
Yesterday, 18th instant, j. Samuel Huffman
to Miss Emma X. Landes, all OF this county.
sWINK-KERR.-Atth the brides residence at
New Hope, on the 10Th inst, by the Rev. j.
vandevander, Mr.. Charles Swink and Mrs
Isabella Wadden Kerr, all Of this county.
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public Speaking.

Mr.. Jos. A. Glasgow will speak at Arbor Hill
on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Let everybody at
tend.
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[E. M. Cushing s. Son, Auctioneers.I
COMMISSIONERS SALE
The Asst Land.

In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit court
of Augusta county rendered on the Nth day
Of Ma. 1895, in the cause OF Ast's guardian Us.
SiOners will proceed, in front of the court
house in StauntOn, on
Saturday, the 5th day of September, 1896,
at 4 O'Clock p. NJ.
to sell at public auction, that valuable tract
of land containing about 100 acres, hereto
fore sold in said cause to Reeves Catt and
constituting part of the property Of the Staun
ton Improvement Company. The land lies
immed iately North of the city of Staunton in
Augusta county, and is very desirable prop
erty. It will be offered in the following man
The lots, listed in the report of the Master Com
missioner in said cause as having been sold by
18th day OF August 1891. will be first offered, all
streets and alleys, as laid out and opened by
said Company, to remain open; should there be
a deficiency in the purchase money OF these lots
to pay the debt and costs for which the land is
liable, the lots listed in said report sold by
50 ID company ssa the nth day Of August, 1891
will be neA offered, said streets and alleys 80
fesnain eps a as aforesaid; should there still be
defcieDcs the lots listed in said report as sold
n PIX re e ,sy .. + sy 9; N rs
30 remain oses,as aforesaid; aud should there
still be s .iefa spcy the lots listed in SAID re-
Der Der $50. Wi e next offered, said streets and
alleys to feza3n open as aforesaid. Should
there still bel Dc ficieney IN pay ing said debt
and costs the tract as whole exclusive of
what is known as the Robertson lot with its
appurtenant street and alley) will be next offer
ed, all streets and alleys other than the Robert
son, to be closed, and the property will be sold
as whole or in parcels, as 1t brings thebest
price.
TERMS OF SALEACash in hand TO pay the
costs of the rule against Reeves Cattand his SUI
retieS. and the costs of the amended and supple
mental bills and the costs of sale, together with
any taxes unpaid on said tract or any part
thereof, and as to the residue on credits of
one, two and three years, in equal installments,
the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained as ultimate secur-
ity.
RICHARD p. BELL,
FITZHUGH ELDER,
JAS. BUMGARDNER,
Commissioners.
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Collar Bone Broken.

John Brown, of this city, met with serious
accident on the first day of the fair, in which
his collar bone was broken. A horse ran away
and in endeavoring to keep the animal from
running over some ladies the horse struck
him with the result above stated. He is get
ting on quite well and hopes to be able to at
tend to business in week.
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Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court of Augusta
county. to-wit;
/, Jos. b. Woodward Clerk of the court afore-
said do certify that A. G. Gordon has executed
the bond required by decree of sale in the chan,
Gerry cause OF S. A. Grocer Vs. the Grottoes OF the
Shenandoah, &C., now pending in said court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of August,
1896. JOS. b. WOODWARD
aup 2l.tde Clerk.
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institution Board.

On last Wednesday there was meeting at
the Board OF the D. D. & B. Institution, with
all the members present. The affairs of the
Institution were gone over, and found to be
assuming proper shape. Mr.. Briggs, who was
elected monitor Of boys at the general election
of officers aud teachers in June last resigned
the position 10 which he had been elected, on
account OF bis defective eyesight and Mr.. c.
S. Jones. of Albemarle, was elected in his
stead. The work of the Executive Committee
was gone over and approved. About 40 chill
dren have arrived and there are about twenty
five more applications which if granted Will
fill the school to oYerfowing.
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GALE OF &c SHARES OF STOCK IN THE
- BRANDON LAND COMPANY.-Pursuant
to resolution of the Board of directors OF
the brandon Land Company, l snan sen a a.
house in the city Of Staunton, Va, on
saturday, the 3rd day of October, 1885,
the following shares of stock in SAID Compa-
n.y. tO-wit - 30 1o,r
is Shares belonging to the estaIe OF JOIN ~
=; This sale will be made to pay the assess,
ments due and unpaid respectively on salu
stock. ,,n,,,,p c+
cont o. of the Brandon Land Co.
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i,sm True laxative PRINCIPLE

OF tie plants Used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup OF Figs. has a per-
manently beneficial effect on the human sys-
TEN. while the cheap vegetable extracts and
mineral solutions, usually sold as medicines
are permanently injurious Being wsll-in-
formed, you will use the true remedy only.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
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Elncastle Fair.

The Botetourt Agricultural and Mechanical
Association has honored the Spectator with q
complimentary ticket to its fair to be held al
Fincastle on the % and 80 of Sept. and 1 and
2 of October, accompanied with a most polite
letter from James Mcdowell, ESQ.,. Secretary
We return thanks for this compliment to the
Spectator, and assure the management of ou1
best wishes for the success of the institution,
and due appreciation of their remembrance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

The breaking of some of the machinery in
the power-house of the electric railway plant
last Thursday inflicted serious loss on the
company and great delay in travel to the
fair grounds. The break occurred about 8 a.
m. and was not repaired until about 3sp m
during which time travel on the line was en-
tirely suspended.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

THO Buildings Of a most suit
i able nature for the establishments OF q
school located at Huntersville, POcahontas
county, w. Va, are 1or rent or sale: The pe0-
pie are prosperous and it Is splendid oppor-
tunity for any enterprising teacher. Fer rur-
|theP particuiars, address this ONCE.
ian 22-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

Rev. DR.. John A. Preston of Charlotte, N.
c., died in Lexington, Va, on Monday
morning at 6 o'clock, after long illness. DR..
Preston was formerly pastor of Thinking
Spring church in this county. the pastorate
of which he resigned some years ago, going
to Florence, Ala. where he remained five
years, and at the time of his death was pastor
of the Presbyterian church>at Charlotte, N.
G. DR.. Preston was son of the late Col.
VIM. L. Preston, for mano years professor
at the Virginia Military Institute. He is sur
vived by his wife and sever al children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

We have received the proceedings of the
eighth annual session of the Virginia Press
Association in this city August 11th. 1t was
printed at the Herald job office in Farmyi]le,
and is neat and attractive job of printing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

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= aEwsPAPER GU rFIT FOR SALE.
In to days paper on second page will be
found the advertisement of newspaper outfit
jmple.e and for sale. All who are interest
ed sboud read the announcement
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-09-16

Mr.. Thomas A. Brownlee of Greenville
o'clock. He was about So years of age and
unmarried. His funeral took place at Bethel
church yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
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THE FAIR.

The Augusta Live Stock Association held it,
exhibition last week under favorable auspices
as to weather. A good turnout of people ap
peared each day, and the exhibition of stock
whilst quite creditable was not as large as was
desired The running races were good and the
trotting fair, so was the bicycle race. The
balloonist did not appear, but the fakir was
there in good shape. Some entirely new ma
chinery was exhibited, to-wit corn husker
exhibited by Dennis Brown, which bids fan
to revolutionize the corn husking of this coun-
try. It was a good place for our people to
meet and renew acquaintance, look at the
stock see race, and go home feeling better
for having broken the routine of every day
life.