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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26
The Richmond Dispatch pertinently

The Richmond Dispatch pertinently
reminds some Richmond democrats
who announce their intention to '.sup
port" the republican candidate, Nc.
Kinley, that they will support zone OF
Sheridan's trusted agents in the cam
paign which SO desoiated the Shenan.
doah Valley that "a crow flying over i!
would have to carry his rations with
him, as Sheridan boosted. Mr.. Nc.
kinley was only a captain OF major, ii
is true, and was under orders as such
in the Infamous campaign in which he
took part, but there is nothing in his
public record, military or civil, from
first to last, to commend him to the
especial regard of any democrat-and
least of all, a southern democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26
MIpDLEBRooK AND VICINITY.

There is quite a lot of hay being baled
around here.
John W. Mish has fine new Whitman
Press, Traction engine, etc., and yOkes the
whole outfit up and moves off like a train.
He has everything complete and has nice
quiet, good set of hands. They push work.
We learn that they baled Is tons of hay one
day and moved three times.
The few rains we had some time ago did
not soften the earth much and blowing had
to cease to great extent. Strange that this
country of late years has a drought about
seeding and blowing time which binders the
farmers getting their so cent wheat in the
ground, all combined makes glowing pros
pect for the farmer. Wait for the free silver
gentlemen and then good times will be plen-
tiful, is the way we hear some talk. They
say the Government is going to give it away
in unlimited quantities and we wish it would.
We heartily endorse the card of Mr.. Tucker
in your last issue. That is right, bring the
gentleman to time and let him produce his
telegram. That card has raised Mr.. Tucker
higher and higher in the esteem of his
friends. He is too good and honest man to
be falsely accused and villifed, and is not
going to tamely submit to such things.
Mr.. Sam'l. Bowers, who was so ill, has re.
covered.
Mrs. Talley has returned to her home in
this place from long stay with her son al
Crimora.
There was lawn party at Shemariah
church last Thursday night, and as is usual
with that congregation, it was a grand success
every way. They always lead the Van on
lawn parties.
Harry Hamilton, who had his leg broker
sometime since, has been out some days and
seems to be in a fair way to recover.
Mrs. Hogshead and family have beer
spending awhile at the Cold Spring and have
returned home. This is quite a resort fol
pleasure and recreation of late years. There
are number of buildings there, including {
large ball room and very fine cold water.
There will be an immense crop of potatoes
raised around here, but there seems to be NJ
demand for them. If there was demand
there would be price, hence the demand anc
supply will always regulate the price of til,
farm products Two years ago last sprins
when potatoes were scarce your reporter pait
81 per bushel for seed which be purchased
last year for 35 cents. The corn crop will b.
good here, although a few good rains ar
badly needed.
D. M. Smith was laid up with lot of boil
last week, which made him too sick to .leay
| the house for few days.
There will be supper given by friends o
the poor epileptic boy, Edward Wiseman il
the woods near Mr.. Jacob Areharts farm mex
Thursday night. The object is to raise mon
ey to buy medicines for this poor afflicted
worthy boy. Let all go as this is charity O
right kind. The kind that meets with tn
approval of all. The poor We have with yo
always.
Mr.. Ellis Jones, of Sharpsburg, Md, ha
been visiting his grandfather, Mr.. D. Rus
misel, of this place.
RoxBURY.
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A Free Silver Club,

The citizens of Mt. Sidney and vicinity as
sembled together on last Thursday night ano
organized club of AZ members which they
named The Mt. Sidney Bryan, Sewall ano
Flood Free Silver Club. The following of
ficers were elected: DR.. VIM. M. Bell, Presi
dent W. f. Whitmore and Geo. H. Myers
Vice-Presidents; Kenton Harper, Secretary
and Treasurer.
after the former business was transacted
the club was addressed by Mr.. ]. S. Richey Of
Ft Defiance in very estimable manner.
The club then adjourned to meet on nex1
Thursday night August 9th.
KENToN HARP Err, Sec'y,
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Fling Raising in West End.

About two hundred persons attended the
BRYAN and SewalI flag raising at West End on
last Thursday night. The pole is about sixty
feet in height, is surmounted by broom and
a beautiful flag waves from the top of the pole.
After the pole was in place and the flag I'M
furled speeches were made by Messrs. J. Lewis
Bumgardner, Il. H. Blease and ]. N. McFar-
land. and the enthusiasm of the true and
loyal silver men was stirred to remarkable
degree. There are about so members IN the
81,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26
+ ARGE FARM FOR sAIE.-A splendid

r ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
IL farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
about $50 Acres has on it good new eightroom
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new Outbnildings, two or
ton with turnpike leading to station, in SPLEEN
did state of cultivation, fine spring, plenty of
timber, in sight of churches, mills, stores, &c.
years. time. Has on it now 13head horses, fifty
cattle, 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
2OGO bushels of corn last year. other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

Died on last Thursday, the Goth inst, at her
fathers residence near New Hope, of diphthe-
ria, Minnie, five-yea old, daughter of Geo. A
Mowry, Esq, after an illness of only a few
days. The parents have the sympathy of the
community in their afhiction. The remains
were buried at New Hope church.
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a Small Fire.

An alarm of fire was given on Monday
night. which brought the department. to the
store-house of P. E. Powell, on Augusta street,
lust below the new Marquis building. Ii
proved to be only some burning rags which
were easily extinguished. The only damage
being done was the breaking OF plate glass
in the front door.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

The Stonewal Band Fete which was con-
Quoted at the Park last week was not as sue
cessful as had been hoped for. The cool
weather and the rain of Friday night both
interfered. There was however, good at.
tendance on Thursday night and consider
able sum of money was realized from the en-
tartanment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

In the meeting of the gold people on Mon
day whilst ex-Gov. Cameron was speaking a
republican from Harrisonburg, who had
come up to attend the meeting had his pocket
picked of silver watch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26
The Great John Robinson and franklin
Bros. Shows Combined.

Bros. Shows Combined.
Never in the history of tented amusements
has the world known SO vast an enterprise as
the one made by the combining of these two
great institutions. It has brought the circus
field into new era, and placed circus exhibit
tons upon basis that has never before even
been attempted. Two separate and distinct
representative circus companies culled from
the best that the world affords have been join
ed together. Two massive menageries have
been blended into one and the two magnificent
parades have been SO arranged that double
parade is given daily in the cities where these
combined shows are to exhibit.
It requires the largest tents that have ever
been constructed to accommodate this big
amusement Institution, and so enormous have
been the crowds attending, that it has been
necessary to augment the seating capacity, for
it is not the policy of these shows to SO limit
their seating capacity as to make those who
desire to see and enjoy the wonderful per
formBnccs procure reserved seats, and while
there have been reserved opera chairs placed
around the arena for the accommodation Of
those desiring them, fully eight-tenths of the
seats are free to tbs patrons. Their day OF
exhibition in Staunton is Wednesday, Sept
End, and it will surely be gala day.
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p;.sss AND WHOLESOME QUALITY

:'Gssis N D HkGLEoUME QUALITY
Commends to public approval the California
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs. 1t is
pleasant to the taste and by acting gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels to cleanse the
system effectually, it promotes the health
and comfort of all who use it, and with mil.
ions it is the best and only remedy.
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AND GEN ElRlALs ADVERTISER
HIGHLAND NEWS.

| from the IIecofUeF.
/ J. H. McClung died at his home in Monte
yuma, Georgia, or Sunday, the 9th day 0
August, in the 10th year of his age. Mr.. NC
Chung was originally from Highland county
and was the eldest son of VIM. McClung, dec'd
Before the war he cast his fortunes in tn
South, and has ever since made Georgia hi
home. He leaves, surviving him in this ant
Pendleton county his brothers, L. NJ, D. G
and s. B. McClung and two sisters, Mrs. Mary
McNulty and Mrs. r. V. Sieg.
| On returning from horseback ride late
last Friday evening, Miss Sallie Wilson's
horse became frightened, turned suddenly II
the street and threw her. DIR. K. Trimble wa.
called in and discovered that one of the small
bones of the ankle was slightly fractured ano
the ankle badly sprained.
Mr.. Granville Keller came to Monterey las,
Friday evening on the hack, and was taken tc
his home in Pocahontas county, on Saturday
by Mr.. W. A. Cunningham. Mr. Keller is
just returning from one of his big hunts in
the Northwest.
Mrs. DR.. Robert Fleming came in on the
hack last Saturday night and is visiting at hel
husbands old home near Hightown. DR..
Fleming did not accompany his wife on this
visit as was anticipated, but has returned to
his work at Lynchburg.
Mr.. Davis Peterson, who has for some time
been clerking for V. 4. Bishop and has been
at his home in Mcdowell for short vacation,
is again at his post behind the counter.
Bryan and Sewall clubs have been organized
at Monterey and Crabbottom, and possibly
other points in the county.
Letter from Mcdowell. Va.
time ago, is still in town, and is reported as
getting along very well. He hopes to be able
to be taken home soon.
Col Benjamin Hiner has been quite sick
for some time, and is not much better at this
writing.
Mr.. L. D. McNulty, of Craigsville, is home
on visit.
Miss Beatrice Hiner and Miss Harper, of
Mt. Sidney, were in town one night last week,
the guests of Misses Polly and Lucy Hiner.
Mr.. J. II. Hansel and Miss Ella Hiner are
visiting friends in Augusta county.
Misses Bessie and Elva Jones, of Doe Hill,
accompanied by their friend, Miss Miles of
La, were in town last week.
Mr.. Charles McNulty and sister, of Meadow
Dale, were visiting in town last week.
Mr.. Edwin Wilson, one of V. B. Bishops
very efficient clerks, who has away on a
recfultilsgg trip, returned last week, and stop
ped over in town; wonder wig Wig I dc :1ct go
on to Monterey the same day
Mr.. James Moomaw. of Green Bank, VA,
and Mr.. Mack Gwin are again in our Midst,
and both seem to be wearing very broad
grins.
The political cauldron is beginning to boil
in our county We hope that the outside
world will take pity on US and send US great
big speaker before the election, who can ex-
plain to US the issues involved in this cam
paign. We saw man the other day who
was complaining about free silver who has
not had $3.50 since last Christmas 9. H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26
MAR RACES.

:. =.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 25rd, neal
Stonewall, Eugene E. Greiner and Annie E.
Seawright, daughter of Jas. Seawright, all Of
Augusta.
-BOWERS.-August Goth, 1895, in
Staunton, sylvester KeSterSOn. Of neal
Ssottswood. and Florence A. Bowers, daugh
ter OF Geo. W. Bowers. Of all Augusta.
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Lawn Party at Bethel.

There will be lawn party at Bethel Church
on the evening Of August 81, for the benefit
Of the church. Supper and refreshments viii
be served and the Blackford band will bt
present and render some fine music.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

The Waynesboro and Staunton base ball
teams played game on the grounds of the
Staunton team on last Friday afternoon which
resulted in score of 16 to s..
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WIIOLEY & MURPHY
Commissioners sale.

By virtue of decree entered in the cause OF
GrOoms, Ella E. Us. Grooms, Thos. W., Exor,
&C., entered on the 18th day of November, 1885,
we will, as commissioners appointed for the
purpose proceed on
Monday, August oath. 1896,
(Court-day) to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the court house In
the city Of StauntOn. that certain tract of
land containing by estimation 60 acres stu
ated on the Valley Turnpike. about one mile
being the tract of land of which the late Thos.
w. Grooms died seized and possessed, upon
the following terms. tO-wit -
Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF suit and
sale, and the remainder upon credit of six,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty four months
from the date Of sale, with interest from the
date of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security for the deferred
i-sta lments of purchase money, and the title
retained lot itimate security.
JAMES BuMGARDNEE, Jr.,
CHARLES CURRY,
aug 5-4ts Commissioners.
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Staltt,to,t Spectator.
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST IS.
FOCAL 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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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate
AT SHENDUN, VA.

In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
Of augusta county, entered on the 2Sth day OF
May, 1886, in the cause of Fultons Assignee vs.
The Gr0ttOeS Company, the undersigned COM
missiOnerS will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, in front of the court house in Staunton,
on
Saturday. the 1eth day of September, 1896,
at IL o'clock NJ, the certain lots or parcels of
land described in this cause, being the same
land which was conveyed by James A. Fulton
to the Grcttoes Co., and by said company di-
ShenGUl.
They win be olfsrea. in the following man
The lots included in Commissioner Quarles'
report under the head First tflat is the lots
or parcels of land Of the said Jas. A. Fulton
trs 6 now t 5wned 10y 6y me Gro6toes Company
amount due as set out in Commissioner
Quarles' report and the costs of suit and ex-
coed no further; but should there be def
cheney, in the purchase money of these lots to
pay the debt, costs and expenses as aforesaid,
they will next offer the lots listed under the
head Second Alterations made Feb'y 16,
1892. should there still be deficiency in pay
toned aey viii oer the lots sG II said ga
port under the head Third. = Alienation made
Nov. "a, 1891, and should there still be a def Z
Sc snsy r nsTs eas1 che @ msSa
q. 1891, and f upon this offering together with
9 credit On the debt i4 said report mentioned
they will next offer the lot listed under the
head Sixth. y Alienation made Sept. II, 1890.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to pay the
credit of six, and twelve months, purchaser
executing bonds for the deferred instalments
OF purchase.money. bearing interest from
date and waving the Homestead Exemption,
with approved personal security and the title
to be retained as ultimate security.
VIM PATRICK,
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
Commissioners.
Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to-wit:-
L Joseph B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that William Patrick
has executed the bond required by decree OF
sale in the chancery cause of Fu1tOn's assignee
vs.. The GrOttoes Co. now pending in said
Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Au
gust, 1896.
aug IL ids
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LAST EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY.

Thursday, August 9th, the B. g. o. will run
the last excursion of the season to Atlantic
City. Tickets will also be sold at same rate
to Cape May and Sea Isle City, and will be
good twelve days, and permit stop off at
Washington on the return journey.
We give below list of stations showing the
time of trains and rates of fare
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wEDpENccARD

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

Chesapeake & Ohio and Southern railways
offer $500 reward for the conviction of the
men who derailed No. 8 at Ravensworth, Va.
some time ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

John DAILY, the Irish political prison
or, was released from Portland prison
last Thursday.
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LINCOLN, NEE, AUGUST. i8a,

Herbert J. Taylor, Esq,
Staunton, Va.
My dear Sir:-Your favor advising me of
my election as an honorary member of the
Staunton Democratic Climb, has been received.
desire to express to the members of your
Club my appreciation of the honor you do
me aud to thank you for your kind express
sions of good will.
Yours very truly,
W 7 EPyAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-08-26

Prof. A. H. Green. the well known
geologist, died on the Goth, in London
at the age of sixty-four years.
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3. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF THE
CRIMORA MANGANESE MINES.

In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, rendered in the case OF Gne
American Manganese Company Us. Inc VIZ.
May, 1896, the undersigned Commissioners, will
proceed in front OF the court mouse IN Staun
ton, on
Thursday, the 3rd day of September, 1896,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
that valuable mining property, kno|n as the
Crimora Manganese Mines, near Crimora Sta
ton on the Norfolk and Western X. II. in Au-
gusta county, Virginia. The tract consists OF
about 200 acres OF land, and the Manganese
mines thereon have been among the most
noted in the world. The ore is of good quality,
new shaft has recently been sunk on the prop
erty and large amount OF ore Is In sight "A
branch railroad connects the mines with the
Norfolk and western r. r.
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand to pay the
costs Of suit and OF sale, and any amount due
to the residue on credits OF one. two and three
years in equal fnStalmentS, bearing interest,
the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
RICHARD p. BELL,
A. G. GORDON,
Commissioners.
Clerks On1ce of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, tO-wit:
I, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
do certify that Richard P. Bell has
executed the bond required by decree of sale
in the chancery cause of American Manganese
Co. VS.. The Va. Manganese Co. now pending
in said Court.
Given under my hand this 4th day of August
1896.
JOS B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
aug 5 ids
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Tickets will also be sold from other stations
at correspondingly low rates.
For more detailed information apply to
nearest B. Il O. Agent. aug 10 2ts
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, Aug. 18th, 1885,
Baxter Crawford's Exor. ct al.
VS..
Jno. w. Kyle,
All persons interested in the above chancery
cause will TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance OF a
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
entered in said cause May 19, 1896, / shall at my
Office In Staunton, Virginia, on
Saturday, the 18th day of September, 1896
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts =
1st OF the balance due by Jno. W. Kyle to
Baxter Crawford, Exor.
End. Whether the deed offered said Kyle by
the heirs Of Baxter Crawford, decd, is a good
and sufficient deed.
3rd; What assurances, if any, were made to
said Kyle with reference to right of way
through Craig'S lands by said Baxter Craw-
ford, or by r. Z. Crawford for Baxter Craw-
fOrd'S heirs; to what extent said assurances
are binding upon the land, or the heirs of Bax-
ter Crawford, decd, and whether said assur-
ances are binding at all,
4th. Any other matters, etc.
R. E. r. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
II. G. Eichelberger, p. q.
aug 12-49s
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LAST EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS.

The last excursion of the season via the
Royal Blue Line to Niagara Falls, Watkins
Glen, Buffalo and Rochester is announced for
Thursday, August 9th.
A special express train of Pullman cars and
6rst-class day coaches. in, charge of an expert
enced Tourist Agent, will leave B. & o. Sta
tion,e Washington, $40 a. NJ; leave Camden
Station, Baltimore, 9.O5 a. M; arrive Fagara
Falls, HOO.
Found trip tickets for this excursion will
also be placed for sale at the following stations
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ii. =
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The receipts this week
are nearly 5000 head less than they were last
week. and the market is reported as active at
Hc HIGHER figures than early in the week.
Common to fair sheep sell at laa2Hc. fair to
good sheep 2ka31c per lib gross. Lambs sell
at 3A a5Ac, and extra at 54c per Id gross. Com
mon sheep and lambs are not wanted.
quoted on Monday.
FRESH CoWs.-There is a good inquiry for
cows at an advance of S. per head for the best:
others are without change. Common to fair
sold at s15a25 per head, and the better grades
at S35a45 per head.
CALvEs.-Veals are active and improved
fully Nc per ID. Quotations 4a5c per ID.
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BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET. ]

Monday, Aug. II, 1876. !
SwINE.-The receipts this week were il, 154
head. The arrivals are less than 200 head
short of the number reported last week. The
market is not active. but prices are steady at
the rates ruling then. Good light far Western
hogs sell at 10a$4 Is per 100 lbs gross; others
3 70aS3 80 and rOughs 50a$3 per 100 lbs gross
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Trade is fair, but only
for good sheep and lambs and slow for COM
mon and medium. Sheep sell at 14a34 cents
per Id and a few extra shade higher lambs
3a5 cents per ID, and a few extra shade high
er, being fully Il cent off from last week. Stock
ewes 1a$2 rs per head.
CALyES.-There is good trade reported for
good calves at improved rates, quotations
raj. ging at 4a5H cents per fb and few extra
at on cents per Id.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKETt
THURSDAY. Aug. 10th, 1896.
BEEF CATTLE-The offerings were nearly 400
head less than they were last week, and the
market was fairly active and strong at about
the figures generally ruling then, though
some of the dealers thought they were some
1Oc higher in values in the makeup of the
punches. Prices of beef cattle this week
ranged as follows:
Generally rated first quality. Al IA 30 =
Medium or good fair quality. 1898 60
Cows. -. 2OOd2 so
OF the cattle received 1886 came from Virgin
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For more detailed information apply to
Chas. 0. Scull, General Passenger Agent
Baltimore, Md.
Don't forget the date, Thursday, August
9th. aug 19-2ts