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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Mr.. R. W. Smith, an influential business
man engaged in plumbing in this city dice
at his residence on West Main street Oh July
3d. in the 61st year of his age. and was bur
led on the 24th inst.
Some time ago Mr.. Smith suffered stroke
of paralysis from which he never recovered
though he was able to go about. Mr.. Smith
was born in the Tidewater country, but hat
spent nearly the whole of his business life il
Staunton where he was highly esteemed.
He is survived by seven children; Robert
Smith, Of Erie, Pa: Alfred Smith, of Char
lottesyille, Va; Oliver Smith, of this city
Mrs. Prof. Mayo, Of Ogdon, Utah Mrs. Will
liam Brooks and Mrs, R. P. Langford, of this
city, and Miss Lucy Smith, of Ogden. Utah
The funeral services were from the house
the Rev. P. II. Whisner, Presiding Elder Of
the M. E. Church South conducting the ser
vices.
The pallbearers were Captain H. M. Nell
hany, II. w. Henry, Ernest Nothnagle f. B
Berkeley ]. r. Brown, J. W. Splitter and A
c. Braxton. The interment was in Thorn.
rose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Jas. Fl. Blackley, Esq, received on Friday
letter from his son William. who is doing
military service at Honolulu, Hawaii He
told of the 4th of July celebration, the second
to be observed in the islands. Generally speak
ing the people there favor annexation with
the United States.-A1yus.
Rev. Chas W. Lyman filled the pulpit of the
Second Presbyterian church on last Sunday.
Mr.. Lyman is the son of Capt. W. R. Lyman,
who commanded Highland Company B, in
the 31st Regiment of Va. volunteers in the
late war, and who is remembered by many
people both in Augusta and Highland. In
1874 Capt: Lyman was entertained by the sur
vivors of his company at Mcdowell, which
was one of the most pleasant episodes in the
history of the county.
DIR. J. Shelton Horsely, who recently went
to New York to engage in the practice of medi
cine, is now i'll with typhoid fever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
Mary, the eldest daughter of Charles
Dickens, died on Thursday.

HOMICIDE AT TowsoN, MD.-Wl-
liam Morgan, colered, aged about
twenty eight years, was shot and al
most instantly killed Wednesday night
by William Johnson, also coIered, at
"Sandy Bottom" the colored settle
ment near Towson. johnson, after
emptying all the chambers of his re-
volver at Morgan, went to Towson and
gave himself up to Constable Charles
II. Whitaker, who lodged him in the
county Jail.
jealousy was the cause of the shoot
ing. johnson accused Morgan Of be-
ing attentive to his wife, who is a
servant employed by Rev. w. H. II.
Powers, rector of Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church, Towson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Our Sangersville friends who missed Their
papers last week. have been supplied witt
extra copies. The fault is not ours we mai
our papers with great care, and having ha6
complaint recently from other quarters we
are more particular than ever before. The
trouble is that somebody wants to read the
SPECTATOR without paying for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

The Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia on the 23rd rendered the fol-
lowing decision:
Bryan against Hart. From the
Hastings Court of the city of Roanoke.
Affirmed by divided court.
The judge of the Corporation Court
of the city of Roanoke removed a COM
missioner of accounts without cause
and appointed another in his place.
From this order so removing the for
mer commissioner an appeal was taken
to the court. The members of the
court were equally divided on the
question of his right to do SO, and the
order was therefore affirmed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
state
IN BASIC CITY, VIRGINIA.

Pursuant to authority vested in me by GER
to the undersigned, of date February 28th, 1891,
and of record in Augusta County Clerks Of
ant to section 2442 of the Code of Virginia, I.
having been requested so to do by the holders
and owners of one of the notes secured in said
Trust Deed, tO-wit: the note due six months
after its date. the same being still wholly un-
paid, will, on
Saturday, August 22ud, 1896,
at O'Clock P. NJ, in front of the court house
at StauntOn, proceed to sell for cash at public
auction, to the highest bidder, the land con-
yeyed in said trust deed, tO-wit: Lot No. in
Block No. 19, in the town of Basic City, Virgin
ia, as more fully described in said trust deed;
the proceeds of such sale to be applied to the
payment of the debts thereby secured and the
residue to be turned over to the said grantOr.
Schenck, his heirs, personal representatives or
assigns, according to law.
| G. P. CARRIER,
! jnly 15-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
LAUREL HILL, July 9th, '96

EDITOR SPECTATOR:
send you some news items from this
and South River Section. Mr.. W. II. Homer
ton from Newbnrn, North Carolina, has
bought MIR. J. Frank Smiths stock of goods
at Laurel Hill and will continue the business.
He is a live merchant and the public will do
well to deal with him. Mr.. John Ramda-
bushes wife was buried at Laurel Hill on last
Tuesday evening at three o'clock, Rev. Mr..
Jones conducting the funeral services Mr..
Barger, living near New Hope, quite an old
man, is quite ill at this time. Mr.. Nicewander
and wife from Ohio, are visiting friends and
relatives in this and Barren Ridge neighbour
hood The farmers in South River neigh
bourhood are pretty we'll through with their
oats and hay harvest and are getting ready
for sowing wheat. Mr.. Flory's school for
young men and young ladies will open at the
Grove college about the 25th of September
and close about the last of next April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
Attempted CRIMINAL Assault,

On Saturday night, July 18th, Rice Rexrode
aged about 20 years, was arrested on the war
rant sworn out by VIM. Weeks, who lives half
a mile west of Monterey, Highland county
charging him with attempting a criminal as
On Monday morning succeeding he had a
preliminary trial before Justice Wilson, and
was sent to the special grand jury summoned
to meet on Tuesday-yesterday- Court
day. If indicted, as will be the case, he will
be tried at once. The Highland Recorder says
he has bad reputation, and that it would be
best for him, his family, and the community
for him to be sent to the penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

A stomachful of undigested food is about
as unhealthy mass as one can well imagine.
What can be done with it?
There it stays. 1t won't digest. 1t churns
up, forments and decays; becomes poisonous
las all putrid matter does and causes great
pain and deep-seated disorders.
In order to change all this, take Shaker
Digestive Cordial.
It stops fermentation and decay at once, so
that no more poisons are created
1t clears the stomach of poisons already
there. 1t helps it to turn the food that re-
MAINS into healthful nourishment. 1t
strengthens the stomach for the next meal.
Here is the whole philosophy and cure of
indigestion in a few words. And what's
more It's all true. Try it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is for sale by drug
gists, price 10 cents to 81 90 bottle,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
For your Protection.-Catarrh s.cures

For your Protection.-Catarrh ''cures''
in liquid form to be taken internally,
usually contain either Mercury OF
Iodide of Potassa, or both, which are
injurious if too long taken Catarrh
is a local, not a blood disease, caused
by sudden change to cold and damp
weather. 1t starts in the nasal pas
sages. Cold in the head causes exces.
sive flow of mucus and, if repeatedly
neglected, the results OF catarrh will
follow, and oftentimes an offensive dis
charge. Ely's Cream Balm is the ac-
knowledged cure for these troubles
and contains no mercury nor any in
jurious drug.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
r ARGE FARM FOR sA1E.-A spleno

T ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
II farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildings, two or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
tion with turnpike leading to station, in splen-
did state OF cultivation, fine spring, plenty OF
timber, in sight of churches. mills, stores, &C.
years time. Has on itnow 13head horses, fiftv
cattle. 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
20OO bushels of corn last year, other grain in
Office. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety WIZ
which ladies may use the California llqulc
laxative Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. 10 get tns
true and genuine article, look for the name o.
the California Fig Syrup Co., printed near tns
bottom Of the package.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
The Fearful CIoudbursts.

The transforms in West Virginia and
portions of neighboring States last
week were accompanied by the most
destructive cloudbursts and floods in
that section since 1880. The little
mountain streams were quickly swollen
into raging torrents. sweeping bridges,
railroad tracks and everything nova
BILE before them. But great as the
damage done on the slopes of the Ale
ghanies. the mountain towns of Color
ado suffered on Friday from series of
more fatal cloudbursts. At Morrison
and Goden the swift-rising torrent tore
down buildings, uprooted trees and
caused large loss of life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

The alligator. belonging to Master Watson
Points, the efficient and popular elevator boy
at the Masonic Temple, has gotten out of its
box and is lost. 1t was the gift of Miss Sallie
Kyle who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Points,
and who brought it along with number of
ly specimen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS /.

There will be meeting of the Staunton
Democratic Club, at the Police Court room,
Columbian Hall, Monday night, August 3rd,
at s P. M.
At this meeting business of importance in
organizing for the coming campaign will be
transacted.
Jos. A. GLASGOW,
1t Pres Stanton Dem. Club.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
Triumph of Turkish Diplomacy.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, July &c, 1885,
The Turkish government yesterday
again declared its determination to re-
main strictly on the defensive in Crete.
1t has resolved to leave to the Powers
the responsibility of acting on the
basis of the four concessions asked for
and frankly conceded.
The situation is regarded as a tri
umph for Turkish diplomacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Colonel G. w. Hansbrough, a prominent
attorney and leading republican of Roanoke
county, has been stricken with paralysis, but
was somewhat improved last Friday after
noon Hansbrough was formerly reporter
for the Supreme Court of Appeals, OF Virgin
la, and is well known in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Mr.. Richard A. Frayser, of Rich
mond, announces himself candidate
for the democratic nomination for
Congress on the free-silver platform.
Secretary of the Interior Smith will
support the democratic ticket. He
considered himself bound by a pledge
to abide by the result of the Chicago
convention as all democrats should do.
Serious floods have occurred in the
Bernese Alps, the Jura mountains, the
Canton of Vaud and the lower ValaIs.
Bridges have been carried away, roads
destroyed and railway travel inter-
rupted, but no fatalities are reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
Nelson County Delegates.

On Monday Nelson county instructed her
twenty delegates for VIM. Fitzpatrick for
Congress. Free silver was the absorbing ele-
ment, but not the entire influence used Mr..
Flood and Mr., Tucker were both present.
We could not learn who was Nelson's second
choice. The situation is still in doubt, but
reason would dictate the nomina ton of
Tucker
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

A negro republican committee will
be organized to act in conjunction with
the republican national committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
feb 1-1yr

A battle has been fought at Betimo,
in the Island of Crete, between the
Turks and the Cretan insurgents, the
Turks having violated the armistice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
MAR RACES.

TALLEY-PARRIsH.- July 22, 1895, near An
mex, William l. Talley and Berthe w. Parrish
both of Augusta county.
DEG NG-KENNEDY.- 20 1896, at
Waynesboro, by Rev. A. Fl. Cooke, D. D.,
Christian Degenring. native of Bisenack
guSta.
8 miles from Ivy Depot. at Q O'Clock, q. H.
Wednesday morning, July END, by Rev. J.
Y. Fair of Richmond, Mr.. l.. IL. Briggs Of
Richmond, clerk in the department of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg Potomac Rail
road company. to Miss Virginia Cole. They
took a Northern tour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Heavy rains and cloudbursts have
caused disastrous floods in West Vlr-
ginia. which have swept away railroad
and other bridges and inflicted i'm
mense losses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Charles Dickens, Jr., eldest son of
the great novelist, died in London On
Tuesday of last week of paralysis. aged
fifty nine years. Most of his life had
been spent in commercial pursuits. He
visited America in 1887 and gave read
ings from his fathers works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

A portion of the A. B. Lightner lands were
sold on Monday, but that portion remaining
| unsold will be found advertised in this issue,
to be sold on Monday August "A, court day
| r. P. Bell, VIM. Patrick and Jas. Bumgard-
NJ Tr ayof bo aOy,, ,,ic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

News has been received at Lima,
Peru. that the Indians are threatening
the colony at Perene. where many
Americans and English have been set
tied. Forces have been dispatched to
the assistance of the colonists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
County court Proceedings.

County Court PROCEEDINGS.
The July term of the County Court began
Monday, Judge Lyman Chalkley on the
bench.
The wills of Peter Sheets and A. FL. Kindig
were partly proven and were continued for
further proof.
The estate of Mrs. E. C. Gallaher was COM
mitted to the sheriff for administration, with
the will annexed.
The estate of William Gale was committed
to the sheriff for administration
John B. Cochran qualified to practice law
in this court.
The will of Mrs. Martha M. Griggs was ad
mitted to probate, with leave for her execu.
tor to qualify hereafter, he now being out Of
the State.
Rev. G. W. Mcdonald, of the Presbyterian
church, was appointed to celebrate the rights
of matrimony.
TWELVE INDICTMENTS BROUGHT IN.
The grand jury brought in the following
indictments in the name of the Common
wealth:
Against William Staten, two indictments
for HOUSEKEEPING and larceny.
Against William Halter, for feloniously
assaulting and cutting with intent to wound
MAIN and kill.
Against Mareeilus Hall, for assault and
cutting with intent to main and kill.
Against William Halter and Marcelus
Hall, jointly, for assault with intent to MAIN
and kill.
The victim of the assaulters is unknown tc
the jury, having been tramp who has never
been seen since.
Against Lee L. Hamsbery, for housebreak
ing and larceny.
Against Richard Holsbery for housebreak
ing and larceny.
Against William Poindexter, for house
breaking and larceny.
Against Robert Henderson, for housebreak
ing and larceny.
Against John Anderson, for HOUSEKEEPING
and larceny.
Against Q. E. Bosserman, for attempt to
commit rape-the alleged victim being g
married woman.
John R. Mathews, an Englishman, has
beer conducting evangelistic services at En-.
manuel Episcopal Church in this city since
last Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

A SILVER DOLLAR MAY BE WORTH
ONLY 50 CENTS, BUT A SILVER DOLLAR
WILL GET THE SPECTATOR FOR ONE
YEAR. JUST THE SAME
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

The rainstorm which prevailed in
West Virginia last week is the heaviest
since the great storm of 1880. All the
streams are swollen and the railroads
are tied up. Immense damage has been
done to crQnS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
HtghIano county Items.

CALVIN B. Seybert, former resident of High
land county, and manager of the D. r. Beale
& Co., dry goods house in Roanoke, died in
that city, on the 18th inst, aged about sixty
years.
Mr.. Stephen A. Lockridge. one of Highland
most respected citizens, died at his home on
Bull Pasture river near the Bath county line
last week, after lingering illness. He was
about so years of age, and was a son of the
late Robt Lockbridge.
VIM. Corbett, son of NJ. II. Corbett, who is
now living in Lexington, ILL.,. has been APP
pointed marshal of that city.
Ewing Dever, W no has been in the West for
some years. is on a visit to friends in the coun-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS.

The B. u 0. has arranged a series of per-
sonally conducted excursions to Niagara Falls.
Roch ester, Buffalo and Watkins Glen from
Baltimore. Washington, and vicinity. The
first OF the series is announced for Thursday
July, 10th.
A special express with Pullman Parlor Cars
agent, will leave B. & o Station, washington.
Thursday, July 10th, $40 A. NJ, Baltimore 9:O5
A. NJ, arriving at the Falls loo P. NJ Round
trip tickets, good ten days. $1,000.
Round trip tickets for this excursion have
neen piaced on sale at following stations on
the Valley Division of the B, & o. r.. r. at
rates appended: Lexington, s1435; Staunton.
Sl3.O5; Harrisburg, 1910; Woodstock, So. 90:
Winchester, $11.75.
july 15-3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Yale's crew returned from Henley
and manfully acknowledged that they
were beaten because the Englishmen
were the better oarsmen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Catherine Booth Clibborn, head of
the Salvation Army organization in
France, was knocked down by bicy-
clist in Paris Thursday and was con-
siderably hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

In honor of the birthday of the Queen
Regent of Spain 100 political prisoners
held at Havana, 70 detained at Santa
Clara and 50 at Guanajay have been
liberated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
Gladness Comes

With better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
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
ly 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. It's 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. It 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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

A tilibustering expedition has landed
in Pinar del Rio equipped with two
rapid-fire cannon and plenty of am
munition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

There has been misapprehension in regard
to the meeting at Amherst c. H. on Monday,
Goth inst. 1t was Supposed to have instruct
ed for Judge billiard first and Mr.. Flood sec
ond. On a better understanding of the facts
we find that the county is in favor of Mr.
Tucker second
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

A band of Greek insurgents has in
vaded Macedonia and attacked the
Turkish troops, who were completely
put to rout.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

On the 10Th instant, Mr.. Harry Hedges and
Miss Harriet Athens were united in marriage
by Rev. G. H. Dobbs in Highland county at
the home of bride
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

STAGE COACH RoBBED.-DenUer, COL,
July PA special to the Republican
from Cripple Creek. says: The Cripple
Greek stage was held up near Grassy,
five miles east of here, by three mask
ed men, who obtained twelve gold
watches and $500 in cash. The passen-
gers included thirteen men and two or
three ladies. The latter we're not mo-
Tested by the robbers. A posse with
blood hounds is on the trail of the
bandits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Hon. Peter j. Otey was renominated
for Congress by the democratic con-
vention of the sixth Virginia district
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

The marriage of Princess Maud of
Wales to Prince Charles of Denmark
was celebrated in Buckingham Palace.
London, Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Henrietta, nineteen months old, child of
Hon. Jacob Yost, whose illness was noticed
last week, died on Thursday last about O. clock
p M, after long illness and much suffering.
The funeral took place at 9 A. NJ, on Friday
morning from the residence of Mrs. Margaret
Young, mother Of Mrs. Yost. Rev. A M.
Fraser officiating. The pall-bearers were: c.
c. McNiell, Benno Fultz, Frazier and George
Rpll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

Joseph Walworth, an aged farmer,
was clipping with a nineteen-year-old
girl, when his daughter overlook him
on her bicycle and induced him to re
turn home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

1.-THE Rev. Mr.. Baird has been furnish
ed with a passport to Bitlis, whittier he
goes as successor to the American mis-
sionary, the Rev. George P. Knapp,
who was expelled, having been accused
by the Porte of encouraging seditious
movements among the Armenians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29
The Public School Teachers.

It's the Noscgay Tobacco you are looking
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

The authorities of Halifax have con-
sented to surrender to the United States
authorities without extradition papers
the murderers from the barkentine
Herbert Fuller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-29

William J. Bryan was nominated for
President by the National Populist
convention, the populist ticket now
being Bryan and Watson.