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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
County Court.

The following business was transacted
| Monday:
John NJ. Irvine was appointed commission
| er of roads in North River district to fiji an
! uGexpired term.
Inc viewers appointed at the last term of
court to examine the condition of the Warm
Springs and Harrisonburg turnpike filed their
report showing the condition of said road to
be good for tollable purposes, which report
was ratified and entered of record.
The will of Samuel CARRIER was admitted to
probate
A change of the public road near Hebron
church was established with damages and
construction amounting to 1888 95.
The estate of David Rife was committed to
he sheriff for administration.
The following administrations were granted
To John Snuff on the estate of VIM. Snuff
deceased.
TO E. c. Ralston on the estate of Bette A
Cromer.
To David s. CARRIER on the estate of sallie
Goode.
10 E. L. Houff, Jr. on the estate of Sarah
G r. Wine.
An order was entered imposing fine of not
less than $40 or more than s25upon the guard
and manager of the chain gang for permit
ing escapes of prisoners without using due
diligence to prevent them.
Justice ]. G. Gochenour reported and paid
INTO court fine of s35 imposed upon Edward
Rankin for assault
Justice N. L. Shreckhise reported and paid
into court fine of 500 imposed upon VIM d.
Huffman for assault.
Justic j. E. Craig repeated and paid into
court sundry fines imposed upon various par |
les for misdemeanor amounting to $50.
In the County court the case of the COM |
nonwealth VS.. Walter Crawford which was
o have been tried Tuesday. was continued to
he February term of court owing to the alb
'ence OF an important witness for the COM
4 onwealth who lives in ROCKINGHAM
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
Personal.

Rev. V. W. Wheeler of Clifton Forge, Wa
IN Staunton yesterday
f. NJ Arbogast, Sheriff of Highland count
was in the city several days last week.
). Peirripont Morgan is at the Hot Spring
and has been for week or more.
Il. Shumate, we'll known insuranc
agent, was taken sick at the Virginia Hote
last Saturday, but is better.
Mrs. S H. Rasenbaum of Roanake wb,
has been visiting her mother, returned hom,
Sunday.
Mrs. Josephine Nichols was appointed post
master at Buffalo Gap. vice, S. W. Nichols
dead.
Kew. DR.. L. A. Fox, of Roanoke College
mas declined chair in the Theological Semi
nary at Newbury S. c.
Mr. J. ]. Hoover of the Hoover house has
been quite ill, ana of late his friends have
been very uneasy about him as he has be.
come somewhat respondent.
Mr.. NJ. Erskine Miller and Hon. Edward
Echols returned from New York last Friday
evening. Mr.. Miller is much improved by
his trip.
DR.. J. H. Boyd of the M. E. Church. South
mas been unable on account of indisposition
to ill his pulpit for two weeks, during which
time Revs. Mr.. Hamill and James have
preached for him.
Kew. l.. II. Paul of Messy Creek has gone
10 Texas on visit to his brother and will be
gone about one month. During that time the
Key. Carr Moore and other ministers will ell
his pulpit
Chas M. Gallaher. ESQ.,, of Charleston.
formerly of this county, so we'll and fayora- |
oily known here, is chairman of the Execu- |
1--WE Committee of the Reception and Ball
given by Gov. MacCorkle of West Virginia.
70 the Gov elect Atkinson tomorrow evening
at the State House in Charleston.
10 give an idea of the prevalence of grip
throughout the country, Capt G.. G. Merritt.
Mr' Jno J. Larew and Col. John s. Lilly.
hese OF the four friends of Mrs. M. E. Coots
Who had been selected as pail bearers ont
lde OF this city at her funeral last Saturday
we're all unable to attend.
Inc following persons were in the civ and s
TENDED the funeral of Mrs. NJ. E. Cootes s
ast Saturday: DR.. John G.. Cootes and wife.
lrs. DR.. n M. Burkholder, Mrs. A. M. q
ewman, Jr, Mr.. and Mrs F. L. Cootes IL
l'ss Maggie OFT, and Miss Bell Waugh, all of t.
larrlsonburg Edward A. Cootes of Cootee,3 t
tore; Samuel Cootes and wife of DAYTON: Il
RS G. G. Merritt and son Guy. Jewett Vines q
III the Misses Campbell of Greenville and r.
rank Larew. tG
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
Foot m aShed.

John Whisman, boy of about II or Is
years OF age. son of Mr.. - Whisman,
who at one time had charge of the town poor
house, had his foot badly mashed on We'd
nesday morning by train Of cars. 1t seems
that young Whisman was on TOP of a train
OF cars near the German street crossing, and
TOOK the brakes loose and fell down between
the cars, which ran on his foot and held him
there. His cries brought assistance and the
car was pushed back enough to release him
The foot was mashed into jelly and had
to be amputated.-Spirit of the Valley,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
For ATTORNEY General.

The Rockingham Register of last week pub.
fishes very complimentary notice of Hon.
Henry V. Strayer who has been favorably
spoken OF as candidate for Atty General.
Mr., Strayers ability and qualification for
that position are so we'll known that his
name is voluntarily linked with that Office.
Mr.. Strayer has many friends in Augusta who
would be glad to see him thus honored.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
John w. cIIned,nst Dead.
(Register.)

Nheg1Ster.J
John w. Clinedinst, who for several wears
past has resided at Dayton, in this county.
died there on Monday, aged about go years
Mr. Cllnedinst was a native of Woodstock
and was carriage taimmer by trade. few
years ago. while living in Roanoake Csty. fire
baoke out in the building ne occupied and
Severyl OF his family persisted in the flames
Mr. Clnedinst saved his own life by jumping
from an upper window. but received injuries
which made him cripple for life He leaves
several children. His wife lost her life in the
Roanoke fire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
News from HlghIan d.
(Recorder.)
MRS. SALLY M'LAUGHL1N DEAD.

| \hecoruer)
MRS. SALLY MLAUGHL1N DEAD.
Mrs. Sally Mclaughlin, personally know,
to many of our readers, was called to her re
, ward on last Tuesday night. at her home OF
Jackson's river. after short illness. She wa
one OF the Oldest citizens in the county, beint
IN her 84th year. ASIDE from few Sigh
sick spells, her health has been good all he,
life' and up to the last year she was remark.
ably active for one of her age.
MRS. POLLY WARMER DEAD.
Mrs Polly Warner, Familiarity known as
Aunt Polly, departed this life on last Mon
day morning, aged 70 years. and was buried
IN the grave yard near the residence of Jacob
warner on Tuesday, Rev. Josiah Beverage
officiating.
TIE SICK.
1t would be almost and endless task to men.
ton the names of the sick in our community.
There is hardly home in all this section
that has not been visited by grippe In some
cases every member of large families is down
not able to wait on each other. other fami-
lies are more fortunate. The disease is not
proving fatal except with few yery old
persons.
WILsoN-ROGERs.
IN wednesday morning at O'Clock, a
beautiful. but quiet rome wedding took place
At Mcdowell, Rev. +. NJ Totten officiating,
Inc contracting parties were Mr. Edwin Viii
son OF Monterey, and Miss Ida Lee Rogers of |
Mcdowell ltely after the ceremony |
MI and Mrs Wilson left for Charleston. w. /
Va, the home of his mother, from which
place they will visit Washington, Baltimore
md other places of interest.
Mrs. d. V. Ruckman has returned to her
lome IN Augusta county. and her mother,
ars Martha Eagle, has gone to Mcdowell to
pend the winter with her daughter. Mrs
Alfred Jones.
Hon. Chas P. Jones has brought an impor.
Int suit in the Highland circuit court. the
oJect of which is to adjust the affairs of ].
:. bradshaw, who recently made an assign
lent
Mr. Isaac Hammer of Washington c. H.,
MO. IS visiting his aunt Mrs. James Trim I
e. he is on his way to see his mother and S
her relatsves in Pendleton county.
Sheriff E. NJ. Arbegast left for Staunton
ednesday to attend to some official business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

Monday night last Justice James c. Nc
Pherson OF Lewisburg issued warrant for
the arrest of J. T. Quick of williamsburg dis.
trict charging him with uttering forged
checks. Quick is the same man who killed
Reuben Mckeever near Faankford, this
county, some years ago, for which he served
term in the penitentiary. Most of the checks
uttered by MIN, purported to have been given
by E. S. Watts of the Richlands. Quick left
the county last week and has not yet been ap
pretended Independent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
THE MOST PR AsANT WAY

Of preventing the grippe. colds, headaches,
and fevers is to use the liquid laxative rem.
edy Syrup of Figs, whenever the system
needs gentle, yet effective cleansing. To
be benefited one most get the true remedy
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. For sale by all druggists in SOC.
and 81 bottles.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
TRUSTEES SALE
Of REAL ESTATE.

AS M, trustee in deed of trust executed by:Geo,
NV, LIS ~ ana aIn wire to the undersigned, dated
saugusta county court in D. B. ia, page 81, de-
I Pn iiG pelng made and the beneficiary, W. II.
naney, recurring the enforcement Of said deed
Saturday, the 18th day of February, 1897.
at u O'Clock m, offer at public auction In front
OF Inc court house in the city of Staunton, that
vaiuaDie real estate situate in Augusta coun-
east from court house, adjoining Loriug Tur-
ner and Others, containing acres, BOZ poles.
more or less, together with the buildings there,
on, consisting Of comfortable two story
frame dwelling, other QUE buildings and the
remains OF The Grist and Saw Mill.
-IEhMS-Cash, paying first the costs of sale.
any unpaid taxes and the residue to the paw,
ment OF the bond and interest secured BY said
oeeo' and any surplus to said G. f Wills
Jan. q, 1897, At trustee
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
Real Estate Sales.

Last Monday-Court Day -Messrs. E. NJ
Cushing q Son, Auctioneers. sold the fol
lowing real estate:
A tract of 20 acres near Mt Scion, former
ly owned by Mary M. Kiracofe, sold fol
$4,000 to B. j. Kiracofe.
The farm owned by Miss Eliza A. Shuey
in her lifetime-situated near Arbor Hill,
LAG acres, sold to Mrs. Nora E. Glover, for
81, $50.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
PROPERTY OWNERS

or y, 20 sell or exchange mineral timber
snhnrh a !, iand large or small tracts. CITY or
new III "a that we may advertise If in nnr
of owne "s 1vgue which We will soon issue. name
Ha wmer - MOI given in advertisement and no
at once. ~ 'hAl. write or call
McILHANY HILLARY.
ian n-4t neai E Estate Insu, ance Agents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
l COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton. Va, January 9th, 1897.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, January 9th, 1897,
Loeb Bros.
VS..
Harris. John A., & ais.
All parties interested in the above entitled
cause pending in chancery in the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county. TAKE NOTICE, that pursu
am TO decree entered in said cause on the
18th day OF November, 1896, shall at nv office
LII the city of Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, 9th day of February, 1897,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts: @
!st. Of the lands of which A. J. Harris died
seized " A'
"a. or the condition of the title thereof and
who are entitled thereto.
Sd whether said lands are capable NJ
partition i'll kind among those entitled to
them, W
9TH OF any other matters deemed perth
nent by myself or required to be stated nv
any party in interest. ~
J. M. QUARLES,
master Commissioner In Chancery.
OF Circuit Court of Augusta Co
jan 28-4t w.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
ARGE FARM FOR sA1r :,

AnGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
quartet s Of the In v Augusta the rchest
about SO Acres h mse ~ OF vdrginir containing
and s,.Hg, Two now barns covered with slate
char e tres o %e new outbuieings two or
ZION with turnpike leading To at ~; y, I'D
t;mh ssa'e OF caltyatIod. fine spring. plenty Of
Prce ~ "a sight OF churches mills, stores etc.
years time Has on it now IL head hn,ss Sni s0
C ~ nogs 100 sheep, 10 ich cows. raised
nronort9an Of corn last year, other grain in
6mce. A "rate Tor full description to this
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
Death OF MRS. N. z. coo.es.

J This most estimable lady died suddenly a
her residence on Church street about 81,
O'Clock. Thursday evening last, aged fifty
three years. She was Miss Mary E. Newton
daughter of John Newton, Esq. of Green
vile, and sister of Maj ]. W. Newton
whose sudden death occurred on the 18th OF
this month
Mrs. Cootes married Capt. B. f. Cootes,
then confederate soldier, who afterward
became so we'll known amongst the travel
ling men and especially the merchants of
Baltimore and the Valley Mrs. Cootes was
woman lovely of person and character, a
most affectionate and devoted wife and
mother. full of Christian work and charity.
She had been ill for several DAYS with grip.
not it was thought dangerously so, but she
had recently undergone the shock incident
to the sudden death of her brother, and for
weeks had been at the bedside of her son,
Graham. who came home from Washington
and Lee, sick of pneumonia and these cou-
pied with her own illness overcome her.
She leaves two Sons, Harry N. and II.
Graham Cootes.
The funeral took place at II O'Clock Sat-
urday morning from the Methodist church.
The services were conducted by Rev. H. P.
Hamill, owing to the sickness of the pastor,
Kew. j. II. Boyd, assisted by Rev. Dr. A. M.
Fraser, Rev. Walter q. Hullihen and Rev. |
John James
Inc Following persons were all-bearers:
AcTIyE-M. N. Bradley, Isaac WitzIW.
L. Lushbaugh, j. NJ. Quarles, j. A. Fauver.
DR.. N. Wayt.
HONORARY, from Staunton: VIM. A.
burke, Captain II. M. McIlhany. Reeves
Gait, Major I. q. Elder, j. A. Wilson and
arlsta Hoge. From Greenville: Captain G.
j. Merritt and 4. Frank Larew,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

rms paper guarantees a larger cir
culatlon In Augusta county than any
Newspaper published. The subscrip
tion list is open to inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
A Handsome oonasIan.

SrAUNToN, Jan. 1S.-To the Kings Daueh-
tiers Hospital, Staunton, Va Enclosed please
find ten dollars $40 donated by the Catholic
Hibernian Beneficial Society to your worthy
organization. Yours very truly,
DENNIS Brown,
Chairman of Committee
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
WeInbere-Rarth.


On last Wednesday afternoon at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Joseph L. Barth, by the Rabbi
Calisch of Richmond, Miss Johanna Bartb.
sister OF j. l.. Barth, and Mr.. Abram Vein.
berg OF this city, were married. 1t was very
beautiful home wedding. the decorations
were tasteful and appropriate and ported
plants were placed in profusion about the
nall and parlors. The Jewish ceremony is
solemn and impressive, and was in this in
stance preceded by an address from the
Rabbi, in his usual classic Giction, then bride
and groom drank from the same wine cup
symbolizing that through life they must par.
take OF the same joys and sorrows. After
the placing of the ring on the brides finger
the ceremony ended with benediction. I'm
medlately after the ceremony an elegant
reception was held at the residence of Mr.. L
Z. Strause. The bride has been member of
the family of Mr.. J. L. Barth, her brother.
and the groom IS in business here with the
weinberg Clothing Co., and all are of our
most prominent Jewish families They have
gone on tour North which will be extended
for fortnight.
The presents were numerous and very
elegant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

ATLANTA, GA, January 21.-A
special to the Constitution from
Columbus, Miss, says: The west
bound passenger train on the South
ern railroad was held up near Berry,
Ala, at P. NJ, the robbers stealing
several valuable express packages. and
two or three jugs of liquor This is
the same place where a similar robbery
was perpetrated December 10Th, and
1t is supposed the robbery was com
rnitted by the same parties.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

ITO MISUNDERSTANDING Of most suit
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 1t is splendid oppor
tunity for any enterpris1ng teacher. For fur
Their particulars, address this Office.
ian 29-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

CHQRCHMAN.s EXECUTOR VS. C8URCH-
- +,, "a rs LEGATEES.-Pur to decree
e VI sne circuit court for Augusta comfy en-
1ereo IN this cause, November Is. 1856 I snail
pioceeo' al my Office, in Staunton, on
iaesday, February 1o, 1897,
Sion orsiu ia. Inc exceptions flied to Commits
denr.a o fs. ne port, No. Ii. with any new evil
ua,iIi+ U1 ~ ~ nerore me; and to restate the
tha hnns OF John s Churchman as a renter of
s sue nome farm before his election to purchase
jan II At w. "A. w hDoELL,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
Few Through Line to INDIANAPOLIS and
Chicago.

commencing January "a, the B, & o, R.
Il. Will operate throug line of Pullman
Buffet Drawing-room Sleeping cars between
Baltimore, Washington. indianapolis and
chicago, via Cincinnati. Train schedule
as follows
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

The work on our railroad is being vigorous
ly pushed-65 hands regularly at work. The
course has been definitely settle i.-Greenbrier
independent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

| BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
January q. 1897.
Beef Cattle-The market has been dull
and values are off 10a15c, and in some in
stances 2Oa25c TO effect seles. There was
but little, If any, difference on the tops, but
| the medium and lowest grades suffered most
common cattle were more plentiful than
| last week. Prices of Beef Cattle this week
| ranged as follows:
| Generally rated first quality. 49,. s@oG n
Medium or good fair quality. -. S25(d3 so
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF the cattle received iiso came from nv Viz 70
ginia. "a
Sheep and Lambs-The market since Mon
day has been steady at the quotations ruling
then, VIZ: Sheep sell at 2a3Ac per lib, and
extra at SIC per lb Lambs 3a4Lc per III
and extra at 4Nc per Id. The receipts nun.
Der about 2, 500 head less than recorded last
week -o'
Swine-There is no change in the market
for hogs. the prices of Monday prevailing
since then.
Fresh Cows-The market is dull and val.
ues some 81 or S. lower. Quotations at s15a
S25 per head for common to medium. SOFA
$50 per head for fair to good, and extra at |
$40 per head.
Calves-The market is dull at MONDAYS |
prices. Quotations 4a6c per Id.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
Monday. Jan. Is 1897.
Swine.-The receipts this week were 1t.1u I
head. Though the receipts number over
3, 700 head in excess of last weeks arrivals the
market IS steady, though slow, al about the
prices ruling then: viz: Fair to good light
far western hogs So a0a4 per 100 lbs. ana others
1aa3 81 per 100 lbs for lights and s. sOa3 10 per
lD lbs for heavfes. Roughs 50 50a3 per 100 I
gross. 70 NV
Sheep q I'D Lambs.-The market is fairly &C
tive for old sheep and sell at 2xa4c per ID, be-
ing C advance, and lambs are slow at 3ka5c
per ID. being also an advance of &c since last
week.
Calves.--The market is steady for veals at
la6c der 10 gross, being no change from last
week, '
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28

Direct connections are made for Green.
castle, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Crawfords
vile, and principal points III the West and
Northwest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
TRUSTEES SALE
OF A
Valuable Residence and other Valuable
Real Estate Situate in Basic City,
Augusta County, Va.

The undersigned. Fitzhugh Elder, Substitute
ed Trustee, in deed of trust dated May goth,
lo9l, from j. III. Rankin and wife to j. M
euarles, Trustee, to secure the payment of a
certain bond in said deed fully set forth, de-
fault having been made in the payment of the
same, and having been requested by the hold
ef, thereof, will proceed to sell in front Of the
Court house, In the city of Staunton, Va, on
Monday, the 9Th day of February. 1907,
at O'Clock p. m, at public auction. to the
highest bidder, that C rtain valuable resi-
dence property in which J. H. Rankin former
~ resided situate in the Town OF Basic CITY
on the east side of Winchester Avenue and
bounded as set forth in said deed as follows:
beginning at stoke corner to John Blower.
thence south 26' go, West so feet to stake in
the old line, South 500, East 125 feet to stake.
thence North 260 81, East so feet to stake
corner to John Brewer, North h9o, West LIS
feet to the beginning; and also Lot 5, in Block
"a, as designated on the map of Basic City,
Augusta County. Virginia." recorded in the
clerks office of the county court of Augusta
county, Virginia. in D. B. Ito, PIP. 59S and 599
TERMS OF SALE-CASH,
FlTZHUGH ELDER,
ian 7-tds Substituted Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-28
$4,000 for HIS Patent,

Dr. j. Henry Morgan dentist of this place
has recently devised and invented denta
rubber that must be valuable to his profes
slon' for New York Dental Company has
made him an offer of $40, 900 for the exclusive
use and control of his invention. DR.. Nor
gan tells US that he has accepted the offer.
and that the matter will probably be closed
up this week-Salem Times.
We learn from friend that VIM. d. Clark.
formerly OF this county, who went west last
March and located at Lewistown, ILL.,, has
gained considerable noteriety there as a big
hog raiser" This fall he killed an 18-month
old hog that netted 500 lbs. From this hog
ne made Y gallons of lard, sausage, etc, in
pfeportlon This is not astonishing as Au.
gusta farmer boys will make their mark every
where they go.