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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-08
Highland Items .

Master Edwin Hevener, who spent the
winter with his grandfather. Mr.. j. Trimble.
and attended school here, has gone to his
home near Swoope. Augusta county.
Augusta cattle are being moved to the
Allegheny range this week. Several droves
have gone through lately.
A public sale of the personal and real es-
tate of James W. Wade, decd. was made
last week. Oscar Wade purchased the two
tracts of land for 81, 025.
Charles Hiner, son of Benjamin Hiner, of
Jackson's River, died last Tuesday morning,
at one O'Clock. the cause Of his death being
diphtheria. He was about 10 years Of age
We learn there are two or three more cases
of the disease in that section.
On Wednesday last, at the home of the
bride, on Straight Creek. by Rev. Josiah
Beverage. Edward Whitecotton and Miss
Alice Peck, both Of this county.
Messrs. Howard Slavin and Robert Camp
bell, went to Staunton yesterday and will
spend several days visiting friends there.
DEATH OF MISS MAGGIE CRoss.-News
reached us yesterday morning Of the death
of Miss Maggie Cross, at Hinton. w. Va,
where she had gone to be treated by spe
cialist for cancer Of the breast. Mrs. Laura
Cross. of West Augusta. received telegram
Wednesday night. announcing her sisters
critical condition, and started at once but
did not reach her before death
Miss CrOss's friends were very much elat-
ed over the rapid Improvement that seemed
to be taking place in her condition, under
the treatment of the specialist at Hinton
and the news of her sudden extreme illness
and death was a great shock to them. The
body will be moved TO West Augusta, the
home of the deceased, for interment, which
will probably take place to-day. The de-
ceased was sister of our esteemed towns
man, Mr.. Charles Il. Cross.-tecorder, 9Th
inst.
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ALMOST A CENTENAkIAa.
DEATH OF MRS. HENRIETTA M. BRANDEBu

DEATH OF MRS. HENRIETTA M. BRANDEBURo
Last Wednesday night. s1st ult.. Mrs.
Henrietta NJ. Lalley- better known as Mrs.
Brandeburg-passed quietly and peacefully
away, aged 81 years. Thus ends another Of
LIES longest chapters, and with it passes,
probably Staunton's oldest citizen. Mrs.
Brandeburg, for thus was she best known
to our people, was the widow of Jos. q.
Lalley, who died shortly after marriage,
and his widow assumed the. name Of her
previous husband. John q. Brandeburg, .
man of sterling worth and Of the highest
integrity. The deceased, whose maiden
name was Miss II. NJ. Adkins, was native
OF Frederick, Md. Her first husband was
Mr.. Hoffman. a merchant Of Winchester.
who also engaged in the business of operat-
ing line of freight wagons to Scottsville,
Va, and Knoxville, Tenn. John Brande-
burg was employed by Mr.. Hoffman in
the wagon business, and after the death OF
his employer married his widow and moved
to StauntOn about 1871. Here he erected
the 3story brick house now occupied by
Messrs. Hartman Bros. opposite the Virgin
la Hotel, and in which he conducted large
; business. The corner has ever since been
known as the Brandeburg corner. Mr..
Brandeburg during his 16 years residence
here was prominent citizen, director in
the old Citizens Bank and member OF the
city council There were no children born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Brandeburg, but in 1855
when Norfolk was scourged with the dread
ed plague of yellow fever, the couple re-
sponded to the general appeal for help and
adopted into their family two little refugees
from that city-a boy and girl. The boy is
our we'll known toWnsmerchant J. W.
Brandeburg, and the girl is the wife of our
Commissioner of the Revenue Capt T. J
Cr0wder. Mrs. Brandeburg was left q
widow in 1857. During the war she was a
staunch Confederate, and ministered un-
ceasingly to the wants Of the wounded sol
diers at the Virginia Hotel Hospital:
Through Mr.. Brandeburg's influence some
of our best citizens who formerly lived in
Scottsville. were induced to locate here,
among them were Byron Hoge, j. B. :Hoge.
Jas. H. BlackleY. and Thos. A. Biedsoe.
The funeral took place Thursday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from the First .Presby-
terrain church. Rev. DR.. Fraser conducting
the ser vices. The pail bearers were:
/. Active-Jas. b. Blackley. j. B. Hoge, E.
NJ. Gushing. W A. Burnett, A. H. Fultz
and W. L. Lushbaugh.
Honorary. T. Parent. G.. G. Gooch, r.
P. Bell, F. B. Berkeley, W. P. Tams and
VIM. Wholey.
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COUNTY Court.

The following business has been transact
ed in the county court since our last issue:
James R Kindig qualified as guardian of
John and Willie Bragg.
The Pastures district road board reported
the completion of the wooden bridge over
Big Calf Pasture river near Spitzer's shop
at cost of 1926 and the same was referred
to the supervisors for payment.
The petition Of g. d. Harnsberger and
others for the establishment of road at the
base of the Blue Ridge and near Black Rock
Springs was sent back to the road board of
Middle River for further report
The petition of Splaun and others for
change of location of the Mt. Scion road on
the land Of Mrs. Lucy V. East and others
was certified to the supervisors for the ap-
preparation of $17O for damage to Mrs. East
and $l25 for construction
]. F. Templeton won his suit against
Smith, colored. for the recovery of house
and six acres of land at Basic City.
Eugene Pollard, one of the two negro bows
who robbed D. w. Bare, of Burketown. of
SAG in cash, was released upon his giving
bail in the sum of $3.50.
Judge Chalkley has entered an order pro-
viding for the allowances to be made to exc.
cutors, administrators, guardians, curators
commissioners, trustees and receivers who
may hereafter be appointed by the county
court Or the officers thereof. by giving bond
with sureties in all cases where the surety
shall be one or more.of the surety companies
mentioned in an act of assembly of Virginia.
as follows:
On bonds in the penalty of 81 900 or under.
a fee of $40; on bonds in penalty of 81, 900,
but not exceeding Sic, 900. fee of one per
centum on the first 81, 900 and one-half of
one per centum on each additional 81 900 or
fraction thereof on bonds in penalty ex.
ceeding $40, 900. fee of one-half of one per
centum on the first $40. 900 and one-fourth of
one per centum on each additional 81 900 or
fractional part thereof
Further than this the court ordered that
any commissioner of this court before whom
hall coma for settlement the accounts Of
any such executor, administrator. guardian
committee, curator. trustee, commissioner
or receiver is hereby authorized and direct.
ed to allow in such accounts, as a charge
against the estate or trust fund, any sum
not in excess of the aforesaid rates which
such iduciary may have actually paid to
any such company for becoming surety in
such bond.
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sfonewalI Jackson camp.

At meeting of Stonewall Jackson Camp
OF Confederate veterans on Friday night, it
was decided to attend the Nashville reun-
ion at the Tennessee centennial in June.
They desire to attend in full uniform and
in order to do so will have an entertainment
assisted by the Daughters of the Confedera-
cy to raise funds to procure uniforms for
those who are unable to provide their own.
The executive committee was empowered
to make arrangements with Col. John s.
Mosby to deliver an address before the
camp, and Dr. w. W. Smith will also be
invited to address them
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New Advertisements.

Switzer & Grubert. jewellers, new Marquis
building will receive old gold in exchange
for any goods bought at their store.
Mr. Jos. L. Barth has just returned from
the northern cities whether he went to pur-
chase clothing for his store on South Au-
gusta street.
Mr.. Barth assures us that he has never be-
fore purchased. so large and varied stock
and is selling better goodssfor less money
than during any previous season. He In
vites the public to inspect his new styles
and get prices.
Mr.. j. W. Augustus. the proprietor and
moving spirit of the ever busy 'Bee Hive
store on Main street, has recently returned
from his Eastern purchasing trip and is
stocking the bee Hive with beautiful
line of Spring Millinery. The bees are max
ing great preparations for their spring open
ing, which will be on the 18th, 18th and 14th
inst.
Il. L. Lang, the jeweler. announces that
his store has more than thousand sugges-
lions for purchases in bric-a-brac silver
ware. China. Cut-glass, Watches, etc.
F. G. Smith, the veteran liveryman, and
an excellent judge of horse flesh makes an
announcement in another column that is of
interest to all horse breeders.
To-day and tomorrow are the opening
days at Campbell's Parlor Millinery on
Central avenue. The latest novelties in
hats, bonnets and sailors will be on exhibi-
ton.
A lady advertises for situation as teacher
card appears on End page of to-day's paper.
WITT, Burke & 20. have an announcement
today of ladies dress goods and trimmings,
in all the new spring patterns, of which
they are making a speciality for this season.
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relepnone communications.


Saturday. Sheriff N. e. Watts, manager Of
the City and County Mutual Telephone Elk
change, contracted for the building of a
line from Staunton to Lexington. Work
will be begun upon its construction at once.
The same day he started an exchange in
Lexington with forty subscribers. A line
will also be constructed from Lexington to
Clifton Forge. Parties from Lynchburg
have agreed to construct line from that
city to Buena Vista, and Richmond parties
have agreed to build a line from Richmond
to Lynchburg.
The stockholders of the Staunton and
Monterey line have declared dividend of
over per cent. The line has been worked
under peculiar difficulties, and last year
was subjected to unusual expense.
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MoFFErT's CREEK.

April 3d.-The singing school at this place,
conducted by Prof. John A. Wright Of
Greenville, closed on Friday last. with a
concert.
The concert was we'll rendered in every
particular, rejecting much credit upon the
instructor as we'll as the pupils. A large
and appreciative audience was present to
enjoy the musical feast.
Miss Anna King McKemy has returned
Ridge.
Miss Elsie Baylis is spending a few days
with her mother in StauntOn.
Misses Ada and Mary McCutchan have re-
turned home from visit to Clifton Forge.
Rev. j. T. Ballet, pastor Of st. Paul Re-
formed Church, will preach his farewell
sermon Sunday next 18th inst.
Rev. j. NJ. Schreckhise, one of our most
popular aDd esteemed preachers has accept
ed charge near Waynesboro.
Our people are beginning to manifest some
interest in the coming Gubernatorial con-
test the most of them favor Hon. j. Hoge
Tyler.
Mr.. Tyler would certainly make an ideal
candidate and a most available man, coming
as he does from the farmers. The people
are for hi m and he is for the people. lie
began his service for his State with KNAPP.
sack and musket as soldier at 16 years OF
age, and has served her continuously ever
since as private citizen, legislator and
Lieut.. Governor. His self-sacriicing devo.
ton to his country, and his cheerful &C
quescence in the decisions of previous con-
ventions has called forth the admiration OF
| all classes. 1t is peculiarly fitting that he
should be nominated at this time when the
agricultural classes of Virginia, feel the
lack of public sympathy so badly. 1t would
| seem ungenerous and unwise no to recognize
this class of people, who are the bone and
sinew not only of this Old Dominion, but
also of the whole country. Let the farmers
of Augusta embrace this their opportunity
aud send solid delegation for Hoge Tyler
the peoples candidate. Let Tyler and the
farmers be the watch word. w. E. b.
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Concert at MIddleprook.

The singing school which has been taught
in Middlebrook by Prof David Price, will
close with concert ON Thursday evening,
April 10. Some noted talent from Staunton
will assist, so that an enjoyable evening
may be expected. The proceeds will be for
the benefit of the Middlebrook parsonage
fund. The Lutheran congregation was SO
unfortunate as to lose their ms nse by the
small pox some time since, and they have
put forth heroic efforts to secure another
All that can should attend this concert and
assist worthy cause.
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G. & o. Earnings

The or oss earnings of the q. & o. Ry. for
the last month were the largest the road has
everhad. amounting to Sl,O35, 1856. which is
27 per cent moyethan the earningsin March,
1896, which were ssl2, 200. The transporta-
tion forces bavetheir handsfnlL and bust.
ness is active in all departments:
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Meeting Grand Council Royal Arcanum
Richmond, April 20. 1897.

For the above occasion, the Southern Ry.
will place on sale to Richmond, Va, and
return, reduced rate tickets from points
within the State at rate of four cents per
mile, one way, for the round trip. Tickets
will be on sale April 1920. final limit April
"a, continuous passage in each directions
This affords splendid opportunity to visit
Richm ond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-08

VIRGINIA lin the Clerks ONCE OF the Cir
cult Court OF Augusta county, the 9th
day Of March, 1897.
Abraham B. Early, Executor, of the
last will and testament of Samuel
CARRIER, deco, Plaintiff.
vs.,
Ann E. CARRIER, widow of said Sam
uel CARRIER, decd, Eliza beth Brewer
(W1fe OF John BrOwer), nOn-resi-
dent, John g. GOchenour, Martin j.
Gochenour, Mrs. Mary A. DrumheI-
!er wife OF " Drumheler, Jacob
b. GOchenOur, David F. GOchenOur
Susanna Htldebrand (widow) Mary
Sites, wife OF Wendell Sites, Jacob
c. CARRIER and Elizabeth F. Frey
(w1fe OF Joseph Frey. ............U Defendants
IN CHAECERY
The object Of this suit in equity ia to Obtain
construction of the will Of Samuel CARRIER
decd, which was admitted to probate in the
County Court OF Augusta county, Virginia. on
the 10Th day OF January, 1897, and to Obtain
the aid and direction Of the Circuit court az
Augusta county. Virginia, in the winding m
OF the estate OF said Samuel CARRIER who de-
parted this life in December, 1895 at his resi-
dence in the above named county near the
village OF New Hope, possessed Of an estate
c1nslss cIn OF realty and personality valued at
And It appearing by AFFIDAVIT fled that Mrs.
Ellzaoetn Brewer, one OF the above named de-
PENDANTS, Is nonresident of this State Il ia
ordered that she do appear here within iifteen
days after due publication Of this or{Ier ana
40 wnaI y necessary TO protect her interests
Elder & Eider, p. a. = "ooD" AND Clerk
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The date for holding district meetings
throughout the county for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for district offices
has been changed from May LIST to Saturday,
April Oath.
By order of Democratic County Commit
tee.
EDWARD EcHoLs,
Chairman.
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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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L ssooOA
BALTiMoRE LIVE Stuck Mx RI EFT
April i. 1897.
Beef Cattle.-The quality Of the offerings
this week is some slight improvem ent over
| that of last week. The market has been
quite strong and fairly active at q bout the
same range of values as last week. Prices
Of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows
Gensraiiy rated irst quaiity...... zi0&z s.
Medium or good fair qua1ity....... 326@3 70
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen ana ooos..-
OF the cattle received 100 came from nv VIZ r
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs-The market for both
sheep and lambs is active. The receipts are
about 200 head more than they were last
week, but the offerings ia the yards are
if any variation from those ruling on Mon
day. Sheep sell at Sa411c per lib, and few
extra shade higher Lambs 4a51zc per Ib,
and extra a shade higher.
| H0gs-The market for hogs is without
serious change since Monday, the market
closing dull
Fresh Cows.-There is heavy Offering
and the market is dull. and prices about So
per head less than last week. Quotations $l5
a45 per head.
Calves-Veals are about steady at Mon
days figures-4a5Nc per lib. Roughs nom-
inally at $4a6 per head.
] BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
Monday. April 1897.
| Swine-The arrivals this week were 1901
head. There is fair trade in hogs. The re-
ceipts are about 1850 head less than they were
last Monday, and val, values sh1W no change
"a. 40a4 SO per 100 lbs, and others at "a Goa
4.30 per 100 lbs gross.
Sheep and Lambs-There is an active trade
for good sheep and lambs. Sheep sold at ga
Ale per ID gross; and lambs at 43a5ac, being &c
higher.
| Calves-Trade for veals is fair. and they
show no change since last week, being then
| quoted at 4a54c per ID gross. Roughs nOmi
nally at s4a5.50 per head.
FURNISHED BY NEWTON & Co, LIVE SrocK Conf
| MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY CRY, N. ].
New YORK, April g.
Total receipts yesterday and today, includ-
ing all local points. were 1923 beeves, 4129
Calves 10, 748 sheep and lambs. and 1921
hogs. For the week ending Sunday, last;
81 .004 sheep and lambs 81, 1856 hogs against
8 1893 beeves, 217 mich cows, $3.50 calves
q ,04 sheep and lambs. and 1855 hogs the
week previous.
were 2lS7 beeyes, LIS sheep. 1O,763 quarters
of beef, against 24S7 beeves 1880 sheep, and
12,440 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 11a12c per
Id. dressed weight American sheep at 9a103c
per ID, dressed weight; American refrigerator
beef at 94a1Oc
Receipts OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
cluded SO cars TO be sold, of which IS cars
were at Jersey City. With supplies increas
ed somewhat and rather light inquiry, our
market today ruled low throughouts at
per 100 lbs. Nothing was carried over
Poor to best native steers sold at $4.5Oa5 Is
per100 lbs; stays and oxen at $3A5a4.25 bulls
| at 81 .50a3 80: dry cows at $1.50a3. so.
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

This paper guarantees a larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOD, Va. April 9Th. 1897

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntoD, Va. April. 5th, 1897.
]. NJ. Hanger. for etc.
M. A. Layton.
2An parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for
the county OF Augusta, take notice that pur-
suant to decree of said court entered in said
cause Nov. 10. 1895, shall at my ONCE in
StauntOn, Va, on
May 9Th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report what prop
erty other than that already sold in this cause
is liable to be subjected to the lien of plaintiff
judgments, the annual rental and fee simple
value OF the same, the liens binding the same.
and whether the rents and profits arising
from said property will in. flveSyearS be suf-
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner:
r. 8. Ker, p.q. april SITS
ITO ALL PERSONS WHOM IT MAY CON
Il CERN:-Notice Is hereby given that
shall petition the Circuit Court Of August
county, State of Virginia, on the first day OF
the next term Of the said circuit court, tO-wit:
the 10th OF May, 1897, by proper order and de-
cree to transfer and to confirm the transfer
to me, the duly and legally qualified guardian
Of Finley NJ, James E., Mary Hale and John
of West Virginia, of certain funds arising
from the sale of real estate made by me as
special commissioner of the said circuit court
OF said county of Augusta, in the chancery
cause therein pending entitled Arbuckle VS.
Arbuckle infants.
J. w. ARBUCKLE, Guardian.
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To Hold a Primary.

The City Democratic Committee have de-
cided upon Saturday. April "a. tor the hold
ing of a primary election to nominate can
didate for City Treasurer.
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Commissioners Sale
REAL ESTATE
In THE COuNTV OF AIIQIISTA

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit court OF
Augusta county. in the chancery cause of w.
L. Fauver'S Admir- &c. vs. Harvey Berry ct ais,
the undersigned Commissioners will OFFER for
sale at public auction at the front door of the
court house OF the county of Augusta in the
City of StauntOn, Va, on
Saturday. May LIST, 1897,
commencing at II O'Clock M. that certain
house and lot containing about one-fourth OF
an acre owned by Harvey Berry and acquired
by him from W. T. Fauver, Trustee, for
Matilda Shelton situate on the west side OF the
public road in the village of MiddlebrOok in
Augusta county, adjoining the lands Of George
BOSserman, McC0rk le and others.
TERMS OF SALE:-EuOugh cash IN hand to
pay costs OF suit and sale and theeresidue in
three equal instruments payable respectively
at ]. and years from day of sale, tie credit
tnstalments carrying interest from the day OF
sale and the purchaser executing bonds there
for with approved personal security, payable
at said dates respectively and the title to be
retained as ultimate security.
]. M. QUARLES,
r. W. CROWDER,
No., ,icoi<@
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BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this Office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-24
DEMURRER TO DORIS SUIT
Against Messrs. Scott and Straight
Argued Yesterday.

Argued Yesterday.
The demurrer to the complaint In
the suit of Russell r. Dorr against the
Life Insurance Clearance company,
Thomas B. Scott and H. Burton Strait
was argued yesterday before Judge
Kelly in his chambers. John w. Pinch
represented the plaintiff and M. d.
Mum appeared in behalf OF the de-
PENDANTS.
AS stakeholder of the company Mr..
Dorr has brought suit for an account
ing and payment to the company by
the defendants, Scott and Strait, OF all
money they may have acquired for
themselves, including any increase In
the salary of Thomas B. Scott under
resolution alleged to have been illegally
passed at a meeting of the board OF OIL
rectors The plaintiff also asks that
Messrs. Scott and Strait be suspended
from exercising their offices or inter-
fering with the business, property or
affairs of the company during the pen
dency Of the suit an that a receiver
of the company be appointed pending
the action, and finally that the defend
ants, Thomas B. Scott and H. Burton
Strait, be removed from office.
The chief allegation which is contain
ed in the amended complaint filed last
October is, that at meeting OF three
members of the board of directors, held
last September, the salary of Thomas
B. Scott, as president Of the company,
was illegally raised from $1,000 to $4,000
a year, in that it required four direc-
tors to constitute quorum of the
board. 1t is further alleged that the
same resolution purports to further in
crease the perquisites of said Scott by
providing that he should be rsaid
commission Of 21a per cent on the gross
premium receipts of the company and
that the commission should commence
Sept. 1, 1897.
The defendants demur on two
grounds, that the complaint does state
grounds sufficient to constitute cause
of action and that the plaintiff does not
possess the legal capacity to bring an
action of this character against the
defendants named. 1t is the conten
ton that such an action against it's Of
f1cers can be brought only by the COM
pany itself and not by an individual
stockholder.
Judge Kelly took the matter under
Amusement