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Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The sound OF the hammer and the
buzz of the saw is heard in almost
every direction from the EAGLE
office. There is rot a vacant bust
ness house or residence in our city
and We sincerely hope that II all in
dicates permanent prosperity so
long and patiently awaited.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

We regret - learn that Mrs.
Laura Tnrner continues seriously
Ill. Her condition 10 causing her
family and friends considerable un
elsinoss.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

TO LEI Three rooms. Ap
ply To Mrs. j. G. Rita, near Ih.
University.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The progress of MIR. Jacob Tit
Thompson towards recovery, has
no: been satisfactory for the past
several days consequently the fami-
" concluded to send him TO one of
the infirmaries of Memphis for an
operation, provided the surgeons
think il necessary. He left on
Tuesday morning in care of Mr.. W..
II. Joyper. his cousin.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

A LII work guaranteed as rep
~ resented at kcrshaws.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

"ERSHAW'S new goods
have arrived. Suits from
$50 up to so.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19
PHYSICIANS.

DR. A. q. BRAMLETT,
OFFICE Over ChlltOn's Drug
Store.
OFFICE HoURS-9 TO Il m.,
to 4 p. m.
Residence on North ST.
TELEPHONE No. 81
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

Among the many other houses
going up, we learn that Mr.. Bob
Adams ~ having y house built on
East 81. near Capt. Neill's. There
Is nothing gives " more pleasure
than to learn Of our citizens build
homes. Let the good work con-
tinure.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

Chancellor Fulton is undoubtedly
:he right man in the right place,
and II our citizens will give him a
reasonable support, it viii not be
many days before our town and the
University will kave the greatest
of modern improvements electric
lights. He was a most important
factor in securing water works and
against considerable opposition and
now all agree that it was the most
progressive step our city has ye'
taken.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

Hon. John c. Kyle. who SO long
and ably represented the Second
Congressional District. has purchas-
ed the residence OF Mr.. A q. Smith
and will take possession on Septem-
Der LIST. He and his most excellent
family will receive n most cordial
welcome to our city. Yet 1t is our
most sincere wish that we may not
lose from our midst the family of
Mr.. Smith, who have SO long oc-
cupied n warm place among our
citizens.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The protracted meeting at Church
srove this week, conducted by Rev.
braswell, is receiving the undivided
interest OF the good people OF that
neighborhood.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The beautiful new store house Of
J. +. Nelson was brightly illumina-
ted and thrown open for public in
spection Tuesday night. A merry
crowd Of visitors enjoyed the lovely
surroundings. In ssme future issue
we will describe this handsome
building which is a credit to our city
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The ladies' OF tho Presbyterian
church will have a social meeting
ON Thursday evening, the 26 tn inst.
at the residence OF Mrs. A. A. Young
on University aveIne. Every lady
member of the church il cordially
invited to be present.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19
CASTORlA
For Infants and Children
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Ifyour Liver is not IN good
shape use Chifton's Steamboat
Pills
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

Jim Sanders, col. was tried before
Mayor Brown on Monday for whip
ping his son, viii. After hearing
the testimony the Mayor discharged
him with full authority to whip his
son again IL such moral suasion was
necessary to force him TO earn an
honest living.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19
r. z. e. Wallace,
Carpenter ana Builder,
OXFORD, MISS.

sIl lines of carpentry, contract
ing and building promptly attend
ed to.
Estimates furnished on apolics-
ton
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

Late Monday afternoon the alarm
of fire was given and it proved to
be a fiue at the residence of Mr..
Tom Strawn. The fire department
turned ont, but the flames were ex-
tinguisked before their arrival.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

When you want a slaye or
haircut that will please you
call on Jack Remington.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

During September, Miss ida y IL
soorn OF torrance, Miss, viii open
school in the Lancaster school
rooms. She will be assisted by her
nephew, Mr.. x. T.. Wiibourn. and
due notice Of the opening will be
gwen.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19
rlIss IDA wiLBoURN,

~ ISS IDA WiLBoURS,
IN MR.. r. F.. wII.BOURN
viii open a School at Mrs. I.ancis-
ter's SEPTEMBER 9Th, Iss7.
Tuition Rates -, IS, =, aud s.
per month.
Latin. Greek, French and English
taught
The patronage OF the public is
solicited.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

SOUTH BOUND.
No. Fast Mail $50 p. m.
No. Admitted 9:05 A. IN.
No. s1.-Local Freight i:oo p. m.
NORTH BOUND.
No. Past Matt 6:is a. m.
No. Limited s:S p. m,
No. 3s.-Locai Freights 7:so A. m.
Local freights do not run on Sun
day. ,
4. w. MITCHELL, agent
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The prOtracted meeting st Nt.
Iion viii begin the fourth SUNDAY
IN September. bro. Buck. assisted
by Rev. J. W. Ramsey of Waterford
will conduct the meeting.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

We learn from the proprietor OF
the Miller House, now under con
s'rucuon, thar he has decided TO
put down a 'granulated- side walk,
wh.h viii be great improvement,
to Wall street.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The resi@sa<e Of Mr.. Dick Mitchell
near Burgess, was destroyed by FIRE
last Sunday morning Near!s all the
household goods we're saved. The
IRE was caused by an ash box.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

There is only one vacant lot on
the square.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

Some Of our enterpriseing citizens
should build an opera House, which
is badly needed.
Oxford eagle., 1897-08-19

The Misses Compton will occnpy
the Lancaster home after Sept lst-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
BY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF
{ I'll ST 'da ted tha 18th day of August 1870

BY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF
trust dated the 18th day of August, 1890,
from w. j. and l.. Blair, Jr. to the un-
dersigned trustees for the purpose of Sc
curing the Old Dominion Building ar d
Loan Association of Richmond, Virginia,
the payment of certain sums OF money
therein set forth, aud default having been
made in the terms of said deed of trust,
and having been required SO to do by the
board of directors of said association,
the undersigned will! offer for sale at pub
lie auction on the premises on the 25TH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1897, at 10
o'clock m, the following described parcel
of land with the improvements thereon)
situated in the city of Roanoke, Virginia.:
Beginning at a point on the south side
of Elm street so feet west of CONNER ce
street. thence south degrees 80 minutes
east $50 feet to an alley, thence with said
alley south Sc degrees 30 minutes west
45 feet to u point, thence north 0 degrees
80 minutes west $50 feet to Elm street,
thence with Elm street north SO degrees
80 minutes east As feet to place of begin
ming.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash rs to the
costs of sale, as well as the sum of ST.
53S. 81, being he amount due under the
deed of trust above mentioned, and as to
the residue, upon credit of one and two
years from day of Gale. with interest
from date, aud deferred payments being
evidenced by the notes of the purchaser
secured by Il deed of trust upon the
premises.
LUCIAN H. COOKE,
J. W. SHIELDS, JR.,
rTrnSteaS
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
A. E. KING Trustee.

TRUSTEES SALE.--BH VIRTUE
of u deed of trust executed the 22nd
day of April, 1891, by John ). Phillips,
recorded in the clerks office,f the hust,
ings court for thu city of .oanoke, in
deed book II, page SO, wherpy the here
matter Inscribed property ws conveyed
to me in trust to secure .rtain debt
thei elm mentioned, and detult having
been made in the payment the same,
and having been requested to do by
the beneficiary therein, 1 ill, on the
18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1897, at
10 o'clock M, in frcut of the courthouse
In the city of Roanoke, offerfor sale at
public auction, to the highes bidder, the
property mentioned and deseihed il said
deed, VIII CHI is bounded andlescribed as
follows:
Beginning at a point on til west side
Of Roanoke street 219.6 fet south of
Church street, thence south SO degrees
west $50 feet to a point, sous s degrees
east 70 feet to Luck street; hence with
the same north 80 degrees est $50 feet
to Roanoke Dtreet, thence with the same
north s degrees west 73 feet the place
of beginning.
pay costs of sale, includig trustees
legal commission, and the u,n of $5,-
593.32, including balance OF debt, with
interest to December Is, 1877, and the
residue upon credit of siNand twelve
months from the date of sac, evidenced
by notes of the purchaser, secured by
deed of trnst upon the properly sold.
ROBT. Z. SCOT, Trustee.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
HOW TO CURE BILIOUS collie.

HOW TO CURE BILIOUS collie.
suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach caused by bilious
ness and had to take medicine all the
while until used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
cured me. I have since recommended it
to great many people. Mrs. F. Butler,
Fairhavep, Conn. Persons who are sub
ject to bilious collie can ward off the at
tack by taking this remedy as soon as
the fist symptoms appear. Sold by H.
q. Barnes. "He puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS,

broom dwelling, modern improve.
menus, large corner lot, on rerry's Hill;
81, 500
Groom house, modern improvements.
large corner lot, good location; 81 600.
Groom house In southwest. good con
dition, $1,000, $l5 cash and STA per
month.
Groom brick house, large lot, nice
shade; 600.
broom, house, in southwest, large lot
anu stable, near the center of the city;
Sl,ooo, small cash payment and $40 per
month.
S-room house, near center of CITY. largo
lot, beautiful grounds, 81 800 easy pay
mentS.
Groom house, 5000, small cash paw
ment and balance monthly.
Broom residence, III southwest, in
beautiful condition, nice grounds and
shade; SO 200. This is a choice piece of
property and very cheap
Nice corner house in Belmont, 6 rooms.
$3.50, $50 cash and SIS per month. Come
quick if you want this.
Groom house i'm northeast. convenient
to shops; $3.50, $50 cash and IS per
month.
1O-room house on Terry's Hill, large
lot and fine stable; $1,000, easy pay.
ment5.
1O-room house in northwest, in good
condition, modern improvements, with
good garden, easy payments or can be
traded for good farm.
Groom house in northwest, near Park
street; 1925, 800 cash and $1u per
month.
Several pieces of first-class property in
center of city. renting now for 10 per
cent. of prices askea. These are choice
Investments.
Farms and Trucking Lands.
We have u large number of farms for
sale in Roanoke and adjoining counties,
mLny of them very cheap, ranging from
10 to 500 acres. Among them:
500 acre farm with first, class improve
ments, fine orchard, plenty of timber, at
Slo per acre The greatest bargain ever
offered in Roanoke.
pieces of trucking land convenient to
the city, one of IL. one of 10, one CT 30
acres and one of 70 acres, at prices fa-
below their real value. Anyone desiring
good trucking farm will profit by see
inc us at once.
Magnificent James river farm of $50
acres, &c. 600 dwelling, with modern i'm
prOvements, beautiful groundsan1 shade.
all necessary outbuildings, and tene-
ment houses, % acres of full bearing
Lrult trees, large quantity Of fine timber.
The owner having to leave the State
this property can be sold for $500 on
long time, or paid for partly in Roanoke
real estate This is rare bargain.
100 acre farm near Roanoke, one-half
frst-class river bottom. fair improve.
ments, astonishing low figure for cash.
small farms on Back Greek, with fine
orchards, one of so and one of rs acres
in the famous pippin apple belt; lands are
hillv but ri.h one at $40 and the other
Mt $3.50 per acre. These are comforta-
bic little homes and fine investments
II. w. Spindle Az Co.,
No. s Campbell Avenue 8. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
n INV 8 AvAI NorfolksasWestern
sszzazsszzzaESas Schedule in Eject
July 4, 1897.
WESTBOUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY


$40 a M. washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Bristol, intermediate sta
tions and the South and West. Pull
man sleepers to New Orleans and Mem
phis. Connects at Radford for Blue
field and Pocahontas.
4:20 p. M, the Chicago Express for Rad
ford, Bluetield, Pocahoutas, Kenova,
Cincinnati, indianapolis, St. Louis,
Kansas City, Columbus and Chicago.
Pullman Buffet Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus. Also for Pulaski, Wythe-
vile, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga
and intermediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT ROANOKE.
From Norfolk 1850 a. M; 4;1O p. m
From Hagerstown 1850 a. M; 4:05 p. IN,
From Winston'1:15 p. III.
From Bristol and the West :35 p. M:
1870 p. III.
NORTH AND EASTBOUND, LEAVE
ROANOKE DAILY
LOO p nj. for Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk.
1:45 p. m. for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York.
tV'tu u. Ill. lOf hlCnInOHu ana NOFtOlk,
Pullman sleepers Roanoke to Norfolk
and Lynchburg to Richmond.
l0:45 p. m. washington and Chattanooga
limited} for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York. Pullman
sleepers to Washington via. Shenan-
doah Junction and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
Durham Division-Ieave Lynchburg
(Union station).daily, except Sunday,
400 p. IN. for South Boston and Dur
ham and intermediate stations.
Winston Salem Division--Leave Roanoke
Union station) 430 p. m. and
1880 u. M. daily, except Sunday Camp
bell street station), for Rocky Mount.
Martinsvlle, Winston Salem and intel-
mediate stations.
For all additional information apply
at ticket office or to w y. Bevill, General
Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
NJ. f. Brags Travelling Passenger
Agent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
FOR RENT!

Good room house. all modern i'm
provements, No. lib Henry street W.
Another good 8-room house on Eighth
avenue, near Com merce street, ~. All
modern improvements l have just re-
paired it.
Good 8-room house on Eighth avenue
w, No. OIL. Price only $40. Good
repair.
S-room house No. 1907 Fifth avenue n
W; in good condition. Only 49,
Two good Groom houses on Bullitt ave-
nue. e; only SO EACH
Two Groom houses OH Gilmer avenue
e. Only SIS each. All In good repair.
A largo four-story brick warehouse on
Holiday street, with large elevator and
platform scales, or will rent floors for
storage.
Several bargains in the sale of houses
and vacant lots. Call; ask for what you
want. will get it for you.
List your property for sale or rent
with me.
TULRY ]. MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent,
OPPOSITE TERRY BUILDING.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16


COMMISSIONERS SALEM PUR-
suance of Il decree in the .chancery cause
OF w. j. and l.. Blair,Jr., vs.. j. ID. Paris
by the hustings court for the city of Roa-
noRe, Va, on the Sd day of February
1896, and of-a decree rendered In said
cause on the Sth dag of October. 1897, by
the circuit court Tor said city in which
last named court said cause is now pend
ing, the undersigned as special corlmis-
sioner appointed by said first named de
cree, will offer for sale at public auction,
to the highest bidder, in front OF the
courthouse in the city of Roanoke, Va. !,
ON SATURDAY,, NOVEMBER 9th,
1897, at 12 O'Clock NJ, the following de
scribed lot of land in said city, to- wit:
Beginning at the northwest corner of
Park street and Allegheny Place, thence
with latter south S5.degrtes west 1872 feet
10 point, thence north degrees east
100 47-lO0 feet 10 an alley, thence with
said alley north 80 degrees 40 minutes
east 1872 rs 100 feet to Park street, thence
with latter south s degrees west 121 $40
feet to the beginning.
TERMS: Onethird of the purchase
money in cash; balance payable in equal
iustalments 6 ard - months from day of
sale, deferred payments to be evidenced
by the interest bearing notes of the pur
chaser, secured by Heed of trust upon the
property,o or by good personal security, as
may seem best to the commission,
ARCHER l.. PAYNE,
Special Com missioner.
!, S. s. Brooke, clerk of the hastings
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

TRUSTEES SALE-BY VIRTUE OF
deed oftrust dated January 90, 1891,
recorded in deed book 81, page 335, of
Roanoke hustings court clerks Office,
executed,y w. j. and L. Blair, Jr, de-
fault having been made in the payment
of the det therein secured, and being
required o to do by the beneficiary,
shall on ;he 18TH DAY OF DECEM.
BIER, lS9, at IL o'clock M, in front of
the courthouse in Roanoke city, sell by
public a.rtion to the highest bidder for
cash the )t conveyed in said deed. lying
on the eat side of Frsnkln road 100 feet
south of Walnut street, fronting so feet
on Frankin road and extending back he
tween paalel lines to an alley, fully de-
scribed insaid deed
A. F. KING. Trustee.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
LEGAL NOTICES.

court for the city Of Roanoke, Vs., do
hereby certify that the bond required of
Archer l.. Payne, special commissioner
in the aboy cause, of w. j. AID l.. Blair,
Jr., VS.. J. d. Paris, by decree of Febru-
airy 3, 1896, has been executed according
tic law. Given under my hand this 10Th
day Of October, 1897.
S. S. BROOKE, Clerk.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

The Hallett & Davis bargain has been
sold. We still have u bargain in two
other uprights. We also have some new
uprights for rent, and, should you after
six months wish to purchase, will apply
rent paid to purchase. j. e. Rogers S5
Co., II South jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
LEGAL NOTICE,

quired so to do by the beneficiary, 1 shall
on the 18th DAY OF DECE,BER, 1897,
at 1920 O'Clock p. M, in bnt OF the
court house in Roanoke citysell by pub
lie auction to the highest biier for cash
the lot conveyed ia said del, lying on
the east side of Franklin Rod 200 feet
south Of Walnut street, ironing so feet
on Franklin road and eXtiding back
between parallel lines to ale, and fully
described in said deed.
Il KING Trucfea
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

Salem car runs between Terry building and
Salem. First car Sundays at $40 Il. III. Tickets
between Roanoke and Salem can he purchased
in Roanoke NJ Vaughan's cigar stand, Terry
building, and mt billiard n Pcrsingcr's Salem.
Ninttn runs boivetn ctry building ar
Vinton, and cor meets with Norwich and Crystal
Sprin, care. First car Sundays 800 a. M.
Norwich car runs between Union Depot and
Norwich and connects with V.nton and Cr' stall
Springs cars. Trips marked m will 80 through
to;Norwich; all other trips will etop at Wood
rums. First car Sundays 500 M.
College car runs between Unun Depot ard
Virginia College, via Baseball Park, and con-
meets with Norwich and Viniou cals.
Crystal Spring car rrre between Union Depot
and Crystal Springs. First Car Sundays s:tO u.
IN.
West End chr runs between Union Depot ana
III" street First car sundays 500 u. III.
Franklin Road car INNS between Union Dspct
and cnth avenue 9.
East Roanoke car runs between Union Depot
and Lynchburg avenue II. c.
S.W. JAMESON, Genl Mgr
Office, Rooms lo5 and lc6 Terry Building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

TRUSTEES SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF
a deed of rust dated January 90. 1891,
recorded II deed book 81, mage 237, of
Roanoke nstings court clerks Office. ex-
ecuted byH.J. and l.. Blair. Jr.. default
having ben mnde in the payment of the
debt THEREIN secured, and being required
so to do u the beneficiary, shall on
THE 11TI DAY OF DECEMBER, 1897,
at 1910 o'clock p. ILL.,, in front of the
COURTEOUS in Roanoke city. sell 10y pub
lie auctiorto the highest bidder for cash
the. lot conveyed in said deed, lying on the
east side C Franklin road $50 feet south
of Walnut street. fronting Ar feet on
Franklin mad and extending buck he
tween parallel lines to an alley, and fully
described . said deed.
A. +. KING, Trustee.
TRUSTEES SALE--BY VIRTUE OE
n deed OF rust dated January 20. 1891.
recorded il deed book 81, page 243. of
Roanoke mstinqs court clerks Office,
executed II w. j. and l.. Blair, Jr., de
fault haviR been made in the payment
of the deb therein secured, and being re-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
Rent!
October Goth. 1897.

October Goth. 1897.
Groom dwelling Seventh avenue n. e.
SO.
Groom dwelling Henry street $. w. 50.
Groom dwelling, Ninth avenue w,
s12.
1O-room dwelling Ninth avenue w,
$12.
7-room dwelling, Luck avenue 5 w, 50.
7-room dwelling Luck avenue w, SD.
Groom dwelling Patton avenue e, Sc.
Fine news. or. cigar stand OH Salem
avenue w, So.
Large storeroon Campbell street, $50.
Also Is acres of fine farm land two
and one-half miles from the city, for
sale, or will exchange for city property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-31
c. T. A. U.
State Convention in Waterbury Septem- Der 20-Campagn Among the Youth

State Convention in Waterbury Septem-
 Der 20-Campaign Among the Youth.
 The state convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence union will be held in Waterbury September 21. At the con- vention the prize flag will be presented to the society showing the largest in- crease in membership.
 The flag will be presented by it's donor, James F. Brennan, of this city, second vice president of the Catholic National T. A. union of America. It is a beautiful silk affair, with white front and blue back. The front will bear a fac smilie of the c. T. A. U. badge and will be suitably inscribed.
 The convention will arrange for a campaign among the youth of the state
 on the open meeting plan, so successful ly conducted last winter by the T. A. B. societies of this city.
 The evening before the convention
 there will be public meeting held In Waterbury to be addressed by Mrs. l..
 M. Lake of St. Louis, third vice pres- dent of the Catholic Total Abstinence
 union of America; Bishop Tierney of the Hartford diocese Rev. A. F. Doyle of New York, secretary of the c. T. A. | U. of America, and Rev. John T. Win ters, president of the State T. A. union of Connecticut, and Rev. W. J. Slo- cum of Waterbury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-31
THE CHAR TO VISIT PARIS.

It is Said He Will be in the French
 Capital Late in the Autumn.
 Paris, Aug. 3O.-The Journal asserts that the czar will visit Paris some time about the close of the autumn seasons