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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Executed at Charlottesville.

James Terrell, colored, convicted at
the June term of the County Court of
Albemarle for the murder of his
mother-in-law, Matilda Brown, was
hanged in the jail yard at Charlottes-
vile on Friday.
A large number of people had assem-
bled to witness the execution, but only
a limited number were admitted by
ticket.
Terrell assembled the scaffold at 1905,
accompanied by his pastor, the Rev.
Alex Lewis, and the Rev. r. G. Quarles.
After the reading of the Scripture by
his pastor and prayer by Rev. Quarles,
the death sentence was read. Terrell
exhibited very stern and sullen ap-
pearance and seemed to be man of
great nerve. He was man of power
full build, weighing upwards of two
hundred pounds. Just before he was
executed, his pastor asked him if he
had anything to say, to which he re-
piled: 81 have home and am going to
it."
At 1917 Sheriff Watts adjusted the
rope and the trap fell at II :25, and the
prisoner was dead in fourteen minutes.
His minister and friends took charge
OF the body and it was carried to Ear
leysville, his old home, for interment.
The crime was committed on the 23d
of May, 1898. near Earleysville, twelve
miles north east Of Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Land Sales on Monday.

The Hepler farm on Middle River op.
posite Schutterle'S mill was sold yes
day. The price paid was $3.50 pei
acre and the farm contained 207 acres.
Mrs. B. A. Silling was the purchaser
II. III. Blease and j. NJ. Perry were the
commissioners.
The McCorkle Bros. store-house in
Middlebrook was yesterday sold by J
Lewis Bumgardner, surviving trustee
to Bosserman & Bowman, for 81 ,0S7.5
He also sold the following other tracts
The residence otand garden, just OPP.
pOsite the above mentioned property
was purchased by Jacob F. Arehart al
$40.
The 15-acre pasture field tract, adjoin
ing Middlebrook, to FL. G. Sholtz, OF
Greenville, for $3.50 per acre.
The Beard property, opposite the
MiddlebrOok Hotel, to Samuel Benson,
for $3.50.
The Randolph property, which is
composed of the cid Randolph residence
and store house, to A. J. Miller, at
81, 41C.
The W. H. Glare property, near Deer
field, was sold yesterday by Conway r.
Sands, trustee, and purchased by the
Citizens Exchange Bank of Richmond
1t consisted of /, 800 acres.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Fruit Growers Association.

At a meeting of the fruit growers of
Augusta county at Staunton on Sep
TENDER 18th E. z. Vincent was elected
temporary chairman and DIR. William
Bell temporary secretary. This organi
zation is to be known as the Fruit
Growers Association of Augusta
county. The objects of the association
are to develop and promote the inter
cts of fruit growers and for the mutual
benefit and protection of all who are in,
terested in fruit growing.
A committee on permanent organiza-
ton was appointed as follows: S. P.
Brockway, CIR. Moore and DR.. William
Bell.
This association will meet again on
October 18th in the supervisors office in
this city, at 10 O'Clock a. no. All per
sons interested in fruit growing are cor
daily invited to attend. G. r. Moore
will address the association on that
occasion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Death of Mrs. Martha Gunther.

Mrs. Martha Gunther, of Baltimore,
died on Saturday morning, at an ad
vanced age, at the residence of William
Thornton, near Staunton, where she
had been spending the summer. She
was the widow of Ludolph Gunther, a
wealthy merchant of Baltimore, who
was in the habit of spending his sum-
mers here at the Virginia Hotel
and who died nine years ago. Mrs.
Gunther leaves two sons Ernest and
Charles. Her body was sent to Balti,
more on Sunday and buried from the
Eutaw Baptist church. In later years
Mrs Gunther has spent much of her
time in StauntOn. She boarded at the
Mozart for number of years, then at
other places in the city. One son,
Ludolph, now dead, married Miss Lizzie
Southall of the University of Virginia,
now of Norfolk Before her death
Mrs. Lizzie Gunther and Ernest Gun
ther came, and were with her at the
time of her demise.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
POLITICAL SPEAKING.

Monday was the first day of the
September term of the county court
} and as was expected the day was giver
over to politics. Messrs. Frank T
Glasgow, of Lexington. and Thomas
Whitehead, IT,, of Amherst, were pres
ent to represent the Democrats, and Col.
R. L. HUBBARD, the Republican candidate
for Congress, was On hand to eSpouse
his own cause. The Democratic speak
ing was held on the court green while
the Republicans held high carnival in
the courthouse. About noon the Demo
cratic speaking commenced, the speak
ers occupying a stand in front of the
circuit clerks office, erected for that
purpose. Chairman w. Il. McCue
called the meeting to order, and Lieu
tenant Governor Echols presided, intro
ducing the speakers. MI. Glasgow,
who is not a stranger to the Augusta
people, was first introduced, and for
fully an hour and half he held his
audience spell bound. He discussed
with much force the various issues and
dealt number OF sledge hammer blows
on the Republican party. His speech,
which was strong one, was frequently
punctuated with applause. At the
conclusion of Mr.. Glasgow's speech, Mr..
Echols introduced Mr. Thomas White
head, of Amherst. That gentleman
came forward and proceeded to argue
| without ceremony why the people of
Augusta should give Judge Quarles a
rOusing majority. He did not discuss
any of the issues at length, but devoted
most of his time to a discussion of the
record of Col. Hubbard. Both speakers
received the best of attention and were
listened to with great deal of interest.
Owing to the small crowd in town the
attendance was not large.
REPUBLICAN SPEAKING.
Before the Democratic speaking was
concluded goodly number of people
assembled in the courthouse to hear
Col Hubbard. Col. S. Brown Allen
called the meeting to order and spoke
at some length i'll introducing the
buckingham gentleman. Congressman
Yost occupied seat in the audience.
Col. Allen, though a supporter of MIR.
Hackman for Congressional hOnors,
stated that the Republicans had nomi-
mated the best man in the district, and
one who would carry the Republican
banner to victory. He finally yielded
and introduced Col. HUBBARD, who made
an address teeming with information on
the issues of the day from Republican
standpoint. The only feature of the
meeting was the scarcity of the col |
ored brother. When Col. Hubbard took |
his seat there were loud calls tor Mr.. |
YOst and the Congressman responded |
in his usual vigorous style. There was
frequent applause and the people SEEM
ed to enjoy the remarks of the Republi-
can orators. The crowds were about
evenly divided. AS to who gained an
advantage will be hereafter disclosed
when On the 9Th day of November the
votes are counted.
Judge Quarles spoke at Nelson court
Monday. He will speak here next
county court day, as will also Hon. H.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this office.
ALI communications to this Office shout,
be addressed "To the SPEcTAToR"-thu
nsuring early and prompt attention.
When you come to town and wish envelope
letter-heads, bill heads or any other kind @
Job work done, call at the SPECTATOR an
VINDICAToR Office.
The county school board on Monda
adopted Johnson's Reader and Primer
This was the only matter left open a.
their last meeting.
Charles F. Moore, a contractor O
Manchester, was shot and Instant.
killed on Saturday by Penrose Carter, {
merchant of HenricO county.
A man who gave his name as Level
Ign Clemens was arrested in Winchester
early Saturday morning on the charge
OF lunacy. He said he has brother
living in Staunton and sister just be-
You'd this town.
News has reached the city that Harry
Frazier has accepted a position tender
ed him by capitalists of $1,000 per
month to go to China to take charge of
arailroad building there. Mr.. Frazier's
friends will be glad to hear of his for
tune. He was for some years chief en-
gineer of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way
At the meeting of the executive COM
Of fho 20 10
Horse and Colt show held Saturday it
was decided to change the time from
the 18th and Goth of October to the Goth
and 21st. The racing list was made up
and the committee has had printed sew
eral thousand hand bills to be distribut-
ed tomorrow, courtday.
Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Cash Colonne announcing the
marriage of their daughter, Mary Scott,
to Mr.. Pliny Fishburne on Tuesday,
October 4th, 1898, at 6 o'clock, in the
Presbyterian church at Marshall, Va.
Mr.. Fishburne is the eldest son of Mr.
K. G. Fishburne, CT Waynesboro, and
the junior member of the firm of Fish
burne g. Son,
While Mrs. C. A. Grafton was walking
up Augusta street Saturday she was tax
en- with fainting spell and was about
to fall when caught by her husband who
was with her at the time She was
taken to her home and soon revived
and is now in her usual health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Moore have
issued cards to the marriage of their
daughter, Elma Allen, to William
Holmes Fowle. Jr., on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 9Th, 1898, at 2 O'Clock, in st. An
drew's Episcopal Church. Mt. Jackson,
Va. Mr.. Fowle is the son of Captain
W. III. Fowle, long a resident of this
city, and has many friends and relatives
in this city. He is nephew of Senator
Marion Butler, of North Carolina, and
is the private secretary of Governor
Russell of that State. Miss Moore is a
beautiful and accomplished young
lady.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Teachers for South River.

The district school board of South
River district has elected the following
| teachers:
AntiOch-Miss Ellen Shirley.
Hall 's-MIss Annie j. Ballew.
Mt. View-Miss Pearl Pearson.
Shenandoah. K. Walden.
Laurel Hill-Miss Anna Coffey.
Rankin-Miss Willie Richardson.
Stuart's Draft-Miss Lena Garth
right, principal; Miss Pearl COffey,
assistant.
Barterbrook- Miss Myrtle Gilkeson,
White Hall-Miss Matte Bickle.
Entry-M1ss Dora Brown.
Central Point-Miss Matte J. Leon
ard.
Coiner 's-John A. Brown.
Christians Creek-MiSs. Ella F. Mar
tin.
Fishersville-Leon A. Davis principal;
Miss Anstress Gulley, assistant.
Kennedy-Miss. Willie Anthony.
Cave-T. Wenger.
Lone Pine-Miss Minnie Christian.
Bethlehem-Miss Bessie Lindsay.
Basic City-Miss Annie H. Todd,
principal; Misses Adele Bib and Helen
Tyler, assistants.
Thinking Spring-Miss Sara Rock.
Round TOp-MIss Minnie 5. FOlkes.
Snead-Mrs. W. A. Snead.
Fisher's-Miss Maggie Voolfolk.
Lyndhurst-MissE ffie Bateman.
Childress-D. NJ. Koiner.
COLORED TEACHERS.
Waynesboro-C.A A. Herbert, principal;
Lacy Smith, assistant.
Basic City-A. w. Becks, principal;
@. A. Hall. assistant.
Kiddsville-W. s. Woodson.
Oak Forest-Egbert Terry.
Lyndhurst-W E. McKinzie.
Stuart's Draft. Y. Shelton.
Hatton's Pond-J. III. Rhodes.
Taylor's-W illlam Ellis.
The Waynesboro graded school, which
is separate from the county. will have
Miss McCue for principal, with Misses
Caroline Bennett and Lena Bush as
assistants and Miss Bessie Coleman,
teacher of the primary department.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident. of which Mr.. Johr
Oliver of Philadelphia was the subject, is
narrated by him as follows: ~ was IN a mos
dreadful condition. My skin was almost vel
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain contin.
ually in back and sides, no appetite gradual
ly growing weaker day by day. Three ply
sicians had given me up. Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;' and to
my great Joy and surprise, the first bottle
made decided improvement. I continued
their use for three weeks, and am now a well
man. know they saved my life. and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only SOC per bottle at B. F.
Hughes Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainfield, ILL.,, makes
the statement, that she caught cold, which
settled on her lungs; she was treated for a
month by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hopeless vlcrim
of consumption and that no medicine could
cure her, Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; she bought
bottle and to her delight found herself ben
Gifted from the first dose. She continued its
use and after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and we'll; now does her own house
work, and is as we'll as she ever was. Free
trial bottles of this Great Discovery at B. F.
Hughes Drug Store. Large bottles SOC and 81.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Lieut.. johnson Heard From.

1t was announced by the New York
Journal of Saturday that Lieut.. Carter
P. Johnson and Lieut.. Ahern had arriy-
ed at Camp Wikoff on Friday on board
the City OF Mexico. A reporter of the
SPECTATOR called on the relatives of
Lieut.. johnson in this city to ascertain
whether they had any additional advices
from him, but all they knew was what
the Journal had stated.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Died in HiqhIand.

Hull, Sept Intelligence has reach
ed here of the death of the Rev. James
L. Snyder, who was born and raised in
Crab Bottom, this county. He was a
brother of the late David Snyder. of
this county; the late Judge A. G. Snyder.
OF Lewisburg, w. Va, long the Presi-
dent of the Supreme Court of West Vir-
gina. The deceased was local preach
er in the NJ. e. Church, South.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
WOMAN'S PETTICOATS.

The Colored Petticoats in fall fabrics show
many clever ideas in bringing effective re-
suits In low price garments. For inetance, of
little less than the richness of silk are these
Petticoats of fine black satteen in neat gold
and silver strips. They are made umbrella
shape, with corded rutfie and faced with GRIN
oline. A close examination is necessary to
tell them from silk, yet the price is only
s1.9s.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
B. IF. Rugles.:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

In order to put our subscription list on a
cash basis, we will hereafter omit the names
of all delinquent subscribers. The paper
will be stopped when PERSONS time has
expired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
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, 1898-09-29

Mrs. Thornhill, wife of DR.. l.. r
Thornhill, of Manchester, died Tues
day morning at her home in Manches-
ter. She had been ill for six months.
She was native of Appomattox coun-
ty, being born near the spot where r. E..
Lee surrendered.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
NEW CoLoRED COVERT SKIRTS.

Manalia founce with bias fold, lined with
silk cotton, perfect tailor made garment.
Price 1918.
Our own make.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
NEW FLOUNCE SKIRTS.

SILK LUSTRE MOHAIR DRESS SKIRTS,
in black and new blue, handsomely lined
front seams, double stitched and fan back,
strictly tailor made
Price SO. So.
Our own make.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
An Important Sale Of Fetching Dresses takes Place here this week.


i a 1T.
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Fine BLACK ENGLISH WORSTED SERGE
handsomely lined and the new fan back.
Price S29S.
Our own make.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
NEW CREPON DRESS SKIRTS

Black Crepon Skirts in bayadere stripes and
bias plaids, handsomely lined and tailor
made. The most perfect fitting skirt. Real
value $500.
Special Price $500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET


Sep. p, 1885,
Beef Cattle.-The market opened TODAY
fairly active and strong at last week prices,
and, according to some dealers 10 to Is cents
higher rates were realized in a few cases
than last week, but trade became less active
and closed dull and values were general ly
quoted strong at last weeks average range.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as
follows:
Generally rated first quality. 1884 70
Medium or good fair quality....... 5 2Oa4 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF the Cattle received 1929 came from HSGa yi2 r.
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs.-The receipts have
been quite heavy, but the offerings at the
yards have not been much in excess of the
demand, which has been fairly active and
the prices ruling on Monday have been firm
ly maintained. Sheep sold at 3a41zc per Id
for weights of IS to 125 lbs, and lambs 515a
6asc per ID, and extra shade higher.
Swine.-The market Is firm for hogs at
Mondays values; viz: Far Western hogs
$500 per 100 lbs gross. those from other
points 81 25a4.4O; light pigs IS 75a4 per 100
lbs gross.
Fresh COws.-There has been good de-
mand for fresh cows. with only moderate
offering scarcely enough for the demand
the market being firm at last weeks quo
tations; viz 500 to S45 per head, and few
extra at $50 per head.
Calves.-The receipts are light and the
demand active at 75c to 81 improvement over
Mondays values and prices range at 5%a
61c.per lbs as to quality for weights of so
to $50 lbs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Two Things Uncle
Sam Has Learned !

From bis experience in 1.-THE late
unpleasantness" is to build the
Nicarauga Canal and a large navy,
Two things the people of this
community have learned from ex-
perience, when their eyesight
fails or Is defective, is that we can
fit eyes in the most perfect man
ner. We make no charge for eX-
animation and our charge for the
glasses is very moderate. We
have all the necessary appliances
tor testing the eye properly.
III. l.. LANG,
Optician and Jeweler.
Staunton, Va.
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5 circulation in Augusta county
Z than any Newspaper published.
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s inspection.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
DEATH OF THOMAS BROWN. The SuperinteDdeDt of tbe Coli- fornio Market Succumbs
 to Heort Disease

Thomas Brown, who for the past thir- ty-one years has been superintendent of theCalifornia Market. succumbed to heart disease at his home on Sutter street Mon day afternoon.
 MT. Brown was born in Ireland in 1S40 and came to this country when young man. Eager to advance himself he took work at almost the first thing which of fered, and spent his spare time in fitting himself for advancement. He first found employment at driving butchers carts, but his zeal and ambition were so appre- ciated that he rose step by step until he was installed as superintendent.
 The market will close at 10 o'clock this morning and remain closed during the day out of respect for its late superin- tendent. The funeral wills take place at noon from St. Pauls Episcopal Church. prominent members of the market being chosen to act as pail bearers. The inter- ment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland.
 The deceased leaves widow and eight children. One of his sons, G. H. Brown, holds the position of assistant superin- tendent of the market.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
SUDDEN DEATH
 OF MRS. LAGER Heart Disease Claims the Well-Known Society
 Leader. Close of a Life Crowned With a Record of Generous
 Deeds.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hager, one of the best known society women of San Francisco whose hospitality and great benevolence were far-famed, died suddenly at her home at Sacramento and Cough streets yesterday forenoon. Though she had been as well as usual during the morning her death was not great surprise, as 1t had long been known to her family and friends that she was likely to die of heart disease at any moment. She had long been a sufferer from that ailment and physicians gave her no hope. So her de- mise was not without warning
 Mrs. Hager was born in St. Louis, where her family was an old and aristo- cratic one. She was married before she met the late Judge John $. Hager, ex- Collector of the Port. her name at that time being Mrs. Hicks. For many years she had been known as one of the most charitable of all the society women of California. Though popular at summer resorts and in the highest social circles she was equally beloved in the wider ranks of those who were often the re- cipients of benefits at her hands She was particularly well known in Los An geles, where her son, Frank Hicks, Is a well-known business man. Her estate consists of property in various parts of the State and the West as well as of valuable property in St. Louis She leaves three daughters and two sons.