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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
From ChurchylIIe.

Aug. 19.--In scanning the columns
of your popular paper, we rarely see
an item from the quaint little village
whose name graces the head of this
article. Many have been the compli-
ments of this place beautiful for stu
-ation," Nesting as 1t does in a basin
looking north and eastward, sheltered
from the fierce northwest winds-by
surrounding hills, clothed with verdure
to their very tops, bordered by rip
ping mountain branch, whose crystal
water-cool with the shadows of THE
Great North Mountain laugh in the
glad sunshine that sleeps on the grassy
slopes and valleys.
This place has long been noted for
its intelligence and refinement, thereby
inviting many of it's inhabitants to it's
social atmosphere, rather than the
secluded rusticity of their farms
A number OF our citizens are sojourn
ing at the famous health resort, Lone
Fountain. Soon they will be trOopiDg
back, we fancy with the sentiment
tho perhaps unexDressed, there's no
place like home"
Some of our people are looking for
ward with anticipated pleasure to 1.-THE
Sunday School Convention" which
meets in this place, the Goth inst. Quite
crowd is expected, and a good time
contemplated.
The Ladies of Loeb Willow Presby-
terrain church are preparing to hold a
church supper on the church grounds
on the 1st of September. The supper
to consist of meats, fruit, and the usuel
condiments, together with ices and
cake. The date of this affair has been
selected with a view to their being
bright moonlight nights, hoping that
will induce multitude of friends to
come out, who believein helping every
good cause. The lowest possible rate.
namely 25 cts for supper and 10 cts for
an ice and cake will prevail.
Dimes are being boarded and
schemes are being planned for the &C.
of more-all to find their
way into the capacious box of the
treasurer.
The proceeds of this supper are to
be gratefully expensed in repairing the
church and manse rooms. Well, come
one, come all and enjoy this last OPP
portunity of the season.
With many good wishes for the sue
cess of your paper, l have the honor
to subscribe myself.
CAM Mc(yJTJ
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Pond Gan GIeauinus,

Pond zap. Aug. 23.-Talent from
Staunton, Richmond and elsewhere
supplied by summer sojourners at
Variety Springs, contributed to an en-
joyable and successful concert in the
Pond Gap Presbyterian church few
evenings ago. Scenes from the colo
NAL era were presented in costume
and the program was punctuated with
vocal and instrumental solos. The au-
dience was large and appreciative. At
the conclusion of the exercises refresh
ments were served in the school room
adjoining the church. The ladies and
gentlemen giving the concert did so as
a compliment to Pond Gap and the
proceeds were for the benefit of the
church. The entertainment is regard
ed as one of the most unique ever held
in this section and much jollification
was manifested at the graceful compli-
ment paid this community.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Death Of Mrs. Frazier.

Mrs. Frazer, wife of Hon. James A.
Frazer. owner of the Rockbridge Alum
Springs, died on Sunday evening at the
home of her mother on Jackson river
about five miles west of Warm Springs
ir Bath county after i long and pain
full illness.
This estimable lady was the eldest
dauy of the late Judge James w.
Warwick of Bath county and a sister of
Mrs. John w. Stephenson and Mrs.
Jacob L. McClintic, postmaster at Hot
Springs. Her mother, who survives
her, was Miss Gatewood and Mrs.
Frazer is widely connected in Augusta,
Bath and Rockbridge and in Pocahon-
tas county, West Va. She has two
half brothers in the latter county, Jno.
Andrew and James w. Warwick. The
funeral will take place today from the
Presbyterian church at Warm Springs
Deceased left no children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Double wedding.

The engagements are announced OF
Miss Maysie Montgomery Guy to
Francis Sommerville, and OF Miss
Juliet Estelle Guy to Sanford Carson.
The marriage of both parties will be
solemnized at Deerfeld, Va, the home
of the brides elect, on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 6, 1898. at 1890 a. m. No cards
are issued, and the marriage will be
very quiet, owing to the recent be.
reavement in the family of the Misses
Guy.
These young ladies are the only
daughters of the late John Guy, ESQ.,,
and are deservedly very popular, and
are nieces of j. B. Winston, of Waynes-
boro. The young men are well and
favorably known in Staunton. Mr..
Carson was for some time clerk in the
drug store of N. Wayt & Bro.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
County Court,

The August term of the county
court began on Monday. The follow
ing is the proceedings:
The will of Tallorias Koiner was adj
mitted to probate with Geo. E. Lay
man and Chas. A. Koiner as executors.
Value of estate, SO 900.
The will-of David Yount was admit
ted to probate with Joseph B. Yount
and Casper B. Koiner as executors
Value of estate, $500. Administration
was granted to John H. Baker upon
the estate of Isaac H. Baker. Value
estate, $1,000.
Administration was granted to Mil
ton H Shaver upon the estate of Mrs.
Mary CARRIER. Value 5000.
The qualification of Samuel Forrer
as school trustee in the North river dis
trict was entered of record.
A certificate was granted to Thos. A,
Dyer, colored, to apply to the supreme
court for law license.
A nolle pros. was entered in the case
of the Commonwealth VS. W. /. Talley
for assault.
The resolutions of the bar upon the
death of the late Judge Mclaughlin
were entered of record.
u0 Cast VI Gll0 commonwealth vs..
John Wagner for violation of the reve-
nue. law was set for trial today.
The grand jury reported true bills in
the following cases:
Chas Read alias Chas. Redd, colored,
for attempting to commit rape on a IA
year.old child.
Jenet Thomas grand larceny.
George Hamilton and Austin Harris
for malicious shooting with intent to
main, disfgure, disable and kill.
Six indictments were returned
against J. A. Hess for opening and con-
trolling a drug store, etc, he not being
registered pharmacist.
Jewett L. Thomas and George Ham
ilton, who were severally indicted on
Monday for felony were arraigned for
trial. They entered plea OF not guilty
and their trials were fixed for Friday
next.
The case of the commonwealth VS..
John Wagner was dismissed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Highland Items.

Rights were granted Revs. s. A. Par
ker, James T. Cleaver and Thomas F
Keaster to celebrate the rights of matri-
mOny.
Quite a number of deeds and settle
ments have been Admitted since last
term.
Miss Matte Campbell, of West Vir-
ginia, is visiting Mrs. L. H. Stephenson
in Monterey.
Joe Gibson was thrown from his horse
recently and painfully hurt.
The new Methodist Episcopal church
is nearing completion. 1t will not only
be a credit to this circuit. but will be
a monument to Southern MethOdlsm
within the Baltimore Conference.
Mrs. Margaret A. Erwin died on
Thursday last at her home on Back Creek
at an advanced age.
V. B. Bishop has returned from an ex-
tended trip in West Virginia, having
visited Weston, Clarksburg. Parkers-
burg, Camden-on-Gauley and other
places.
Master Henderson Liggett. of Staun
ton, is visiting friends at Monterey.
We are informed that Mr.. Andy Way
bright and family, are dissatified with
| their Nebraska home and will start
next Sunday for Virginia.
George Hevener, ESQ.,, of Swoope'
returned Tuesday from visit to his
old home, in Randolph county. He
stopped over in Monterey a short time
His little son Wayland accompanied
him.
A colt that Mr.. Joseph S. Gibson rode
home from town last Saturday night
took fright at a. bridge. not far from
his destination, and threw him violent
ly to the ground, dislocating his hip.
Mr.. Wamsley of the Adams Express
company at Staunton, is spending the
week with his sister, Mrs. J. B.. Brad
shaw, of Mcdowell.
J. B. Hicklin. Esq, of Oak Dale, Mo.
is now on visit to his old Highland
home on the Bullpasture. He left THU
county for the West 80 years ago an6
| this is his first visit back.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
A Narrow ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E..
Hart, of Groton, S. D. "Was taken with a
bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough
set in and finally terminated in Consump
ton. Four Doctors gave me up, saying l
could live but short time. l gave myself
up to my SAVIOR, determined if l could not
stay with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was ad
yised to get DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. 1 gave il a
trial, took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, and thank God l am saved and now a
well and healthy woman" Trial bottles free
at B. F. Hughes Drug Store. Regular size
SOC and 81. Guaranteed or price refunded.
w. n. German informs the SPECTA-
TOR that his maltese cat, Jerry, died
yesterday aged 10 years. When a tiny
kitten Jerry was presented to Mr..
Germans son, Frank, who is now sta
toned with Co. X, West Augusta
Guard, at Camp Cuba Libre. Two
years ago this pet of the German
household was stricken deaf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Braxton-Menefee.

Lieut.. Carter Braxton of Co. K I'd
Va. Regiment, and Miss Esther Meme
fee of this city, will be married in
Trinity Episcopal church in this city
on the 30th inst. There will be no
cards. Miss Menefee is the only daugh-
ter of the late Capt. Thos. X. Menefee
of this city, and a young lady of beau
tiful person and character, and has a
wide circle of friends in this city.
Lieut.. Braxton is the brother of our
townsman Mr.. A. G. Braxton, and is
deservedly very popular. On the night
before his company left for the front
he was elected 2d Lieut.. and whilst
he was in camp he was elected Com
monwealth's Attorney for this city,
but has been unable to qualify.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

The first session of the United States
and Great Britain Joint Commission
met in the Parliament building,
Quebec. yesterday. Theo. F. Shuey,
chief official stenographer for the Uni
ted States Senate will take down the
proceedings. Mr.. Shuey has been
spending his vacation at his country
residence near Churchville. He was.in
this city last week making his arrange
ments to go to Quebec.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Brldgewater Items.

DIR. J. D. Butcher was in Staunton
thu first part of the week.
Miss Ella Strough, of New Hope, is
visiting friends at Berlinton.
Miss Emma Turner, of Staunton, is
the guest of Mrs. J. Newton Wilson,
on North Main street.
Joseph Woodward, of Staunton, is
on visit to his son, s. M. Woodward,
on West Commerce.
Miss Jessie and Master Charlie
Butcher, of Staunton, and Miss Hattie
Slaven, of Monterey, are the guests of
Jacob H. Lindsey.-Bridgewater Her
aid.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this dreadful
m alady, if you will only get the right RENE
dy. You are having pain all through your
body, your liver is out of order, have no ap-
petite, no life or ambition, have bad cold,
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prompt and sure relief. They act directly on
your Liver. Stomach and Kidneys, tone up
the whole system and make you feel like a
new being. They are guaranteed to cure OF
price refunded. For sale at r. F. Hughes
Drug Store only so cents per bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
Representative Jacob Y ost, of staun

Representative Jacob ost, OF Staun-
ton, in the Tenth Virginia District,
was in the city yesterday, and called on
Representative Jesse Overstreet, at
Republican Congressional committee
headquarters. The two held a confer
ence over the situation in Virginia.
Although Representative Yost is not
the Republican candidate for Congress
this fall, he expressed to MI. Overstreet
his intention of taking the stump early
in September and of making an earnest
fight for the Republican cause. He
spoke hopeful of the outlook in the
State. and said he believed there was
disposition among the Democrats to
hold fair election this fall.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

changes of dissolution and across the
awful gulf of death into that eternal
world to which we are all SO rapidly
tending. When the solemn offices OF
death come to he discharged for you
and me, let us have SO lived. that the
Christian life and the Christian es
tiny may be confidently claimed for us.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

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 a persons time has
expired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
BuckIen'S ArniCa SaIVe.

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

The following gentlemen left yester
day for few days outing at West Au-
gusta: W.T.. McCue. Capt T. j. Crowder,
T. A. Blackford and Robt. N. Blackboard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
This paper guarantees larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
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, 1898-08-25

VI the cattle received l1Z9came from VI
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs.-'Hhe 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 3a41ac per Id
tor weights of Is to 125 lbs, and lambs ia
65sc per lib, and extra shade higher.
Swine.-The market Is firm for hogs at
Mondays values; viz: Far Western hogs
81 90 per 100 lbs gross. those from other
points So 25a4 49, light pigs S3.75a4 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: $50 to SIS 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 519a
SIC per lbs as to quality for weights of 80
TO | 80 lbs
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

T ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
IL farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginir. containing
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildjngs, two Or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station.in SPLEEN
did state of cultivation. fine spring, plenty of
timber, in sight of churches, mills, stores, etc.
Price $37, 80 per acre, on one, two and three
years time. Has on it now ID head horses, so
cattle, 40 hogs, $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
1000 bushels OF corn last year, other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
ONCE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

The barn Of Mr.. Jno. H. Shirley near
Greenville, was destroyed Tuesday
with all it's contents. Loss about
81, 500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET


Beef Cattle.-The market opened today
fairly active and strong at last week. prices.
and, according to some dealers 10 to 10 cents
higher rates were realized in few cases
than last week, but trade became less active
and closed dull and values were generally
quoted strong at last weeks average range.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as
follows:
Best 81 SOFAS 10
Generally rated first quality. 35(a4 IS
Medium or good fair qualtty...,... 20G4 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Of the Cattle received 1129came from vi r
pfnia
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-25

EOR SALE.-A nice room brick residence,
Il lot 9Ox300 feet, large yard and garden,
well stocked with fruit trees, grapes and ber-
r1es. Situated on the higher grounds of this
city. Or will be exchanged for an eligible
home on the level more convenient to bust
ness Inquire at this Office
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-16
MIND HEADING

The really extraordinary performances
of mind readers of celebrity astound all
who witness them. Scientists cannot ex-
plain them; the experts themselves are
unable to say by what mental process
they arrive at conclusions and discover
locations almost invariably correct,
Hamlet exclaims, ''There are more
things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
than are dreamt of in thy philosophy"
The wonderful feats of the mind reader
are strongly corroborative Of this. But
the reason of the beneficent effects of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in cases of
dyspepsia, malaria, rheumatism, bilious
ness, nervousness and kidney and blad-
der complaint, marvellous as they are,
does not require ana will not provoke in
yestigation. We know that the medicine
does effect thorough cures in obstinate
cases, that it does prevent the diseases
to which it is adapted. Consequently
able and eminent men endorse it. Used
with persistency it will re-establish
health.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-16
TOBACCO WAREHOUSE BLOWN
DOWN.
Two New Warehouses Completed-Ne
gro Man Drowned-Death of n Child.
Marriage.

Scotland Neck, n. g., June 15.--(Spe-
cial. There was very strong wind
here yesterday afternoon about q o'clock.
1t blew down another new tobacco prize
house. The house was three-story
building and all the frame work was
completed and the Notwithstanding
half on. 1t was completely demolished
the very pillars being torn down.
Much of the timber was broken and the
loss was about $3.50.
The two new warehouses are about
completed, and when this house is re-
built the market facilities viii be com.
plete.
The warehouses have been rented by
some tobacco men from Danville, Va
Capt Herndon and Mr.. Warren.
The infant child of Mr.. Il. Il. Pope
died Monday and was buried yesterday
News came yesterday Of the drowning
of a colored man in Chowan river.
Yesterday morning ut Enfield Miss
Annie May Whitaker was married to
Mr. C. u. McGwigan. They left on q
trip south.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-16
PERSONAL TOPICS FROM OK
FORD

Oxford " c.. June 15.-(Special)-
subscription to the Worth BagIey
monument fund is being raised at Han
cocks drug store in Oxford.
Mr.. ]. 7. Britt went to Baltimore
yesterday to spend some time at Johns
HOPKINS Hospital on account of i'll
health.
Capt Hugh L. Skinner has rented a
warehouse in Smithfield for tobacco
sales and will move there in August fol
the new field Of business.
Cadet Willis Peace is now at home
from West Point to spend the summer
vacation with his relatives in Oxford.
Mr.. De LaCroiX and daughter have
gone north to spend the summer.
Preparations are being made for :
big time at the Orphan Asylum the
9th of June.
A Joint Sunday school picnic to De
conneechee Farm June Doth is now in
anticipation for the children of Oxford.
Miss Louie Barham, of Newsoms, Va.
is visiting Miss Nell Curtin
Miss Bessie Crews, of Danville. is
visiting Miss Carrie Hobgood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-16
THE STEWARDS HOT
THEY WILL EXPOSE WRONG DOING IN
PUBLIC 0FE GALS.
Big Tobacco Shipments .-FIremens Annual
Tournament. Mocksville Railroads.&c.
Military Company of Junior
Order Of b. A, M,

Winston, N. c., June 15.-(Special.)-
Messrs. NJ. |. and i. c. Stwart, eX-
State Printers, are planning the publica-
ton of II newspaper, one of the objects
of which, it is said, will be to pay their
respects to the State officials for their
good offices toward these gentlemen in
the past. 1t is intimated that the ex-
State printers have or can get into their
possession documents of very interest
ing nature, rejecting on the integrity
fof many who have figured in the mis-
management of the State for the past
few years.
On account of the change in the war
tax on tobacco the revenue office here
will be closed for few days. For
some time the shipments of tobacco, it
is expected, will be light. The facto
rieS will not close, however, but will
be busy making new shapes to con-
form with the new law. Business with
the manufacturers here has been unusu-
ally good during the present fiscal year
the shipments of manufactured tobacco
aggregating about 1S.000,000 pounds.
Rev. w. S. Greasy, ID. d., has ac-
cepted an invitation from the Junior
Order Council and Odd Fellows Lodge
mt Randleman to deliver a Fourth of
July address The two organizations
will celebrate on Saturday, July 2nd.
The road-bed of the new Mocksville
and MooresvilleF road is ready for the
LAYING of track. There is nothing to de
lay but the bridge across South river,
and it will be completed in about ten
days. Only about seven miles remain
yet for track laying.
DR. ]. w. Griffith. Secretary, an
nounces that the Goth, 9th and 2Sth of
July is the time selected to hold the
ninth annual convention and tournament
of the North Carolina State Firemen's
Association at Goldsboro. President Me
Neil says that the team winning this
year will have to lower the previous
records In order to do this good pre-
paratory work will have to be done as
North Carolina now has as good record
as any State.
Mr. w. III. Turner, a prominent mem
Der of the Junior Order of the United
American Mechanics, who recently sent
our circulars to the various councils in
the State, notifying them Of his inten-
tons to organize a volunteer company
composed entirely of Juniors, tells your
correspondent that he has received a
number of favorable responses and that
there will be no trouble in getting up
the company as soon as it is seen that
it can be admitted as a company
The State w. G. L. u. convention,
which has been in session mt Wilkes
boro, adjourned to-day. Nearly all of
the old officers were reelected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-16
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City,
H., was told by her doctors she had
Consumption and that there was no hope
for her, but two bottles DIR. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and she
says it saved her life Mr.. Thos. Eggers,
1879 Florida. ST., San Francisco. suffered
from a dreadful cold approaching Con
sumption, tried without result every
thing else then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two weeks
was cured. He is naturally thankful. 1t
is such results. of which these are sam
pies, that prove the wonderful efficacy
of this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free trial bottles at any drug store. Reg
ular size soc and $100.