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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

PAY your account at Hosking & Co.'S
and get ticket on their bicycle for every
dollar you trade or pay between now
aud July 3, 1898, when it will go.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

The regular meeting OF the Ladies' Aux
Hilary to A. o II which was to be held
Thursday evening, has been indefsitely
pOstpOned
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

For ladies' and gents mackintoshes 90
to Hosking & Co., the leaders in every
thing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

Miss Kate Dooley, OF Osceola, died yes
terday afternoon about O'Clock after q
short ILLNESSES,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

Just received at HoskiDe x Co.'S an ele.
CANT assortment OF ladies' mackinto sht 8,
with sleeves and new style capes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

The Presbyterian excursion on the
Christopher Columbus 10 Duluth will
leave on Friday, June II.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

Ja,ob Malta, left on the noon train
for Bryant, South Dakota, on a mouths
visit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

F. NJ. Bradshaw OF Central mine, w,nt
to Pontiac today for few weeks visit,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

Sinks-all kinds and sizas. also pipe s,
etc at Carlton Hard ware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

BoRY-To Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Colds
worthy on Monday, June 6, daughter
Mother and child are doing well.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07

six gallons OF carpet cleaner for %
cents at Carlton Hard ware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids TO build a frame or brick yeneered
Louise will be received until the 10Th OF June
at noon, at the residence OF Rev, Father Cav
1cchi south Lake l. nden where plans can be
eeen. The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved. REV. X CAVICCHI,
Pastor OF st Ceoelia,s church, South Lake
Linden, nj chigan.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
MOFFETT's CREEK.

Feb. l5.-The students of the New Provi
dence Academy have elected their commence
ment representatives for their next annual
commencement as follows: President Sam
uel Dunlap; Orators. Campbell Wilson
Charlie Whipple and Forest Robertson
Essayists, Morton McClung, Robert Ram
sey and Lena Brown; Recitation, grace vii.
| son; DISCLAIMERS, William Beard, Samuel
Wright, Robert Buchanan. Argyle Smiley;
Valedietorian, Grier r. Smiley; Ushers,
Berry B. Beard, Herbert Brown, William
Smiley, Robert Dunlap and Rutherford
Wright.
We regret to chronicle the death of Guy,
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Smiley,
who died on Friday last from diphtheria.
Misses Nellie Irvine and JAMIE White, of
Lexington. have returned home, after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Dawson.
Messrs. r. A. Wallace and r. R. Berry
have returned home from visit to Craigs-
vile.
The Middlebrook Progressive Crokinole
Club met at Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Dawson's
on Friday night last.
Roll of honor for Walkers Creek school,
No. 2 for 4th month is as follows: those
making a general average of 80. Mamie
Buchanan. Bette Gregory, Mary Lucas.
Emma Lyle, Kate Patterson. Mary Strick
Ter. and VIM. McCutchan. Scholars who
were present every day during month.
Pearlie Patterson, Mary Strickler, Lima
Strickler, Emma Stricken, Hattie thinner
man, VIM. McCutchan. Edgar Zimmerman,
Tom, Patterson and Emmett Stricken
Average daily attendance for past month
236 Teacher S. s. Berry
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
In the Hastings Court

Mrs. Sarah j. Shanholtzer on SATURDAY
qualified as Administrative of the estate OF
Minor Shanholtzer, deceased, and as guard.
ian of her three young children.
The case of James Bailey on appeal from
| the police court for disturbing a religious
| worship was called with reference to bond
OF defendant, who is held for lack of suffi-
cient bond.
There was decree entered confirming
the sale OF the Bumgardner residence corner
Frederick and Coalter streets to Mrs. Bessie
A. Bell for So, 800.
There was also decree confirming sale
of Sadie Byers' interest in the lot on cornor
Of Lewis and johnson streets to M, Houni-
han for $3.50.
In the Hastings court clerks Office last
week the following deeds were admitted to
records.
Brown & Dore to d. l.. Clemmer of the
county. 43 feet front on johnson street, the
eastern half of the Shaughnessy lot, the old
jail property consideration $3.50.
Mildred A. Davis and others, to M. E.
Middlekoff lot on North Augusta street.
consideration 5000.
Five deeds by the city for the purpose of
widening johnson street. being gifts to the
city, by Brown & Dore. L. B. Bosserman.
L. A. Davis, r. l.. Stratton and w. S. Will
son.
The will of Capt. A. j. Butts was admit
ted to probate last Tuesday. The estate is
valued at $4,000. The real estate, consist
ing of the residence on Augusta street. is
left absolutely to Mrs. Butts and one half
the pei onal property. The other half of
the personal property is left to her during
her lifetime, to go to his heirs at her death.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
Pocahontas Items,

Mrs. Lyon, wife of DR.. Jno. Lyon, OF
Glover Lick, is very seriously ill.
Mrs. j. W. Loury, of Huntersville, has
been very i'll for some days and is no better
At Hillsboro, the thermometer during the
cold snap dropped to IA below zero.
X. V Hill, for several terms deputy sheriff
of this county, died on the LIST of February,
aged about 6S years. He was man of re.
markable, generosity and very popular.
Capt. j. G. Lakin. now of New York. was
in Lewisburg last week. Miss Virginia
Burrows. a niece Of the Captains, will
shortly give humorous and dramatic re-
cital in that town, and the Ca plain was ar.
ranging for her appearance.
AT his home or Greenbrier River, Janu.
airy %, 1898, Mr.. Allen Gulford aged 81
years, 10 months, and Z days. He was a
protested Christian and member of the
Presbyterian church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
a Sad Death.

Mrs. Sarah E. Fretwell, wife of VIM. w
Fretwell, died at the home of her husband
on Sears Hill, Sunday morning about :
o'clock, aged about GO years. The cause of
her death was the bursting of blood ves-
sci. She is survived by her husband and
six children, John G., William, Charles,
Ernest, and Misses Katie and Florence She
was loving wife and another, devoted to
her household, and caring little for the ex-
elements and pleasures Of the world. She
had long been faithful member of the
Methodist Episcopal church of this city.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock from the Methodist church, the
pastor, Rev. F. j Prettyman conducting the
services, assisting by Rev. j. I. James. The
pallbearer5 were: M6ssrS A. IL. Fultz, e.
A. Grafton, VIM. Simpson. j. A. Hutcheson.
William l.. Lushbaugh and Z. Armentrout.
The interment was in Thornrose cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
Grand Jurors,

The following are the graud jurors and
venire to be announced to the ensuing Feb.
ruary term of the county court:
Grand jury-Samuel f. Prison, Edwin A
Fulcher, Albert r. G.. Bass, Clement Il
Fulton, Samuel II. McCue. David N. Kerr
Philip n. Conner, James r. Kemper. New.
ton j. Baylor, William II. Cochran, John
W. Montgomery, and William H. LANCE.
They are required to be present on the first
day, February %.
Venire-Donald Allen, B. l.. Partlow,
Thomas W. Hunter. Thomas r Steele. Mil
lard F. johnson. Cornelius j. Coiner. Har-
risuu NJ. Glen, William NJ. Hartman, John
E. Kale, J. Addison WhitmOre. Joseph
Houseman, Samuel H. Daggy. William H
Asst, Thomas j. Childs. Julius j. Coyner
Attendance is required on the second day of
the term, March 1st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
Complimentary Notices.

SPECTATOR AND INDICATOR:
10 say am pleased with your paper is
superfuous. expect to take it as long as ]
live, and would like it continued for many
years afterwards if it could be mailed to
me, but alas. Respectfully, WINS
Lone Fountain. Va, Feb. 18th, 1898.
SsauntOn SPECTATOR and VINDICATOR:
Dea Sir.-You will please discontinue
the advertisement of the George Swope
farm as it has been sold.
have found your paper good medium
through which to reach the public.
Yours truly,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
GKUTrOES NEWS.

The past has been quiet though busy
week in this town, as the mild weather ha!
set those agriculturally inclined busy al
cleaning up gardens, fixing up fences In an
ticipation of the eternal stray COW, and
getting everything ready for spring. Per-
haps there is some cold weather yet to come,
but we hope not,
Mr.. Marvin Eutsler of our town, begs to
state that he has the fastest horse in the
co untry, and is willing to take up all
wagers ten to one as to the outcome of all
trials of speed whatsoever.
Mr.. j. Fred Mullikin. of whom We made
mention last week as being ill, is getting
about again.
Mr.. W. L Llvers, Treas. of The American
Hardwood Mfg Co., who has been in Chi
cago and the Northwest for the last two
weeks, has returned.
Messrs. Pirkey Bros, our enterprising
merchants, have housed fine lot of ice
(about 40 tons) and they think they will be
able to supply the demand the coming
season.
Rev. Mr.. Junkin, who holds semi-month-
ly services at this place, was unable to
officiate last Sunday, being absent IN Rich
mond.
Miss Ryan of Staunton, who is teaching |
in neighboring school, was in town Satur-
day and Sunday visiting friends.
Mrs. Sam Sipe who has been seriously Ill |
for some time with bronchial affection, is |
still far from we'll.
As to the political outlook in this place,
we beg to state that it seems to have, from
cursory view, bad case of the fantods;
which expression having no particular de-
fnltion Cand which we borrow from Apos-
tie Brann Of Waco, Tex. } we will presume
to attach meaning. equivalent to dead
broke" However. your correspondent was
nearly, if not quite, extinguished the other
day. He asked a ''cullo'd gen'P man" who
was bewailing the hard times why he had
not voted for Bryan, and thereby received
a cOpious shower of silver. He replied:
"De fax oh de case am, sab, he am de very
man voted foh.'
EDWIN BENNETT
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
New Advertisements.

DR.. E. E. Terry, Veterinarian, has moved
/ his Office from North Central Ave. to F. g.
Smiths sale stables, between Main st. and
Thornburg's stables. He advertises that
correspondence and consultation are free.
Mr.. Chas. T. Palmer. proprietor Of the
Palmer House." calls attention to his
hotel today. This is the Hotel formerly
known as the Hoover House.
d. l.. Lang, the ieweler and optcian,
tells of the best way to procure glasses to
suit the eyes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
struck by a c. q @. Express rrain.

Tuesday morning the e. 6 o. fast train,
No. 4, struck two boys who were walking
on the tracks just west of Covington. One
was killed instantly, and the other so bad.
ly injured that it is thought he cannot re-
cover. The boys were on their way to
school and walking on the tracks which are
double at that point. In getting out of the
way of freight train they stepped directly
in front of the express.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
IL Acres of Land

WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING NEAR
ARBoR HILL, AUGUSTA COUNTY.
By virtue of deed Of trust from TheiphiIus
randall and wife to the undersigned, dated
May 1lth, 1897, of record in the Clerks Office of
Augusta county Court, in D. B. 126 page 45O,
default having been made in the debt. Secur-
ed, and being required so to do by Maria Cave
the beneficiary, the undersigned trusee, will
sell at public auction in front of the court
house in the City of Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day of March, 1898,
at II O'Clock A. NJ. All that tract or parcel of
land lying near ArbOr Hill, containing II acres
with the improvements thereon and thereto
belonging, about miles southwest from the
City of Staunton.
TERMS For cash as to expenses of sale,
any unpaid taxes and the sum of $500 with
legal interest from May 18th, 1897. And as to
the residue. upon such terms as the grantors
IN deed shall prescribe and direct, or in the
event OF their failure to give such direction,
upon such terms as the trustee shall think fit
and as will be announced at the time of SALE
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
IeD i6-4tS Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
Two Ways of
Getting Glasses !!

One is to go to frstclass
optician, have your eyes prop
erly tested and get you what
you need--the other, to go to
a merchant who keeps specta-
cles, make a grab in the bag
as it were, get a pair that
don't fit you (although it may
seem so for the moment) and
run the risk of running your
eye sight entirely.
Ii you need the services of
a good optician we can serve
you. We make no charge for
examination and charge a
moderate price for the glass
eS.
HENRY l.. LANG,
Jeweler and Optician.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17

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, 1898-02-17

Excursions to Washington, D. C. Via Ches.
and Ohio Ry. Feb. 18th, March 18th,
April 18th, and May 18th.
The Ches. and Ohio Ry. will run excur-
sions to Washington on the above dates, at
1913 for the round trip. Tickets on sale for
trains Nos. and of those dates leaving
Staunton at 2:07 a. m. and HOG a. M, good
to return on any train within ten days.
Tickets are good going only on dates and
trains mentioned. For further information
call on or address. JAMES KER, Jr.,
P. & T. A., Z. G. o. Ry,,
Staunton, Va,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
So1lSSti ully.
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STAUNTON.

In reply to your f1attering call on me to an
OF the Revenue for the ensuing term. / beg tc
say appreciate most highly the desire eX-
pressed by large number Of my friends thus
therefore, a candidate for said office. subiect
TO The decision of Democratic primary.
MY record as citizen of Staunton for q
Years snouId teSt!fy to my character, and my
ability to administer the office accentabIv
ana to my desire to promote the interests OF
tne Guy. Respectfully,
ii. NJ. MCILHANY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
CITY SERGEANT.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY oE
L SFAUNTON. VI
hereby announce myself as candidate for
1ect to Democratic primary. feel verv
snaIeIul Tor your support in the past and
Gruse Gna5 you may feel disposed to render me
youI Alnu assistance on this occasion.
very respectfully,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
To THE vorERs OF THE CRY OF sTAnNror.

10 THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAuNroN:
Having been reliably informed tnat the
PIesenG incumbent of the office Of Common
Weelth,S Attorney for the City of Staunfon
G Inc next municipal election to be held in MAY
lo9o, therefore respectfully announce ptyseif
rs d candidate for that office, subject to the
may receive your support.
Very respectfully,
Jan 10 Tue CARTER BRAXTON
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
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, 1898-02-17

In response to the above call, hereby an
commissioner OF the Revenue for the Civ IF
Staunton, subject to the decision of Demo
cratic primary election. My long Continued
services In the council chamber of INV nafiva
CITY VIII pc am sure. sufficient guarantees
20 my feliow citizens that any duty they see
NJ 10 assign to me, will be faithfully dis
charged. Very respectfully,
F. B. BERKELEY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE

JANUARY I'd, 1898.
10 The VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i STA UNION: VT
beg leave to announce MY candidacy for
Te-electlon to the Office of Commissioner Of the
revenue, subject to the Democratic primary,
a.u promise II re elected faithful discharge
OF tne dnties of the office to the best of NV
as9liity. Solicit the active support of nv
IrIenus, with sincere appreciation of theiI.
past efforts in my behalf. ~
Very respectfully,
THOMAS j. CROWDER
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17

10 THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
,ol respectfully announce myself candidate
for the city Of Staunton, as Democrats 20 ng
uioaGe, out not subject to Democratic pri-
this city. WV 'oOei" VI
Jan 49, UTrrcT crpNN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
Earl C. Kester Dead.

Earl g. Rester, who had been in declin
ing health for long time, died Sunday
morning at about o'clock at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Newton G. Kester
On Coalter street, aged 81 years. Mr.. Kes.
ter was graduate of the Dunsmore Bust.
ness College and was highly esteemed by
the officers and teachers of that school. He
was member Of the Second Presbyterian
church, from which the funeral took place
Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock in the
presence of large congregation, the teach
ers and students of Dunsmores Business
College, attending in body. The services
at the chnrch were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. j. NJ. Wells, assisted by DR.. A. NJ.
Fraser.
The pail bearers were: Gilmer Weston,
j. W. Driver, Elwood Stoneburner. Robert
Russell, j. Ii. Chittum and P. 81. Chandler
The interment was in ThOrnrose cemetery,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17

President Cuestas, of Uraguary, ad-
interim, has issued decree dissolving
the assembly and has become provi-
sional governor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,

FHU. ~, 1875. ]
Beef Cattle.-There were fewer good tops
on the market than last week and more of
the medium and common grades. particular.
ly the latter. Tops were about up to the
figures of last week as to quality, while the
others were about 1sc easier than they were
then. Prices of Reef Cattle this week rang
ed as follows:
Best. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 1895 90
Generally rated first quality. 6Od4 rs
Medium or good fair qual1ty....... 3 56(04 40
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows -............. =. -. 2OO9a 10
tla,l ILL IL. 1non,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
BAKER g. Brown.
feb 17.lt

ZINE VA. STOCK AND GRAIN FARM
NEAR WASHINGTON.
Large .'Colonial" Mansion, perfect con.
dltlon. Large barns. LOO acres; $50 rich
river bottoms, (not overfowed) splendid for
timothy and corn; $50 acres cultivated up.
LANDS, gently rolling, and adapted to corn
and grass. Whole farm substantially
fencd; many fields; water in each. Rearing
orchards; lake stocked with black bass.
Fronts on river, best of shooting and fishing.
Emlnently healthy; beautiful place.
5000. Photos furnished. Box $50
1eD lO-3t Lynchburg, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CoMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SrAUNroN.
hereby announce myself candidate for
the ONCE OF Commonwealth Attorney for
the city OF Staunton at the coming municipal
Democratic primary, and earnestly solicit
your support. If elected pledge myself to a
faithful performance of the duties appertain-
ins IneregO, Respectfully,
jan .27-tf IT. PEYT0N RROwN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
"A CALL.
CAPT. II. NJ. MCILHANY.


"A CALI.
CAPT. II. M. MCILHANY.
Staunton. Va
Dear S1r-The office of Commissioner of the
revenue IS one Of the most important in the
g1iG OF the people of Staunton. 1t SHOULD be
as capable, conscientious and painsta king,
More than that, when the CITY has any favors
given ungrudgingly Of their time and labor to
build VI the city. No man has given more
generously of both, in proportion to his
means; recognizing your merits, among
which is your lifelong fidelity to The Demo,
cratic party, it is with great pleasure that we
ask you to run for Commissioner of the Reve-
nue. promising you our hearty support
Respectfully
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
3 REF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this Office.
Bell & Baker call attention to their fine
line of drugs.
There is said to be considerable move
ment in real estate in Anderson, W. Va.
All agents known as employment agent.
are to be taxed $50 under bill just passed.
The trading stamp bill Will become a
law prohibiting their use.
A little work is at last icing done on the
Middlebrook road.
The whipping post bil1' has been defeat
ed in the Legislature.
Ro. Ii. Allen was entered for treatment
Tuesday into the Western State Hospital.
The Planters Bank of Bridgewater is now
doing fair business. 1t began on Februa-
~ Sd.
On last Friday at Winchester, the birth
day of Chas. B. Rouss was celebrated by an
elaborate banquet.
The 1st Nat. Bank of Harrisonburg, Va.
has reduced its rate of interest from to
per cent.
Rev. A. P. Funkhouser has been nomi-
mated by the President as postmaster at
.rrisonburg.
1T Bridgewater last week e. F. Arey sold
hne building lots on East Commerce
pet to Geo. W. Flory.
essrs. E. K. Jones and M. NJ. Dixon
ght James F. Lowman's stock of store |
DIS, and will consolidate the three stores. |
B. Magalis, of Harrisonburg, an en-
Der on the Valley branch OF the B. & O.,
severely lu.-last week whilst stand |
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
L STAUNTON: W
~ hereby announce myself as candidate for
Sne once OF City Sergeant subject to the Dem
e'Ii Urinary If elected, promise faith
iui. ienergetc and prompt performance of the
uuIles OF the office. Respectfully. -o
Jan ~ IHOS- A. DAWSON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAJNTON.
l hereby announce that l will he canai.
gate for the position of Commemorative Al.
Iofney for the city of Staunton at the mimi.
c ep election to be held In May next subject
70 CHe democratic primary, and trust that
may receive your support.
Very respectfully
JAN 10, 1898. HERBERT j. TAYLOR
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-17
To THE VOTERS OF TIE CITY OLE srA1rNron

hereby announce that will be a candi-
GATE for the position of Commonwealth At
Gorney Tor the city of Staunton at the NUM-
c1pal election to be held Nav next. suhtecH to
1ae lIemocl attic primary, and trust that may
receive your support.
Very respectfully
Jan 49, 1898 WIN. A.pRATT
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Fort Eefiancaa

Feb. 15-The Mt. Sidney Mutual Tele-
phone Co. has been organized and the fol-
lowing officers elected: DR.. r. NJ. Park ms.
President; s. D. Harper, Vice-President,
and A. j. Richie, Secretary and Treasurer
contract was made with James Parish to
build the line complete ready for phones
from Mt. Sidney to Stanton. and the work
is being pressed towards c)n oletion so that
within 80 days the line Will be in use The
best multiple phones of the newest pattern
will be used and the Service will be first
class in every respect.