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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26

Gov. LAFoLLETTE has issued procla-
nation designating Friday, May 3rd, as
Arbor Day. This day has become not
only Arbor, but Bird day as we'll, and
his Arbor and Bird Day annual address
to the teachers of Wisconsin schools
urging them to make this day day OF
instruction to children and parents by
holding suitable exercises. This annual
is filled with instructive hints which can
be profitably read by all. 1t is to be
hoped that attention will be given to
this subject by our teachers, so that the
love of trees, shrubs, flowers and birds
may be made more active and ardent in
the hearts of the children.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26
EARNS for Sale.

Located in central Wisconsin, on rail
road, good schools. Hard wood lands
best stock raising lands in the state
suitable for raising tobacco. Prices $500
to $500 per acre. Terms easy. Young
men profit by the experience of your
fathers and buy good farm cheap.
HENRY S. SLOAN,
2Otf Office over Ellingson's store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26
Rainy Days Makes No Difference.

Although Monday was disagreeable
day. Morgan D. Wise, the optician who
is with Chas. Hitchcock every Monday,
had the biggest day he has had in Ed
gerton. Dozens of people consulted
him. He is with Chas. Hitchcock every
Monday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26

The United States presents most
favorable and no less striking contrast
with the principal nations of Europe in
the per capita cost of Education. Great
Britain, according to Mulnall, spends
$60,0O0,000 annually for this purpose;
Germany, $5O,OO0,O00; France, $4,000
900; Russia, $35,O00,O00, while in the
United States the estimated amount is
over $500 600 600
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln

Career and Character Of Abraham Lincoln.
An address by Joseph Choate, En-
bassador to Great Britain, on the career
and character of Abraham LincoIn-his
early life, his early struggles with the
world, his character as developed in the
later years of his life and his administra-
ton, which placed his name so high on
the worlds roll of honor and fame, has
been published by the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Railway and may be had
by sending six c. cents in postage to F.
A.. Miller, General Passenger Agent
Chicago ILL., 2Ow3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26
Strawberry Plants.

For sale by John Harris one mile
north of Edgerton. Varieties: Crescent,
Warfield, Bulach, Parker Earle, Lovett
Beder Wood, Brandywine, Splendid and
Dayton. 4Oc per 100: $500 per 1000. 10tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26
Seed Potatoes

Early Ohio and Early Rose seed pota-
toes, direct from Ohio for sale at my
store. Place your order now, as they
may not last long. Herman Licicker.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26

Few good building lots for sale; also
acres of land. Enquire of c. S. Ran
dolph, City.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-04-26

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
with Our Advertisers.

The Palais Royal Is having big silk
sale this week.
H. L Lang warns buying about buy.
ing glasses from spectacle peddlers.
The Rails ton health shoe, strictly
waterproof is for sale only by Jas. d.
Woodward, the Main street. haber-
dasher OF this city.
W. J. Swink has decided to quit the
clothing business. He is offering bis
entire stock at prices that will surprise
you.
Harry M. Lewis is offeing his line
of overcoats and heavy suits at your
own price, in order to make room for
spring and summer goods which are
arriving daily.
One hundred acres of desirable land
with good orchard and water pow er
mill near Mt. Scion. is offered for sale.
For particulars call on or address j. ohm
George at Mt. Scion.
On Monday, March rs, Commission
ers Gordon, Curry and Fauntleroy, will
offer fer sale the Patrick Lloyd prop
erty situated on Naked Creek. 1t con-
tains % acres and is in fine state of
cultivation.
Commissioners Perry and Kerr will
offer for sale on Monday. March IS, in
front of the court house that very de-
sirable land near Stuart's Draft, be-
longing to the estate of tho A. L.
Wagner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Indictment Dismissed.

Some weeks ago Mr.. Archer Har-
man, son of the late Col. Asher W..
Hartman, was arrested in New York
on complaint of an English promoter
of concessions in EcuaGor. Hon. A.
s. Hewitt, former Mayor OF New Y ork
city, went on Mr.. Harman's bond for
SIS, 900. At the trial last week Judge
Mcmahon dismissed the indictm ent,
on the ground that it was not warrant.
ed by the evidence presented, in the
following opinion:
II have made careful examination
of the minutes of the testimony of st.
George Fox Pitt, before the grand jury,
on which the indictment was returned
charging Mr.. Hartman with the larceny
of ESQ shares of stock, and find that,
even if all Mr.. Pitt swore to was true,
there was no evidence of any crime OF
any criminal intent on the part of the
defendant" declared Judge McMahoD.
Il order the Indictment dismissed. l
also direct, the District Attorney to
refrain from bringing this matter be
fore the grand jury again unless new
evidence of far more conclusive char
acter shall be found"
The New York Press in speaking OF
the matter says:
"Archer Hartman, who now is left in
nndisputed control of railroad deal
involving $50, 100000, has built rail.
roads in Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado
and another States, and has handled
large paving contracts in Philadelphia
and Washington.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Whiteslde on the Twelfth.

Mr.. Whiteside' . forthcoming engage
ment at the Opera House on March
18th, will from present Indications be
one OF the most successful ever played
in this city. In these days when we
are RECALLED or rather assailed with so
much that is unworthy Of place in the
amusement world, it becomes a pleas
ure to welcome to our midst an actor
whose auditors are never depressed
with tho sense Of being unworthily &C.
cupied, but who steadily feel the force
of commanding intellect and an in
tense nature concentrated on the sin
csre and beneficial treatment Of mo-
mentous themes. Mr.. Whiteside. on
this OCCASION, will present for the nrst
time in this city, the new picturesque,
romantic comedy Heart and Sword. u
1t Is said the play is replete with bril-
liant dialogue and witty epigrams and
that it is beautifully staged and gorge
ously gowned and cOstumed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
County Court.

The grand jury in this court met
and returned the following indict-
meDt:
Minor Ellinger and Dorsey Clayton,
felony, these boys are charged with
burning a demented woman named
Jennie PANEL, near Crimora; John
Brown, felony; VIM. Staten. felony,
house breaking and larceny; Bud
Crawford, felony; Mamie johnson, for
numbering her child; Thos. Meekens,
felony, house breaking; Robt. Blakey,
alias Robt. Willis, alias Robt. Cecil
grand larceny.
Ben Johnson, house breaking; Jane
Stewart, colored, for attempt to poi
son.
The grand jury will meet again OIL
Thursday, March 7.
The court transacted the following
business: w. G. Craig qualified as ad
mipistrator of W. J. Kincald; Ivan II
Lightner qualified as deputy sheriff
E. p. Slower gave bond for the releas'
and care of bis father, John 81. Slower
whose mind has become deranged.
The will of the late w. M. Chew wa
admitted to probate. His sons W. K
and Frank L. Chew, qualified as ex
ecutors in the sum of $40, OOO
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Basic City Notes.

Basic City, Feb. 27.-On the 22nd,
Washington birthday was observed
by the Basic City public school in a
manner calculated to arouse an inter-
est in the life of the greatest of Amer
lean men. The children from the four
rooms, with their teachers, were as
sembled in one room, where about an
hour and half's time was occupied
by appropriate songs, recitations and
ESSAYS. There was no lack OF display
of flags, Coats-of- Arms, and signs OF
patriotism.
On Sunday, the congregation OF the
Presbyterian church were treated to
a sermon by Rev. II. P. McClintic, on
the christians Duty His discourse
was concise and specific, and was like
" to make the most devoted reflect up
On their past life.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Coe preach
ed in the Methodist church. Both the
Methodist and Presbyterian churches
have we'll attended Sunday Schools In
the morning. In the afternoon the
Disciples meet for the instruction OF
their children.
The Oriental members of the Jr. y. U.
A. M. will be treated to all oyster sup
per on next Monday night.
La Grippe is raging in our town, A
large numbe of our citizens have be
come it's victims, and by 1t number
of children have been detained from
school.
| The cold weather that has just pass
ed has enabled the people of Waynes'
boro and Basic to reap harvest. AL
day yesterday the wagons were busy
hauling the ice from the pond. MI
jim Coyner, having filled his ice house
built a large addition to it, which III
has now nearly filled.
On account her sons sickness, MIS-
Baker has deferred her trip to Rich
mOnd.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Arbor Hill Brief Mention.

Arbor Hill, Feb. 26.--There is still
plenty of grippe in the neighborhood,
among others afflicted with it is the
family of w. D. Fifer. VIM. Swartzel
also il laid up with the same.
Irvine Swartzel while at play re-
Gently with a school-mate. Layton
Roudabush, was struck on the head
acciden tally by stone from the sling
shot of young Roudabush, inficting q
painful wound.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Tribbst, after
continued indisposition are well and
out again.
Many of our farmers are through
with their ice harvest and ar, now
b usy hauling produce to market, the
advance in wheat market causing much
of that product to be sold.
The E. A. Fulcher farm has been
leased by Ernest Dull.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
A Great Convenience.

The Lopg-Distance Telephone Co.
have their line completed and are ready
for business, Staunton, Waynesboro,
Charlottesville, Louisa, Richmond and
other points. can now be instantly
communicated with. The Richmond
markets in detail, can be discussed at
the breakfast table, by any farmer in
Augusta county, an advantage that
even two years ago was not to be
thought of. With their metallic copper
circuit, messages over the long dis
lance lines can be heard with Burpris
ing distinctness. A talk with Rich
mond from the Staunton Office is al
clear as if the parties were face to face
There is no buZzing in the phone, NJ
outside noises. no cross fire OF othe
voices. but direct and thorough!
satisfactory private talk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
BridueWater Briefs

Thos. Messick, of New Hope, Aug
nsta county, was in town few days
the first of the week on business.
B. A. Caracofe and wife, of Mt.
Scion, we're guests of Sam'l H. Webb
several days during the latter part OF
last week.
Mrs. Kephart and daughter, who
have been living in the G LEY property
on North Main street, moved to Staun
ton the first of this week.
Twelve of the finest draft horses
passed through here Wednesday even
ing that have ever been seen in this
section. They were Ell route, we IN
derstand, for McClintic' S lumber eamI
on Little Gauley River, w. Waller
aid,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
The Largest and Most Costly in the
History of the City.

| The largest fire, and one more near
ly approaching confiagratlon, than
any this city has known for many
years occurred Wednesday morning
about 2 O CLOCK, when fire was dlscov'
cred in the warehouse of b. w. Crum
on Middlebrook avenue. The flames
spread rapidly and soon enveloped the
adjoining buildings which were occu-
pied by Andrew Bowling & Co.. J. u.
Todd and NJ. Kivlighan, all used in the
gain, hay and implement business.
The firemen worked heroically from the
time the alarm was turned in until late
ia the afternoon. and had to keep
strict watch Wednesday night to pre-
vent the flames breaking out again as
there was quantity of baled hay and
straw smoulderlng in the ruins that
could not be extinguished.
The buildings burned were the pro-
perty of Mrs. Gibson. wife of Bishop
R. A. Gibson, of Richmond. and were
valued at $40 900, on which there was
only So, 500 insurance. Andrew Bow
ling & Cos. loss is placed at 81 900 full
ly covered by insurance; B. w. Crum
loss 10000. insurance, $1,000; j. 4.
Todd, loss S., 900, insurance 81 800; M.
Kivlighan, loss 5000, covered by in
surance.
The large store room of Baker q
Bro WI was also damaged, but no esti-
mate can yet be made of what damage
was done to the stock in this building.
The losses foot up about $2S. O0O,
with insurance of $11 900, leaving
net loss of 1900. This does not in
clude the loss of Baker & Brown, which
is fully covered by insurance.
The in surance was in companies re-
presented by Messrs. Hoge u McChes-
ney, Taylor u Perry, and Heber Ker.
lt,was not until late in the day that
it was felt certain the fire would not
ext end, and two of the four streams OF
water that had been playing on the
bu lldings were cut off. One stream
of water was kept playing on the ruins
all of Wednesday night and good part
of the day yesterday. The rear walls
of the buildings were bulged by the
heat and some of them fell to the
ground leaving in view great heaps OF
burning hay and straw on which wat
er was kept constantly streaming caus-
ing great clouds of binding steam and
smoke which nearly blinded the nremen
at their work.
After hours of steady work the men
became exhausted and were replaced
by others, while many citizens lent a
helping hand in subdueing the flames.
During the day Thousands OF people
from the city and county viewed the
ruins and the excellent and systematic
work of the fire department.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Death of Mrs. Susan White.

Mrs. Susan White died at Bell s
Valley, Rock bridge county, on the
evening Of February 23rd, 1901, at her
home, aged about rs years. She was
the wife of John N. White, and Will
be remem bered by the people OF ana
near GreenviIle, Va, where she was
raised. She had been in failing health
for several years. She was buried III
Lebanon cemetery beside her only
daughter-Lizzie. who died just year
ago. The funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. Il. A. Young, pastor CT
Lebanon Presbyterian church. There
are left to mourn her loss husband
aud one son. Everyone testifies to bel
noble character. Peace to her ashes
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
MIddIebrook Items.

Mrs. Jefferson Huntley died week be
fore last, near Staunton, from cancer
She was an estimable lady, and resided
for some years near this place.
Our town is soon to have lodge o.
1. o. o. F.
Ed. L. Fox. of Raphine, visited biz
sister here. last week. and was also Oh
a visit to friends in Staunton.
There has been considerable sickness
here during the recent cold snap.
There is some talk of an automobile
line through here this summer.
Mrs. Annie Beard left last week to
visit her daughter, in Fluvanna cOun'
ty.
1t is often remarked that none but
free holders, are summoned on jurles
for the county.
John Benson, of near here. is report
ed very ill.
Mr.. Jas. Smiley has been ill, but is
better.
There are offers being made here for
good hands for farm and other work
in Western states. they are, however,
very scarce and hard to get.
Some of Rev. Mr.. Jones, family, who
have n-quite i'll, are now improY-
ing.
Mr.. Whalen, who was sick, is out
again. His family also were ill, but
are better.
Mrs. Osbourne, of Shenandoah coun-
ty, who was visiting here, has returned
home.
A little son of Mrs. Maggie Mish, is
reported quite i'll.
Clarence Splitter was out to see his
mother last Sunday.
Mr.. J. Davis Fox, who died last fall
is survived by one hundred children,
grand children, and great grand chill
dfen; an unusual number.
Mrs. Mamie Smith and her children
who were sick are able to be out again
F. Tebbs Talley, of Tabor neighbor.
hood, was here last Saturday.
The parties who stole the wheat al
the Hogshead farm near here, were
finally located, but made good theil
escape, before the officer could gel
them. The wheat was traced to Staun
ton, where it was sold.
Paul Gay, of Craigsville, was here
last week.
Misses Lottie Smith and Katie Mar
Gus, of this place, visited Miss Nina
Glover, near here last week.
We were shown an old document
the other day. 1t is well preserved
and is license issued to VIM. Nc
|Chesney, to operate distillery In this
county. 1t is dated March 14th, 1914
and signed by NJ. CARRIER, Jr., as dep.
uty collector at Staunton, in the up
per left hand corner, is water stamp
ed medallion, containing the words 81
cents per gallon. 1t does not state what
the license cost. But probably that
was to be the retail price of the liquor
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
W. l.. Olivier & Son, Auctioneers,
SALE OF
Desirable Farm Property

In pursuance of DEGREES of the circuit
court of Augusta county, entered Nov. %
1900, and February %, 1901, in the chan.
Gerry cause of Miles Guardian VS.. Miles
Infants, ct ais. the undersigned commits
sioners, appointed by said DEGREES on
MONDAY, MARCH %. 1901,
court day, at noon, will sell at public auc.
tion in front of the City Hall on +. Main
street, in Staunton, to the highest bidder
or bidders, the following very desirable
farming lands:
Lot No. 1.-COntaining So a, 3 r, and
pc, about 10 of which is woodland.
Lot No. 1.-The reversiOn of 46 a., assign
ed to Mary A. Wagner, widow of A. l..
Wagner. decd, for life,as her dover in the
lands lately occupied by said A. l.. Wagner.
Lot No. 3.-COntaining SO a., and sc pO.,
upon which is good barn.
The said three parcels of land constitute
the farm of which A L. Wagner, decd,
died possessed, containing about $50 acres,
DO situated on South River, near Stuart's
Draft, in Augusta county; are fertile and
in good condition.; and lie in one Of the
best neighborhoods in the county. Com
munication between Lot No. and Lot No.
3 is furnished by public road. Lot No. 2
lying between the other two.
The above parcels will be offered sepa-
rately and together, the commissioners re-
porting the best price to be realized. A
plat of the three parcels may be seen at
the sale. or on application to either Of the
commissioners.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fOur of the
purchase price of each parcel in cash; the
balance in three equal instalments at 1, 2
and years time, to be evidenced by the
| bonds of the purchaser or purchasers, bear.
ing interest from date until paid, SAID in
terest being payable annually, waving the
homestead exemption, with good personal
security, the title of each parcel to be re-
tanned as ultimate security for the payment
of the bonds executed therefor.
j. M. PERRY,
H. H. KERR,
| Commissioners.
| Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au
| gusta county, tO-wit:
| 1, JOS B. Woodward, Clerk of the Cour
aforesaid do certify that j. M. Perry, one
of the commissioners above named, has ex
ecuted the bond required by decree of SALE
entered on the 23rd day of Nov. 1900, II
said chancery cause of Miles Guardian
VS.. Miles Infants, now pending in thi
court.
| JOS. B. WOODWARD,
Date Dec. "a, 1900. Clerk.
mar Lat
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Death of an Aged Lady.

Mrs. Sallie Kunkle, wife of MIR.
David Kunkle, died on Friday at her
home in Craigsville. Her funeral took
place on Sunday afternoon, and was
attended by large concOurse of friends
who thus showed the high esteem In
which she was held. Deceased was a
Miss Cooper, of Missouri, and became
the wife of Mr.. Kunkle while be resid
ed in the west mang years ago. She If
survived by her aged husband and three
sons-MeGsrs. G. Brown Kunkle anC
Jacob Kunkle, of this county. and DR..
Cooper ID. Kunkle, of Big Stone Gap.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
New Lodqe Of Odd Fellows.

On Friday night next, March Sth'
District Deputy Grand Master VIM.
Larner. assisted by other members OF
rho order will institute lodge Of Odd
Fellows at Middlebrook. Persons de
string to unite with the order there
shouId leave their names with Mr.. j.
Emmett Arehart. Quite number OF
the memb ers from this city and Pun
kettsvlIle will be present.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Herman, the Great, will be the at
traction at the opera house, next Fiji
day night, the 8th.
Mrs. Sarah H. Mohler died on Mon
dav night at her home in East Lex
ington. aged s6 years. Deceased was
sister of Mr.. Jacob d. Shaner, Of
this county.
Mr.D.E. East, of Raphine, recently
.shipped to the Baltimore market q
bunch of eleven fine cattle. They were
bought of Mr. j. Frank Clemmer, OF
this county, and averaged 1.5o0 pound
each
Rev. James E Armstrong, presldlne
elder of Rockingham district, will hold
quarterly conferences at the following
D aces: Waynesboro, March 2nd ana
3rd; Port Republic, 3rd and 4th; Lu
r,y. 9th and 10th; Marksville, 10th and
18th. and Goshen, nth and 18th.
Mr.. Geo. Il. P. Lindamood, a proml'
nent citizen of Woodstock, died on
Saturday. after several week. illness,
aged about 70 years. He Is survived
by his wife and four children. One OF
his sons being Mr.. NJ D. Lindamond.
IF Weyer's Cave.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
has elected the following officers: Z. Il.
Yea yer. president; J. M. Keister, vice
nresiIent: J. w Parrish, secretary
Miss Daisy Tanner. corresponding
secretary: Miss Myrtle Burruss, or
ganist: Miss Alma NEWMAN, assistant
org mist; r E. Tyler. chorlster, ana
Mis- Merle Gentry, treasurer.
Constable John s Denton on Satur
d.y ent to Greenvile and arrested
lane Stewart, colored woman, cnarg
ed with putting poison in the cofee
of the family of MI. M. L. Prison, all
of whom were made very sick. Inc
woman confessed to Constable Denton,
but did not assign any reason for the
deed.
John Butler alias "'Frisco Slim,
who was tried at the November term
of the Comfy Court OF Shenandoah
county, on the charge of rooblng MAS
sanutton Bank, Ct Strasburg Va last
April, and acquitted, but Immediately
rA-arrested on the charge Of robDlng
the postoffice at Rockaway, NJ was
tried on the latter charge last week,
and acquitted. The prisoner proved
an alibi and was discharged.
Mr.. John Il. Crawford, deputy sher-
iff of Greenbrier county, w. Va an
OLD Confederate soldier, died on sun
dag after an illness of only four days.
aged So years. He entered the Con
f.derate army at the age OF II, IN 1907
and was a member of Edgar 8 battal-
ion until the war ended. He was
prominent in the affairs of his county
and leaves a wide circle of friends.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Sad Death Of Mrs. CrumD.

Tuesday night at 1855 o'clock Mrs.
Efie.A. Crump passed away at the resi-
dence of her uncle, DR.. 8. A. Austin,
where she had been i'll for several weeks.
Mrs. Crump was the daughter OF Mr.
T. W. Lambert; sue was rs years OF
age and was very popular with large
circle of friends. She was a member
of the Presbyterian church, from
which place tho funeral service was
held yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
and the remains afterwards laid to rest
in Enthusiastically Virginian.