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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Five Bears Come Down
TO Nit. Elliott Springs.

THEIR APPEARANCE CAUSES GREAT
EXCITEMENT-TwO LARGE FLOCKs
OF WILD TURKEYS ALSO SEEN NEAR
THERE.
Great excitement was caused at Mt
Elliott Springs last Sunday by the
sudden appearance of five bears that
had come down from the mountain to
feed In the truck patch OF the hotel.
Bears are frequently seen in the noun
tain forests near Mt. Elliott, but it is
rare indeed that q whole family should
come down SO boldly into the settle
ment. When discovered the wild anil
mails were quietly feeding on the young
corn in the truck patch just north of
the gardner's house. They were first
seen by two young ladies of the hotel
who CHANGED to be strOIling up the
road. At first they were taken for a
lot of black hogs, but Oh closer ap
proach the young ladies were Mortified
to find the animals were Wild bears -
two full grown and three cubs. The
ladies in great fright ran screaming
back to the hotel and gave the alarm.
Chase was given, but the bears, as
much frightened as the young ladies,
made their escape TO the mountains.
Lewis Woods, without gun or other
weapon at hand, pursued them into
the brush hoping to capture a cub.
This he would have done, but when
within easy reach of his prey, the
mother bear turned on him SO fiercely
that he had TO abandon the chase
We are also informed that other wild
game were seen near the hotel within
tue last few days-these were wild tur-
keys, seen by Master Sidney Crawford,
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. George M
Crawford. The turkeys, he says, were
in two fiocks, numbering ali told some
~ or % birds.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
The Magnificent State c
Responsible People,

DEOPLE occupying positions of high
l responsibility and trust are always
very busy people.
They have little or no time to devote
to side issues.
1t is therefore very rare that such peo-
pie are willing to write testimonials for
anything.
Then again there is natural diff
dence in giving public endorsement to
any commercial enterprise on the part
Of people who are much before the
public.
Rare Endorsements.
It is thus that it is very rare that pub
lie officials, like governors, congress
men, consuls, senators, etc., give public
endorsement to a proprietary medi-
cine.
1t is therefore a great triumph that
Peruna has the unqualified endorse
ment of so many men in official posi-
ton.
Scores of public officials of national
reputation have enthusiastically de-
clared in favor of Peruna in public
print over and over again.
A Startling Fact.
There is no way to account for such q
startling fact as this except that Peruna
has extraordinary unusual merit.
After all, people high and low, are
constituted very much alike.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, July 8, 1907.
Sprouse. Mary F.
VS.
Fridley, Jacob W. and Isaac.
All parties interested in the above styl-
ed cause, now pending in the circuit court
for the county of Augusta; Take Notice.
that pursuant to decree entered in said
cause on the 9th day of June, 1907, shall
at my office In stanton, Va, on
August 18th, 1907,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts, viz:
Ito ascertain and report what lands,
if any, belonging to Jacob w. and Isaac
Fridley in the county of Augusta are sub
ject to the lien of the judgment Of Mary
+. Sprouse;
2.-The state OF the title to the same
and its fee simple and annual value;
3.-The liens binding thereon In the OF.
der OF their priority, including any unpaid
taxes; and
Amy other matters deemed peril.
nent, etc. H. II. KERR,
| commissioner in Chancery.
Carter Braxton, p. q. 1924
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Natural Enthusiasm.

When person has been really helped
in getting rid of some chronic malady,
after other things have failed, it is quite
natural for enthusiasm to lead people
to make a statement of the fact.
For great services, gratitude is nat
ural.
This is the only way that it can posi-
bly, be explained why it is that so many
persons prominent in public, diplomatic
and social life give testimony for
Peruna.
Actual Benefit.
Peruna promptly relieves.
This is the explanation.
Catarrh is disease difficult to relieve.
A great many of the doctors fail to
relieve it.
Gratitude Results.
A few bottles of Peruna cure a chronic
malady of many years standing and it is
almost impossible to repress the natural
feelings of gratitude which spring up.
Catarrh of Head and Throat
Mr.. Joseph Reiss, 1924 N. 18th street,
st. Louis, Mo-, writes:
81 had catarrh of the head and throat,
but through the use of five bottles of
Peruna and two bottles of Manalin l
was cured.
81 think that Peruna is the best tonic
that have ever used and L would adj
wise all catarrhal sufferers to use
Peruna."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Catarrhal Fever.

Mrs. W. K. Good, Broadway, Va,
writes:
"When L was fifteen years old 1 had
catarrhal fever and for nine years L
have had catarrh of the head.
Through neglect it went to my throat
and nose. After consulting you used
Peruna for four months as directed, and
am entirely well and have my natural
health.
81 cannot praise Peruna too highly.
1t will do all that it is recommended
to do"
Pe-ru-na Relieves Catarrh.
Mr.. l.. Clifford Figg, Jr., 1929 E.
Marshall ST., Rich mond Va, writes:
GAS soon as l get a cold send for a
bottle of Peruna, and it soon drives it
out of my system.
Despaired of Being Cured.
"For several years 1 was not entirely
we'll, and despaired of ever being cured,
as l had used numerous remedies that
my friends advised. doctored for two
years without any improvement.
A Last Resort
Gas last resort | tried Peruna, and
am pleased to say that in short time
l was completely cured.
81 have not been troubled for over a
year. L am pleased to endorse Peruna
as it saved me world of SUFFERING"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
MIddIehr00k and Vicinity.

As scheduled the Juniors held a
"rousing'' lawn party and pole raising
here on the 4th. There was large
crowd present, and general good fee
ing prevailed. MIR. Ivey, the State
Secretary. and Mr.. Jos. C. Shelton of
StauntOn, both made excellent talks,
pleasing the large audience. Owing
to the fact that many members of the
band are farmer boys, there was only "a
part of the band present 10 the even
ing. But they made good music which
was enjoyed by the crowd. Benjamin
j. Arehart plays banjo second TIC
none in the county, and his playing
called forth hearty applause The re-
ceipts amounted to nearly $3.50. There
was An auction at the close conducted
by auctioneer D. NJ Smith, at which
nice lot of fine cakes. meats, ETC., vert
sold. The pole raised Is 80 feet high
and is graced by a nice large "Od
Glory" The whole affair was in ev
cry way delightful and very credltable
to the Juniors, which order is growing
and becoming a power In the hand
Allen Perry, respected colored man.
died at his home near ArbOr Hill last
week of dropsy. His brother, living
here, was very ill of the same disease,
but sent off and got a medicine that
has cured him, and he is able to be
about his business again.
There is some talk of another hall
being erected here by the Juniors
There are persons of means who signi-
" a willingness to render the fnancia
aid necessary.
On Monday morning the store of Mr..
J. H. Swartzel was discovered to be on
ire on the inside. 1t was put out, but
lot before an estimated loss of So 600
damage was done. The origin of the
ire ls not known.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
When Off For The
jamestown Exposition

You don't have to 60 to Norfolk, stop
on this side.
Excellent accommodations can be had
in Hampton.
The "AUGUSTA HOUSE," run by a
Staunton man, DIR. Walter A. Picker, is
gem OF neatness and comfort, where the
most can be had for the least money. This
is choice place at which to STOP for
either ladies or gentlemen. Modern brick
Excellent service. Opposite Exposition.
which is reached by delightful boat-ride
of five miles through the ASSEMBLED
FLEETS, landing two squares from the
Augusta. Frequent trips. Quick time.
No crowded street car. Near old Point
from which the Naval Display will be best
seen. The Hampton side of Hampton
Roads is the most pleasant. inexpensive
and convenient. Address AUGUSTA
HOTEL. Hamptrn, Va. 621 4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Local Notes Of Interest.

A good farmer is wanted to take
charge of the farm at Mt. Elliott
Springs. For particulars address the
proprietor, Mr.. S. Fred Cummings.
The University College of Medicine,
of Richmond, Va, is rejecting credit
on Virginia and the South by main
tanning standards as high as Northern
colleges, and refusing to avail itself of
privileges conceded because of 1.-THE
bachwardness of the South"
There is a movement on foot in N
son county to erect q monument to
Theodore Estes, who was shot and
killed by Judge Loving. The ladies of
the Adail section have already raised
$3.50,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Churchvilie Items.

Church vile, July 9.-The supper at
Loeb Willow was a financial success.
Notwithstanding the very inclement
weather and the pressure of harvest
work, limited, but very generous
crowd were in attendance, and the
gross receipts were over SOL.
Mrs. Hughes and family of little Cnes
have arrived home from baltimore.
Mr.. Plowden returned from Rich
mond very recently.
Prof. and Mrs. q. d. Euritt are
spending their vacation at the home of
his mother, Mrs Caroline Euritt.
Miss Reba Plowden has been visit.
ing Ill Highland.
Clayton Tapscot is spending his
school vacation at the home of his par
ents here.
Ernest Burton and Frank Bare have
arrived home from Jamestown. The
depressing reports from there of the
incompIeteneSs of the exhibits are
having discouraging effect, in keep
ing visitors away, who would like very
much to attend.
j. s. Dinkel of Longwood, Florida,
wnere he has resided for number of
years, was a pleasant caller at the
home of the writer last Friday.
Miss Minnie Rooers from Meadow
Dale bjgnIaud Is a guest at LCch Viii.
low manse.
The firT. local showers. have mt the
corn il, a yer, fl ,urlshing condi, ion.
Peorle. generally. were disappointed
in the rui,,r, of I,idye RarksdaIa. We
think insfice. has been denIorahlv SET
aside and a m.l,cious criminal liner
otad
Mrs l. : H,air continues on the sick
Iist we .re hnning with th. return of
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
III. l.. LANG.
OptOmetrlst,
Staunton, Va.
Ignores INJUNCTION.

Judge B. F. Long, of the North
Carolina State court, instructed the
grand jury at Raleigh Monday to indict
every violator of the new law fixing
the maximum charge of transporting
passengers on railroads in North Caro-
lima exceeding sixty mil es in length at
p cents mile, and providing penal
ty of $500 for every violation, and
making it an indictable misdemeanor
for any agent of the railroads to de-
mand or charge greater rate. Judge
Long said no court has Jurisdiction in
indictments except the Superior Courts
of North Carolina. and that of the State
Superior and Supreme Courts should
both hold the act not repugnant to the
federal constitution, the federal Su-
preme court couldtre-examine the de-
cision upon writ of error at instance of
cOnvicts under the act.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MR.. JACOB H. LEONARD.

| NJ X. JACOB II. LEONARD-
Il Mr.. Jacob H.. Leonard died at hi
home near Crimora Wednesday even
ing at 'clock, OF Inflammation of tn
bowels. The funeral WAS held at Ziol
church Friday morning at ten o'clock
Mr.. Leonard was II years of age. HI
was former mem Der of old Co. E anC
served with conspicuous gallantry anC
credit through the war. He was gOOG
neighbor and man of prominence in
his community and will be greatly
missed. Of recent years he was engag.
ed in the mer camille business at Cri.
mora. which was conducted by his two
sons. All of bis children except Mrs.
DR.. Dice of Marietta, Texas, were at
bis bedside. He is survived by his
widow and five children. His surviv
Ing brothers are J. H., M. L., D. < i,
and j. M. Leonard; and sisters, Mrs
John N. Coyner and Mrs. ID. 2. Wine.
MRS. WILLIAM M. BERKELEY.
Mrs. Ida Berkeley, widow of the late
William M. Berkeley, died Friday
morning at her home on st Clair street,
after long illness. Mrs. Berkeley had
been an invalid for more than a year
past and her death was not unexpect-
ed. Her maiden name was Miss Ida
Virginia DowelI. She graduated from
the Virginia School for the Deaf aud
the Blind more than rs years ago and
married Mr.. William M. Berkeley, also
mute. Four children, Misses Annie,
Mary and Psrke Berkeley and Master
Willie Berkeley, survive her. Mrs
Berkeley was member OF che old Vir-
ginia family of that name, and mum.
bered among her antecedents some of
the most distinguished people in Vir-
gina history. The funeral was held
afternoon at $50 lock from
the family residence on st .ir street.
Rev. William T. Elmer COZ ucting the
service in the absence of Rev. w. @.
Hullihen. The. interment was in
TnOrnr0se cemetery. The pail bearers
were Messrs. A. F. Roberts n, Carter
Braxton, William EskriGso, II. w.
Holt, j. R. Taylor, Jr., Joseph Bark
nan, W. G. Marshall and DR.. Fl. Ell. |
Henkel.
MR.. J. F. SCHEELKY.
Mr.. j. Frank Scheelky died after a
hort but distressing illness, at the
lome of Mrs. John Henkel in Basic
lily, on Monday morning, July 1, 1907.
lr. Scheelky was man of sterling
Qualities and was very popular with
large circle of friends and acquaint-
noes. He is survived by his wife,
Who was Miss Lucas of Newbern,
7. G.. The interment was made in
Newport News, his former home. |;
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
The Local Option Election,

The local option campaign in this
city came to close last night with
public meetings by both sides. The
contest has been exciting, but every
thing has passed off without friction
much to the credit of all concerned.
Today the ballots are being cast, and
no doubt every vote will he cast.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12

Commissioner Of Agriculture, Hon.
Geo. w. Koiner, who has been spend
ing two months abroad in the interest
of the immigration movement, return.
ed home last week, and is again in his
office in Richmond. He is In good
health, and says that his trip has &C
complished much good-in fact, far
more than his first journey to foreign
lands.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Against the 2-Cent Rate.

Judge Pritchard of the United States
circuit court of appeals, at Richmond
on Wednesday handed down his opin-
ion in the two-cent passenger rate case,
affecting all railroads operating in Vir-
ginia, as adopted by the state corpora
tiOn commission.
In his opinion, Judge Pritchard
practically ruled that the commission
had no power to exercise the functions
of court, and that in fixing the uni
form passenger rate to govern all rail-
reads it had overstepped it's authority.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Report Your Names,

. All candidates who expect to enter
the primary on August 18th, should re.
port their names to Hon. Joseph A.
Glasgow, county chairman, not later
than July 10th SO that their names can
be printed On the ballots. Don't for
get that next Tuesday, the 18th. is the
dav
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
FARMER WANTED.

after the farm at MT. Elliott Springs
Would have to take care of the cows and
horses, do the gardening and other light
work. A good position for the sum mer
that may become permanent job, for tn e
right man. Reference required. Address
or apply to the proprietor,
S. FRED. CUMMINGS,
II st Mt. Elliott, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
New State Librarian.

The State Library Board has elected
Mr. Henry McIlwalne librarian OF the
State Library, to succeed Mr.. j. T.
Kennedy, and he entered on his duties
Monday. There has been considerable
friction among the employs for some
time past, which the people hope will
now cease. 1t is said there will be no
no changes in the library staff.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Mayor SchmItz Gets Five Years.

On Monday verdict was returned
in court in San Francisco against May
or SchmitZ of that city, charged with
malfeasance in Office, and be was SEN
fenced to serve five years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
Saturday, ADJUST 3rd. 1907.

in front of the court house of Augusta
county. in the city of Stanton, at II
O'Clock M, that valuable property in the
city of Staunton, known as the Virginia
Hotel, situated on the corner of New and
New Court House streets, containing
about one hundred rooms, thirty odd bath
rooms, spacious lobby, writing room, ball
room &c, and which has recently been
remodelled and improved. making it one
OF the most desirable hotel properties in
the State, and offers an unusual good op-
pOrtunity for first class hotel man.
TERMS OF SALE-One.third of the
purchase money in cash, and the balance
In one and two years, evidenced by the
equal bonds of the purchaser, with APP
proved personal security, and further Sc.
cured by trust deed on the property, and
the purchaser will also be required to
keep the property fully insured, loss if
any under such policy or polices, to be
payable to the trustee as his interest may
appear.
P. M. COINER,
% At Trustee,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-07-12
W. A. Cushing. Auct1Oneer.
Trustees Sale
OF VALUABLE
HOTEL PROPERTY.
IN STAUNTON, VA.
IN STANTON, VA.

By virtue of a deed of trust bearing date
on April 18th, 1906, of record in the clerks
office of the corporation court for the city
of Staunton in d. b. II, page 81, execut.
ed by Augusta Hotel Corporation, cor
poration duty chartered and existing I'M
der the laws of the State of Virginia. to
the undersigned. P. NJ. Coiner, Trustee,
default having been made in the payment
of the interest coupons attached to the
bonds therein secured, and being request
ed go to do by the holder of said bonds
and coupons. Will proceed to sell at pub
Lin auofiOD On
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-06-22
Express Company
May Catch it Ne xt,

Atlanta, June "a rumbling
emanating the state railroad com
mission indicates that the Southern
Express Company is about to be
involved in an investigation which
may lead to a general revising Of
it's rate schedule in so far as Geor
gia is concerned. The rumbling is
t h e direct result Of continued
grumbling on the part of the citi-
zenry, certain parts of the state
and as the commissioners indicated
this morning
There will be something doing
with the express monopoly in the
n ar future unless complaints
cease.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-06-22
Changes for A. B & A. Agent

The recent resignation of Mr.. S.
N. McMullen from the local agency
of the A. B. & A. road will result
in a number of changes it is under
stood. Temporarily Mr.. McMul-
len is succeeded by Mr.. j. r. It'd
well the relief agent of the road.
1t is announced sal officially,
however, that Mr.. G. A. Jolly;
the agent at Fitzgerald will come
in ten days to take the agency.
Mr.. Jolly is to be succeeded by
the agent at MOntezuma and the
Montezuma man will be succeeded
by the Vienna agent. Who will
take the Vienna agency-is not yet
known but there may be several
other changes with Slight promo
tions.
Mr.. McMullen will rest for ten
days and will probably accept an
other railroad position. 1t is I'M
derstood that the A. B. 4 A. has
offered him a position that is quite
a promotion, and he may take this
after taking a needed lest.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-06-22
Railroads Will
Have Uniformity

| Washington, June, 15.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission
o-day promulgated uniform sys-
TEN of accounts for railroads pro-
vided for under the railroad rate
Il. Y passed at the last session OF
Congress. The system viii go into
effect July l, covering revenues
and operating expenses, and there
after railroads will be compelled
to file monthly reports.
| The method adopted is intended
to insure a correct statement OF
net revenues from operations and
is expected to result in keeping
the cost of improvement out OF op-
Grating expenses and therefore ex-
clude them from the cost of per-
forming current business.
The expense of soliciting traffic
is separated from the expenses OF
hauling traffic. The construction
accounts are so drawn that a
current record of the physical val
ue of railway property is always
accessible.
The classification of accounts has
been worked out with the assist
ance and co operation Of the rail
way accounting officers.
ADVISED WITH CARRIERS.
Every carrier has been notified
from time to time of the progress
of the work and no question has
been decided without first reques-
ing of every carrier it's views and
suggestions. This has been done
by a series of circulars, and thou
sands of letters have been received
in response to these circulars.
Assistance has been rendered by
committees representing t h e
American Railway Association,
which is the presidents and man
ayers association and the freight
claim association. The significant
feature is that the accounting offic-
er of each carrier is made personal
ly responsible for the application
of the rules of accounting promul
gated by the commission. This is
regarded by the commission as the
most important step that the fed
eral government has ever under
taken in the development of ad-
ministrative supervision over a
quasi-public business like that of
the railways.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-06-22

Wanted-Position by young
lady of experience as bookkeeper
or stenographer. Answer K. care
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-06-22

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