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AND VINDICATOR.
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R.S.TURK, Edltorand Proprietor,
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FRIDAY, MAY 24.
TO QUENCH OUR THIRST.
By a most decisive vote on the loth
;. the city of Staunton voted to
c soft water brought into her;
ins. There is one peculiarity about |
unton, she always goes wet. Her
hankering after water is bewitchingly
funny. Just say water to her people
soft, hard, soda, fire or any other kind
and a ready response is heard. They
go for It by a large majority. It is
not because we love sott water that
■we have agreed to tax ourselves to
bring it in, we know really nothing of
that kind of water yet, but because
our neighbor, Harrisonburg, a town
remarkable for its love of has
told us what a blessing soft water is.
Since the citizens of Harrisonburg
have gotten soft water, they drink
nothing else, they actually bathe in it.
Just think of having enough water in
Harrisonburg to bathe in. This would
seem wasteful to the old resident who
has lived on s few buckets full each
week and only a foot bath on Saturday
nights, but the rising generation there
is more prodigal. We want to be prod
igal, we too want water we can bathe
in. Wo want water also to drink, we
have now to do our drinking in small
quantities out of bottles, we want to
be>ble to go to the spigot and drink
to our satisfaction, we want to tell the
lithia, and the alum, and the chaly.
beate water vendor that he needn't
come around. We want water that is
not repugnant to soap, that will mix
with all kinds of food and drink, that
does not coat the teakettle with lime,
that does not corrode pipes, that runs
Into town like the country lad whose
father has insisted on his turning the
grindstone. We want gallons, millions
of gallons of water, we know somebody
else will have to pay for it. We want
water, water every where, and barrels
of it to drink. We suppose it is be
cause we are poor we want it in such
quantities. It was the rich man who
only wanted a drop to cool his parched
tongue. Every day we hear men say
"I am on the water wagon." We sup
pose, of course, this means the soft
water wagon. Yes we are going to
have water, so the council say.
We understand that there has been
circulated in the county a letter pur
porting to emanate from Mr. A. J.
Montague, to the effect that his
friends see that delegates are selected
from the city of Staunton and Au
gusta county for Mr. Echols as first
choice, but for him (Montague) as
second choice. We regret this exceed
ingly. Our hope had been that the
other candidates would not undertake
to mix lyjour affairs in this election,
and especially that Mr. Montague
would not. He has many admirers
here, among whom we form an humble,
though possibly and insignificant part.
But he and his co-workers here and
elsewhere must know that our people
are for Mr. Echols and nobody else.
If any second choice is made known
Mr. Echols had far better withdraw
f rom the race. If his own county and
city pledge themselves to any one other
fan him, from that moment his race
an useless one, and he would be as- j
gassinated In the house of his friends.
There can be but one course to pursue
and that is to send men to that con-
T ention who know no second choice
and who are not known to have any.
Mr. Wm. M. McAllister, of Bath,
made a Bpeech at New Market last
week, the occasion being the commem
oration of the battle of that name.
The speech was largely of the unrecon
■t ructed character, and if reports be
true, elicited much applause from
many, but made some old Confederate
soldiers mad. Those whose temper
got the best of them, we are told, be
-1 onged to a class once referred to by
G en. Early in the latter part of the
sentence when he said: "I have no
use for a man who deserted during the
war, and a d sight less for one who
has deserted since."
■
One thing has been fully demon j
st rated, and that is that we want no
more officers appointed by anybody.
T hey must be elected, and elected by
the people. This is more and more
apparent every day. If the names of
the county and city superintendents
of public schools are not soon an
nounced, the delay will amount almost
to a scandal.
Gen. Rosser is to deliver an address
here soon, the occasion being the
decoration of the graves of the Union
soldiers buried in our National ceme
tery. As this is the General's maiden
effort in this line, it is sincerely to be
hoped he will not fall below public
expectation.
There are two Sam Joneses figuring
in public just now. They may or may '
not be alike in many things besides in !
name, but in one thing they do resem
ble each other, and that is that they
will both respond to calls over the
metallic circuit.
The iray for a man to really find out'
how small and insignificant he is and
what a far away feeling can come over j
one, is for him to be elected to the
constitutional convention as a Repub-j
lican. The solitude of the desert will
be as pandemonium to the quiet lone-'
lineis he will enjoy.
That was a funny election in Balti.
more recently. Nobody seems exactly
to know how it happened, though al!
seem to know it did happen. It teuds
to establish one fact—that no matter
which party succeeds there it becomes
| a Republican victory.
six days, explodes the theory that
female "men killers" never fail to im
part the secret of their success to the
other would be killer.
to believe our authorities under esti
mated their strength, or that they are
workiDg an endless chain on Mc-
Post, we can hardly credit the love
affair theory.
News Items from Churchvilte.
Churchville, May 20.—Our peaceful
happy village never looked more at
tractive than at present, with its cozy,
hospitable homes, surrounded with
verdant hills, and hazy landscapes.
Wheat is looking flue and farmers
are wearing pleasant faces, hopeful of
abundant crops, especially lingering on
that old proverb. "A wet May heavy
hay."
Miss Sue Hutcheson is a guest at the
home of Geo. M. Bare.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bare have re
turned from a visit to friends in Mary-
Kand Pennsylvania.
,rry Hanger, of Washington, D.C.,
joying his annual visit at his old
c in this place.
Mrs. Victor Hanger, of Charlottes
ville, is having a pleasant sojourn with
her mother-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Hanger.
Many of our people are anticipating
a delightful time at Hebron, the 26th.
There will be communion services
at Loch Willow church, the iirst Sun
day in June, with a probability of Rev.
Mr. Paul to preach for us.
The Hon. Wm. M. Dinkel with his
wife, and little daughter, of Carbon
dale, Colorado, were on a recent visit
to his sister. Mrs. ttoodwin.
Miss Minnie Rogers, of Highland, is
visiting her brother, Dr. Rogers at Ar-
Miss Carrie Sellers is visiting at her
home in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Puffenberger, of
Pendleton, are on a visit to their par
ents.
IN MEJIOKIAM.
The "death angel," has again hover
ed over a home in our midst, and closed
the earthly career of Mattie, the sec
ond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newton
Wilson.
There is always a sadness in the death
of the youthful, but a particular pathos
in the untimely departure of this
bright, amiable girl. Mattie was al
ways prompt at Sabbath School, and
often answered questions, that showed
a depth of understanding beyond her
years.
Her diminutive form 'tho cast in a
delicate mold, was adorned with mental
qualities which gave promise of culture
and refinement. It is sad to reflect]
that her sun went down in the morn
ing of her day; but we trust she will!
bloom in ethereal beauty
"I' the Palace o' the King"—
"Until the shadows from this earth are cast
Until He gathers In His sheaves at last;
Until the twilight gloom, he overpast."
Goodnight!
loslng of Valley High School.
ett's Creek, May 20.—The Val
rh School closed on Thursday
last with appropriate and credi
table exercises. The program consisting
of orations and declamations was well
rendered, reflecting much credit upon
instructor as well as participants.
The committee of judges—Rev. C. D. I
McCormick and Messrs. G. L. Dull and
Walker Robertson—awarded the ora
tors medal to A. M. Haddon, and the |
declaimers medal to John B. Harris.
Leander Williams received the Wash
ington and Lee Scholarship, and W.
M. Harper the medal for general ex
cellence. Prof. Love, the efficient
principal, delivered a number of dis
tinctions to the deserving pupils, and
Prof. Willis, of Washington and Lee
University, delivered a scholarly ad-
Having noticed that the County
Democratic Executive Committee has
I a mass meeting for Monday, the
o elect delegates to the conven
hich is to assemble in Norfolk
rust 14th, to nominate a Demo
candidate for governor, we hope
,c Democrats of Staunton and
ta*will turn out in goodly num
bers. Let us have an enthusiastic
meeting and give our candidate, Hon.
Edward Echols, a good send of.
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Ott we visiting
friends in Wayneßboro and Basic City.
Miss Mary Turk has returned home
Dedicated to the Stonewatl Band. ;
On Tuesday the Richmond Dispatch
contained an excellent picture of Miss
Kathleen Lewis Koiner, daughter of
Hon. Geo. W. Koiner, Commissioner
of Agriculture, together with the fol
lowing about a new piece of mu6ic
composed by Miss Koiner and dedi-
B) the Stonewall Band of this
Kathleen Lewis Koiner,one of
t talented musicians of Rich
has just composed a dance,
lids fair to become a popular
music. The critics and lead
.■ musicians here who have heard
the composition have been delighted
Its catchy and tuneful air, and
pronounced it a perfect gem in
ass of music to which it belongs,
ieee is a caprice, and is written
ir-four time, "Wapetah," is the
if the composition, which is dedi
to the Stonewall Band of Staun-
The piece is now in the press of
tiblisher. It will be arranged for
itra, band, and piano.
s Koiner is an artist of rare skill
both the piano and violin. The
instrument she plays with cx
c expression and touch, and at
rts iv which she has participated,
eceived unstinted praise. The
: composer, when she lived at her
r home, near Staunton, was con
sidered one of the most beautiful wo
men In the Valley of Virginia. She is i
a daughter of Commissioner Geo. W.
Koine,"
Hihols' Chances Good.
imond Leader in an inter
im Echols' supporter in that
city, published the following on Satur
day afternoon:
"We are every day becoming more
hopeful. The Echols movement in
Richmond is taking shape and it would
open the eyes of the other candidates
if they knew the extent of it. There
are a large number of conservative peo
pie in this citT wto regard Mr. Echols
las the logical candidate. Some of our
old-fashioned people here look upon
him as a safe, conservative man, and
the clean handed fight he is making is
I gaining him friends every day.
"You know he came hereto the Leg
islature for fourteen years before he
was elected Lieutenant-Governor. He
I was three times in the House and twice
in the Senate. Now, since 1897 he has
been presiding over the Senate and our
people have had abundant opportunity
of watching his course. There never
has been a fairer or abler presiding of
ficer over that body. In all the schemes
and plans which have been talked in the
lobbies and cloak-rooms, Echols has
never been concerned. He has been
free from adherence to cliques and
Ills. He Is a Democrat per se and
s nothing for factions inside the
y.
)o you know that his speech here
7, at the Auditorium, was com
ted upon widely at the-time and is
remembered by our people here ?
broad and statesman like tone of
d a great deal here towards recon
g the warring factions.
> be Governor of Virginia is the
mit of Mr. Echols' ambition. He
Virginian of the old school—an ed
,ed and courtly man.
lis single aim is to round out his
: service to the State and to his
;y by filling the chair of the Chiel
cistracy. With thiß aim in view
ciß fighting in the old style, withom
malice or bitterness to any one. He
has made no combinations nor prom
ises. If he goes down in defeat it wil
be honorable defeat and he proposes to
support whoever the candidate may be
But I think before the end comeß it
will be evident that Echols is the only
one who can command a majority
"As for Richmond, you will be sur
prised when the primary comes to see
the strength we have here. All of on
friends realize that no votes are bein
thrown away that go to the Staunton
man. There is a general widespread
sentiment amongst our people that is
constantly growing in his favor. We
don't expect to be last in the race by
any means, and we bid the other fel
lows to look to their laurels.
"We haven't commenced figuring
"This much I will say at present:
Some of the other candidates are strong,
maybe, one in one ward, another in an
other ward. Echols will show an even
Eing of the marriage in this
L. S. Harris and Miss Katie
the Harrisonburg News of
.ys:
day's issue of the Evening
! mention was made of the
f Miss Katie Nelson Comp-
Lurty N. Harris at Staun
ton. Since then taller particulars are
The wedding was the happy culmi-l
nation of what was a genuine love af
fair from infancy. Last Tuesday morn
ing Miss Compton bought a ticket
here the people thought to go to Rich-1
mond, but when she arrived in Staun
ton she was met by Dr. Harris, with
whom she drove to the residence of
Rev. R. C. Jett, of the Episcopal
church, whore they were married.
The happy couple then continued the
journey she had begun to Richmond,
I they visited Mrs. Harris' sister,
r. Warriner, Mrs. Harris and
farriner are now at Old l'oint
11 remain there for some time.
Harris is the beautiful and
accomplished daughter of the
m. B. Compton and has a very
rcle of friends in Harrisonburg.
ssesses the heart of a true south
man and is deservedly popular
wherever she is known. Her husband
is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank
L. Harris, of this town, and is a very
promising young physician, having a
lucrative and fashionable practice at
New Hope, Augusta county.
Circuit Court Proceedings.
In this court last week Glenn & Rod
gere sued the Valley Railroad for cattle
killed, and recovered $150.
C. S. Yeago was appointed trustee
of Bethlehem U. P. parsonage, and G.
W. Wagner and W. N. Miller of the
church.
Hurst & Co, vs. S. Hoover, judgment
for $274.84 for plaintiff.
N. C. Watts, adm'r of Jas. Buch
anan vs. A. S. Wallace and E. P. Mc-
Clure, judgment for $260, with credit
Humphrey's adm'r vs. Valley Rail
road, judgment for defendant.
Henry Hoover vs. Valley Railroad
for killing a horse; judgment for de
fendant.
The sale of the Forrer school-house
In North River district was ratified.
The verdict in the case ot the Farm
ers' National Bank of Salem vs. A. V.
Catt was set aside, and a new trial
granted for next term.
Geo. S. Roller and C. T. Huffman
were appointed trustees of St. Paul's
Reformed church.
Es were also appointed for the
churches in this city, East j
]vis Memorial, West End and
I's chapel,
stees of St. Peter's Lutheran \
ere authorized to dispose of
al estate, and apply the pro
spairing the church,
lick Harvesting Co. vs. Chas.
Verdict for defendant.
Buena Vista Letter.
Buena Vista, May 21.—One of the
heaviest electrical storms in a long
time visited this section Friday after
noon accompanied by hail and heavy
rain. Lightning struck the barn of
Mr. E L. Embree and it was complete
ly destroyed. The excellent work of
the fire company saved the house,
which is located on College Hill, and
is one of the finest in the city.
This week the spring election will
take place. Six Councilmen and a City
I Sergeant are to be elected. Two can
didates are in the field for the aergeancy,
Mr. J. P. Stratton and Mr. Bart Camp
bell. As both have about the same
»""> m ber of supporters the fight will be
entertainment will be given at
the opera house tomorrow evening by
home talent, under the direction of
Mrs. W. H. Shirey. The best talent
in the city has been engaged, and an
enjoyable time is expected.
The weather here for the last few
days has been very cold and rainy.
The rain was badly needed and is very
much appreciated by the farmers. j
i Mrs F. L. Chew and children have
returned from a visit to Dr. Vest at
Mr. Hugh L. Gallaher is spending
several days at his home here this
week.
Mr. John Plumb, who has been quite
ill with rheumatism 18 improving slow
ly and was able to drive out this week.
Mr, and Mrs. Harman Rosen, of
Middlebrook, were recent guests of
their aunt, Mrs. J. H. Neese.
It is now certain that the Brandon
will be open to summer guests the Ist
of June. The hotel is being put in
thorough repair and preparation made
for a successful season.-Valley Vir- j
WASHINGTON LETTER.
K?rom our Regular Correspondent.)
ashington, May 20.—Having se
cured the administration favor for the
notoriously disreputable Panama canal,
the men who are manipulating the
scheme to make millions by unloading
the Panama canal upon the United
States are seeking to create public sen
timent in favor of the Panama Canal
and against the Nicaragua Canal, and
it cannot be denied that they are do
ing it cleverly. Some high-priced
brain work is being put into articles
given to the press, under Washington
date lines and otherwise, in which ad
vantage is taken to point out every
thing that can be'called an obstacle to
the Nicaragua Canal, and specious
reasons are given for changes of opin
ion among Senators and Representa
tives who favored that route. And the
most is made of the opposition of Eug
land and its right to oppose the con
struction of the Nicaragua Canal, ex
cept upon conditions of which it ap
proves. The last reason is also being
made use of by the administration in
an indirect way. Tips are given by
prominent officials to the correspond
ents of influential republican papers,
hinting at the possibility of political
complication with England, making
it necessary to abandon the idea of a
Canal over the Nicaragua route, and,
of course, those hints are reflected more
or less in the matter sent from Wash
ington. As yet, neither the Panama
Press Agents, nor the administration
men venture to use names publicly,
when speaking of Senators and Repre
sentatives who have changed their
minds and now favor the purchase and
completion of the Panama Canal, but
privately the former are not so dis-
Notwithstanding the failure of the
experiment of placing the Federal pat
ronage of the state of South Carolina,
at the disposal of Senator McLauriu,
with the hope of building up a white
administration party in that state,
there are reasons for the belief that
the experiment is to be extended to
other Southern States. In fact, it is
known that men who have formerly
been active in the democratic party in
several other Southern states, have
been sounded to ascertain whether
they would be willing to assume the
role that McLaurin is playing in South
Carolina in their respective states.
The responses have not, so far, been
satisfactary, but the sounding is still
going on, and men will doubtless be
found: but outside of administration
circles, nobody really expects any seri
ous inroads to be made upon Southern
democracy, by these experiments, but
they will result in one thing that will
be satisfactory to the white people of
the South, and that will be the aboli
tion of the "nigger" Federal officials.
Evidently some of the men who have
grown rich by puttiug the screws on
the United States government, when
they had advance knowledge of the
intention of the government, to buy
something, have been giving the
owners of the land in the vicinity of
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where a naval
station of the first class is to be es
tablished, some pointers. The naval
board which considered the location
of the station on Pearl Harber has
been ordered to resume its sittings in
■Washington, to consider a communica
tion from Capt. J. F. Merry, Com
mander of the Naval Coaling Station at
Ilu. Capt. Merry has informed
ry Department that the price of
ound Pearl Harbor has been
o such an extent that the §150,
--jropriated by Congress, as the
be paid for the site, will not
land originally chosen, and
>me changes will have to be
i the plans,
atest officials to discover that
iiisive European trip, at public
', was a necessary part of his
duties, is Mr O. P. Austin, the
made statistician of the U. S
ry. He says he is going to study
itistics of European govern
but everybody knows that he
y get access to the published
bs, and that they could be had
hington as well as in the coun
at publish them,
ly all of the prominent officials
hington,attended the funeral of
age, wile of the Secretary of the
ry, which was held this morn-
Secretary Gage's House. The
■ were taken to Chicago.
National Convention, Epworth
League, San Francisco, Cal., July 18
and 21, 1901. Account of above the
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
San Francisco, Cal., at greatly reduced
rates; tickets to be sold July sth to 12th,
inclusive; final limit August 81st, 1901.
Call on Southern Railway Agents foi
detailed information. may 24-4t
How Are Tour Kidneys f
Dr. Hobbs' Bparaeus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam
ple free. Add. sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. Y.
Grand Encampment I. O. O. F. of
Virginia, Staunton, Va., June 11,1901.
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
Staunton, Va., and return at greatly
reduced rates; tickets to be sold June
9, 10,11; final limit June 14th, 1901.
may 24-3t
I Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
{ contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering itj
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physic
ians,as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly de
rive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, 0.. contains no mercury, and I
is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Hall's Ca- j
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genu
ine. It is taken internally, and made !
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Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per;
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
Thousands Hare Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Ont. I
Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
sediment or set
..ll, '" lcates an
i unhealthy condi
tion of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it Is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-
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wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. It corrects Inability
to hold water and scalding pain In passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
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derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
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You may have a sample bottle of this |
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and a book that tells
more about it, both sent
absolutely fres by mail,
address Dr. Kilmer & Home of Sronp-Roo*. I
Ever have them?
Then we can't
tell you any
thing about
them. You
know how dark
everything looks
and how you are about
ready to give up. Some
how, you can't throw off
the terrible depression.
Are things really so
blue? Isn't it your nerves,
after all? That's where
the trouble Is. Your
nerves are being poisoned
from the Impurities In
your blood.
sanapari!
purifies the blood and
gives power and stability
to the nerves. It makes
health and strength, activ
ity and cheerfulness.
This is what "Ayer's"
will do for you. It's the
oldest Sarsaparilla In the
land, the kind that was
old before other Sarsa
parillas were known.
This also accounts for
the saying, "One bottle
of Ayer's Is worth three
bottles of the ordinary
kind."
Sl.oo i tottls. All dmrfits.
Wrtta tha Doctor.
If yon hays any complaint whatever
and desire the best medical advice you
can possibly receive, write the doctor
freely. Yon will receive a prompt re
ply, without cost. Address,
Da, J. C. AYEfi. Lowell, Mass.
Bridgewater and Vicinity.
Miss Bessie Davies, of Berliuton,
went to Ctiurchville on Monday to
visit relatives.
On Tuesday J. Newton Wilson pur
chased Wm. R. Myres' interest in the
Natural Falls Milling Company.
Mr. Jno. Carroll, of Highland coun
ty, has been visiting at Jno. Robson's,
on Mossy Creek, for the past week.
Miss Mary Early went up to New
Hope on Saturday to visit her brother,
A. B. Early, and returned home on
Tuesday. She was accompanied by
Miss Mattie Click.
Miss Elizabeth Speck, daughter of
the late Frederick K. Speck, died from
paralysis at the home of her sister, Mrs
Margaret J. Pool, in this place, on Suu
day night, at the age of 59 years. Fa
neral services were conducted at the
house by the Rev. J. C. Ilawkon Tues
day at two o'clock, after which the re
maius were deposited in Greenwood [
cemetery.—Herald.
From Clifton Forge.
Mrs. A. P. Withrow, of Millboro
Springs, was here several days this
week, a guest at the home of Mr. Yar
uorough. on Ridgway street.
Capt. J. C. Carpenter, of Buena
Vista, was here Thursday night last a
guest at the home of Mr. R. H. Pax
ton.
Mr. J.D. Parker, of Raphine, and
who is agent for the railroad at that
place, spent Sunday and Monday at
the home of his brother, Mr. 11. T.
Parker. Master Robert Milbourne,
who is "hello-boy" for the Telephone
company at Raphine, and a nephew ot
Mr. Parker, accompanied his uncle.—
Review.
Virginia Summer Normal Schools,
season 1901. Account of above occa
sion the Southern Railway wnl sell
tickets to points at which meetings will
be held at greatly reduced rates. For
detail information call .on Southern
Railway Agents. may 24 4t
Fine engraving done by H. H. BOLEN, 26
E. Main St.
Headquarters for Silverware, (1847) Rog
ers Knives, Forks and Spoons. FRAN X
DIEHL'S Jewelry Store, Marquis Bld'g.
MONEY TO LEND on improved real
estate. Office over the Farmers' &
Merchants' Bank. Entrance on Augusta
Street, JOHN M. CARROLL,
may 17-2 m
/V TV The Famous
Cow Peas. 3£
WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for those and all
Southern specialties, including Soja Beans,
Velvet Beans, Pearl or Cat. tall Millet, Teosinte
Bermuda Grass, Ensilage Corn, Spanish Pea-
nuts, Chufas, Sorghums, etc.
Write for prices, and our interesting Catalogue
giving full information about these crops.
T. W. WOOD & SONS, ■ Richmond, Va,
THESTAUNTON GASCOMPANY
" has on hand a large stock of
Ammoniated Lime
which is one of the
Best Fertilizers Known.
Price $2 per ton.
It will poy the farmers of Augusta
county to call and investigate this at
the plant of the
my 3 1m STAUNTOF GAS CO.
S7~R~SILLING,
Butcher and Cattle Dealer.
Retail Store No. IO North
Augusta Street,
STAUNTON, VA.
Buys Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, and all
kinds of stock. Highest cash price
paid for Veal Calves. Call and tee me
for good prices and cash payments
Only Primk No. 1 Meats Sold.
P H oNFS-l Mutual ' l44 -
PHONES . | Be]l< G( , , 2ily
FOR BRIDAL
PRESENTS!
What must I give? That's the
question which may have kept your
brain straining for days. Here's a
happy suggestion. Nothing could be
more appropriate than Cut Class or
Silver Articles. Both are highly
prized by all women, especially young
housewives. We have in the present
display scores of elegant novelties for
domestic and personal decoration and
utility. The collection of cut glass and
Silver is exceptionally interesting to
all who contemplate the bestowal of a
bridal gift.
D. L SWITZER,
Jeweler and Optician,
No. 3 E. Main St.
To meet competition on a Gat
tling Gun basis. We buy in
large quantities, thus being
able to give big values at the
lowest possible price. Seeonr
large stock of
Low Shoes
For both
Men and Women.
Right up-to- dale.
McH.HOLLIDAY,
Up-to-Date Shoe House,
Staunton. Va
ICE.
IGE.
Abundance of
ICE.
Made From Pure Distilled
Spring Water.
14 tons per day, at SO Cents
per 100 lbs. Cheaper than ever
sold before. Special and prompt at
tention to out of town orders. Also
manufacturers of fine grades of Table
Meal, Peed Meal, and all kinds of
Chops. Your patronage solicited.
Glenn, Tannehill & Co.
Staunton, Va.
1 n a .-v. 9
■ , JK 'J
THE REST STYLES,
THE LARGEST VARIETY,
THE LOWEST PRICES.
Are found at the STAUNTON
MILLINERY, 32 E. Main St.,
Mrs. MINNIE P. KNISELEY.
Notice to Teachers.
Staunton, Va., May 2, 1901.
The examination of teachers for the
Public Free Schools of Augusta county
tor the session of 1901-1902 will be held as
follows:
White teachers In Public School Baild
ing No. 1 in Staunton, May 28 and 29
Colored teachers in Public School Build
ing No. 2 in Staunton, May 30 and 31.
All Ist and 2nd grade teachers of Augus
ta County who will attend the Summer
School of Methods in July can hate their
certificates endorsed without taking the
examination. Those taking the examina
tion will try to be at the building by 8 30
o'clock. Couie prepared with cap paper,
pen and ink, and one No. 10, self address
ed, stamped ouvelope for return of result
of examination. Work will begin prompt
ly at 9 o'clock. It will be to the advan
tage of all wishing to teach in Augusta
the coming session to attend the Summer
School of Methods as that will be taken
into consideiation when schools are as
signed. . E. O PEALE,
may 10-3t County Supt.
Charley buy me a diamond, opal, garnet
or emerald ring at FRANK DIKHL'S
Jewelry Store, 28. Augusta St,, Marquis
Building.
FRENCH Bmn PIPE S v /£
45*. 5 , " T .' , * tp/ " B W»"? r, 4S^v\%
-■■ —' * g * *rimr% ot P.O. OhOch Uk
W. L. Olivier & Son, Auctioneers.
Commissioner's Sale
or
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court
for the county of Augusta, rendered on
the 4th day of December, 1900, 'n the
chancery cause of Jas. M. Fence vs T. G.
Stout et als, I will sell at public auction,
on
MONDAY, APRIL 22,1901,
(county court-day) at 12 o'eiock M., in
front of the City Hall, in the city of
Staunton, that certain farm near Mt. Sid
lownedI owned by Geo. W. Riddle and Annie
ddle, containing 62 acres, more or
adjoining the lands of Noah Miller,
Kerr and others, being the same'
;rty conveyed to the said (Jeo. W. and I
eE. Riddle by T. G Stout and wife.
TERMS OF SALE.—Cash in hand suffi
cient to pay costs of suP.and sale, and the
Ie of the purchase money In three
instalments at 1, 2 and 3 years re-[
yely, from the day ot sale, with in
from that day, payable semi-annu-!
or which deferred instalments the!
iser will execute bonds with approv
■ional security, and the title will be
;ld as ultimate security until all the
ase money is paid.
HARRY H. BLEASE.
Commissioner. |
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Au
gusta county, to-wit:
I, Jos. B. Woodwrrd, clerk of the court
aforesaid, do certify that Harry H. Blease,
the commissioner above named, has exe
cuted the bond required by decree entered
on the 4th day of December, 1900, in the
chancery cause of Jas. M. Pence, et als.
against T. G. Stout, et als., now pending
in the said court. Given under my hand
this 13th day of March, 1901.
JOS. B.WOODWARD,
Clerk.
The above sale is postponed to MON
DAY , MAY 27th, 1901, County Conrt-day
' m HAKRY H*. BLEASE,
Commissioner,
STOP. LOOK. USTEN.
MILLER & Hllllim
and hear what
It will be to your advantage. Once every month our
Buyer goes to Northern cities and brings back with him
all the NEWEST creations on the market. He has just
returned from one of these trips, and we are showing the
correct things in
Lawns, Dimities, Pipes, Linen Effects,
Aod otto Epllj Poplar Wash Fairies.
It costs you no more to get these New Goods and these
New Styles, than it does to purchase old stock. In fact
it is cheaper, because we offer goods at CASH prices,
which are undeniably the Lowest.
Miller & Bradley,
We will Stand by and
Prove Every Word of This,
That We Have the Largest, Best
and Most Complete Line of
1 PARASOLO
EVER SHOWN IN STAUNTON.
Prices the Lowest I
Quality the Best I
Give us the opportunity and we will take pleasure in proving the
Yours for a handsome paraeol at the
AMERICAN STOCK COMPANY
W E ARE reabY
To Show you one of the handsomest and
most Complete Stocks of
Men's, Foj's and Gaiters
SPRING & SUMMER
TO BE SEEN IN STAUNTON.
And at prices that no other house can undersell. Our line of
MEN'S FURNISHINGS
Is also complete. We handle Schloss Bros. & Co.'s
Clothing - Drop in and look at our line. A pleasure to
show goods.
HARRY M. LEWIS,
(Successor to Lovegrove & Lewis.)
9 MASONIC TEMPLE,
H.H. HARLOW
ssssasiwim Lipors, Totaco. Cigars, Etc.
All The Well Known Brands Kept in Stock.
Sole Agent in Staunton for the Celebrated Kernstown Old
Rye Whiskies,
Try the 3 Year Old $2.C0 per gallon.
Prompt Attention Civen to Mall Orders.
PHON 498.
FARMERS
Don't forget that we want you, one and all, to get your PUMPKIN
SEEDS. Those who have not been supplied will please call as early
as possible and get their seed, Fkek ok Cost. You may be the one
to get the Suit. Our bargains in
CLOTHING!
Cannot possibly he equaled. Onr prices are lower than the lowest.
We will save you money on good clothing. Bargains in Pan's from
98c to $5. We sell the standard line of best Corduroy paut?. Our
line of Hats einbrac6 everything in the Dame of h;tt. Men's Shirts
3. r )C to $1.25; the best 50c work shirt in the city. Our Boys' and
Children's Suits have not been neglected, call and see them. Great
Bargains in Men's and Women's Shoes of every description. The
greatest bargains in Dry (roods and Ladies' Dress (roods. I!leach
ed and Unbleached Cottons oe up, Table Cloths, Oil and Damask.
Floor Oil Cloths, Ac. Bed Sdreads. Window Curtains, Lace Cur
tains, and thousands of other things. We guarantee the very best
results for your dollar at our place. We can't be undersold. We
give premium cards to all who buy of us.
NEW YORK CLOTHING CO.,
J. S. MOTE, Proprietor. ... gfi s. Augusta St net.
CRAWFORD BICYCLES
Tire. Our BIG SNAPS at 525,
and you had better call early if
you want one. Have only a few
at this price. Just received a lot
of high gade Tires which I am
selling at less than wholesale cost.
Now is your change to get your
wheel fixed up for the season's
riding. J. L. BRENAMAN.
above assertion.
CLOTHING
STAUNTON, VA.
JUC TH'DE A SPECIALTY.
10 New Court House St., Staunton. Va.
have to sny.
With
G.&J.