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FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 29.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
LOCAL BRIEFS.
Attend the Carnival next week to be
held in this city.
W. H. C. Shultz, of Greenville, was
in the city Wednesday.
Wm. A. Anderson, of Lexington, was
jr. the city several days this week.
Rudolphßumgardner returned home
Wednesday from a business trip to
Cincinnati. '
Will Summerflon has returned to
New York, after a pleasant visit to
borne and friends. '
Dr. A. M. Fraser and family are in
Washington attending the Pan Pres
byterian Council.
Mrs. Glenn Brown, of Washington,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ker,
Miss Nonye Wholey left yesterday
morning for Pittsburg, where she will
visit friends. I
Lieut Gov. Echols attended the meet- •
ing of the State Democratic Commit
tee held in Richmond yesterday. t
Joseph Barkman and W. A. Brooks,
of the firm of Barkman & Brooks, are
in Charlotte, N. C, on business. 1
Switzer& Grubert will present a P
souvenir to every purchaser during
the carnival. See their ad. j
Archy Richcreek, son of Wm. Rich- I:
creek, died at Bridgewater last Satur-I
day, aged 14years. The funeral took!
place on Sunday. I ■
Real prosperity is not when some
people are making all the money, but .
when all the people are making some fe
money.—Highland Recorder.
D. V. Ruckman, the cattle dealer L
near Long G lade, is making Borne large {]
shipments this season. He is now
Shipping from 8 to 10 car loads every
week.
Henry Whitcomb, a former resident
of this city, was married la6t Wednes
day at St. Louis, to Miss Daisy Cohen. S
Mr. Whitcomb's home is in Savannah, a
Hon. Jacob Yost, of Staunton, is in \*
the city looking after iron matters.
Mr. Yost is very much interested iv I
the development of the iron industry
of Virginia, aDd is part owner of some w
of the richest mines in the valley.— a
Roanoke World. 18
John T. Booz has issued cards an
nouncing the marriage of his sister,
Miss Ada Warren, to Coma A. Lee, c
which took place in Waynesboro on S
Tuesday last. Mr and Mrs. Lee will
be at home to their friends after Octo- n ,
ber 20th, 520 Madison street, Lynch- n
burg. hi
Capt. H. M. Mcllhanv and Dr. E. F.
Way man and son, of this city, C. J.| C(
Coiner and John D. Trimble, of| h
Swoope, and Wm. McComb, attended w
the unveiling of the monument atl
Front Royal last Friday, to five of
Mosby's men who were hanged at that
place during the war.
Dr. L. G. Broughton, of Atlanta,
who was invited by Rev. M. L. Wood
to assist in a protracted meeting in °
this city next month, has declined the y
invitation on account of an engage- A
ment at Shreveport, La. Dr. Brough
ton stated, however,that at some future j m
date it will give him pleasure to visit s(
our city. "V
A. B. Cochran, who lives near Mld
dlebrook, was quite badly hurt onej n
day last week while returning home jj
from this city. From all accounts it a
appears that he fellfrom the horse he
was riding and the wheels of the wagon I
passed over his body. He was attend-1
I Dr. J. B. Catlett and Is now on ■
ad to recovery,
IH. Heid, who for many years
icted a barber shop in this city, I
ast week in Baltimore aged 40 v
, Mr. Heid left here several B
ago and located in Baltimore,
she resided until his death. He r i
number of friends in Staunton a
he news of his death was both a c
ise and shock to them.
. Dr. W. J. E. Cox, at one time I a
r of the Staunton Baptist If,
ib, aud who left here to acceptthe p
rate of a church in Baltimore, j
esign his charge in that city on j
mber Ist to accept a call to the }
rancis Street Baptist church in
le, Ala.
ward M. Bryan, the well known L
ay mail clerk, whose run is be-L
i Clifton Forge and Washington,!
julte painfully hurt in his car at
aington on Thursday, the 21st,
3d by a collision while shifting in i
yards. He was brought to his £
! here and after a weeks rest, re- <
ed to his post of duty.
ir former young townsman, Capt. '
[. Blackford, who is now instruc- 1
nthe Culver Military Academy, ]
er, Indiana, writes that he is great- »
eased with the school with which
i connected. On the first day of the j
ion over 200 cadets were enrolled ]
the general equipment of tbe ,
school surpasses anything that he has j
ever seen.
Lexington Presbytery will meet at |
the Old Stone Church on Tuesday, the ,
17ih of next month, and the opening ,
sermon will be preached by Rev.
Thornton Whaliug, of Lexington.
The celebration of the one hundred aud
fiftieth anniversary of the old church
building will take place on Wednesday
and Thursday. This building is said
to be older than the city of Staunton
and even the county of Augusta.
The King's Daughters during the
Carnival next week will occupy the
vacant store room next to the drug
store of N. Wayt & Bro., where they
will serve daily dinner and supper to
all visitors, furnishing a most excel
lent bill of fare foi a moderate price.
Friends of the King's Daughters who
wish to contribute provsions such as
butter, eggs, meats, vegetables, etc., I
are requested to send same to Mrs. A.!
M. Henkel.
S. A. D. McKee, of Greenvil >, mm I
in town on business Wednesday.
Mrs. M. N. Bradley left last Satur
day for Washington, j
John W. Lovegrove spent last week
in the Stuart's Draft neighborhood.
Edgar Dawson, of Spottswood, was
in the city Monday.
Come to Staunton next week and see
the Carnival and Baldwin Fair.
Miss Mollie Garber is ill at her home
near Staunton with typhoid fever.
S. M. Whisman, of Valley Mi;l«, was
in the city Tuesday on business.
Col. E. L. Edmoudson is in Wash
ington on business.
Miss Glenn Atkinson left last Friday
for Gambier, Ohio, where she will
spend the winter as teacher of art.
Miss Bessie Anderson left last week
for Farmville to accept a position as 1
teacher in a private family. (
Mrs. L. M. Waddeil, of Charlottes- 1
ville, 1b visiting her sister, Mrs. A. M. '
Valz, on Kalorama street.
Miss Bernice Coiner, of the county, 1
and Miss Bessie Dunn, of Charlottes- 1
ville, were In the city this week. i
C. M. Martz, of Ft. Defiance, was in
the city Tuesday, and while here paid
our office a pleasant call.
Homer Ast, and wife, of the Mouu- |
tain Btate, are visiting at the home of ,
Mr. Asts mother, Mrs. Juliet F. Ast, ,
Mrs. J. M. Hanger left Monday for
Roanoke to visit a sister in that elty,
who is ill. '
Dr. S. H. Henkel has gone to New ,
York on professional business, and will |
be absent until the 10th of next month. \
Clarence Blackburn has accepted a I
position in Danville and left last Sat- I
urday to enter upon his duties.
i
Dr. Chas. W. Rodgers has returned (
from Highland county, where he has
been visiting his father.
H. M. Mcllhany. Jr., left last Mon- i
day on a trip through the South in tbe
interest of Y. M. C. A. College work.
Hampton H. Wayt and Carter Brax
ton spent a day or two at Warm Springs
this week on business.
Mrs. Chas. Bidgood, of the Old North
State, is the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Young.
C. S. Yeago, of McKinley, this
county, was in the city Monday at
tending court and looking after other
business interests,
Mrs. W. W. Gibbs, of New York,
who haß been visiting friends and rel
atives here for some time, left last
Saturday for home via Norfolk.
Mrs. Henry Hutcheson and two chil
dren, Mary and Henry, returned to the
city last Saturday from Cold Sulphur
Crawford Bell, who was reported to
have mysteriously disappeared from
Piositionof clerk in a Newport News
I, is at New Hope, his old home.
Sergeant Logan Turner is slowly re
covering from a serious illness, which
has kept him in doors for several
weeks.
Mrs. Dr. Paine, of Atlanta,and Miss
Catharine Martin, of Nashville, are
the guests of the Misses Gray, near
this city.
Henry R. Putney, wife and children,
of Charleston, W. Va., who have been
visiting Mrs. Putney's father, Wm. F.
Ast, left last week for home.
W. P. Tarns was in Lexington one
day last week, where he entered his j
sons, Purvisnce and Frasier, in thel
V. M. I.
Mrs. Y. E. Allison and children, who
have been visiting at the home of Jas.
R. Taylor, Jr., left last Saturday for
home.
E. D. Staley, wife and daughter,
have returned to their home in Balti-I
more, after a pleasant visit at the
home of Andrew Bowlingin thiscity.
Miss Eleanor Harrison has returned
to her home in Louisa county from a
visit to Mrs. W. A. Bowles at the In
stitution.
Mrs. S. B. Drury and children have
returned to his home in Richmond,
after a pleasant visit to friends in this
city.
Miss Irene P. Mann, who is in Japan
as a missionary, and who has been ill
for some time, is reported to be im
proving.
Mrs Lee, wife of General Fitzhugh
Lee, was in the city this week, having
come here to enter ber daughter in the
Virginia Female Institute.
Col. S. Brown Allen, wife and daugh
ter, Miss Mamie, left Tuesday for
Newport News to visit Fred. F. Allen
and wife.
fee Knowles spent a day or two
ge county this week, where he
assisted in the organization of a Sun
day school union.
Mrs. Morgan R. Mills, wife of Coun-
I cilman Mills, of Richmond, who with
her daughter has been on a visit to
Mrs. J. W. Wiltshire, returned home
a few days ago.
Miss Louise Mehurin returned last
Friday from Columbia, Ohio, and will
leave in a day or two for New York to
attend the Cooper Union Art School
in that city.
W. A. Crawford, of Swoope, has
I been appointed by Governor Tyler a
delegate to the National Farmers Con
gress, which meets in Boston next
Judge W. F. Larrabee, of Phoebus,
was in the city a day or two this week
on his return from from the annual
meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows at Detroit. j
E. M. Harman, of this city, was
elected a member of the executive
committee of the State Liquor Dealers
Association, which met in Richmond
j last week.
Thoß. S. Wri&rht, a Staunton typo,
who has been with the Monroe Coun
ty Watchman for a long time, has ac
cepted alike position with the Hinton
Leader.
Chas. Is. Todd, of Richmond, eon of
our countyman, John W. Todd, and
Miss Pattie R CudUpp.of Washington,
| will be married next Wednesday, the
STAUNTON STEITATOR ANb VINDICATOR.
I HEART OF CITY
Qccnn-ca i Destrnctive Fire
Early Yesterday Itnin
11. HOMES' DRUG STORE!
\nd the Grocery Store of Anderson
& Bryan Totally Wrecked-Loss
Up in the Thousands--Firemen:
Worked Bravely—Notes, Etc.
Promptly at 4:05 o'clock yesterday
morning when all of Staunton was en t
oying peaceful slumber, except the
light police and a few others whose
luties called them out, an alarm of fire
ivas turned in from Box 41, which be
ng In the heart of the city, brought
lundreds from their homes. The loca- ,
;ion of the box caused some little con- (
fusion as to the exact building on fire,
mt little time was lost in locating it I
ifter getting near the scene. .
The fire, which looked small at first,
but which turned out to bo a destruc- ,
:ive one, started in the drug store of
Jouncilman B. F. Hughes and aided ,
by oils, varnish, etc., spread rapidily ,
md in a short while was playing havoc
to the store and goods of Anderson A .
Bryan,.grocers. ;
At one time it looked as though
Clemmer & Hogshead, the handsome
Marquis building and a number of oth
srs adjacent thereto would go up in
the angry flames, bnt this was averted
by the brave firemen, who labored
taith fully, though under many dif
ficulties.
B. F. Hughes lost his entire stock of
Irugs and fixtures, amounting to #8,
--300 with $4,500 insurance.
Anderson & Bryan's stock was part-l
ly saved. Their stock of goods amount
ed to 83,300 with 81,000 insurance.
E. B. Lipscomb's shoe and hat store
also suffered, the loss to his stock and
to the building being quite heavy. Y.
ML Bickle owned the Lipscomb store
as well as tbe oue occupied by Hughes.
To Wm. Wholey belonged the store oc
cupied by Anderson & Bryan.
The family living up stairs over
Clemmer & Hogshead were aroused
early and were taken to a place of
Bafety, though this buildiDg suffered
but little.
A conservative estimate places the
total loss between $20,000 and 825,000.
_
Important Greenville News Items
Greenville, Sept. 27.—The Black
Rock and Merry Creek Iron mines
near Vesuvius owned by Bell. Miller
& Co., of Staunton, have been leased
by the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke
Co. A force of men are already at
work cleaning up and getting ready
for active operations which will begin
in the next few days. This will give
employment to quite a number of our I
people.
Sun Bros.' circus gave an exhibition
in Greenville on Tuesday. The four
horses attached to the wagon of Rob
ert Campbell took fright at the show
parade and ran away, killing one of
the horses and completely demolishing
the wagon.
J. A. McClure left Tuesday for Rich
mond to enter the Union Theological
Seminary.
Harry Wallace will leave on the 30th
to enter the Medical College of Vir
ginia in our Capitol city on the James.
IR. F. Larew, who has been seri
I, is reported to be slightly im
n Enterprising Firm.
are few men more wide awake and 1
enterprising than B. F. Hughes, who spares
no pains to secure the best of everything in
his line for his many customers. He now
has the valuable agency for Dr. King s New
Discovery, which surely cures Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful
remedy that is nowproducing so much ex
citement all over the country by its many
startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma,
Bronchitis, Nausea and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs. You can test it
before buying, by calling at the above drug
store and get a trial bottle free or a regular
size for 50c and $1.00- Guaranteed to cure
or price refunded.
Decisions of Supreme Court.
■lips vs. University of Virginia,
the circuit court of Augucta
, affirmed. |
Ayers vs. Hite, etal, from the circuit
court of Augusta county, reversed.
Kimbali & Fink, receivers of N. &
W. R. R. vs. B. F. Borden, from the
circuit court of Warren, affirmed.
Engleman vs. Engleman, from the
circuit court of Rockbridge, affirmed. I
Powell * Bryan vs. Moore, et al, from
the circuit court of Augusta, appeal
refused.
Lancer vs. Lancer, from the circuit
court of Elizabeth City, appeal refused.
Gordon, Comm'r. vs. Loyd, et al, I
from the circuit court of Augusta, ap-J
pesl refused.
Iranaugb adm'r. vs. Kavanaugb,!
from the circuit court of Rock-1
.m, appeal awarded, no bond,
ia's adm'r. vs. directors of East-I
tate Hospital, petition to rehear
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A New School Building.
Lee & Bouthard, of Beverly Manor
district, have secured the contract to
I build a public school house in place of
the Fultz house, which was burned
a week or more ago. The new build
ing is to be located on an acre of
ground purchased for 850 from J. E.
and G. A. Plecker, and will be near
the Plecker flower garden and greet
bouses. The contract calls for the
completion of the building by the 15th
of next month. The cost of the build
ing will be t<lt
__ m am. m
Dewey Day in Washington.
The Chesapeake &Ohio Railway will
Bell tickets to Washington, D. C, on
account of Dewey Day in Washington
at 84.55 round trip from Stauntcn.
Tickets on sale September 30th and
October Ist, good going only on date
of sale on regular trains, and good to
return on any train up to October 7th
I inclusive. This will be a great time in
I Washington and all should take ad
vantange of the cheap rates. For fur-
I ther information call on or address
James Ker, Jr., Passenger Agent
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, Staun-
Deaths During the Week.
MRS. M. L. GAT.
Mrs. Margaret L. Gay, widow of |
Chas. S. Gay, deceased, died early yes- i
terday morning at her late residence
in the southern suburbs of the city fol
lowing an illness of only a few days.
On last Sunday morning she attended
worship at Emmanuel Episcopal
church and was then er joying her usual
good he^tb.
The funeral will take place this Fri
day morning at 11 o'clock from Trin
ity Episcopal church, of which she was
a communicant and the interment will
be in Thornrose,
Mrs. Gay was born the 16th of No
vember, 1816, in Monroe county, Vir
ginia, now West Virginia. Her father's
name was Henry Erskine. In 1839
she met Chas. H. Gay, in Richmond,
where she went with her father who
was a member of the Legislature and
on the 16th of November, 1840, was
married to him. They made their
home in Richmond until- 1852 when
they bought Gaymont, the family resi
dence, where they afterwards resided
Mr. Gay died in 1872 leaving bis wife
and several children, five of whom are
still living. They areasfollows: Henry
E. Gay, Mrs. Waldo M. Allen, Miss
Agatha Gay, Mrs Fannie G. Catlett
and W. P. Gay. Mrs. Jane Boyd, of
Roanoke, sister ot tbe deceased, also
survives. *
Mrs. Gay was deservedly popular
and was widely connected, being relat
ed to the Millers, Braxtonsand Echols.
Despite her advanced age she was hale ■
and hearty and took an active part in
all good works. May she rest in peace.
MRS. F. V. HARMAN.
Mrs. Fannie V. Harman, a uatiye of
this county, and for many years a resi
dent of this city, but who in recent
years has made her home iv Roanoke,
died in that city on Wednesday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes
Hun>er. Deceased was recently here
on a visit and returned to her adopted
hose in poor health, though the sad
end was not so soon expected. The
body was brought to Staunton last
night and taken to tbe residence of
Dr. J. M. Hanger. The funeral will
take place thiß morning and the inter
ment will be in Thornrose. Mrs Har
man was about 65 years old and was
the daughter of Bailey Dunlap. She
married Thos. L. Harman, who died
the first year of the civil war with ty
phoid fever. She is survived by four
children. They are: Mrs. Sallie
Woodward, widow of thelateSam'l M.
Woodward. Jr., and Mrs. Ages Han
ter, of Roanoke, Mrs. Bessie Wiber, of
this city, and Thos L. Harman. of
Kentucky. Also one sister and four
brothers: Mrs. Dr. J. M. Hanger, of
this cito.and Messrs. Taylor Dunlap,
Geo. V. Dunlap, Madison Dunlap and
Robert Dunlap, all of this county.
Deceased was a member of the Pres
byterian church and her death is
m ourned by a large circle of friends.
MISS MARIA MILLS.
Miss Maria Mills died iv this city
last Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m„
at the home of Miss Sue Martin, pre
ceded by an illness of mouths.
The funeral took place from Trinity
Episcopal church yesterday morning
and the interment was in Thornrose.
Deceased was born in England and
moved with her family to this city in
1872 where the better part of her life
was spent. She was for nine ytars
connected with oue of the government
departments at Washington, which she
was forced to resign a short while ago
on account of ill health. Miss Mills is
survived by her father, James Mills,
who resides in this city, and four
brothers and five sisters, viz: Dr.
James Mills, of Baltimore, Ellis Mills,
of Rapidan, Harry Mills, of Bethe
Academy, and George Mills, of Chica
go, Miss Annie Mills and Mrs. A. M
Valz, of this city, Mrs. J. Mosley Mur
ray, of Baltimore, Mrs. Lyttleton
Waddeil, of Charlottesville, and Mrs.
Aitkins, of Massachusetts. The de
ceased was a true Christian woman
and was highly esteemed by a wide
circle of friends. Nearly all of her
immediate family were at her bedside
when she passed away. Her mother
died a number ot years ago.
JAMES M. WILSON, SR.
James M. Wilson, Sr., a well known
contractor and builder of this city,
died early Sunday morning at the
King's Daughters Hospital after a
brief illness. The funeral took place
Monday afternoon from the Second
Presbyterian church and the services
were conducted by the pastor, Dr. J.
M. Wells. The interment was in
Thornrose cemetery. The pallbearers
were: Charles Vanture, Arista Hoge,
McH. Holliday, C. T. Palmer, S. D.
Timberlake, Sr., and Captain J. H.
Waters. Deceased was born in
Philadelphia in 1829 and was
70 years of age. He located in
this city in 1875 and for a number
of years was engaged iv contracting
and building. He is survived by three
children, two sons and oue daughter.
Mr. Wilson was held in high esteem
by his fellow citizens and his death is
deeply regretted.
HENRY K. EAKLE.
Henry K. Eakle. an aged and highly
respected citizen of the New Hope
neighborhood, died last Sunday at 5
o'clock at the residence of his son, H.
F. Eakle. Deceased had been ill only
a few days and the immediate cause
of his death was paralysis and heart
failure. Tbe funeral took place on
Tuesday and the interment was in Mt.
J Horeb cemetery. Deceased had spent
I the better part of his life iv the com
munity in which he died and being
j thoroughly honest and neighborly he
j had won a score of friends. He was
a successful farmer, but gave up active
duties some years ago and in recent
years made his home with his son,
I where be died. Mr. Eakle is survived
!by two children, one of whom is men
ltionedaboy», and Miss Annie Eakle,
I of Bath county.
DEATH OF AN INFANT.
Martin R. Bergin, the infant child
of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bergin, died last
Monday morning at the home of his
parents on Sears' Hill, aged about one
I year _ The funeral was from St. Fran
(cia Catholic church Tuesday afternoon
and was largely attended by the
friends of the family.
4 ■» • '
j. C. Harris, of Basic City, has asked
for tbe necessary papers by which he
can become a candidate for the House
I of Delegates and have his name placed
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At Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
The consecration services at Em
inanuel Episcopal church last Sunday
were both solemn and impressive. At
10:30 the wardens and vestry of the
church, Messrs. A. F. Robertson, Berk
eley Minor, Jos. B. Woodward, Bo W.
Burke, T. D. Ranson, W. B. Miller,
W. G Abney, H. M. Mcllhany, H. W.
Hilleary, J. A. Glasgow, Heber Ker
and Geo. M. Harrison, met the bishop
and clergy at the church door and
marched in the right aisle to the seats
provided for them Rt Rev. Robert
A. Gibson, D. D., Bishop Coadjutor of
Virginia, acting for Rt. Rev. A. M.
Randolph, D. D., who was prevented
by sickness from being present, then
proceeded with the service. The in
struments of endowment were present
ed by Capt. T. D. Ranson, and the
consecration sentence read by Rev. J.
R. Ellis, of Gordonsville. Morning
prayer was also offered by Mr. Ellis,
assisted by Rev. W. Q Hnllihen, of
Trinity church, and Rev. J. C. Wheat,
of Lynwood. The rector, Rev. R. C.
Jett, read the communion service, and
a most helpful and appropriate sermon
was delivered by Rev. John J. Lloyd,
D. D., of Lynchburg. The commun
ion was then administered by the bis
hop, assisted by Revs. Lloyd and Jett.
The vestry of Trinity church occupied
seats reserved for them.
Delightful music was rendered by
the choir and the occasion was a most
happy one to every member of the con
gregation, and the many friends who
Ksent to take part in the ser-
Frlghtful Blunder.
ten cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best 'n the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
all Skins Eruptions. Best Pill cure on
earth. Only 25 cts-, a box. Cure guarante
ed. Sold hy B. F. Hushes Druggist.
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Another Open Switch
The westbound vestibule train over
I the C & O. railway tnat passes Staun
j ton daily at 7:05 p. in. ran Into an open
switch two miles beyond the White
Sulphur Springs on Monday night and
collided with a freight train that was
on the siding waiting tor the passenger j
to pass. The officials of the road have i
issued the following statement con-1
cerning the wreck:
"At 9:45 p. in. Monday the westbound
passenger train No. 1 ran into an open
switch at Greenbrier (two miles west
of White Bulphur) and struck freight
train, second No. 80, standing on sid
ing, slightly damaging both engines
and mail and expresß and combination
cars on No. 1.
"Accident due to switch being lock
ed to siding and no light on switch
stand. The supposition is that the
switch was maliciously tampered with.
A colored tramp uauwd Robert Gar
rison, beating his Tay between engine
tank and express car, was killed Col
onel N. (?) August, of Hot Springs,
passenger on No. 1, had leg broken,
supposed to have been caught by fall
ing out of berth. Mrs. M. V. Duke,
home unknown, wrist sprained. Pos
tal clerk, baggage master and colored
porter, slightly injured. Both engin
men and express messenger escaped
injury. No. 1 delayed five hours."
President M. E. In gal Is and General
Manager Ste7ens were in a private ear
attached to the train, but escaped in
jury. The accident is similar to the
oue that occurred in Staunton over a
month ago.
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Laurel Hill Happenings.
Laurel Hill, Sept. 27.—Mrs. John
Kerr, who has been ill with typhoid
fever at her home near this place, is
improving slowly.
Mrs. Sarah Silvous, who has been
suffering with acute rheumatism and a
slight attack ot pleurisy, has improved
within the last week.
A few of our residents visited the
"Capital City", on the last excursion;
among the number we noticed oar
merchant, Mr. J. Prank Smith and
bis son and daughter, Judson and Em
ma. Also Miss Ida Lambert and her !
. brother, Luther.
Mr. Martin Dellinger, whose barn
. was recently destroyed by fire, is re
. building ou the site of the old one, Mr.
Ritchie being the contractor.
( George Cbilds, of this place, has re
. turned to Newport News to resume
woik on the ship-yard.
| Our school will open October 16tb,
under the teaching of Miss Ryan, of
Fairfax, as principal, and Miss Yount,
aa '.lafllctant
i|i«i- -_a Have obtained the highest repute- '
' WOOCIS lirSSS tion !__*_ cleanliness and
( i TV <U"_fVJ. _? _.& *___ germination, causing our bus!- I
< I ■—■ — ■"■ ■- ness i n the same to become one I
11 anf t of the largest in the United States. <
I anu Handling these Seeds in the largo (
, /•*+ «•«? a quantities that we do, also en- (
ftVfif __ S - - aWes "s to seU same at the lowest
I V1U Y • • possible prlces__uaUty considered.
I ii-i ' ■ ' .■ i '■ WOOD'S SEED BOOK gives
' the fullest Information about Grasses and Clovers-soils the different sorts
( > are adapted for—best combinations to give largest results In hay or paa- <
( > turage—care of pastures and meadows, &c, &c A postal will bring this <
i'booktoyou. Prices and samples of Grass and Clover Seeds sent on application. 1
II T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, Richmond, Va. j
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Mt. Sidney Sittings.
Mt. Sidney, Sept. 26 —E. M. Sbreckj
hise has purchased the Harman Stover
farm situa'ed three miles eest of this
place.
E. M. Vanfossen and Edgar Shu
make spent the 16th and 17th in Mon
terey.
John W. Reed has purchased the
Wui. Craig property at Craig's Shop,
about thrpe miles from here.
Dr. Frank Crawford went to Pied
mont, W. Va.. on a businees trip on
the 16 inst., returning on tbe 18th.
James A. Crawford, of Dallas, Texas,
who is visiting his mother here, re
turned ou Monday from a visit to
ChariottesvillH aud Newport News.
W. P. Johnson bad on exhibition lust
week a young chicken with four natu
ral legs.
On last Saturday night Jas. F. Bow
man sold at auction all of the stock of
goods purchased from Mrs. J. M. Har
per, excepting a few pair of shoes.
Capt. Jas. P. Shumake is spending
a week with his brother, Jacob Shu
make, in Monterey.
Mrs. John Shaver, who, several days
ago, underwent a surgical operation at
a Baltimore hospital, is improving
very rapidly. i
On last Sunday night the Rev. Mr.
Rizer. of North Carolina, preached in
the Lutheran church at this place.
On the 18th inst. in honor of her 4th
birthday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ritchie
gave Virginia, their bright aud inter
esting little daughter, a birthday party
from 4to 7 o'clock p. m. The follow
ing children were present: Celeste
and Mariam Patterson, Wheeler Wat
son, Winter Moore. Violet Watson, i
Annette Slier, Pearl and Malinda Shu- [
make, Virginia Bowles, Lottie Early,
Maggie Johnson. William Shumake
and Elenor Kichey. The children were
all near the same age. Tbe evening
was spent playing innocent games of
childhood. Refreshments were served
which was greatly enjoyed by all pres
ent. At 7 o'clock the happy children
departed to their several homes each I
voting this an enjoyable occasion, and I
in their inmost hearts * ishing their
young hostess many happy returns of
the day.
Died In Lonisiana.
Marshall.—ln this city, Thurs
day, September 21, at 4 a. m., Miss
Emma Stark Marshall, born May 10,
1850, aged 49 years. 4 months and 11
Tbe deceased was tbe daughter of
Hon Henry Marshall and Maria Tay
lor, and was beloved by all who knew I
Tbe funeral service will be held at
the family residence, No. 1012 Jordan
street tomorrow. Friday, September
22nd, at 8:30 a. ra.
Burial in the family graveyard at
the old Trinity Church yard, near
Gloster, Desolo Parish, at 11:30 a. an.—
Shreveport (La.) Caucasian,
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Spain's Greatest Need.
Mr. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the back
of his head. On using Electric Bitters,
America's greatest Blood and Nerve
Remedy, all pain soon left him. He says
this grand medicine is what his country
needs All America knows that it cures
liver and kidney trouble, purities the
blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens
the nerves, puts vims, vigor and new life
into every muscle, nerve and organ of the
body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. I
Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents.
Sold by B. P. Hughes Druggist.
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Admiral Dewey's Reception, Washington.
On account of above, the Southern
Railway will sell tickets to Washing
ton and return from all stations at one I
and one-third fares for the round trip, I
tickets on sale Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2 and I
morning trains of the 3rd, final limit
Oct. 5. Also from Round Hill, Harri
sonburg and intermediate stations at
one fare for the round trip, tickets on
said Oct. 1. 2 and for morning trains of
tbe 3rd, final limit Oct. 4.
♦ • .
The Richmond Howitzers have de
cided to visit Staunton during the
Carnival next week. They will arrive
here next Thursday morning in a
specia.l car attached to the regular
train. About 40 members will come.
City Markets.
Staunton, Va., Sep. 28,1899-
Coirected By J. A. Fauver & Co., and the
White Star Mills.
Country Produce.
Flour—patent *-0J
family •»•'*
New process <♦•?"
Wheat *,?
Kgg« iZ
Butter ■%,
Irish Potatoes 50@60
Sweet Potatoes ""^iX
Oats—shelled feSO
Rye *"
Wool—unwashed 18
Wool—washed 30
Lard 6 » 7c
Bacon— country cured, new
Hams 9 a*2
Shoulders ■g
Sides •»«<*
Corn 3 "a*S
Cornmeal • •••• -«JJ
Mixed Hay 8.00 a S.ro
Timothy Hay »0o a 10.00
Clover Hay ••00 ■ s.oo
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CARNIVALS
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We will present a handsome sou
venir to each person buying one
or more dollars worth of goods
at our store. To the lady a Ster
j ling Silver Thimble. To the
gentlemen a pair of Sterling Sil
. ver Cuff Links.
We extend a personal invita
. tion to you to visit our store, see
I our display of high class jewelry,
and get our prices. Then we are
. sure of your patronage. Don't
think that every time you enter
a our store we expect you to buy
something. We are fond of a
social visit
: Switzer k Griert
Jewelers and Ouiicians.
It No. 3 E. Main St.
"'' Staunton, Va.
Housework is Hard Enough I
with even the best |*^^^*^^!^>^____ > :
soap which needs sS>y-— iTiUfc
hard muscular rub- ||§|cj i|pfe-lttifcj^^
bing to make
Dusf do-all that |j| f^EL^t.
soap does and saves |p?;i
time and much ||«5CJkK>?JS_
S.nd fur fro. bookiet—" Ooldan Rul.a IjW'U? &^^5^3s__fc»^|a^Trjt >
(or Housework." V\N*»-' : *' J ,_.
THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY WSSlUDCfPQWQGI!
Chicajo St.LouU NcwYork Bans'.. NN ** j
Have Borne choice Male and Female Pigs. For further information write
;o or call on W. A. McCOMB, Proprietor.
Phone Line Arbor Hill. Arbor Hill, Va.
juneS-tf _^_^^^__^___^_
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
The Magic Sea-port City of the South. Population
20,000. Salubrious climate. Greatest ship-yard in Amer-
ica. 5,300 hands now at work. A number of gun boats
and battleships and merchant vessles under construction.
One elevator of 1,750,000 bushels capacity, and another
building. 50 miles railroad sidings. Eegular steamship
line to Europe. Population 1880, 300; 1890,8,000; today,
20,000. Millions of dollars seeking investment. We are
making big money for our customers. We can make it
for you. Write us for particulars,
J. W. ROLLISON & CO.,
219 25th Street.
Boston Variety Store!
21 South Augusta Street.
Dry Goods Notions, Shoes, Clothing,
Glassware, Queensware, Wooden ware,
Tinware, Carpets, Mattings, Rugs
and Furniture!!!
Bargains Id Every Departineiit.
Special Stioe Sale!
We have just received our entire line of Boots and Shoes
for the fall trade —bought before the advance in leath-
er, and made of the best selected stock.
Children's Dongolar Button Shoes, atent
leather tips, worth 1.00; our special
price 85c.
Children's Grain Button or Lace, solar tip,
worth 1.00; our special price 85c
Misses Dongolo Button or lace, patent
leather tip, worth 1.25; our special
price 95c.
Misses Tan, lace, worth 1.25; our special
price 1 00.
Misses Grain, lace or button, solar tip,
school shoes, worth 1 00; our special
price 80c.
Misses Glove Grain, button or lace, solar
tip, school shoes, worth 1.15; our spec
ial price 90c.
Ladies' Dongola, button and lace, worth
1.25; our special price 1.00.
Ladies' Dongola, button and lace, spring
heel, worth 1.25; our special price 1.00.
Ladies' Dongola kid, button and lace,
spring heel, worth 1.50; our special
prioe 1.25.
Ladies' Dongola kid, button and laoe, with
heel, worth 1 50; our special price 1.25.
Ladies' Glove Kid, button and lace, patent
leather tips, worth 2.50: our special
price 1.90.
Ladies' Grain and Glove Grain, button and
lace, worth 1.15; our special prioe 95c.
Ladies' Oil Grain, lace, lined and unlined,
worth 1.25; our special price 1.00.
An Inspection will Convince you that we are Headquarters
for Footwear.
Shultz.
Making all preparations
now for our School trade.
We will have plenty of the
books used in both new and
second hand, and an excel
lent line of School Statione
ry and Supplies.
The few remaining HAM
MOCKS on hand will be
closed out »« a considerable
redaction in price. Buy
one if you must keep it till
next Sammer.
Albert Shultz,
Next National Valley Buk.
Old Ladies' Dongola ma, lace, worm i.oo;
our special price 1.20
Old Ladies' Glove Grain, lace, worth 1.25;
our special price 95c.
Men's Satin Calf, laoe, plain toe or tip.
worth 1.50; our special price 1.25,
Men's Satin Calf, congress, all styles,
worth 1.50; our special price 1.25.
The above are especially good and war.
ranted solid.
Men's Tan, lace, coin toe, worth 1.50; our
special price 1.25.
Men's Genuine Calf, congress or lace, all
styles, worth 2.50; our special price 2.00
A few pairs samples yet in Men's fine shoes
at actual cost prices.
Men's Brogan and Plow shoes, worth 1.15;
our special price 1.00.
\ Men's Full Stock Kip Shoes, warranted;
1.25.
■
I Men's Oil Grain, congress and ties, worth
1.50; our special price 1.25.
1 Men's High Top Extra Heavy Boots, worth
2.00; our special price 1.50.
J Men's High Top Extra Heavyßoots,worth
2.25; our special price 1.95.
a Men's Calf Box Toe, worth 3.00; our spec
, ial price 2.50.
I, Boy's Boots, extra good quality, worth
1.50; our special price 1.25.
Satisfaction !
0 ar Coal gives satisfaction
because it is clean, free
from slate and other impa-
rities and makes a hot,
steady fire that can be re-
lied upon. It is a slow
burning coal too, and the
price is as low as good coal
can be bought for.
The SMITH FUEL CO.
Office 18 East Main St.
Mutual Phones Nos, 182 and 163.
Bell Phone No. 15.
