Staunton Spectator AND VINDICATOR. SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YEAR. Friday, January 8, (909. LOCAL DEPARTMENT. PERSONAL MENTION. Mi R. S. Reid of Fordwick, was a t.- tcr to the city on Saturday. Mrs. C. I. Devine has been visiting tif-: sister, Mrs. Michael Croghan. In 1. S. H. Warkerof Mt. Meridian, was ;.i the city Wednesday. Misses Maybelle and Nellie Hanger oi H 'lersville, returned to their school :•.. Miilboro Springs on Saturday. Me us. Robert Porter and Russell Wood, of Nimrod Hall, Bath county, isit.'-J friends in Augusta last week. >!:,- Jessie Mauley has returned to he; huine iv Lynchburg, after a pleas ant '-i-.il to friends here. Mr. 1 l. C. Blair of Moscow, was in the a Tuesday, having brought his *oa v j was returning to his school al l.i;. . urg, W. Va. >1 V. D. H. Cale of Middlebrook, one of .ur old and valued subscribers, vat in the cityJWednesday on tousi (MHß, a id paid us a pleasant visit. Aaioig the paleuu issued last week was on; to J. A. Barker ef Laurel Hill, for an ncliued bed. Il wes secured thrcug IC. A. Snow A Co., Washing ton, D C. Mr. jewis A. Blocher, superintend ent of he Pocahontas Lumber Co., at Br»;':- ,W. Va., committed suicide at Camp So. 9 last week. He shot him self in ihe head with a revolver. Mi Hobert B. Kerr of Baiubridge, Ga.. >k visiting his brother al Middle bmalt. This is his to his old liO.m* vhieh he left on January Ist, ivy;. Mr. Thomas B. Eraser who spent the holidays here with his parents, Rev. Mrs. A. M. Eraser, left Tues day fo: Hampden-Sidney College to ■vie )is studies. Mi iamuel B. Wade and Miss Mary •>'A. ' ' iter were unitad in marriage at Jro- sburg, on December iiOlh. The V ci ny was performed by Rev. J. M. liSUir hise. By i. F. L. Long, for some time an t 'eof the Adams Express Co. w-as sday elected a member of the force to succeed Mr. (). C. Cline- IJ. M. Shreekhise of Raphine, .?■ the city Monday, and was a it our office. Mr. Shreekhise is the oldest Lntheran ministers in tcction, and is one of the best a ministers of lhat denomination fs section :•; he State. j, .A. C. Braxton has returned to ■ond aftei -pending the holidays udge Henry W. Holt. Mr. Brax -5S just, been appointed general for the Richmond, Fredericks '''*»o.ttaii]K' Hy., a most important uk: c which he is in} every Miss Estelle Hartman has returned to Charlottesville, after a visit to her sister, Mrs. \V. H. Barkman. Mr. F. A. Hyde of Stuart's Draft, has returned home from a visit to Mr. J. Frank Wilson. Mrs. Harry Frazier, who spent some time here with her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Miller, has gone ,to Richmond for the remainder of the winter. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ware and Mr. H. G. Eiehelberger attended the joint meeting of the Virginia and North Carolinaholel association in Richmond this week. It will surely interest our subscrib ers to read the advertisement of Swink & Diamond in this issue. They are selling a large, new stock at prices that will surprise you. For a partial list of what they are offering read their ad. Ten additional convicts arrived Wed nesday to work on the Churchville road. There are now tio men at work in the rock ijuarnes, and when spring opens there will be plenty of crushed rock for, the road bed. Messrs. W. C. Marshall and John A. 'aflenn, two of the members of the city council from the second ward have re signed from that body, owing to the press of business. Mr. Marshall was vice-president of the council, and both have made excellent mem bers. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jordan of New York, are spending the winter in Char lottesville. Mr. Jordan is engaged in business at Olive Bridge, N. V., and the works have closed for the winter. Mr. Jordan was here for several days visiting kis sister, Mrs. John B. Hoge. The four-year-old daughter of Mr. M. T. Pilson, of near Craigsvilie, died early Tuesday, after ,a brief illness from pneumonia, contracted Christ mas Day. The funeral took place Wednesday morning' al Bethel church st 11 o'clock. Hon. J. S. Craig and wife and Miss Mary Kemper of Cold Sulphur, have been spending several days in the city. It will be gratifying to Mr. Craig's many friends to know that they expect to spend the rest of the winter in Staun ton, and will be guests at the Hotel Augusta. Messrs. J. A. Fauver, W.A. McComb, M. F. Gilkesi n, W. W. Sproul and \V. E. Tribbett attended the annual meet ng of the Stale Horticultural Society svhich has been in session at Lynch jurg. Several of them have apples on inhibition. We have received a card from Mr. J. 3. Houff who is spending some time n the west. It is dated January 3rd "rom Wingate, lad., and he says the jountry is fine, the weather pleasant, md that tnere lias been no snow this vviuter. He also says the farmers are plowing and getting ready for their spring crops. We hope his visit will je pleasant and profitable. • The well known dry goods firm of Shreekhise & Bear, was dissolved on ,he first inst., Mr. F. R. Bear retiring from the firm. Mr. J. P. Shreekhise «'ill continue the business under the firm name of Shreekhise & Co. All of .lie old clerks will be retained by the lew company, and the public will re seive the same courteous attention as in the past. Through the influence of Maj. F. H. Smith, Supt. of the Staunton schools the teachers of the city will receive a treat in having a lecture or forestry by Mr. Enos A. Mills, of the Forestry service al Washington. Maj. Smith asks that all teachers and the public Df both city and county attend this lec ture, which will be given in the coun ty building at 3p. m. oil Thursday, lan. 14th. Miss Sadie E. Couttes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Couttes of Clif tou Forge, was married on Thursday uighloflast week to Mr. Walter F. Vasseur of Charlottesville, Rev. L. H. Paul of the Presbyterian church officiat ing. Mrs. Couttes, mother of the bride, is well known in Staunton, being pres ident of the Rebekah Assembly I. O. O. F. of Virginia. Traffic on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, on the Hinton division, was practically suspended Saturday on ac count of an east-bound freight train be ing wrecked six miles east of Coving ton early that morning. About thir teen cars of coal were ditched. The wreck was caused by a defective brake beam. Passengers on the east-bound through train No. 4 were transferred with some delay. No one was hurt. Two Killed in Wreck. The engineer and fireman of train No. lon the C. & O. which passed Staunton al 8.12 p. in., Monday night, were killed at Capeton, W. Va., al 5:30 o'clock the next morning by run-ing into an open switch. The passengers and the express messenger were slight ly injured. The postal, express, and combined cars, and one coach were all derailed when the engine jumped the track. The second coach and four sleeper* remained on the track. The engineer and lireman, who were killed, were taken on at Charleston, W. Va., fifteen miles from the scene of the accident. The cars not derailed detoured around the wreck on the east, bound track. Hicks' Forecast for January. A reactionary storm p.-riod is central ou the 6tb and 7th. Decided reaction to warmer will follow full moon on the 6th and pass east wardly, resulting in rain and snow storms on and touching the 6th and 7th. The 4th to 9th is a seismic period centering on the 6th, p o >ably. A regular storm period extends from the 9th to 14lh, central on the 11th. Storms will pass from west to east about the 10th to I4th, when heavy Sect storms may be expected. A reactionary storm period is central on the 16th and 19th. A regular storm period begins on the 21sl and ends on the 25th. Westward a decided change to warmer will come by the 21st. Look for winter storms from th? 22nd to 25th, During this period a January thaw, with thundei aud lightning, may occur. A reactionary storm period centers on the 28th 29th, the cold will relax anc ! rain and snow will reappear Indira | that disturbances will lie mod lerple -it tbeclosins period foi January DEATHS DURING THE WEEK RKV. E. H. JONES. Tne Bedford (Pa.) Gazette of the Ist has the following account of the a'eatr of a former Valley minister: Rev. E. H. Jones, pastor of th< Rainsburg charge, died suddenly De cember 23, 1908, of heart failure, in tat 72d year of his age. Rev. Jones was born in Harrisonburg, Va., January 7, 1837. He was educated at Evasion, 111., and entered the ministry in 1860; his pastorates were: Botetourt and Gravel Springs, Va.; Harper's Ferry, W.Va.; Sharpsburg and Clearspring, Md.; Schellsburg from 1900 to 1903, and Rainsburg at the time of his death. He was "a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and faith." To say that a man is good is the highest ecomium which can be passed on any one. Only those who are good are great in the sight of God. Rev. Jones served faithfully in the ministry for 48 years and his labors were owned and blessed of God. He was always looked upou as a man of God. His heart's desire and prayer to God always was that he might never be compelled to lay aside the work of the ministry because of failing health, or the infirmities of age. God granted this request and he died suddenly. He was on his way to attend a funeral when the Lord said: "It is enough, well done thou good and faithful ser vant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." How triumphant is the Chris tian's death! It is victory; it is transi tion to a better life; it is coronation day. Brother Jones was a man of warm, loving heart. I have heard him speak in tones of the most loving affection of his brethren in the ministry and oth ers. A faithful and devoted husband and father, he leaves a widow, who was Miss Elizabeth Rusmisell, and five children to mourn his departure: Rev. E. H. Jones, Jr., of Greenbackville, Va.; Miss Annie, Mrs. Ella Cfeps, and Russell, of Everett, and Clinton of Everett Funeral services were conducted Christmas morning by the writer, as sisted by Rev. J. W. Lingle of the Friend's Cove Pastorate and Rev. H. B. Townsend of the Presbyterian church of Bedford. Interment in the cemetery at Shaipsburg, Md. M. L. Culler. MKS. HATTIK BELLE HITK. Alotiatt's Creek, Dec. 28.—A gloom of sadness spread over our community yesterday morning when it was learn ed that on the previous night Mrs. Hattie Bell Hite, the young wife of Otto G. Hite, had passed from time to eternity. The deceased was a most lovable young woman, in the very bloom of young wumanhood, being about 24 years of age, possessing many sweet traits of character and disposi tion. She was only sick a few hours, but despite all that loving hearts and tender hands could do to restore he, their efforts were in vain, her spirit took flight to the God that had given it. The funeral services will be held at Mt. Hermon Lutheran church today at 11:30 a. m., services will be conduct ed by her pastor, E. L. Folk. The de ceased is survived by her husband, Otto G. Hite, her mother' Mrs. Julia A. Lucas, and two brotheis, Marion A., and Willie Lucas, which grief stricken friends have the sympathy of the en tire community. MKS. T. W. SHELTuX. Mrs. T. W*. Shelton, widow of the late Dr. Shelton, for many years a prominent practitioner in this city, •lied on Satufday al the home of her daughter in Burkeville, Va., Mrs. Shel ton was about 71 years of age. She was a Miss Lipscomb before marriage and had many friends and relatives in this city and in the county. She was making her home with daughter, Mrs. Annie Young, of Burkeville. Two oth er daughters besides Mrs. Young sur vive her, they are Mrs. M. M. Robert son of Cincinnati, and Miss Fannie Shelton, and three sons, Mr. Kemper Shelton of West Virginia; Mr. Withers Shelton, of Philadelphia, and Mr- Thomas Shelton, of Georgia. Mrs. Shelton's body was brought here for burial Monday and the funeral took place from the 2 p. m. C. & O. train. MR. GEO. W. MILLKR, Mr. George W. Miller died at his heme near Swoope on Monday, aged about 78 years. His health had grad ually been failing for the past two years. He was a miller at West View at the time of the civil war and was excused from duty on that account. He leaves two sons, Mr. Walter Miller, who lived with his father, and Mr. William Miller of Missouri. He also leaves five daughters—Mrs. Amanda VanFossen, near Swoope; Mrs. W. A. Roadcap, near Churchville; Mrs. W. H. Marple, of Staunton; Mrs. R. F. Rodgers, near Staunton; Mrs. Leslie Ward, of California, and Mr. William Miller, of Missonri. Threesisters and one brother, Miss Jennie Miller and Jas. W.Miller of Spottswood, and Mrs. Amanda Whitmore, of Lexington,and Mrs. Carrie Brubeckof Buena Vista,be sides 26 gsand children and 2 great grandchildren. The funeral took place from the late residence Tuesday at 2 o'clock and the interment was at Beth lehem church. The pall-bearers were Messrs- James Elliott, J. W. Spitler, R. H. Mizer, W. M. Argenbright, R. L. Trimble and E. J. Wayland. MX. HKNKY W. CRUMMKTT. Mr. Henry W. Crummett died on Sunday afternoou at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Diehl, near the city, aged about 80 years, Tuesday be ing his anniversary. He had been feeble for some time and suffered a stroke of paralysis on Sunday. There are 10 children surviving of whom two live in Staunton, Mr. W.F. Crummett and Mrs. Berlin Holt, and one son, Harry, at Deerfield. The fu nsral was held at Deerfield Tuesday morning from Rocky Spring Presbyte rian church, where he was buried be side the body of his wife. Mr. Crum mett was a member of the Church ol the Brethren, and had made his homi for about 18 years at Deerfield, being i native of Pendleton ceunty, W. Va He was spending the winter with hi daughter, Mrs. Diehl. Mr. Grummet was a confederate veteran, and a mai held in high esteem by his neighbo and acquaintances. I ROBERT HILL IS C'OTTRKLL. Little Robert Ellis Cottrell, the nint ■ year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Georg i ..otuell, 'Hed at 'he home of his pa ; ents on Sunday afternoon, after an 11 ness of seven weeks of nephritis, from which he was an intense sufferer. He j was an unusually bright child, and an excellent scholar. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the house and was conducted by Rev. Dr. O. F. Gregory. The little casket was borne to its last resting place is Thornrose cemetery by Messrs. Geo. A. New ham, R. H. Bell, J. M. Kiester. G. H. Edel blut, J. H. Matthews, and William Cline. Mr. and Mrs. Cottrell.have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement. MRS. FRAXK KITSGKKALI). Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald died on the' Ist of January at Stuart's Draft,ol pneumonia. She was in her llrrty tlnrd year, and leaves her husband and six boys, the youngest an infant one month old, also two sisters, Mrs. Rich ard Kirby and Mrs. Lee Casing of Mid dlebrook, and three brothers, George, John and Luther Brooks. She was a daughter of the late Wm. Brooks. A devoted wife ami mother, and her death will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. The fune-al took place at Tinkling Spring church, and the inter ment was in the adjoining cemetery. MR. A. S. Hll'lvi.lN. Mr. A. S. Hicklin of the Spitler sec tion, died on the 3rd inst., at the hos pital in Charlottesville, where he had been under treatment. The remains were taken to Spitler where the funeral was held, conducted by Rev. Mr. Rowe, and the interment was in theeemetery at Union chapel, where his wife and two children were buried. He leaves one son, Mr. Robert Hcklm. btover News. Stover, Jan. li.— E. A. Dudley gave a reception on Tuesday night, the sth, ' in honor of his sou and his bride. A number of young people were present. Christmas was very quiet in this neighborhood. There were a good i many dinings in this vicinity. There is a good deal of sickness in i the community. ! Mrs. S. M. Whitmore gave a dinner , on the 4th, celebrating her 81st birth- j day. She was the recipient of many ] valuable presents. Among those pres- t ent were 8. E. Whitmore and wife of I ] Staunton, Mrs. J. L. Smith and Mrs. ( R. H. Smith and son of Churchville. i R. X. Borum's two nephews from i Eastern Va. spent the holidays with s him. - t James Whitmore spent the holidays j; in Highland. j The Odd Fellows of Parnassus gave t a dinner at R. A. Whitmore'* on the j 1 30th, and everything in season was, i aerved. i i Miss Mary Burton has returned to i her school at Farmville, after spend- ! { ing the holidays with her parents. 11 Mr. J. E. Rohrer, our popular mail c carrier, is on the sick list. ! i Benj. Shiplett has sold his farm lor $3,o(N>. ' !c Boy Prodigy. Richmond News-Leader: Reginald, the little six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brooks, of 420 Elm street, , in this city, is the wonder of the com- , munity in which he lives, in point of quick comprehension and memory. He rarely forgets anything of import ance, which he hears, and easily com- j prehends subjects, which to many of older minds, appear difficult. When only five years old little Regi- j" nald could name the capitals of each State in the Union without hesitancy and with absolute confidence, pro- j nouncing the more difficult names with utmost ease aud accuracy. "Santa Claus" Christmas Eve ] brought the little boy a miniature "Humpty Dumpty" circus outfit. The boy iuvited The News-Leader repres- ( entative to witness a performance of his own, giving him a reserved seat. The different stunts through which the little boy put his inanimate mena gerie was highly interesting and amus ing and in keeping with the child's wonderful ingenuity and forethought. Mr. Brooks, the lather df tittle Re ginald, is general agent for the Loth Stove Manufacturing Company, of Waynesboro, va. How He Earned His Salary. A press dispatch from Kaslon, Pa., tells the following of how an Italian got his naturalization papers: Judge Stewart held naturalization court and Francisco Due, of Rosete, was called to be interrogated as to his qualifica tions for citizenship. He answered readily the questions put by the judge until asked, "What duties are discharg ed by the President of the United States?" Due's face was blank and he did not answer. Then the judge asked: "How does the President of the United States earn his salary ?" Quick as a flash Due said: "By in tering with everybody else's business.'' Every one in the court room was con vulsed with laughter, while Due grin ned all over. He got his papers. Plant Wood's Seeds | FOR THE I Garden and Farm. Thirty years in business, with a steadily increasing trade every year —until we have to-day one of the largest businesses in seeds in this country—is the best of evidence as to the superior quality of Wood's Seeds. Wood's Descriptive Catalogue and monthly "Crop Special" have done more to encourage diversified farming and profitable market-growing of vegetable crops than any other similar publications. If you want the best and most profitable crops, Plant Wood's Seeds. Wood's Descriptive Catalogue and monthly "Crop Special,'' mailed free on request. T. W. WOOD 6 SONS, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, - VIRGINIA. ■—^£^J— »^SSBBMS^^^ "WORTH ■ CONSIDERATION" When buying from a jewelry store wouldn't you consider it vi ry important to feel there is absolutely no question about quality. When you buy here, you don't pay any more, per haps less, than in an indiffer ent store, but you are certain about quality. That point alone is more important in choosing diamonds, je/velry, watches, and silverware than any other mercandise. Ladies' Solid Gold Rings in Single and Combination Sets, $2.50 np. Large stock in every line to choose from. H. L. Lang, The Theatrical Event of the Season. "I have achieved one thing that few dramatists can place to their credit." said Eugene W. Presbrey excitedly af ter the first performance of bis dramat ic version of Sir Gilbert Parker's "The Right of Way," which Managers Bark man & Shultz have secured for the Beverley Theatre for January 13th. "I have compelled the sympathy of the audience for a murderer. 1 have,[with the aid of magnificent acting by Mr. Theodore Robert,caused hearts to thrill with sympathy for a man who con fesses that he is the author of a brutal murder. If that is not an achievement, tell me what is." Joe Portugais is a murderer. Al though by the eloquence of Charley Steele, the brilliant lawyer, he is ac quitted by a jury, he is none the less guilty. Steele knows this and drives him away when Joe would express his thanks, and in the end Joe confesses to his crime. To be sure it is a crime that comes under the "unwritten law," but nevertheless it is murder. Yet so skill fully is the character of Joe drawn, so skillfully is it played, that the sympa thy of the audience goes out to him and the enormity of his crime is for given in pity for tbe man. Nothing that Mr. Roberts has accomplished in his long career stands out more clearly than the character of Joe Portugais, which he created, and no less excellent is the characterization of Charley Steelve, given by Guy Standing, and to them must go the honors of having created two characters that will live in the memory of theatregoers. The sale of reserved seats begin Mon day morning at the Beverley Book store. Prices range from 3be to 11.56. -a-a *m *- ♦ Items from Moscow. Mr. J. dies. Baxter, who has been very much complaining for several weeks, is able to be about again. Mr. E. J. Terry has moved into the Bruce Whitmore property. Miss Virgie Rodgers of Washington, is spending a few weeks with her par ents here. , Mr. K. M. Wiseman, who has been (juite sick, is'somewhat improved. Air. Kdgar James of West Virginia, spent a day or two with his parents here. Mr. David S. Shipplet left here last week with his family for South Caro lina, where he is employed. Mr. H. E. Wiseman has returned to Philadelphia, Pa., where he has re sumed his positron as traveling sales man for a manfacturing concern of that place. The new telephone line which has recently been erected here is giving good service. Miss Willie Terry and Mr. Krwin Grogg were quietly married on Decem ber 24, and were given a sumptuous sup per at the home of the groom. Change of Firm Announced. In another column will be found the advertisement of Messrs. Jos. L. Barth & Co. announcing that ou March Ist a change will be made in the firm. In the mean time they are disposing of their stock at actual cost, and if you need clothing now is the time to get them. For 28 years they have always carried out what they said they would do, and this sale is no exception. Our old friend, the Alexandria Ga zette, on last Friday entered upon its 110 th volume. May it continue to grow- in youth? as the years go by. The Gazette is one of the reliable Dem ocratic papers of Virginia. We Got StucKJ By buying a big stock for our Craigsvilie Store ana on Sept. 19th the Cement Plant at that place havingshut down, compelling us to move our stocfi Of Winter Clothing, Ladies' Skirts, Hats, Shoes and Trunks, To some other town to dispose of. We are now located in the "Cochran Building, No. 15 Central Aye., Staunton, Va.," and will sacrifice our profits on these goods until MARCH, 10th 1909, in order to dispose of them; and on March loth we will re open at the same stand a Department Store. Look at these nrices : $20.00 Suits at $15.00 fci.oo Children'* Suits at **.7i 18.00 " * 13.60 *•« " " 3-00 man " ' 11 suggestions : Neckwear, Scarfs, Ties, Mufflers, Gloves (of every kind for every one), Handkerchiefs (in linen and silk), Silk Hose, Silk Um brellas, Silver and Gold Handle i Umbrellas. Leather Goods of every description. Trunks, Suit , Cases and Bags. Fur Collars and j Gloves to match. ' ; Our stock is complete and prices are g low. \Ye have something for every body, good enough for anybody. " Special Bargain Counters. ' WOODWARD & SON. _ Men's and Boys' Outfitters, STAUNTON, VA. JOB WORK! Persons desiring Job Work of the bestfquali ty can obtain it by writ ing to or calling at the Spectator Office. Sar Bill Heads, Note Heads, Envelopes, Posters, Sale Bills and Advertising Circulars, furnished promptly at the lowest prices, COMPARE OUR JEWELRY. Watches, etc., with any and it will not .sufl'er by the comparison. In fact we invite you to make the test in full con- fidence that our jewelry cannot be ex- celled in quality or undersold in price. So make all the comparisons you like. You'll do your jewelry buying here in the end. B. C. Hartman, JEWEUR AND OPTTCUN j.VKW (JOUSTS BCIUHNG, STATNTON, VA. THE BANNER STORE. THE BANNER STORE. I phone 175. Main St- and Central Aye. BARGAINS TO OIK BUYERS Double Heaters at Cost. Roasters at price* that will Interest you. Other goods at a re duction. Call and examine our line of Stoves and Enamel Ware. Buy now! Don't miss an opportunity to get special prices on Ran ges, Cooking Stoves and Hi; r. v; The Marston Stove Co. Comer Augusts and Frederick^H&et«.