Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-02-11
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CHURCnvILLE, Feb. 9th, 1873
Editor Spectator:
The difficulty in the public school
for coiored persons at this place, some account
OF which l gave you last week, eliminated in
an investigation before Justice George A. Shuey
upon the complaint of Prof z. T Zachary Tay-
Ior presume) Thomas, to the effect that he had
been beaten by five of his pupils as we'll against
his own peace and dignity as that of the Com
monwealth The evidence adduced on the occa-
sion, however, established the fact that he had
himself made most unwarrantable assault up
on Geo. Green, one of his pupils, and that al.
though he was beaten for it afterwards the work
was done by Green alone-the remaining four
scholars charged in the warrant having inter-
fered only to secure fair play"
The saUltch used by Thomas in the mainte
nance OF discipline in his school, is a curiosity
in its way; and a model for all pugnacious peda-
gogues 1t is q hewed locust limb. of elliptical
shape, about two feet long and two inches diam
eaer al Inc put win more weight than police
he came down upon Green's Uranium, as he Sat
at his desk, INJECTING several severe wounds,
| and so stunning him at the first blow as to pre-
vent effective resistance at the time So George
waited until school was dismissed, and then
| sought and obtained his redress After the ex.
animation OF some twelve or fourteen witnesses,
the justice discharged the five scholars and
charged the costs to the Professor and all
the people said Amen" He has since aban-
doned his charge here and gone to another
neighborhood.
The cudgel is in the possession of gentleman
of this village and will probably be forwarded
to the State Superintendent of Public Instruc.
ton for preservation in the public archives.
The Ladies of the Methodist church, assisted
by those OF other denominations. preparing
An entertainment for the public, consisting Of
IabeauX. Charades, &c, at an early day in The
future. The object IS a commendable one, and
we have doubt they will be literally pat
ronized. Rey A, a; Eskridge, in charge of the
will ho
bered by many of your citizens.
Mr. james NJ. Lickliter who has car ried on
the wagon makers business here for probably
| 20 years, has moved to your city with the view
of conducting the same business there. on a more
extensive scale. He is a first class workman.
| and worthy man. Give him helping ngs-
The Coon season is over, and Bob Snyder's
occupation is gone for the present. Bob is
the Nimrod of this section, some of whose ex-
| PLOTS must give you when ! am in the mood
| He never cuts tree down to secure Hvarmint."
but climbs the tallest of the forest to shake them
| out.
| The "Churchville Mills" have recently under-
| gone some changes and improvements that have
| greatly increased the power and enlarged their
| grinding capacity. All the water of jennings
| Branch IS now secured. Mccormick has suffer-
| ed heavily from lack of water in the past, but
has at last, by indomitable energy and steady
| perseverance, coupled with mechanical genius
| OF high order, placed himself on sure foot
| ing. His flour cannot be exceled by any brand
| IN the county, and has always stood very high
| in your market
| Rev. j: l.. Grim, who has been located in
| Churchvile for the lasttwo years, having charge
Of the United Brethren Congregations of this
| Circuit, left few days ago to attend the annual
| meeting of his Conference It is said that he
will not be returned to this Circuit, which is re-
GREETED not only by his own people, but by the
community generally.
Mr. John w. Martin and family, of jennings
| Gap. have recently removed to this immediate
| neig borhood-so that we are compensated for
| loss of one citizen by the addition of another.
Our village proper has been dull for several
weeks past, and We look for no special excite.
| ment until Bob Byers comes along again His
| horses run off every time they visit the place
| They have accomplished that feat twice very re-
Gently, but fortunate ly no damage was done on
| either occasion.
haven't seen Frank Sterritt for SO long tbs t
! it makes me feel giddy. When he comes over I
expect to get .joak' for you. For the pr es-
| enr, adeu. r. E. PORTE