Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-22
ty is a very good thing in it is way,
but tame submission to wrong and
wrong-doers is contemplate.
valley News Items.

John w. Gather has been appointed
postmaster at Melrose, c;ce Mrs. Han
nah Harrison, resigned.
The county of Rockbridge and the
town of Lexington have contribute over
$1,000 to the yellow fever sufferers.
Mr.. Scott Weaver, of Front Royal
had his right leg broken on his way to
to Winchester, Wednesday night.
The Knight Templars of Harrison
burg are having weekly parades and
drills preparatory to visit to Norfolk
in November.
J. H. Whitman Of Harrisonburg has
invented and applied for patent for a
ventilatiug cigar box, which he claims
possesses rare advantages.
On Wednesday next. tomorrow, the
14th Annual Exhibition of the Rock
bridge County Fair will commence, and
continue three days.
On the 18th inst, the tomb Of General
Robert E. Lee was handsomely decoFa-
ted, it being the anniversary of his
death.
The Trinity Sunday School of Ralti-
more has invited the "Rustics' of Har-
risonburg to visit them on the 18th of
November, and participate in several
| singing contests.
Rev. Mr.. McPheeters and Miss En-
ma Gold Morrison daughter of DR..
Samuel B. Morrison) were united in
marriage at the Rockbridge Baths on
last thursday.
Hon. J. Randolph Tucker will make
the presentation speech in delivering a
gold medal to the best drilled colored
military companyat the approaching fair
at Lynchburg.
On last Tuesday, one of Reubin Zir-
kIes barns, on Smith Creek, Rocking
ham CO., Va, was consumed by fire. 1t
took fire about o'clock in the evening.
Supposed to have been set on fire. Loss
about $4,000.
We learn from the Spirit of the PaUey
that on Saturday morning last the
dwelling of Noah Rockefeller, OF the
farm of William NIX Sautfiey, near
Moyerheffer's store took fire and was
entirely consumed. Mr.. r., luckily,
saved nearly all his household goods.
The fire was accidental.
The Winchester Nea0s says pick
pockets were quite numerous at the Fair
Wednesday, and worked very success
fully among the crwod. Weheard of Two
ladies and young gentleman who wsre
relieved of gold watches, and several
gentlmen who came out minus their
pocket books, one losing S75 at the depot
Tuesday night.
IS. V. r. r. We are informed that
Messrs. Satterlee & Co., S. Y. r. r.
contractors, have within the past week
negotiated. liz Philadelphia, about $780,
900 of Jefferson County Bonds at 95
cents on the $1.00. Aud we also have
information that one of our wealthy
land owners has signifed his intention
to take tax bonds, Thousand dollars each.
at par.-F1'ee Press.
On Saturday last, Wesley Dean, lad
of about IA years of age living in the
Blue Ridge, son of the late Wesley Dean
who was murdered by young Rnighton
about three years ago, fell from chest
nut tree over 80 feet, striking his head
on rock, breaking his skull and sus
tanning other fatal injuries. He linger-
ed unconsciously till the time Of his
death, Monday morning.-Old Com
n1OnaUeaih.
The Old Commonwealth says One of
Capt. Dangerfields horses attached to
wagon containing Miss Emily and Miss
-- Gray, ran away while coming
down the hill opposite the Richards place
on the Warm Spring pike. Both ladies
jumped from the wagon and although
considerably bruised and badly shocked,
we are happy to say neither was seri-
ously injured. Mr.. S. M. Bowman, who
saw the runaway, stopped the horse and
assisted the ladies home.
People live to good old age in Shen-
andoah county. The Valley tells us of
couple, Mr.. and Mrs. George Penny.
baker, residing about five miles from
New Market the former aged "a and the
latter 81 yeras. They visited New Mar
ket last week, Mr.. Pennyhaker himself
driving the spring wagon. The Valley
says:-"This is the Oldest couple in this
community. Their minds seem to be
perfectly clear. Few who attain to that
age, could make such a visit alone.n
The same paper announces the death
of Mrs. Catharine Driver, near New
Market aged sc years.
PRESS COMMITTEE FOR THE FAIR
| The State Agricultural Society has APP
pointed Messrs. E. H. Fisher, of the
Dispatch; w. c. Elan, of the Wing
w. c. Taylor, Of the State; L. r. Dick
inson, of the Southern Planter and
Farmer: and Messrs. Ernest Wilt and
". W. Archer, Of the Richmond Press
Club, committee to receive visiting
members of the Press during the State
Fair to distribute tickets to members of
the Press generally. and to do whatever
may be necessary for the convenience
and accommodation of the Press at the
Fair.
The first class to suffer the ill effects
of an initiation of currency Is the iabour-
ing class. For wages never keep pace
with prices when prices are on the rise.
LabOur in Initiation times is the cheapest
thing in market after the money. This
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