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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-18

From our special correspondent "H."1
Our town has been all excitement during the
past week, on account of the contractors OF
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
being busy buying supplies for their different
commissaries. They came into tin-shop and
bought all the buckets, frying-pans, and cups
that were made up and all our store-keepers,
blacksmiths, harness-makers, and wagon
makers have been busy with extra force at
tending to the wants Of the contractors. The
horse market has been good here. Over thirty
have been sold at fair prices. and still they want
more. Certainly Waynesboro' never has had
such business "boom" in the recollection of
our oldest inhabitant
Mr.. Henry L. Massie, who, with Judge Coch-
ran of Charlottesville, purchased the Mountain
Top Hotel property few weeks ago, is busy
having it repaired. He will have several new
cottages built at once fences made, &C., SO that
in few weeks the place cannot be recognized
so great will be the improvements. Mr.. Massie
has already received letters from Baltimore
and Washington parties wanting to engage
rooms for the summer. will venture to say
that the Hotel will be crowded all the season,
as it certainly has gentleman who under
stands the business. Mr.. Massie will go to Bal
timore and New York for furniture, &c.. to fur
nish the Hotel and cottages.
The many friends of c. A. s. Weller, formerly
Of this place, will be pleased to learn that he
has just secured a good position with Messrs.
COOK & Co., the celebrated buggy manufac-
turers Of Cincinnati, Ohio. Burnie will travel
in Michigan fol-. them. We wish him all the
success he deserves. 4.Ats
Rev. Jno. s. Martin preached in the Metho-
dist church here Sunday morning and night.
assisting Rev. j. r. Van Horn in his ante. COM
munion service. E
Rev. Frank McCutchen OF the Presbyterian
church Of this place, leaves tomorrow Tues
day. for Charleston, s. c., to attend the General
Assembly as alternate for Rev. D. A. Penick,
Of Rockbridge, who cannot go.
Last night lodge of knights of Honor was
instituted at this place by District Deputy T. q.
Morton, assisted by Alexander Hart. P. D.; r.
c. Anderson, D.; ]. z. Rollins. V. D.; w. A.
Burnett. R.; ]. W. Newton, IT,; and J. w. B.
Parker. G., of Staunton Lodge No. 1855.
There were nineteen charter members from
the town and neighborhood who agreed to as
sociate themselves together as members of the
lodge which was christened south River
Lodge" The following officers were elected:
]. A. Patterson, Past Dictator; II. II. Shackel-
ford, Dictator; B. P. CAV, Vice Dictator; ]. W.
Nicklin, Asst Dictator; G. R. Haynes. Guide;
W. ]. Jones, Reporter; ]. B. Roden, Financial
Reporter; R. g. Wright, Treasurer; ]. II. Schin-
del, Guardian, and D. P. Garner, Sentinel,
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Y M. c. A. CoMMITTEEs.-The following ore
the standing committees Of the Y. NJ. G. A. OF
Staunton for the ensuing year:
On Library.-J. II. Skinner, 7. d. Ransom. Dr.
r. S. Hamilton.
Lectures.-H. D. Peck, Jed Hotchkiss. Samuel
II, Coleman.
P,sbNcation-J. E. Graham. II. B. Brown,
Reeves Gait.
Woys and Means.-H. Nj. Mc1lhany, John w.
Abby, Jas. w. Morrison.
Nominations. Rock, G. D. Pearman, Il.
NJ. Guy.
Bibte ctasses.--W, C. Straughan, r. D. Lilley.
Geo. P. Baker.
Religious Ercrcises.-h. KeE, f. F. Hoover, T.
G. Morton.
Sunday Schools.-Wm. G. Brown. Charles
Grattan, F. J. West.
Visiting.-G. G. Gooch, Geo. M. Bodell, A. Nj.
simpson.
Belief of the Poor.-John W. Todd, John M.
Carroll, DIR. S. II. Henkel.
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FINE AIyERF.-Mr. s. T. Thornburg, proprie-
tor of the American Hotel Livery Stables, has
just RENTED his stables and added number of
fine horses and new vehicles to his stock, for
the accommodation of the summer travel He
calls the attention offishing and hunting par
ties and pleasure-seekers generally to the fact
that he is prepared to supply them with any
kind of vehicle they may desire on the most
reasonable terms. Fast and safe horses, fine
vehicles. careful drivers and everything neces.
sary for the comfort of patrons will be furnish.
ed on the most reasonable terms,
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SOUTH RIVER LODGE KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
AT Waynesboro' on last Tuesday night,
Lodge of knights of Honor, entitled the South
River Lodge" was instituted with 10 charter
members from that town and vicinity, by Dis
trict Deputy Z. C. Morton, assisted by Alexan-
der Hart. P. D.; r. C, Anderson, D.; u. E. Rol-
Inns, v. D.; W. A. Burnett. B.; 7. ". Newton,
IT,; and J. w. B. Parker. g., Of StaEEton
Lodge, No. 756.
The following officers were elected and in
stalled: j. A. Patterson. Past Dictator; H. H..
shackelford, Dictator; B. P. Cav, Vice Dicta-
tor; John W. Nicklin, Assistant Dictator; G.
R. Haines, Guide; w. ]. Jones, Reporter; ]. B.
Roden, Financial Reporter; R. G. Wright,
Treasurer; John H. Schindel. Guardian. and
D. P. Garner, SsaNrel.
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pEATH OF JoHN B. sCHERER, ST..

It is our painful duty to record the death OF
this venerable and worthy citizen, In the 6Stn
year of his age, on Friday last, the l4th OF May.
Mr.. scherer came to this country from Baden,
Germany, about 1910, and went to work on the
farm of MI. Casper Coyner, near Fishersville
in this County. By his persevering Industry.
and genial nature he soon won the respect and
good will of his employer, and all who came In
contact with him.
In 1851 he removed to Staunton and opened
bakery. By dint of hard work and honest oeal-
ing, he soon made himself a comfortable home
and reared large family of children. ABOUT
the breaking out of the war, or before that tlme,
he added to the business of the bakery, tnat Oh
a Restaurant and Bar. In this business he con-
tinued until his death.
He was at one time worthy member OF the
City Council, and at the time OF MS deatn'
member of the City School Board OF Educatlon'
and always discharged his public duties Win
the same fidelity that characterized him in all
of his other relations in life.
Although a man of moderate education, he
had a strong natural intellect, apt in learning
the laws and acquiring the customs Of the
country of his adoption-and no more devoted
son of Virginia was ever born on her soil than
he proved himself to be. To say that he was
kind of heart and generous as charity itself to
the faults of his fellow men, but feebly e4-
presses the tenderness that pervaded his nature
and the kindness which characterized his inter-
course with his neighbors.
BY his strict integrity he won the respect OF
all who knew him and by his generosity, his
large sympathies and geniality of disposition,
their admiration, esteem and love. He was
jealous Catholic, and yielded implicit obedi-
ence to the doctrines and discipline of the
church.
We hazard nothing in saying that few men
have gone down to their graves in this COM
munity leaving behind them more sincere and
sorrowing friends. "Uncle john" as he was
Familiarity and fondly called by his friend
His loss will be deeply felt and his virtues long
remembered by others than his immediate
family.
To his aged widow and lifelong partner of
his sorrows and joys we tender our warmes'
sympathy, as well as to his children, to whom
he has left the heritage of q good name and an
example worthy of Initiation, and give them
the assurance that it is but the common senti'
ment of all classes of our community.
The funeral services took place at the Catho'
| lie church on last Sunday evening and were
conducted by Rev. Father McKeefry, attei
which his remains were buried in Thornrose
Cemetery, followed to their last resting place
| by an unusually large concourse OF our cltlzens
| A good man has been taken from our midst
peace to his ashes.
| The pail bearers were VIM. Kinney. timothy
Hounihan, Jacob Steinbuck, Neil OBrien
VIM. Wholey, W. A. Burnett, DIR. Carter Berke'
| ley and A. s. Kinney.
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RAILROAD FARE TO STATE CONVENTION
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company will
sell to delegates and alternates special round
trip tickets to Richmond on the 18th and 10Th
instant at all of the Chesapeake and Ohio sta
tions in Virginia and!at one unlimited fare for
the round trip. Delegates buying straight
limited tickets to Richmond will not be return
nd froa
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MARRIAGES.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the Episcopal
church in CharIestown w. Va, on Wednes-
day, May 9Th, by. Rev. DR.. W. H. Meade, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Tucker, Mr.. Julian Ho-
Eleanor s. Washington, of Jefferson county
youngest daughter Of the late Col. John A.
Washington, Of Mt. Vernon,
MANN-JoHNSoN.-At the residence of the
brides father, W. B. Johnson, ESQ.,, in Mon
roe county, w. Va. May 9Th, by Rev. W. H.
Bittenger, Mr.. James G: Mann, of Allegheny
county, Va, to Miss Alice G. Johnson
BEvERLY-GRAY.-In st. James Episcopal
church. Leesburg, Va. May 5th, by Rev. Dr.
Bradshaw Beverly to Miss Annie Douglass
Gray
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DELEGATES TO COUNTY CoNvENVIoN.-The
following delegates and alternates were elected
to represent the Y. M. G. A. of Staunton in the
County Convention which will meet in this
city on Friday afternoon next:-
observation-disclosures. II. L. Hoover, w. ]. Nell
son, J. W. Newton. VIM. Rock, H. M. McIlha-
nv, T. D. Ransom, w. g, Brown. David Landes,
G. D. Pearman, VIM. C. Straughan, T. G. Nor
ton, 7. s. Doylel
Auesmates;J. W. Todd, E. Shot, J. E. Ora
ham, C. s. Lindsay. George Baker, VIM. E,
Craig, A. M. Simpson, John G. Scott. s. F. Cole
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DEATH OF PROF. EsTILL.-On last Sunday
evening Harry Est.ll, RIofessor Of Natural fhi-
losophy of Washington, q Lee University at
Lexidgton, died of diabetes, at the residence Oh
Arch g. Christian in this county. He was well
known in this county and had many friends
and relations here, who will greatly mourn his
untimely taking of. He wasa young man rap
idly rising into prominence in educational
circles, and greatly beloved by all who knew
him. ~ q
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Total.

ACCIDENT AT Observation-Disclosures Mrs.
Geo. W. Koiner and her mother and Mrs. G. L,
Davis. of Montgomery county, were passing
through the streets of Fishersv1lie in a buggy
on last Wednesday, the axle of the buggy broke,
and the occupants were thrown out, and Mrs
Davis received cut on the b cad, and was badly
hurt The necessary medical assistance was
rendered by DR.. 81. M. Dold.
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sMoKE-HoUsE RoBBED.-On Wednesday
night the smoke-house of Capt. Thos. P. Esk-
ridge was robbed of q shoulders. middlings.
and some soap. John Rhodes. Thomas Brown
and three other parties have been arrested on
euspicion of being implicated IN the robbery,
and are now in jail here awaiting their trial,
which Will soon take place.
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Go and see Gladke's Sc. Counter.

Mr.. W. L. Olivier has removed his stock of
books and stationery back to his old stand on
corner of Main and New Streets, the glass front
and other improvements in the building hav-
ing been completed. He feels so we'll pleased
in his improved stora-room that he is disposed
to sell better bargains than usual. Call to see
him
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


RAkERS BiTTERS.-Baker's Premium
~ Bltters are now known wherever the fell
hand OF Disease has laid its whitening touch-
Inelr remedial powers are universally recog-
nized ana acknowledged, and the preference is
gwen them over all other remedies compound
ed for the cure Of dyspepsia. cholera morbus.
cramP cholic, and all other diseases Incl.
dent to impaired digestion. The Bitters are
t srniy valuable remedy, as many who have
1eit their beneficial effects will testify, and
should be found in every household. Captain
ElDah Baker, the proprietor of these Bitters, is
wei known and highly respected citizen of
Rleh n, whose character is unassailable;
ana therefore his preparation may be consid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters for
theabove named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow triai.-Mdnches-
ter Courier.
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs were awarded
special premium at the Fair, and deservedly
SO, for they are standard medicine and we are
personally cognizant of some remarkable cures
erected by them.-Richnlond Commercial
~ NOTiCE-Bakers Premium Bitters are
partment from special liquor tax.
SOLD py all druggists and country merchants
everywhere. Il. BAKER, Proprietor
Richmond. Va
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Personals.

In one of the mines at Quinnemont. w. Va,
last week, David Tenant was badly injured by
the explosion of keg of powder.
On Saturday evening" the sth inst, near Old
Providence church, Mrs, Alex. G. Brown died
suddenly of hemorrhage of the lungs.
On Friday the 7th inst Mr.. Job Hart. who
lived about three miles from Greenville In this
county, died from the effects of a cancer.
AS will be seen from his published card, Mr.. L..
M. Bnmgardner has withdrawn from the con-
test for CONFERENCE.-The Attorney of this city.
Rev. Samuel McCune held communion at
Mcdowell on last Sunday. and in the evening
of the same day preached his farewell sermon
at Bethlehem church.
Mr. A. J. Friou, of this city, has accepted an
agency under L. M. Crosby for the sale of his
"Grader" wheat fan, which is meeting with
such ready sale in this and adjoining counties
On Thursday, the 9th inst, in the sangersville
neighborhood. Mr.. Andrew Kiracoffe. aged 70
wears. was stricken with paralysis and died
within a few hours after the attack. He was
buried at Emanuel church with the ceremonies
of the German Baptist (Tunker) church OF
which he had been a member for number of
years.
Rev. E. D. Junkin, d. D., who has been Tor
near twenty years the Pastor of New Provi-
dence church, on Sunday of last week preached
his farewell sermon to that congregation. hav-
ing accepted a call to Houston, Texas He Is a
minister of more than usual ability. and in
his removal, Lexington Presbytery loses one OF
its ablest ministers. EA
On Sunday of last week, Mrs. Minerva Myers,
wife Of Mr.. Jacob Myers. died of pneumonia
after a brief illness at her residence in this
county. The funeral was preached at Pleasant
Grove church by Rev. Addison Weller, after
which she was buried in the family burVipg
ground at New Hope. She was member OF
the United Brethren church.
This afternoon, at the residence of the brides
mother at Lewisburg w. Va, Rev. M. L. Lacy,
Pastor of the Presbyterian church Of that place.
will unite in the holy bonds of matrimony. ].
Emmett Guy, Esq, OF tho Gtaunton Bar. and
Miss Lily F. Fry. daughter Of the late Judge
Fry of Wheeling, W. Va, aud grand daughter
of the late Rev. John McElhany, D. D., Of Lew
isburg.
We learn from the Charleston West Virginia.
Courier that Rev. ]. c. Barr and family will be
absent from that city during the Summer
months or at least until Mr.. Barr's health is
sufficiently improved to warrant resumption
of his pastoral duties. They will go directly to
the Red Sulphur Springs in Monroe county,
where Mr.. Barr will thoroughly test the medic.
inal properties of the water, with the hope OF
speedily recuperating his impaired condition.
May his recovery be hasty is the universal e<-
preston of his many adMiring friends, both in
and out of the church,
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Fashion Notes.


Fancy Costumes have .parasols and fans to
match.
There are many new materials in cashmere
clothings.
Spotted materials will be worn by leaders of
fashion.
Jersey suits are very popular for children in
England.
all kinds of wraps.
Spanish lace will be the fashionable net for
summer polonaises.
Some touches of color brighten every black
toilet that is not mourning.
Tournures are not yet imported, but there is
tendency to revive them.
NRich and substantial fabrics are necessary
when plain suits are preferred.
Only one dressmaker-a private one-has as
yet imported Jersey costumes.
1t is again fashionable to make chemises with
V-shapen gusset in the neck.
A young girl alwayslooks well in simple
toilet with small tunic formed by scarf.
New black Chantilly lace mitts are very fine,
have very long tops, and are sold at very high
prices.
Surah satan and religieuse yelling makes
very lovely combination for summer evening
dresses.
Pompadour foulards are figured in designs
that have all the artistic merit of hand-painted
figures.
The pilgrimage suit is the latest novelty CO.'S
tune, 1rivalling the Jersey in popular favor
abroad.
The English gypsy is the first hat that
young ladies will wear as bonnets in early
summer.
Large hats and bonnets. though not general,
are worn more and more as the season advan-
ces.
New chimises fasten by buttons hidden in
the piaits of the embroidery and:lace-on the
shoulders.
outdoor as well as indoor wear, especially in
Europe.
All light i-disaphanoas materials require
much draping and hounces and pIiatings to
look well.
Coat sleeves of dresses are made very high on
coat sleeves.
The imported English gypsy hats have net
ted cord covering the front and back of the
turned up brim.
Sunbeam cloth is an English novelty for
shirts. 1t has mixture Of all colors of the
rainbow in stripes.
t-r
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DEATH AT THE W. L. AsrLUM.-On last Sun
day night, Miss Jennie Dural an inmate of the
Western Lunatic Asylum for about two years,
departed this life. She was native of Waynes-
boro and about nineteen years of age. Her pa
rents formerly lived in that place, but are now
liyips ip Ealiiorpia. Fer remains were. on
yesterday, taken to Waynesboro for burial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-18

If you wish to keep cool, go to John Jesser's
and get some Of his delicious Strawberry Ice
cream, made of the best Of berries and the
richest of cream. 1t
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ANGoRA GoATs.-Maj. Absalodn Koiner has
concluded to try the experiment of raising An
CORA goats. whose wool Is quite valuable. He
has purchased few for commencement
which he will place on his mountain farm.
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Gladke has Just returned with very rye
stock of spring and summer dry goods ana mill
linery. Give him call and see the best stock
of goods ever brought to this market. If.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-The present sched-
ule of the Ches. & Ohio Railway commenced ON
Monday of last week. Going East the passea-
ger trains leave stanton at las P. M. and 1855
A. M, and going West leave Staunton at &N
p. M. and $40 A. M
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The Highland Recorder says. there Is no
doubt that President Parsons of the Richmond
and Allegheny railroad contemplates striking
the Ohio river at Pittsburg with his road. In
which event, Highland will have railroad
through her entire borders"
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HARRIsoNBURG GUARDS AT FORT Def
ANCE.-The Harrisonburg Guards Will bold a
picnic at Fort Defiance in this county next Sat-
urday. During the day they will have target
practice. and we suppose dancing and other
sports. and have good time generally. They
will arrive in the "early morn" and not return
till "dewy eve."
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Fifty cases Mems and Boys Kip Boots at low
est prices at G. L.. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe
Store Main Street.
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%ARRRIAGE WANTED.-I wish to ex-
" change my Extension Top Buggy for
DOUBLE SEATED BAROUCHE.- C@k
My Carriage is almost new and In HgSaaE-
perfect order was built for me by Hawks, and
cost about So75,
apr20-tf THOMAS D. RANSOM.
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Y M g. A.-The meeting on last Sunday
evening was led by Mr.. W. A. Dowles, who read
the 9th chapter of Romans. Remarks were
made by Capt. H. L. Hoover and Mr.. H. D.
Peck. Capt. Hoover, who was in attendance as
a delegate from the staunton Association on
the State Convention of the Y. M. @. A., held
in Richmond last week, gave very interesting
account of its proceedings.
No leader was announced for nextSunday, as
the exercises will be under the auspices OF the
County CoHyeation. Che meeting will be open
to the public. The LADIES are especially invited
to attend.
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The seventeen-year locusts are making their
appearance, and soon "the woods will be full
of them,' and the air will be resonant with the
cry of "Pharoah." The proper name of this In
sect is cicada, though it is commonly called
locust. There is a mark on the wings resem-
bling The letter w, which some enormously
consider prophetic of war.
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M. John g. Yeager starts for Capon Springs
this morning to take charge of the culinary
departmsat f9f the Summer season, as chief
cook. Mr.. Feager is tAoranghiy posted in that
business and his services being secured is Q
guarantee that the guests at Capon Springs
will be we'll fed this season, ~
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ALBEMARLE SPRING RACES-The Charlottes-
Vile Jetersonian says that the Albemarle
Spring races will be held at chestnut Ridge"
the estate of Mr.. ]. Woods Garth, on the 18th
inst. The first race will be q match between
"Highfiyer" and "Tom Collins for $780, The
second, third and fourtn will be, respectively.
a three. quarter, one mile, and one mile hurdle,
open to all; entrance fee, $500. The fifth will
be one mile fiat for Englishmen only, and the
meeting will conclude with consultations for
the beaten horses. There will no doubt be
some fine sport, and lively time may be an
tlcipated
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THE MANGANESE WORKS OF THIS COUNTY.
The Company now operating the rich mine
of a superior quality of manganese on the
Turks Gap road in the East of this county,
about IL miles from Waynesboro', are pushing
their work with commendable energy, and are
getting out vast quantities of this mineral for
which they find ready sale in England and
elsewhere. They give employment to about rs
hands, which adds greatly to the business pros
perity of that neighborhood. When the Shen-
andoah valley Railroad shall be completed to
Waynesboro, it will pass near these works,
and save the expense of hauling in wagons to
Waynesboro, and consequently add greatly to
the profits of this enterprise.
SLIM VoTE.-The City Treasurer's book indi-
Gates that there will be very slim vote cast at
the coming election on Thursday week. Upt
last night there were only sos paid up voters
ON the Registration lists, as follows:-.-
Ward No. 1-white, $50
a. 81 colored, ID
Ward No. 2-white, 2N
4" I" colored, %