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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09
Midway Items.

Reported for the STANTON SPECTAToR.I
The mountain regions ofthis section are being
well scanned by gentlemen representing north
ern companies, for the purpose OF inspecting
the different minerals imbedded in the Blue
Ridge. But short distance from Midway
along the base of the mountain there are large
deposits of iron and other ores, several banks
of which have been tested and proven to be
very rich In former times they were worked
very successfully by the Messrs. Bryant. The
opening of these mines will prove very benefi-
cial to this section of the county, and bring joy
to many poor mans heart by furnishing a
just compensation for his hard manual labor
Nay! it will seem to him lordly sum COM
pared with the petty allowance now received
for his toll. We hope the construction of the
extension of the S. v. r. R. Will be begun in
the hear future, as transportation alone is pre-
venting capitalists from developing the great
mineral interests of this section.
Spelling.-The spelling class organized here
few weeks ago, under the skillful supervision
of President D. H. Stoner. Esq, is progressing
finely. TWAS my pleasure few weeks back to
attend spelling held at Sunny Side, miles
from this place. and can say that the people of
that community are well versed in that very
important branch of education. The spelling
was largely attended by the fair SEX OF the
neighborhood, who participated in the contests
with much zeal and honor.
Mr.. ]. f. A. Gibbs and family left few days
since, for an extended Southern tour, expect
ing to spend most of their absent time in Flor
ida.
Church InteUigcace.-Sa crimental service will
be held at Mt. Carmel. on next Sunday, 18th
inst, There will be preaching on Friday and
Saturday previous. Rev. Mr.. Gaines of Hebron
will assist Mr.. Hamilton.
DeaM.-Mr. John BARLEY died on the 3Oth
ult., at the advanced age of 9S years. He was a
veteran of 1872, and highly respected in the
vicinity.
Im,prorements.-Mr. VIM. II. Fix, one of the
most enterprising young men of this section,
hasIHecently refitted and remodeled his ma.
chine and workshops, and offers advantages to
the public, which we have heretofore been de-
prived of. The construction of his machinery
throughout is due alone to his ingenuity.
We are glad to learn that Miss Nora Dull,
daughter of our esteemed citizen, Mr.. NJ. NJ.
Dull, is rapidly recovering from the painful in
juries received from the kick of her riding
horse q few weeks since. ''OUZIER."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09
Personals.

Dennis shanahan Esq, was in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. Ash w. Hartman, Jr., and Mr.. Alex.
Hartman were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Bos. Johnson. who has been in the wes-
tern part of Texas for some time, has returned
to Staunton.
Rev. Job Turner held Service in the sign Ian.
guage at the chapel of Christ church in Lex
ington, KY last Wednesday evening.
Capt. Thomas Doyle is rapidly recovering
from his recent sickness, and has resumed his
position as teacher in the Blind department at
the Institution.
On Wednesday last, Mr. Rice Rimel and wife,
of stribling Springs in this county, passed
through Monterey. Highland county, on their
way to West Virginia.
At the recent meeting of the Knights Of Hon.
or at Norfolk, Capt. T. C. Morton, of this city,
was elected Vice Dictator of the order. This
is well-merited compliment to the Lodge in
this city.
Rev. Daniel Wilson, late Pastor of the Pres
byteran church at Broadway, Rockingham
county, has received call to church in Ten
nessee. On Monday of last week, he started to
that place to view the situation
We are pleased to be enable to state that Rev.
Samuel McCune, Pastor OF the Presbyterian
church at Mcdowell, Highland county, who
has been sick, is now convaescent, and will
soon be well again.
The following, which refers to a young lady
from this city, we take from an Atlanta, Ga,
paper:-"An elegant reception was given in
Montgomery in honor of Miss Ada Reese. Of
Staunton, Va, who has many friends in Allan
ta"
Mr.. NJ. j. Weaver, the popular young clerk of
Mr.. ]. L. Mailman Of Newport, passed through
our city a few days ago on his way to Rocking
ham. We learn since that he has connected
himself with the house of Mr.. j. w. +. Allie
mong, the leading merchant of Bridgewater
The Washington correspondent of the Dis
patel, is informed by Col. VIM. Thompson, of
Parkersburg, W. Va, that the Rev. Mr.. Glib
son. late of Richmond, is growing rapidly, not
only in excellence as preacher, but In popu-
larity as devoted pastor. Colonel Thompson
is one of the vestry of his fourishing church
at Parkersburg." Rev. Mr.. Gibson is a son-in-
law of Hon, A, H, H, Stuart O: this city,