Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
Letter from Mt. sidney.
Irregular Correspondence


Regular Correspondence
MT. SIDNEY. July 18th, 1881.
MEssRs. EDITORS lon last Tuesday evening.
about O'Clock, the usually quiet nsighbor-
hood, about two miles west fliere, was aroused
by the cry of fire. which was occasion ed by the
burning of the residence of Nj. ga uel Hall,
formerly the old Rednor property.
CHANGING to pass the scene Of eonflagration
shortly after the occurrence, we ascertained
the particulars and learned that the IRE was
caused by the heat from stove pipe. After
the family had partaksn of dinner. they left en-
q visit, closing the coOking-stove with the re-
mains of the fire in it. The pipe connected
with the chimney just above the fire place.
which was closed by wooden screen, and the
heat having become intense from confinement.
it is supposed that the pipe TOOK fire. and thus
ignited the screen on the hearth. The house
being closed, the fire was not discovered until
| smoke was seen coming out Of the cracks and
crevices. The door WIS broken open by Mr..
William Byers, who was piowing near the
house. when it was found that the entire build
ing was a mass of flames, and which only
needed current of air to complete Its work.
The only things saved were beds, bureau, .
sewing machine. and piece of carpet The
loss is estimated at 81 100; insur. in the East
Augusta Mutual Fire Insurance Company for
1888. This is another evidence OF sheer care
lessness.
Land Sale.-A few days ago Mr.. W. F. Weller
sold to DR.. VIM. Bell q part of the Pillow and
Harrow Tract" known as "Weliers Hill" sup
posed to contain 20 acres. for $780, equivalent to
cash.
Personal-One of New Hopes prettiest ladies'
Miss Mollie A. Eakle. recently spent several
dow ~. Ten
templates an extended visit to friends In the
State of Iowa, and thence to Salt Lake City,
Utah. She expects to leave some time in Au-
gust.
Misses Jennie and Georglana Davis. of Har-
risonburg. are the guests of Miss Annie Es
Rickard of this place
Capt. O. G. Newport, of the Valley Branch,
Baltimore Ohio Railroad, will please accept
our thanks for services rendered. Capt. New
port is the most courteous, attentive. and oblig-
ing conductor on that road, and we consider 1t
an especial pleasure to ride on his train.
Mr.. P. H. Snyder wife, and daughter, of
Bridgewater. were visiting friends here Satur-
day.
DIR. George s. Walker and wife, of stanton.
were In town yesterday.
Rev. DIR. Bowman, of Harrisonburg preached
at the Augusta church on yesterday morning.
Miss Sallie Furry. of Harrison burg, is among
the visitors here.
Briefs.-The Mt. Pisgah camp meeting, "a
miles west of here, will commence Thursday,
August 4th. A number of able divines are ex-
pected to be present.
A committee has been appointed TO make all
the necessary arrangements for Sunday
school picnic, to be held in "Johnson's Woods"
on next Saturday. This picnic promises to be
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done for the comfort and pleasure of those who
attend. P. A. r.
MODERN ATHENIANs.-In one thing, If in no
other, the people of Staunton resemble the
Athenians of olden times, and that is in their
desire to be amused, and the least thing Is suf-
icient to that end. One evening last week the
Main street was filled with our citizens young
and old, male and female. gazing intently up
wards towards the Eastern part of the heav-
ems. and such ordinations as Don't you see
it?" mo, where is it :" "Oh! yes, see tip
what Is t." were heard on all sides in vari-
Gus tones of wonder, delight and astonishment.
One would have thought that some wonderful
celestial display was taking place. such as the
comets tail getting wrapped around the horn
of the moon, or the dog-star's having hydro
phobic it and yet would you believe it, it was
child. whose dime was at the time jingling in
the capacious pouch of an italian vendor, whilst
its lost plaything was atfording unbounded de-
light to those old enough to be it's father, grand
father, or even great-grand-father, also includ-
ing the numerous sisters, cousins, and aunts.
The moral to be deduced from this is that the
StauntOn people are happy and prosperous, at
peace with themselves and ali the world, for
only people with happy hearts and peaceful
consciences can be so easily and SO innocently
amused.
EE1c -sAND ORIG vRAILReAD-0f
this proposed road, the Old Commonwealth Of
Harrison6urg says:-We have RETAINED from
giving rosy views OF the early building of this
road, not because of lack of faith in its success
but because we preferred to wait until such
time as we could announce results. OF Its
building we do not wish to say anything to-
day. The evidence before our eyes. however
bids US say that the purchasers of the Wash
ington, Cincinnati & st. Louis Railroad GER
tainly mean business. At our depot there is
at this moment carload of implements for
their use. including an engine and drills for
prospecting on the large tract Of lard recently
purchased by them, extending from Brooks
Gap north to North River Gap south. along the
mountains west of this place. They have also
paid the down payment upon the lands, which
they bought through the real estate agency OF
]. D. Price. We still believe in Mr.. Allemong's
remark, shat Dora Coal will be placed in this
market for use the.coming Winter" brought to
US over the Atlantic and Ohio Railroad. FORM
erly known as the Narrow Gauge or Washing
ton. Cincinnati & st. Louis Railroad.