davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
A Theatrical Event.

Without rejecting on companies that
have come and gone we may say that the
people of Staunton will on next Thursday
and Friday nights have their first oppor-
tunity to see thoroughly first class theat-
rical company-by which we mean talen-
ted members and full equipment. Mr.. c.
W. Tayleure, who, by the by, was one OF
the editors of the old Richmond "Enqui-
rer" before he began play writing and went
on up to be the wealthy manager OF New
York theatre, will bring to Staunton the
famous stars, F. s. Chanfrau and wife,
supported by a regular New York compa-
ny. The company contains nearly all OF
the members who appeared in the original
cast of 'sKit,' the drama of new country
life that M. Chanfrau has made familiar
in every great city in the union and which
has Melted the owner a fortune OF over
$4,000. The play has held the stage for
twelve years. When it was produced at
Wallack g theatre in New York the fol-
lowing members of the present company
we're in it: W. N. Gifith as 1.-The Judge, "
George Woodward as 1.-The Major" and
Miss V. Cameron, r. L. Tayleure, b. r.
Harning. s. H. Verney, &. II. Dickerson
and W. B. Alexander.
The company Mr.. Tayleure has with
him is the stro INCEST that ever went out OF
New York and besides Mr.. and Mrs. Chan
frau includes Miss Margaret LanDer, Miss
E. DuPuy and Miss E. Mordant, The
opening piece on Thursday night will be
the emotional drama entitled parted" in
which Mrs. Chanfrau appears as the lead
ing character. On Friday night will be
given kit; the Arkansas Traveller" with
Mr.. Chanfrau as Kit. Both plays are from
the pen of Mr.. G. ". Tayleure.
F. It may be interesting to our lady readers
to know that the costumes of the ladies OF
this company are said to be marvels OF
elegance, One dress aloae worn by Mrs.
Chanfrau in parted" cost $500 and there
are other dresses in the wardrobes OF the
ladies running from $500 to $500 in cost.
This will be something novel on our Staun-
ton stage.
The plan of the Opera House is open at
DIVERS and seats may be secured for both
nights.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

CHURCH BUILDING.-The contract for
the frame work of a Presbyterian church,
at Williamsons' has been awarded tc Mr..
A. Jack Accord, at 1915, of which amount
Mr.. A. and his wife subscribed $45. The
building will be 30x47 feet OF frame with a
steeple So feet high. The contract for the
flooring, vestibule, etc., was awarded to
Paul Gleason, who does the masonry, The
congregation has received some welcome
aid from subscribers outside, and in the
published list we see the names of Capt.
W. Il. Sale and wife, of Capon Springs
and Miss M. ] Baldwin and W. II. Wei
Ter, of Staunton. Rev. Emmett McCOrkle
is the pastor of the church.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
Deaths.


Washington M. Dudley, one of the most
widely known and respected citizens of Au'
gusta county, died on Friday afternoon
last, at his farm near Churchville, in the
10th year of his age. He was native Of
this county, and son of VIM. G.. Dudley
who was Lieutenant in the war of 1872
His brother, r. II. Dudley, died only a
few days before him.
Last Sunday morning, little Virgie
Hoge, daughter of G. E. Hoge, Esq, died at
her fathers home in this city. She was
only eleven years of age, but the greater
part of her short life had been spent in
suffering. When hardly more than high
enough to reach the piano keys, she had
developed a wonderful talent for music,
not only for performance but for compos-
ing it, ard she promised, had her health
remained. to be one of the first performers
of her time But painful spinal disease,
after years of suffering, ended her life
stilled the little fingers which had promis.
ed so much and laid her sweet young face
in the coffin. Her youth and beauty and
extraordinary talent had centered upon her
the sympathy of the whole community, and
that sympathy is nowgiven in full measure
to her bereaved parents. She was buried
from her fathers residence, the funeral
services being conducted by Rev. VIM. E.
Baker.
Mr.. Henry Crist, who had attained the
unusual age of ninety-five years, died on
Monday last. He was farmer and in his
long life had enjoyed remarkable immuni-
ty from sickness. His strength and activ-
ity for one of so many years was a matter
of comment A brother of Mr.. Crist who
died in 1878, lived to the unusual age of
one hundred years and twenty-five days.
On Wednesday evening. last, Edwin
Peyton, eleven years of age, a son OF
Bernard Peyton, Esq, Clerk Of the House
of Delegates of West Virginia, died at
the residence of his uncle, VIM. II. Pey-
ton, Esq, on Church street. He was a
child of remarkable precocity and at this
early age had mastered Latin and French
and was studying Chemistry. He had al
ways been an invalid from spinal disease,
and was returning to his home in West
Virginia from Richmond, where he had
been for treatment by DR.. Mcclure. When
he reached Staunton, 1t was evident that
his life could not be much prolonged, and
he was carried to his uncle's where he re-
ceived every attention. His father was
nrocnnt A. his death
DR.. J. L. Brown, well-known teacher
of vocal music, and most estimable gentle
man, died on Wednesday night last in the
Goth year of his age. DR.. Brown was a
physician by profession. and coming to
stanton in 1867 opened drug store.
Being fine musician he was engaged as
Instructor in vocal music at the Augusta
Female Seminary, and since that he has
been vocal instructor in the public schools.
He was the father Of Mrs. Capt. A. II.
FultZ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

DIED OF HIS INJURIEs.-Friday we
STATED that Joseph Black, a brakeman on
the q. & o. railway lad been knocked
from his train, as it was approaching Will
iaiamson s, by the collision Of a car which
which hau broken away from and after
wards caught up to it. Ten loaded cars
lpassed over his legs below the knee. He
was carried to building in the village and
.Drs. Wiley, McCorkle and Hughes ampu-
tated the crushed limbs, one below and the
Other above the knee. At the conclusion
of the operation which consumed some
ssixtv minutes, the patient was removed to
a room in the McCurdy Hotel, where he
received every attention. His injuries
however had put ii beyond the surgeon S
skill! to save him and he died Thursday =
His body was brought to Stanton and
carried to st. John iLutberan} church
near Middlebrook, where it was inferred
Mr.. Black was about forty years OF age
and leaves wife and two children. liz
was son of Mr.. VIM. Black of Newport
who was notified of his accident by tele
graph and was present at his bedside wher
he died.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

pnv,vA1 AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The spec,al I. oeetings held for the past
month at the Baptist church, continue
with nnahatea in terest and power. Up to
this time there have been something over
1oo additions to- che church, and many 9th
or. ara interested. There has been no out
side assistance, the pastor doing all the
preaching. and dong it well. 1t is ex-
pected that the nightly Aaeetings will per-
haps cease with this week, and in view OF
that fact. and in order 20 instruct the
large number of new members, the pastor
has announced sermon for next SUNDAY
night upon the mode OF Baotlsms
This will afford good opportunity Ior
others than members of that church TO
learn from one in every way quailhed TO
give them, the real reasons why our Zap
fist friends insist so upon immersion ana
are satisfied with nothing else. we are
satisfied that there will be nothing 10 the
sermon either in language or manner
which will be offensive to other Christians
no matter how much they may disagree
with the views of the Baptlsts on that
subject After the sermon, the ordinance
of Baptism will be administered. Servl-
ces at the church begin promptly at +.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

BREvITIEs.- having changed
his thaw from the latter part of January
to the middle of February, it appears to
have come as per order. The weather for
the last two days has been like Spring, and
the little water courses have begun to run
faster.
"Whack,'' setter well known by Staun-
ton hunters and the favorite. dog OF the
late 3. Travers Phillips, died ia Lynch
burg, few days ago.
The s'Golden slippers Minstrel Troupe
of staunton colored men, gave one OF
their entertainments for the amusement
of the patients at the w. l.. Asylum, a
few nightsago. The audience wasdehght-
ed.
The Harry Pease Dramatic Gcmbina-
tion'' led full houses in Harris0nbufags
three nights last week, and played at
Bridgewater, KSW Market and other Val
ley towns, on their way to Maryland.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKEr.

MONDAY. Feb. Z. 1851.
The market was not active to-day, but prices were
sustained particularly for good cattle. of which
there was-as there was last week-a good number
of prime ones the bulk OF the offerings consisting OF
fair grades, while common were less plentiful THAI
last week. We quote prices at 234@5Mc, the most
of the sales ranging from 4A@5N, and few under
cents.
Prices of Beef Cattle at the Market this Week.
Very best on sale this week 5A@5M cts.
That generally rated first quality 43@5A :.
Medium or gOOdfair quality 3H@4H "
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 2A@3H :.
Extreme range of prices 2M@2M
Most of the sales are from 4A05as "
SHEEP.-The receipts are more than double In
number the offerings of last week, and the quality
is much better than it then, there being con-
siderable number of good sheep. We quote common
sheep at 4@411c and the better grades at 5@6, and
a few extra 81. There is some improvement in tie
trade the market being more active than last week
HOGs-The market is fairly supplied with hogs
the number being about 200 head in of those
of last week. There is but little difference in the
quality, and the demand is moderately active at an
advance Of at least nc. on the figures ruling last
week. We quote rough Hogs at7h@7a4c., and the
better grades 1854 with a few extra a shade
higher.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

VETERAN CONTRACTOR Busy
That veteran railroad contractor, a.. K,
Mason. is lust now as busy as man can
uo,l he. He and bis associates have con-
tract on the extension of the q, & Q. road
west. a contract for sixty-6ve miles On the
extension IF the same road east to Esw
port News ans contract for SIX miles OF
the Lexington branch Of the Siehmond
and Allegheny RaVroads
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
The Agency of the Peabody Fund.

The Board of Trustees of the Peabody
Fund mt in Washington on Thursday
last and elec, ted Rev. DR.. J. L. M. Curry
President of r, Edmond College, to fill the
vacancy occasione, by the death Of the Ia
mented Dr. Sears "he salary is $4,000
per annum and travplliL> eApenSeS' III
Curry is man in the prime u NO. was ="
soldier in the Mexican war al q Was LII 'ne
Confederate army. Before the " ~ ho " 90
a member of Congress from Alabam.S alu
after it's close he was President of h ""'
ard College, Ala. He is a Baptist mi. y
lister. He has been Presidenrof Richmond
College for some ten years. The best rec
ommendation he could have tor his pres
ent position we find in the following ex-
tract from the Richmond s'Dispatch:'
cit may be we'll to say that DIR. Sears
several years ago, in anticipation OF his
own death, named DR.. Curry to the Hon.
Robest G. Winthrop, chairman, and others
of the trustees, and, with their approval,
held frequent consultations with him
about his plans and purposes, and thus
prepared him to take up the work easily
and carry it forward according to thesame
general IDEAS"
The Board on motion Of Gen. Grant,
made graceful recognition by voting the
salary of the late DR.. Sears up to the pres
.ent time to his wife and appropriating
81 900 to Mrs. DR.. Fultz as testimonial
of the valuable and efficient aid rendered
tEle Board by her since the death of her dis
%In
Board by Hon. A. H. II. Stuart since DIR.
Sears death was recognized by an appro-
pirate resolution of thanks.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

1'HE NARROW GUAGE RAILROAD
There' appears to be some prospect for re-
suming work on this road in which High
land, Augusta and Rockingham citizens
have so much interest. The Harrisonburg
ssSpirit'' says the claims of the officers
against the company have been adjusted
t $4,000 to be paid in first mortgage
ho Ids. 1t adds thet President Allen ong
mil, row 20 to New York to insure SYM
dio.to TO take hold OF Che road and build
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
- - - - -
DER.

BEARD.-On Feb I'd, Mrs Emma Beard. consort
Of Mr.. James H. Beard, in the 2th year OF her age.
McQUAIDE.-o Thursday morning, Feb; g, 1881
"of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs, Frances MeQ s
GHaide was born in Wexford, county. Wexford,
ireland, Sept; 26, 1921 and came 70 TIPS country
HheHH'ahohnt 11ss Eeqrgof age ~ II , ~ +
s sa a EeA s IL tss s aafE ssss Ct
Rev. Dr RIB. White. The funeral services were
conducted BY Rey. w E Baker The pan beaA ers
BumgardneE John w. Shout Frank West and
McH. Holiday ''' ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
Personal.

Rev. DR.. J. L. M. Curry, President of
Richmond College. and the newly elected
Agent of the Peabody Fund, was in Staun
/ ton on Tuesday, guest of Mrs. DIR.
Sears. He returned to Richmond on We'd
| nesday. He said Staunton was favorite
place with him, and our people greatly
hope that that favorltism may carry him
far enough to adopt Staunton as his home.
Such man would be an invaluable add
ton to community in every way.
Capt. William F. cambridge, who was
formerly popular citizen of Staunton and
a civil engineer on the Baltimore Il Ohio
railroad corps, has been appointed joint
agent of the four express companies CEN
tering in Cincinnati-O and MISSISSIPPI
nj. Marietta and Cincinnati, Baltimore &
Ohio and Louisville Short Line. His head
quarters are at Cincinnati.
We regret to learn that Geo. W. May,
ESQ. member of the Council from the I'd
ward and one of our most valued citizens,
has been quite i'll.
P. A. Baylor, Esq, left last week on
visit to his brother and sister residing in
Missouri. He will visit the cities of Kan
sas City and Kirksvllle while in the State.
A. C. Gordon, ESQ.,, will attend to the law
business of Mr.. Baylor during his absence,
and those having other business to trans
act with him can see Capt. P. E. Wilson.
R. W, Magee, ESQ.,, of Proctorsville,
Ohio, arrived at the Virginia Hotel last
week with three daughters whom he enter
ed as pupils at the Wesleyan Female Insti-
tute. If the father and daughters are
specimens of our Ohio fellow countrymen
and country women tt at State has fine
looking population.
The Farmville journal" speaking of
the death of DR.. Henry Jewett Churchman
of Staunton says:
'sThis gentleman who, it will be remem-
bered. resided for several months in Farm
vile, some four years ago, Ia patient OF
the late DR.. J. P. Mettauer) died at his
home in StauntOn on the 22d ultlmO, after
a long and painful sickness. Those OF our
citizens who knew the DR.. during his So
iourn amongst us, will read this announce
ment with unaffected regret, for by all OF
them he was greatly esteemed as a cOurte-
GUS. intelligent and upright gentleman.
A letter addressed to MRS. Louisa Har-
ris, Staunton," is held among the unmail-
able matter in the Lexington post Office.
Rev. J. b. Haskell preached at Craigs-
vile last week.
Robt. M. Guy, Esq. was Oh Tuesday
night elected President Of the Staunton
Bowling Club in place of M. N. Bradley,
ESQ.,, who declined reelection
Lewis M. Bumgardner, ESQ.,. of the
Staunton bar. was admitted to practice in
the Circuit Court of Albemarle on Thurs
day.
Mr.. Jos. Barth, of Philadelphia, brother
of the late S. L. Barth, and Mr.. Isaac
New, of Wabash. Ind, the father OF Mrs.
Barth, are in the city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

A SOLID FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
That old and safe company, the Virginia
Fire and Marine. of Richmond, is out
with its annual statement, which is as fol-
lows: Assets, 1857 ,sos.6a; Reserve, $685.
729.77; Capital. $3.50. Protection to
Policy holders, $5a7 ,2s2.4O; Surplus to
stockholders, s161,552.s3 and Liabilities
$2O,o2623. To sum up, the company has
an actual cash capital of $250,C00 and a
surplus Of 1907, 0O0-or assets in cash to
the amount of 1857 900. Its President, W.
L. Cowardin, has been in the service Of
the company for forty years, and great
part of its success is due to his cautious,
conservative and judicious management
The organization is over half century
old and has paid over two and half mil
lions of dollars in losses.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

AN INTERESTING GAME.-On the evert
ing of the z4th inst, at the billiard rooms
of the Virginia Hotel, match game will
be played between two gentlemen conced-
ed to be the lest players in Stanton
Messrs. Taylor Bissell and J. B. Scherer.
The game is $50 points, to be governed by
The American rules governing four=ball
games.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
Tribute Of Respect.

At special communication of Staunton LODGE
No. Is. A. F. g. A M, the following resolutions were
adopted Feb. 4th, 1881.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme Architect of
the Universe, to remove from us onr brother, Hugh
A. Glenn,
Resolued, That we humby bow in submission to
this dspensation and say the will of the Lord is ac-
cOmpliShed, so mote it be
ReSolUed. That we hereby extend our sympathy
to the widow and children of our departed brother
in their sore bereavement, and commend them to
Him. who has promised to be a husband to the wild
Ow and father to the fatherleSs
Resolced, That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes and copy sent to the family of our
deceased brother and published in the city papers
A. A. ESKRIDGE, Jr.,
GEO. HARLAN,
III. LUSHBAUGH.
febl1 1t Committee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

WAGNER's ROCK AND RTE with Glycerine, Tolu'
&c. A purely medicinal composition! Prepared of
Ingredients all and every one of which are endorsed
by the Medical Profession as possessing the finest
'Expectorant, Sedative and Tonic properties In
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Violent or Spas
modic Coughing Spells, or any affections or diseases
Of the Lungs Throat, this preparation is the heal
ing balsam 1t will give Rest Ease and Sleep to the
nervous patient, and strengthen and build up the
delicate invalid Price so and Is cents per bottle.
Sold by DR. N. Wayt & Bro, Druggists, Staunton
and Druggists generally. feb1l Ct
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

A VALUABLE AID TO FARMERS
There was exhibited in this office Wedues-
day valuable invention for trimming
trees. 1t worked as if by magic cutting the
toughest hickory and oak branches an
inch in diameter as if they were straws.
And yet the machine is light and easily
handled. The agents for the sale of State
and county rights are Messrs. Naxon 4
Mitchell at the Virginia Hotel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

No Penalty for an Unused Marriage License
A few days ago young gentleman notl-
fed a Presbyterian minister of this county,
not far from towu, that he was to be mar
ried and desired him to perform the cere-
mony. On the day appointed the minister
started for the residence of the expected
bride but met his young friend looking
very gloomy.
sWhat's the matter?" asked the clergy
men.
''There's been slip up.'' said the young
fellow. Its broke up and I've come tc
tell you you needn't come"
The minister of course expressed his re-
greet.
''What,'' asked the young fellow with
increased anxiety, lean they do to fellow
up there at the court house if he gets IL
cense and don't get marriedS What's the
law about it?'
The clergyman said he couldn't tell, but
agreed to find out the first time he came
to Staunton and being in Stanton last
Friday he Kept his promise. Of course he
had the favorable answer to carry back
that the laws of Virginia had omitted pro-
viding for the death, Imprisonment or 9TH
er punishment of man who having got
ten license is so unlucky as not to get a
wife Afterwards.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

CALLED TO ALABAMA.-Rev. j. w.
Rosebro pastor of the Messy Creek church
in this county, has received call to take
charge of the Presbyterian church, at Eu-
faula, Ala.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

CONCERT FOR BLIND BoY.-The
minstrel club of Arbor Hill will give a
concert there tomorrow, Saturday night.
for the benefit of Harry Fulwider, a blind
boy. 1t is good cause and should be re-
membered by the neighborhood.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

A SILENT HoME.-A3out two weeks
400 Mr.. Jackson Kehoe, engineer of the
construction train, on the Shenandoah
VALLEY r. R.. was painfully injured by car
running over his foot. He was taken to
Harrisonburg, where he is still confined to
his bed. During his absence from his
home. sickness fell upon his family, and
his wife has buried three children-all they
had. Mr.. Kehoe has the sympathy of all
who knew him, for when he returns to his
home he will find that Death has emptiad
il of all his little ones.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

THE CHURcHEs.-At the Second Pres
byterian church, last Sunday, before tho
communion service, eleven persons were
admitted to- membership. Messrs. Jed
Hotchkiss and T. C. Morton, were ordain-
ed and installed Ruling Elders Of the
church.
Rev. W. Il. Powers conducted the COM
munion services at Trinity church, last
Sunday, in the absence of Rev. w. @. HUI
linen. the rector, who was in New Y ork.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

AccIpEVT.=Mr, VIM. Lowe, engineer
on thee so 3. f., was painfully injured
last Monday near Wislismson's, by the
breaking Of some Of the works of bis loco
motive. He was taken home wheEs be
now is.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
commercial.

STANTON Feb 10th, 1881.
Flour-Extra, $4,75@s4 IS; Superfne, a 0O@$4.10;
Family Family f. s eS5e
8 cents; Salt .sl.75; Sugar 9@l211c; Meal,
$4,000; Molasses40@75c; Butter. 1920; Eggs
800: Wool (washed) 40 cents; Wool (unwashed) 80
cents; Pork $5@$5.50; Clover Seed $450@$5.G0;
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

THE ATTENTION OF HOUSE CARPEN-
TIERS is called to the call for bids to build
a church at Millboro Depot, published in
another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11
Wives !! Mothers Daughters
BE YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN.

Thousands of Ladies suffer all the agonies of death
ITSELF day after day. year after year. from weakness
and troubles incident to their SEX rather than 60
physician and tell their troubles. or from belief
that they cannot be helped Thousands are obliged
to drag themselves about their work when every
step is torture. There is no need for all this You
CAN be cured. You CAN cure yourself without the
aid of your physician and thus BE YOUR OWN PHYs1
CLAN. Thousands have been cured and are to-day
happy If you will send your address, will send by
return mail, securely sealed my private work to la
dies, called THE STEPPING STONE TO HEALTH be :
ing concise treatise on diseases and troubles pecu
Iart Ladies and their cure. 1t contains information
and prescriptions worth hundreds OF dollars to any
lady, old or young. Enclose stamp, and address
DIR. M. f. CASS,
feb1l 6m 1857 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-02-11

NOTES OF SPRING.-On Sunday aast the
notes of the led bird were heard ~ the
trees in stsunton and on Monday the
cheerful notes Of the spry little wren were
abroad. II Mr.. YeEpeF ipterposes no OBJ
5ectlon these notes will pc accepted as
pfomissory of spring, payable App f ahElrty
Idays-lfty per cent. off for cash.