Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-04-21
Personal.

The New York papers announce that the
Rev. Job Turner, the deaf-mnte mission
airy in the Southern dioceses of the Epis-
copal church, has gone to Mexico to in
quire into the condition of deaf mutes.
At Loeb Willow church, on the 18th in
slant, Rev j. H. H. Winfree was install
ed pastor, Rev. W. E. Baker delivering
the charge to the pastor and Rev. Il. y.
Walker that to the people.
Oliver Russell, ESQ.,, of Windsor,
Broome county, N. Y, is in the city WIS.,
iting his sister, Mrs. Nelson 81. Hotchklss.
Col. Cecil Clay, now of Greenbrier coun-
ty, W. Va, whe will bs remembered az
the commander of the first Federal regi-
ment that was quartered in Stanton af-
tor the civil war, has had the good fortune
to have his pension increased by Congress
to $42 per month. He was for several years
engaged in the lumber business at Ronce-
verte, but is now employed in one Of the
departments at Washington, having lost
the practical use of both arms.
The nomination of W. A. Bowles, Esq,
Superintendent of Public Schools for
Staunton, hos been confirmed by the Sen
ate. Mr.. Bowlss is unanimously conceded
to be we'll fitted for the discharge of the
duties of the Office, and our people are
much indebted to the late Superintendent,
DR.. r. S. Hamilton for his efforts to secure
a competent successor.
The Easter services at the Church of the
Paracete in Charlottesville were conduct
ed by Father O'Ferrall Of Staunton.
We thought that the election of Mr.. A..
M. Bowman, President of the Augusta
County Fair would attract attention to it
on account of his prominent connection
with all agricultural interests in the State
The Shenandoah Valley says !:
s'Mr. Bowman is well qualified to fill
that position. He has much practical ex-
perience in raising fine and imported stock.
and has bred some of the best in the State.
We think that the choice of Mr.. B. for
that position is most judicious and fortu-
nate one"
In Fauquier county the other night Past
Grand Dictator, T. G. Morton, of Staun-
ton, assisted by Deputy Supreme Dictator.
Edmondson. instituted lodge of Knights
of Honor, four of the officers of which
we're named Ashby, and all relatives of
Turner Ashby, the famed Confederate cav
alryman.
DIR. VIM. B. Matson, of Brooklin, N. Y,
and his sister, Miss Clarine Matson. on
their way home from spending the winter
in Florida, ARE visiting their relative Henry
D. Peck, Esq, of Montgomery Hall.
Mr.. j. T. Ewing has been commissioned
postmaster at Long Glade in this county.
Mrs. Hite Bird Of Woodstock formerly
Miss Leila Zirkle Of Augusta,) was visit
ing friends in the city this week.
Mrs. H. H. WEIGH, formerly Miss Hor-
tense Kittrell, Of California, graduate of
the Aug usta Female Seminary, } has been
chosen by the Nevada legislature to the
post of assistant to her husband who is its
Chief Clerk.
DR.. Ballard R. Smith, OF Greenville,
left on Tuesday last for Charleston, W.
Va. where he will make his home.
Mr.. VIM. Rock and wife and his son-in-
law, DR. J. D. Pendleton and family, all
most esteemed residents of Stanton. have
removed their residence to Gordonsville.
Capt. Thos. D. Ransom left on Tuesday
last for a trip of recreation to Tiiewater
Virginia, in company with Messrs. 7. e.
M rton and +. l.. Edmondson who are
visiting that quarter on business.