Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-05-23

derstand the Impoverished condition OF our
town. and be prepared to willingly accept the
assigned part he is to take in this cooperative
enterprise in order to secure its privileges. en-
joy Its blessings. and reap Its rewards. This
incorporation was obtained for the equal and
mutual benefit of each. Thus all should take
a deep interest in endeavoring to build up the
place, keep the entire town clean and neat
and instead Of treating appeals for aid, require
ments for order and suggestions for improve
ment with Indifference and contempt. thereby
engendering an obstinate and troublesome dis
position, they should contribute literally and
conform strictly to the discipline. and assist in
ENGRAVING peaceful feeling and endeavor to
secure harmonious work, SO that its ultimate
result will be in every particular beneficial.
identifying, and satisfactory. With all her
natural advantages and fertile resources. Mt.
Sidney yet stands in great need of numerous
internal and immediate Improvements. Prior
to its Incorporation there was but little encour-
agement to repair and beautify the town. be-
cause no one had any assurance of how long
they would be permitted to enjoy those graft
flying reforms before they would be. ruth
Iessly defaced and finally destroyed, but
now it is vastly different and all will find
that one great advantage in having it incor-
porated is that when any Improvement is
desired and completed we have the protection
Of the law for its enjoyment and duration.
Want Of time pfecludes comment upon other
significant points which we wish to consider
and discuss, and we defer them until our nexf
letter.
Iown Council.-The temporary trustees, apt
pointed until their successors shall have been
publicly elected and properly qualified, havS
been duly sworn and now conformity constitute
the Town Council of this place. After careful
consideration number of necessary resOlu-
tions were unanimously passed, and are now
the governing elements of our town for the
prosecution of wrong, the maintenance OF
right, and the preservation of peace The
rules, regulations, .and requirements. which are
too long to insert here, evince the proper re.
formatory spirit, and we feel assured that their
brief authority will be diligently and effectu-
ally appropriated to the advantage OF all and
the eradication of many prominent nui-
sances. The election occurs next Thursday
and in our letter after that date we will de-
monstrate the proposed actions of the perma-
nent Council. Some good men have been sug-
gested and no doubt will be elected to fill the
offices created 10y its incorporation.
Deaths.-In every fqll-blown flower Of JOY
Gus life there turks the hidden sting of fatal
death. A large assemblage of relatives and
friends filed the M. E, Church South this even
ing to pay the last sad tribute of respect to one
of the most dearly-beloved women of our
town. Mrs. Patty A. Shumake, wife of VIM.
Shumake, Esq, departed this life Thursday.
May 18th, 1882, aged 50 years. 10 months, and q
days. For forty-fve years she was consistent
and exsmpar member of the Methodist
ol,r md vuf,or he I'D
luton came she meekly obeyed and gently
passed away, evfncing cheering evidence of her
eternal redemption. Thus, In the embedding
decline of years. have disease and death sep
arated an aged and devoted couple. One gone
to receive q lifelong desired reward. the other
patiently awaiting the common summons to
join her in a brighter and better realm. She is
not dead. only gone before.
zone by one we cross the river,
One by one we're ferried DER
One by one the crowns are given,
On the bright celestial Shore"
Rev. R. Fl. Wilson performed the obsequies.
and they laid her to peaceful rest among the
budding daisies-beneath the velvet. covered
turf-to sleep until the glorious resurrection Of
the Just. (Bridgewater Journal will please
copy.)
Verify, life is as unpromising 1t is uncer-
tain. The sudden death of Mrs. Mary 8. Wat
son, wife of Mr.. John W. Watson, which oc-
CURED some time last night, coupled with that
Of the first. has cast quite a depressing gloom
over our quiet little village. Mrs. Watson was
so years, months, and Is days of age, and for
many years a faithful member of the Metho-
dist church. She leaves a devoted husband
and six children to mourn the irreparable loss
of an affectionate wife and indulgent mother.
She was the daughter of Mr.. VIM. Shumake,
and thus, upon the very brink of the grave, he
has been called upon to bear double portion
of life's bitterness and sorrow. Both of these
deaths were the final result of prolonged suf-
ferings from malignant cases of peritonitis and
dropsy combined. In these sore Affections the
bereaved have the heartfelt sympathies of ALL
Personals.-Mr. Geo. W. Shumake has just
completed his two-story furniture-room, and
will open in few days with one of the largest
and most diversified assortment of all the latest
styles OF homemade furniture ever exhibited
in our town. The Johnson Bros. furnish the
disjointed work from their shops. and Mr.. s.
puts 1t together and finishes it. Thus his pa
irons have the satisfaction of purchasing war
ranted and durable furniture from reliable and
honest young man.
We are pleased to learn that Mr. w. H. Rick
ard, Of this place, has been awarded the con-
tract for building an extensive race tract at the
uhtto Su1nbur Snrino. Mr. r is a deserving
vorno man and we wish him much success in
his new vocation
NJ w peter Iobnsop 10 sutfar,np very mucb
from severe snrains received a few DAYS ago
while handling timber
We copsider II an esnecia1 n1aasure tn trave,
an onv train of which cant q r. Newnort ia
the courteous and efficicnt conductor.
penct1;nos -Recause ones nath tn the bridal
.1t.r Is strevr with parlands Of nure emblem.
ot,o rosos 10 M assurance that his succading
life will he ono endless dav of unm,xed han.
n;nes for thera 10 sorrow in the nalaces of the
rio,, a. wa,I os IN tho bowels of the noor Ono
is remorse With all its bltebtinp attendants
the other ia novertv with all its allied denr,va-
+ions IT. Gant1e snr,np will kindly Indicate
her hiding Mace We will send a small how ut
once to her rescue with four-plv Mister and a
hot brick. The ladies have been verv fretful
over the late continual rains. because it pre-.
vented them from wearing their new Spring
bonnets until now. Commencement season
will soon be here. No doubt the warm hearts
Of all the pretty Young girls are thrilling and
tbrobbine at the prospect of coming events
sweethearts. and Observation-Disclosures. captiyes.