Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-29
Personal.

The State Pharmaceutic Society OF VIZ
ginia has appointed as one of it's three
delegates to the National Society. Mr..
James Mills, formerly of Staunton, and
brother of Messrs. Ellis and George Mis-
of this city. The National Society meets
at Wilmington, N. c., August Sd. Tue
appointment is quite compliment TO SO
young man.
Mr.. G. Julian Pratt, Secretary OF the
Augusta County Fair, has been elected
Superintendent of the Agricultural Asso-
citation of Roanoke. Mr.. Pratt has already
shown deep interest IN this new AsSocla-
tion and his suggestions have beea follow
ed in laying off their grounds. He will
make as efficient an officer for the Roam
oke Association as he has for the Augusta.
A mistake Of the types last week made
it appear that Maj. j. N. Woodward, the
popular watering place manager, was to
be at Allegheny Springs this summer. in
stead of Orkney where be really is. We are
glad to learn that prosperous season is
in prospect at the Orkney.
In the Rockingham Circuit Court, itev.
Geo. w. Hollar, the we'll known Ascen-
sionist, has obtained decree of divorce
from bis wife, Mrs. Alcinda Holiar.
Mr. j. W. Critzer has been appointed
postmaster at Annex, IN Augusta. which
Office has just been re-established.
Miss Fanny Trout, of Staunton, is visit
ing in Farmville.
Capt. L. D. Ransom and lady are at the
Rockbridge Baths.
+ Rev. W. 7. Richardson, of the Central
Presbyterian. is in the city this week.
We have received the first number of
1.-THE Monthly Waterman issued at
Koiner's Store, in this county, by Mr.. W.
/. Hanger.
We regret to learn that Capt. Thomas
J. Crowder. of the West Augusta Guard,
is confined to his home by very severe
attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. Leila Beers, who recently resigned
her posi- ton at the W. L. Asylum, has
taken place on the staff at the Rock
bridge Alum Springs for the season.
Donald Allen, ESQ.,, of Texas, former
City Engineer Of Staunton, arrived in the
city last week with his wife and children.
He is at the residence of his father-in-law,
Columbus Halle, Esq.
Among the grad yates at the University
of Virginia. last Monday. were the follow
ing: H. M. Bell, of Stau nton, in Mathe-
matte, F. M. Hanger, of Fishersville, in
Medicine.
Mrs. j. M. Frost left for Kentucky last
week on visit with her children to her
parents in Lexington.
John 81. Hartman, sou of Col. Asher W.
Hartman, who was appointed cadet to
West Point, has successfully passed all
the organizations.
Rev. DIR. r. 3. Hough, former pastor of
the M. E. Church, South, in Staunton.
was in the city on Wednesday.
Capt. Chas. A. Holt and family are
visiting in Woodstock.
Capt. r. FL. Holland, of Salem, Roam
oke, with his wife, is visiting relatives in
Augusta.
Judge Patton, of Rockbridge, who for
the first time,th week held court in place
of Judge Quarles, made most favorable
impression on our people.
DR.. Geo. S. Walker, at G.. W. May &
Co.'s has kindly, for the sake of the
family Of pew dead hero Of the civil war
undertaken 10 keep some copies of Harry
Gilmore's -Four Years in the Saddle. for
sale. The book is thrilling narration of
actual experience, and the man who left
nothing of this world g goods but his sword
and his portrait to his family, deserves
that what he writes should sell.
Frof. G. S. Roller, Auditor s. Brown
Allen, VIM. Patrick, ESQ.,, and others.
were on the train for the Lexington &C.
Iteration Wednesday evening.
A hop as given at the Virginia Hotel,
Wednesday night. by Mr.. and Mrs. J. D
Crowle, in honor Of their daughter. Miss
Carrie prpwle. The affair was a very hand
some one and nearly hundred guests
were present.