Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-23
WA.YNESBORO'.
PreIiminary-T0wn and Vieinity-Ear-
~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
Changing Views-Mercantile,M MAN.
ufacturing, and Trade Inter-
ests-A Wonderful Spring
SchOOIs-LOcaz Affairs.
etc.. etc.
no. 3.

! HcleHG. regular correspondence hereafter VIII
keep the public advised of the intelligence ant
public interests in that quarter deserving rec
| ignition through its columns.
Before the days of trouble came, we had not on
y large fund in the treasury ofthe State for the
benefit of the needy in matters of free educa.
i1on but high schools conducted by individu
ais and joint associations in such enterprises
existed in every district, and tie success they
were making, diffusing blessings in rapid pro
gress. made them an ornament to the Stat
and the pride of our people. Virginia, in COM
ing forth from disaster, is assuming her won't
ed character in the important matters of edu-
cation. The liberal support given her free
schools. and the general desire for restoration
or high schools, as we had them in former
years, fixes the status of the State and the pur-
poses of our people in these respects.
| Ii Waynesboro had hething else to attract
public attention, as point for individ ual en-
terprlse, the progress made in restoring the
Old, and laying the foundations of new high
schools, should give the town very high claims.
l. The Waynesbero' Female Institute conducted
by Professor John H., end Mrs Hobgood as
Principals, has entered upon the current ses-
session. This school, which is strictly nom
sectarian in its character was organized in
1881, since which time its roll of pupils has in
creased 20 per cent. each year. The advantages
| OF this school have been well presented
W ~ Po' Ano ooafoihg oeparLmeht ana
.uonis aio on ihanageo IN the pest manner, as
~ - 'eNo''noniais Vi patrons demonstrate.
The course of study, passing up to high grades,
-1' "i'o ieoeiVeo SIMILAR approval from those
whose daughters have there received the ac-
con'p,ish"ehts Oh advanced education and
Scnooi training
II;
Ane ishourhe Scnoot is the elegant design Of
lno sen'iehian whose name IL oea1s. James A.
''snoui no Is natiVe OF ~aynesooro', and
was graduated at washington d Lee Universe
" III io'o Win 'he oegree OF bachelor OF Arts.
Auoptihs teachlng as a profession, he made
ninse piohcieht IN pursuing ms purpose
Whilst associated IN the conduct of high schools
III Norlh Caio.lha ana kentucky. Returning
10 MS nome ne established this school which
~ oesoiheo 10 become nesoi the foremost OF the
K1na IN mat onward progress which is to mark
the educational interests OF Virginia. On
western eminence ofthe expanding town. from
which all the fascinating scenery previously
referred to Is in full view, and within large en-
closures three buildings have been reared the
residence occupying the centre. The large
building on the southwestern flank is wholly
assigned to school purposes With Mr.. Fish
burne as Principal, is associated Mr.. 1 H.Saun-
ders. distinguished graduate of the Virginia
Military Institute as assistant. The design is
thus announced: "An English Classical and
Military School, designed to prepare boys and
young men for college or practical lite." Mr.
Saunders will have charge of the military fea-
lures of the school, who has the best of recon-
mendations from Gen. Smith, Superintendent
of the " NJ. Institute, TO- the position he oc-
cupies.
The Waynesboro' Fe male Seminary-Mrs N
M. King, Principals new institution loca-
ted on Wayne Avenue, ard commands view
of all the picturesque scenery around Waynes-
bo:o'. The courses of study and methods of in
struction have been carefully arranged. Mrs.
King is highly recommended by President
Edgar of Bowling Green Female College, KY,
and by other distinguished educators Rev. F.
McCutehan, T. H. Antrim, ]. A. Patterson, j.
A. Fishburn, and C. R. Haines, Fsqs., corsti-
tute the Board of Trustees.
On the river about one mile above Wa3 y
boro', is the Valley branch of the Virginia
nurseries, located at Richmond, Jas. D. Mosby
d Co. The interests here are under the super
vision Of A. F. Mosby. The location, immedi-
ately on the river, is a pretty one, and the land
fertile. The buildings are new and we'll ar
ranged About 80 acres are in nursery stock
under the usual course of preparation for trans
planting into orchards and gardens. The place
is well managed.
Capt g. Julian Pratt, Secretary of the Bad
win Augusta Fair, has his pleasant home at
the old estate of walnut Grove,'' little way
out from The town on the Greenville road
Farming ana kindred pursuits, especially in
rearing fine stock, receive much attention from
the captain, as The products and his registered
herds In Jersey CATTLE Southdown sheep, Berk-
shire, Essex, ana Poiand-Chlna swine demon
strate.
me STATE dilt MIL ooWn the river from
Wayhesooro'' is owned py John n. Co'ner.-
The site IS an old one me former establish
ment was destroyed Dy IRE. Inc present was
erected III 1851. MI. conner runs IL TO Iuii ca
paclty, DAY ana nlght, having heaVy custom,
and can turn out MY parreis OF hour per DAY.
he mas gooo sulppihe iaciilties at Doom s. en-
Inc Snenahuoah VaiiFy haiifoau, near py.
Waynesooro Is most iaVoraoly iocated LOT
MISUNDERSTANDING, anu IL surely must De Pheasant
TO all VINO nave an Interest III Inc place 10 op-
serve thc progress aireaoy ihaoe- Inc adVah-
tages are MANY. Flhe water power, wlde open
plalrs. mountain sldes ana rolling nils, many
springs ana QUICK gardening lands present
Inc place III All laVoraole 'eatofes LOT sustain
inga dense population.
rich IN resources for producing the staple crops.
DAIRY prooucts can oe measured by the IONS,
II desired, ana Inc helghoorlng mountains
stand Inc unflVaHed 1fnit pelt OF the land.
Here the great lines of railway-the Chesa-
peake from east to west and the Shenandoah
Valley from north to south-intersect.f furnish
ing facilities for drawing hither all manner of
raw materials and quick modes of distributing
the manufactured products.
In furniture, Lambert Brothers have an es-
adjustment OF city proportions Their extern
sive factory, with It's machinery, propelled by
water, is hall mile up the river. All day long
1t has the ousy mum OF INDUSTRY with the mer-
ry song of whirl1ns and driving machinery.
Piles of lumber fall rapidly into shape, and
the various assortmehts OF capinet ware, Tor
furnishing Inc nome OF the humpie or the
fashionaple apartments OF Inc rlcn, are soon
sent down TO their large ware-rooms in town,
where tne poiishing process is given. hoie-
sale as wen as retali Is ihelr style OF business
Thelr furniture IS oou9nt oy dealers IN Luray,
Front Royal, ChariottesV1lle' Luxembourg,
koanoKe. Lexington. salem, Staunton, and In
west virginia ana is growing constantly In
extent. Ihey also supply all Shapes OF de-
sired lumDer, SASH, doors, DiindS, &C., Tor house.