Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-10
Letter From Parnassus.

THE STANTON MERCHANTS AND TRADEsMEN
AND THE Countrywide CHURCH Es-THE
SCHooLS-LAND SALEs-TRADE RELATIONS
AND vIsIToRs-REv. W. Q. HULLIHEN ENJOYS
THE HUNTING sEAsON--GAME PLENTIFUL
D. L. SNYDER BECOMES FAMOUS BEAR HUN
TER, &C, &C.
PARNAssUS, Dec. 9Th, 1884.
Irregular correspondence of the SPECTATOR.
The numerous proclamations that are now
crowding the columns Of the SPECTATOR issu
ed by the merchants, tradesmen, &C.. of your
beautiful little city are eagerly scanned by
those wanting to know what to buy and where
it is to be found. Your wide awake business
men, by their handsomely displayed cata-
logues of holiday goods, will realize the fact
that printers ink is king.''
There is considerable activity in this section
in church building and improvements upon
old church property. The new M. E. Church
South in this village Is rapidly approaching
completion. The audience room will be hand
somely frescoed and painted by a superior ar
tist
The building committee composed of Messrs.
]. A. Hamrick, Joseph A, Martin S., J. Add
Whitmore. and Rev. G. R. Jefferson have
managed the enterprise with skill and wisdom
and deserve great credit for their success.
The ladies. who are always foremost in every
good work, will give. during the holidays, an
enfertainment-the proceeds to be applied to-
ward furnishing mating, chandeliers, etc.
We hope they will be literally patronized.
Pleasant Valley, U. B. Church, near Union
church. was dedicated recently by Rev. j. w.
Holt, of Dayton OHIO For the past fortnight,
an interesting revival Of religion has been in
progress at this chapel. and many have pro
fessed to have found the "Pearl Of great price"
The pastor. Rev. ]. W. Hicks. breaches the
Gospel in its simplicity and is full of enthusi-
asm In his work.
Our Graded School, we ere clad to stste,
s receiving a liberal patronage. and
bright future is assured. Its efficiency, disci-
pline. rare surroundings and advantages, rem
der it one of the most desirable locations in
the county to prepare our children for COL
leges. seminaries. and universities. Prot. E. O.
Peale the efficient principal Of this school, is
graduate of the University of Va, a recon-
mendation Of itself. Miss M. D. Hamrick, one
of his assistants. is we'll known as teacher Of
ability, and vii fiji her place to the credit of
herself and school.
Messrs. H. B., and Jas F. McFall, of Mt.
Scion. have purchased of Mr.. Chas. Duva1, of
that place, his stock of goods, and have recent
ly added fresh supply OF general merchan-
disc, which they are Offering at small profits
thereby ensuring quick sales.
Mr.. Newton Wise. one of our most enter
prising farmers, has purchased 200 acres Of land
near Centeryille, at $40 an acre. We under
stand he contemplates moving to his new pur-
chase, to the regret of his many friends here
Messrs. ]. A Hamrick & Co.. merchants OF
this place. have secured the services of Mr..
Thos. B. Clarke, a recent graduate of the Com
mercial College of Kentucky University.
Mrs. Chesley Kinney, Of Striblipg Springs
left recently to visit friends and relatives In
New Bedford, Mass.
Rev. W. @. Hulliheu, of your city, has been
enjoying quiet hunt, for several days, in our
m ountains, and was the guest of Mr.. Chesley
Kinney a. Stribling Springs. Wild turkeys
pheasants, cartridges and small game gene
rally. are plentiful this season. Mr. D. L. Sny-
der, lear striblins. has Killed several bears and
ten wild turkeys this fall.
Mr.. Minor Hamrick of Barbour, West Va. is
on visit to relatives in Augusta.