Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-03
Waynesboro Affairs.

LAST SERMON OF REV. FRANK M'CUTcH-
AN-REv. A. M. CACKLEY-ACQUITTA
OF THE ALLEGED NELSON COUNTY
MURDERER-LILLIAN MADIsON-PER-
SONAL. &C.
Reported for the STAUNToN VINDIcAToR.]-
WAYNEsBoRo, April 1st.-The largest
congregation ever assembled in Waynes-
boro, was crowded into the Presbyterian
church last Sunday to hear the last SER
mon of Rev. F rank McCutchan. who re-
Gently resigned his pastoral charge OF
that church, large representation from all
denominations being in attendance. Mr..
Nee. stated that the impression had got
ten abroad that this was a farewell ser
mon," which in the strict and genuine
meaning of the expression it was not; that
though it would be the last of his sermons
as minister of this church, yet his feelings
would not allow him to attempt 'fare-
we'll sermon,' and he would not be equal
to it. as the sundering in few days OF
ties of the kindest nature, and sever
ance of some of the dearest associations
of his life, would preclude scarcely any
allusion to them Oh such an OCCASION
Making this simple announcement. the
minister was deeply affected as were num-
Ders of the congregation. He took for his
text the 49Sh verse, 10th chapter Of Gene
sis-'The sceptre shall not depart from
Judah, nor lawgiver from between his
feet until Shiloh come; and unto him shall
the gathering of the people be-"
Never was he more eloquent or forcible
as speaker, and many thought it one Of
the finest sermons ever delivered by him.
Mr.. McC. left on Tuesday evening for his
new charge at Glade Spring. His family
are at Scottsville and will join him at their
new home in few days. Their depar-
ture will cause vacuum in our cOmmuni-
ty not easily filed, and we trust IN his
new field of labor that every prosperity
may attend him and his.
No one has been called as yet to succeed
Mr.. McC.. though learn several names
have been mentioned. Steps have been
taken howeve to have the pulpit filled
until choice is made.
We are glad to know Rev. A. M. Cack-
~ has been returned to the charge of the
M. e. Church for another year. Coming
among us an entire stranger he has made
many warm friends. He has proven him.
self to be an earnest and faithful worker
as a minister.
The negro John Jordan. who was arrest.
ed last Winter, for the murder of Jane
Harris, near Rockish Gap, and has since
been confined in Jail at Nelson, G. a., was
brought to trial last Monday. He was
easily acquitted, as there was no evidence
worth anything against him. It was evil
dent from the testimony of Drs. Williams
and Fox that the woman died of appoplexy.
1t will be remembered that the body of
this woman was found in the turnpike in
Rockfsh Gap, lying near fence, and
Jordan had been seen in the vicinity some
hours previous, going in the same direc-
last seen alive, but long ways ahead of
her. The dead woman was discovered at
a spot so near the county line of August a
and Nelson that Jordan was brought 60
Waynesboro when first arrested, where
lynching was seriously talked of by the
colored population generally, together
with a number of whites, who were only
induced to desist from their purpose by
much reasoning and pursuasion. The man
was clearly innocent.
The wife of Mr.. John Dicker5on, of
Bath county, with whom Miss Lillian
Madison. whose body was recently found
in the reservoir at Richmond. lived, is
particular friend of Mrs. Elliott G. Fish
burn, of this place. and they were neigh
bors few years since. In her letters to
Mrs. F. she frequently alluded to Miss
Madison, speaking of her deserved popu-
larIty and of the great devotion of the
children to her.
The base ball season opened Monday
evening, by match game between nine
of the Fishburne Military School and
town nine. A bitter wind was blowing,
but the former succeeded in pounding and
hustling around the latter to the tune of
26 to is.
Another hop Friday evening by the W.
S. G.
The "Cleveland Guard" will wind up
their obsequies by grand march on Fri
day evening.
Mr.. Edward M. Cabell, of Nelson coun-
ty, who has been living in Waynesboro for
a year or two, left US Monday, to engage
in business near Greenwood. Mr.. c., by
his courteous, pleasant address. and strict
attention to business, made hosts of friends
here who will regret his departure and
wish him every success in his new position.
DR.. R. B. Fishburne, of Midway, has
been in town several days visiting bis
mother.
Mrs. j. B. Levy. who has been on WIS.,
it to her old home, returned to Louisa,
Monday.
Mr.. John T. Booz has recently been ap-
pointed to the pnsition of night operator
at Waynesboro Junction. The appoint
ment is good one and Mr.. B. eminently
deserves it.
OCCASIONAL.
School Prize Distribution.
reported for the Staunton Vindicator
The School No. 2, in Bath county,
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