Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-08
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letter from ParnassuS.

DEATHS OF MRS. MYERS AND MRS. REDIFER-
PARNAssUs BAND AND GOOD TEMPLARs-LosT
MONEY RETURNED BY A DOG-PERSoNALs.
Intelligence ofthe death of Mrs. Myers, ofMis-
souri,, eldest sister Of Messrs. Joseph A. John E..
Fielding, and Miss Mollie E. Whitmore. of this
vicinity, has been received.
In the death OF this truly amiable and good
woman, her husband, Children. brothers and
sisters. and large circle ofadmiring and loving
acquaintances have lost friend than whom
none was over more sincere or worthy.
Called away from a domestic group which
has recently been before invaded, her death
brings with it peculiar sadness; for the sec
ond time the remorssless foe unfurls his BAN
ner in frightful victory again. God grant it
may be the last around that hearthstone for
many a decade The Miami. Mo-. News" pays
the following beautiful and appropriate tribute
to the deceased
"Died at her residence in this place on Sunday,
June 2lst, Margaret Ann, beloved wife of Isaac
Myers, in the 18th year of her age. She was born
in Rockingham co., Va, July 25th, 1929, and
moved to Missouri with her husband in the
has since lived. She was the mother of eight
children, five boys and three girls, seven of
whom are now living.
Mrs. Myers was member of the Presbyterian
Church, and died as she had lived strong in
that faith. She was q loving and true wife,
devoted and indulgent mother and kind, gen.
erous and thoughtful neighbor ever ready to
share and help those in distress. She had been
constant sufferer from that dreaded disease,
consumption, for IS years, and for year prior
to her death was confined to her house.
Although her death was not unexpected, the
simple announcement, that Mrs. Myers was
dead, filled every household with sorrow and
distress. Rev. G. w. Hartman, of the Baptist
Church, conducted the funeral ceremonies at
her late home on Monday. at 10 O'Clock, and a
followed her remains to its burial place in the
Baptist cemetery. TO the bereayed and sorrow
ing family. we extend our heartfelt sym
pathies.''
The remains of Mrs. Ellen, wife OF Rudolph
Reiifer, who died suddenly at her residence
near Bridgewater on the 4th inst, were inferred
here on last Sunday. The funeral took place
from the NJ. E. Church South. Rev. G. Il. JEFF
fersOn officiating The deceased was about 20
years of age, and was the eldest daughter of
Mr. John Stoner, who resides near this place.
Our excellent band has returned from an
engagement at Mcdowell, the Good Templars
of that place celebrating the 4th in grand style.
The band in their new and neat equipage pre-
sented fine appearance and their excellent
music delighted the people. The Good Tenn
plars at night gave an entertainment. At its
close cake was awarded to the handsomes
lady. We are proud to record that one of our
| North River district beauties carried off the
prize.
MIR. Jacob Zimmerman, one of our most pr IL =
dent and successful farmers, deposited his purse
containing about SIS in fence corner covering
it as he thought safety from molestation, bein g
engaged in blowing corn in the field at the
| time. Ia a short time he returned for the hid
den treasure, and to his surprise found the COW
ering indisturbed and the purse and con tents
missing. few days after the occurrence. a IA
vorite dog of his return ed tothe house having
| the purse. with contents undisturbed, safely
clutched in his mouth, and dropped it by the
side of his little daughter
Mr.. Harry shuttleworth, of Clark sburg, w.
Va, is visiting his relative, Mrs. II. NJ Blair.
of Moscow.
Mr.. Henry Kiracofe, of Lima, Ohio, has re-
turned to visit his relatives of this and adioin-
| ing counties.
Rev. Fathers McVery. of your city, and
| Michael Dinneen. of Baltimore, formerly of
Staunton, spent very pleasantly day at the
| "OConnell Lithia." They were delighted with
this portion of the land of Healing fountains.
The proprietor. Mr.. O'Connell is receiving
many applications for water and accommoda-
lions for the afflicted who desire to use this
| justly famed health restorer. Maj. Wilson is
attending this spring with renewed and per-
| manent relief