Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-01-09
Personal.

Personal.
The Alexandria Gazette says that Mr..
G. r. Hatton, Of the American Hotel, in
Staunton, has oeen negotiating for the
purchase of the Braddock House in that
city, but no sale has as yet been effected.
It's informant is Mr.. Watson, Of New
York, the owner of the Braddock.
The largest herd of short-horn cattle in
TIE United States, is that of Palmer u
Bowman, in Southwest Virginia. 1t num-
bers 400 head.
Mr.. Cohen, the amusement agent and
advertiser for circuses, whose good humor-
ed face is familiar to many Stanton
people, where he is a favorite, was dan
gerously stabbed at Augusta, Ga, few
nights ago, by drunken man who was
dis urbing the performance IN his theatre.
Mr.. John B. Finley, a son of Rev. Geo.
W. Finley, of Romney, w. Va has taken
the private school at Messy Greek. in this
county, lately taught by Mr.. Beverley
Robertson.
Mrs. Mary Ashley Townsend, the poet
of the exposition opening at New Orleans,
is an lowan by birth, and her husband is
New Orleans commission merchant
Mrs. Townsend has many friends in
Augusta where she spent several sum-
mers.
Mr.. Robt. W. Burke and wife are in
Washington.
Capt. W. H. Sale, wife and daughter, Of
Capon Springs, and Miss Carrie Crowle
have return ed from the New Orleans Ex-
position. The speak of it as wonderful
exhibition, even though not yet complete.
Capt. Chas. A. Holt, of Witt & Holt,
with his wife and son, left for the New
Orleans Exposition Tuesday. They will
be absent month aud spend part of the
time at Macon, ia.
F. L. McCue the deaf-mute monitor of
last session at the D. D. & b. Institute is
college.
AT the Poultry Exhibition in Richmond
Mr.. James Craig, of Augusta, is one of
the most successful exhibitors.
The members of the congregation of the
First Presbyterian church. on New Years
Day presented Miss Ollie Hotchkiss, the
leading soprano of the choir. with hand
some purse containing $40 in gold.
Messrs. W. B. Kayser of the 1st Ward
and W. H. Bailie Of the I'd Ward, have
been elected by the Council, Magistrates
for their respective wards.
We are glad to know that Mr.. VIM. Jor-
dan, formerly well known brick manu-
facturer here, has sold his farm in Hano-
yer and will again go into business here.
Mr.. John b. King. late clerk at the W..
l.. Asylum, is, we regret to learn, quite
i'll. His brother-in- law, Mr.. Jos. n.
MauZy, is visiting him.
Speaking of the concert given by Staun-
ton amateurs there for the benefit of Christ
Church, the Luray, Page county NeaUs
says:
The solos were we'll selected and re-
ceived the hearty applause of an appreci-
alive audience. The duette IL Would
that my Love-" sung by Misses Tams and
Berkeley, was especially enjoyed, and both
Mr.. Euritt and Mr.. Cooke were encored
when they sang their solos, THE Ma
riner's Home" and ''If." Tostis Good
bye" seemed just suited to Miss Tams'
sympathetic voice, and indeed the whole
programme was charming. The instru-
mental music was exceptionally fine. The
entertainment opened with the wild sweet
strain from Boildeau's ode Weisse
Damen. rendered by Mrs. Getzendanner
and Professor Webb.
Mrs. Margaret Carr died at Port Royal.
in Caroline county, few days since. She
was the mother-in-laW of Robt L. Par.
rish, Esq, of Covington.
Miss Matte Y Dung, of Staunton, and
her cousin, Miss Addle Kemper, of Rock
ingham, are visiting Mrs. W. C. Camp, of
Richmond.
Stanton Lodge of Haymakers, Oh
Wednesday night, presented Capt. J. T.
Long, the Captain Of the Guard, with tn Q
largest watch and chain ever seen here.
Grand Sultan Lynn made the presenta-
tation speech, at the conclusion of which
Captain Of the Guard, Long burst into
tears.
Our thanks ale due Hon. j. r. Tucke r
for bound copy of the Presidents mes
sage.