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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
Death of a Well Known Railway
Conductor.

A few weeks since Capt. W B. Berry. who
had been IN bad health for some time in
Richmond came to Stauntonon visit to
his brother-in-law, Mr.. Jas. W. Blackburn,
hoping that the change would be benefcial
to him. and until a few days before his
death, there were indications of improve
ment in his condition. But suddenly his
symptoms changed for the worse. and he
died about noon, on Friday last. He had
suffered for some time with a tumor in his
side, and while residing in Richmond, on
the advice of physicians submitted to an
operation, by which the tumor was re-
moved. While he experienced some relief
from pain by the operation, the suffering
that be had formerly undergone made
such inroads upon his constitution, that
he could not rally.
Capt. Berry was trusted ard faithful
officer of the e. & o. r. Il. for number
of years, having served in the capacity Of
baggage master. At the time of his death
he had been promoted to the position of
conductor and was running train from
Richmond to Newport News. He bad
large circle of friends and was held in high
esteem by all who knew him as faithful,
genial friend, and courteous and efficient
official. He was member of Stonewall
Lodge Knights of Honor of Richmond,
from which order his family will receive
1000. He was also member of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors.
The funeral took place from the Meth
odist church on Sunday afternoon, Rev.
J. S. Gardner, officiating, and was attend
ed by large number of friends, including
delegation from Richmond, representing
both of the institutions of which be was a
member. The following gentlemen acted
as pall-bearers-C. W. Taylor, j. B. Hern-
don. J. G. boswell, T. N. Dickson, W. T.
Wright. R. +. Durham, of the Conduc-
tors Brotherhood, and G.. W. helms,
Rowland Hill. T. B. Frances, W. B.
Joseph and W. L. Smith, of Richmond,
On the part of the Knights OF Honor.
Capt. Berry leaves widow and four
children. who are now residing in Staun-
ton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
Clerical Notes,

Rev. Solomon J. Love, former pastor of
Hebron church, in this county, died in
Kansas City, Mo-, August 10th. He was
Irish and was educated in Great Britain
for the ministry. His first charge in this
country was at Petersburg, half century
ago; from thence he came to Hebron
church where he remained for eighteen
years, and in 1859 went to Mississippi.
Eight years ago his health failed and since
that he has been living with his children
in Kansas City.
Rev. Francis Mcfarland Lewis of Ope-
lousas, La, is visiting his nephew, j. N.
Mcfarland, Esq.
Rev. DIR. G.. B. Stricken of Atlanta,
Ca, is spending lis vacation visiting
among his old charge at Thinking Spring,
and preaching there.
The Farmyille "Journal'' speaking of
the reception of DR.. Halves on his visit
there, noticed in the VINDIcAToR last
week, says: "Those, to whom he preached
for thirteen years gathered, from country
and from town to hear him again. There
were no services in the other churches,
and they were largely represented in the
congregation. The gallery was crowded
with our young men. 1t is rare thing
that such an audience gathers in Farm
ville.''
Rev. J. M. Frost of Selma, Ala, will
preach at the Baptist church here, of
which he was formerly the popular pastor,
next Sunday morning.
At the Catholic Synod of this Diocese in
Richmond, Rev. Father McVerry of st.
Francis church, was made one of the exa-
miners Of the clergy of the Diocese.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
Friday Night Is German.
Reported for the staunton v1sp1oAroR.l


/ The ballroom of the Virginia Hotel was
filled, Friday night, with large represen-
tation of Staunton society, made the more
charming by visitors from elsewhere. The
German was given by the young men and
was decidedly one of the most enjoyable
evenings of the season. From twenty to
twenty-five couples were on the floor from
to o'clock. Some of thecostumes were
striking and elegant. a list of which is
below appended:
Miss Irene Orr of Kentucky, was greatly
admired in rich dress of terra Gotta satin
and brocade front; diamond ornaments.
Led by Mr.. J. J. Shirley.
Miss Hutchens of Texas, embroidered
null; natural flowers. Led by Mr.. S.
Foster of Baltimore.
Miss Bessie Randolph of Washington,
was tastefully attired in Nile green surah,
en- traine, lace trimmings. Led by Mr.. T.
G. Kinney.
Miss Bessie Bryan of Baltimore, hand
some brunette. wore pink cashmere. plush
front. Led by Mr.. c. F. Nelson.
Miss Rosie King of Baltimore, was
superbly dressed in white MORE antique,
square neck; diamond ornaments. Led
by Mr.. J. Fl. Woodward.
Miss Bruce of Lexington, Va. a spark
ling brunette. was aJtired in white
tarlatan, silver trimmings, low neck and
short sleeves. Led by Mr.. T. Bissell.
Miss Lucy Daingerfeld of Virginia, was
richly attired in a brocade silk, decollete,
point lace trimmings. Led by MI. Miller
McCue.
Miss Mamie Holcomb, a charming
a1ende, was. dressed in white cashmere.
lace trimmings; natural flowers. Led by
Mr.. Chas. Catlett
Miss May Elder, a lovely waltzer wore,
: red nun s yelling, lace trimmings; natural
I flowers. Led by Mr.. James Ker.
Miss Maggie Bayly was becomingly at
tired in cream cashmere embroidered,
crepe front, square neck; natural flowers.
Led by Mr.. E. J. Cushing.
Miss Fannie Blackley was most attract.
hounces. Led by Mr.. R. Nelson.
MISS Bessie McCue, elegant black even
ing dress; natural flowers. Led by Mr..
Geo. Walters.
Mrs. VIM. BlackIey, white null, hand
painted sash; natural flowers. Accomp a.
MED by her husband.
Miss Lillian Arthur was beautifully
dressed in a cream albatross. lace trim.
mings; flowers. Led by Mr.. A. S. Morton
Miss Aurelia McCue was attired in lilac
cashmere. low neck, trimming of swans
down. Led by Mr.. Fitz Elder.
Miss Carrie Crowle was becominglJ
dressed in blue surah, lace trimmings
diamond ornaments. Led by Mr.. b. D
Tams.
Miss Sallie Bayly was tastefully attired
in cream surah, square neck; natura!
flowers. Led by Mr.. Ell. Tams.
| The chaperonnes were Mrs. James Black
ley, Mrs. David May, and Mrs. G. Men
ssWhit5le.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
Accident to Staunton Workmen..

The scaffolding from which the
painters were working on the new
residence of Mr.. Joe Jameson.
in Roanoke CITY, fell last Tues
day; preciptating Thomas Newman and E.
II. Hosey of Staunton, and Ernest Camp
bell from the caves. Thomas NEWMAN
sustained severe cut on the face, his eye
was badly hurt and he sustained severe in
ternal injuries, causing hemorrhages. His
condition was considered quite serious. E.
Fl. Hosey caught by one hand to the Intel
of the upper window and sustained no
other hurt except a severe strain on his
arm. Ernest Campbell also caught on to
the window and escaped uninjured.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
s-IbH5t1 % NFIUy J
Ten Years.
THE AUGUSTA CREAMERY. COMPANY'S
APPLICATION TO LOCATE A sEPARA-
NOR, NJ IT I, TILE w TER WORKS

THE AUGUSTA CREAMERY. CoMPANY's
APPLICATION TO LOCATE A sEPARA-
TOR NEAR THE WATER WORKS.
The City Council assembled last Mon
day night at the call of three members
Messrs. McQuaide, Oberdorfer, and Sum-
merson-to take action on the contract
drawn up by A. G. Braxton, City Attor-
ney, giving the Augusta Creamery Co. ten
years possession of the city lot on the
Churchville road, nearly in front of the
water works, for the sum of $50 per an
mum. The contract among large num-
Der of provisions. provides that the lessees
shall build a house to cost not less than
$1,000. kept always brightly painted, and
fenced in, and the lot shall have trees
planted in it; that if the Board of Health,
in the building, or on the lot, to be a nuis-
ance, it shall be stopped; that the cream
cry should employ taDo grown people, and
SO forth. The 18th clause of the contract,
as reported, required that if at any time
during the ten years the city should sell
or lease the whole of the lot, of which the
grant takes part, the Creamery Co. shall
vacate.
Mr.. McQuaide who advocated the lease,
moved to expunge this clause, saying that
no business men would invest money I'M
der such conditions.
President Cochran said that be would
not vote for the lease without that clause.
The city had paid 81 500 for the land, the
most valuable part of which it was now
proposed to lease away for ten years at the
pittance of $50 year. It was impossible
to foresee what the city might want that
ground for il ten years. 1t had stream
of water and might be a valuable manu-
featuring site which could be sold at
high price when better times came. The
council should treat the property of the
people as carefully as they would their own
individual property. and he was certain
that no business man in Staunton would
tie up a piece of property, in valuable
location, for ten years. at nominal rent.
Mr.. Crowle also opposed striking out the
18th clause. He said there was no necess-
ity for the city to lease the land, and it had
made no offer to do SO. The offer came
from persons who wanted it, and who
should expect to comply with such a
clause.
The vote on the motion to strike out
the 18th clause resulted in its adoption;
the vote standing as follows:
Ayes Bargamin, Craig, Nc
Quaide. Summerson and Teabo.
Noes.-Messrs. Berkeley, Butts. Coch-
ran and Crowle. -
The contract was then agreed to as
amended, two members, Messrs. Cochran
and Crowle, recording their votes against
agreeing to 1t.
Since the action of the Council the
Or eamery Company. not liking the terms
of the contract have secured location on
the county edge Of West End, and will
establish a sep arator there.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
A Remarkable Career.

It is now about five years since Ross
Raymond, the now noted swindler, came
to Staunton. He came as the pretended
advance agent of circus which would
soon follow him. For his board he gave
orders on the circus as is usual with circus
agents. He ordered the hay for the
elephants, the raw meat for the animals,
and the pigeons for the snakes. But be-
sides few small loans he did not realize
much money. He has just been sentenced
in New York to two years in the peniten-
tiary for passing spurious checks. His
record of rascality covers both hemispheres
and is simply wonderful. He is about 35
years of age, is an Englishman, and first
became known in this country in San Fran
cisco about 1872, where he was employed as
reporter. in which capacity he afterWard
served on various journals in the far West.
1t was along in those early years of his
career that the police records of New York
first mentioned him; on December 80, 1878,
he was sentenced in New York to two
years. Imprisonment for attempting to
steal an overcoat. -Four years later, he be-
came a reporter for a PAPER in Baltimore,
and did excellent work for time, but f.
naIly began to draw on his imagination for
facts and was dismissed. His subsequent
career included period of service on the
New Y ork ''Herald," where his too fertile
inven ton again procured his dismissal. He
afterwards travelled extensively in the
West and South, negotiating at each stop
ping place fraudulent drafts on the
Herald" In 1882 he deserted his wife in
Brooklyn, married Mrs. Newpher and
took her to Washington with him. That
summer he wrote a successful book called
'No Laggards We" After another short
stay in New York. Raymond went to Bos-
ton, and thence to London. where he estab
llshed neWs-Dureau. Leaving Mrs. New
pher to shift for herself in London. Ray
mond went to Egypt as war correspondent
of the informing ADVERTISER and upon
his return was among those decorated by
the Queen for valuable services in that
campaign. He turned up in Calcutta some
time later at the head of magnificent
establishment, with 4S servants and equip
ages that were the envy of the wealthest
classes. One day he suddenly disappeared
and reappeared in PARIS, France, as Ray
mond, Bey Of Egypt. After borrowing
large sums of money from the hotel-keeper
he ordered grand banquet to be prepared
which was to be attended by the Khedive
of Egypt. The proprietor of the hotel was
so overcome by the distinguished honor
which was thus to be paid his hotel that
he dressed his walters in Egyptian cos
tune and burned oriental perfumes in the
corridors and upon the stair cases. While
the hidden guests were arriving, Raymond
was sailing across the channel in search
of pastures new and victims green. The
exact time of his return to America is not
known. The police had long been looking
for him without success, when he was final
ly captured as narrated.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
Black Rock Springs
A LIVELY SEASON AT A QUIET AUGUSTA
WATERING PLAcE-TABLEAUx-v

A LIVELY SEAbON al "a VoAA1A - " WI a
WATERING PLAcE-TABLEAUx-v
TORS.
IReported for the Staunton VINDrcAToR,l
BLACK Rock. SPRINGS, August 2l.-
The past few days have been very lively
here. Mr.. Haden, the genial and energetic
proprietor of the hotel, has the hotel fitted
up for the comfort of all who, by design or
chance, may sojourn with him the present
season. The house is equipped with
everything that reasonable mind could
desire, and those who come to share the
hospitality and pleasures of Black ROCK,
will never have cause to regret their visit.
A few nights since, free concert was
given in the way of charades. &c. When
the word was to be guessed there was some
wide guessing done. Among those worthy
of mention was young lady with vest
on to represent (Gal-vest-on] Galveston; a
man wearing hat to represent Man-hat-
on) Manhatton; young lady holding in
one nand large bell, in the other wing,
and on her breast large q, to make BELL
OWING Believing; another charade was
Baltimore; in the first act four couples en-
gagged in tripping the light fantastic toe''
on the stage; the second act was the mar
riage (so-called) of couple-when the
parson asked the lady if che would Glove,
honor. obey, and cherish" that man, she
responded in clear voice, No The third
scene was the lady asking for more time
to reconsider the matter, The word was
(Ball-tie-more). The most amusing was
the display Of the Works OF Aria large
buggy bride was used to represent "a
Bridal Scene;" an onion in a saucer of
lard represented GA Garden Scene ia
Greece" fne-tooth comb as an ''Old
Trapper," produced great deal of laugh
ter; piece of bacon represented "Skip-
per's Home.' and pair of shoes were the
"Way-worn Travellers.
Upto this time there have been about $50
or 300 visitors. There are 1876 here for the
season and more are arriving every day
Among those that are here for the season
we notice: J. W. T. Allemong, of Bridge
water; J. S. Craig and wife; Chas F. Pat
terson, Gideon Barnhart, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Koiner, Mrs. s. N. Patterson, Mrs. t. Il.
Stout, Mr.. and Mrs. 1. B. Kagey, Mrs.
Theo. Koiner, Misses Alice and Cora
Koiner, and Chas. N. Strough, of Angus
ia county; Miss Funkhouser. Miss Witt
and Miss Splitter. of Stanton; Oscar W.
Douglas, Mr.. Simmons, and Mr. and Mrs.
Shotwell, of Greene county.
There is a road being graded around the
cabins, and the place is to be greatly i'm
proved in every way.
Messrs. Kagy and Koiner are getting
their timber on the ground to build new
house, which is to be quite fine one.
will close for this time fearing may
lntrude upon your space.
NED HAZARD.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
Accident to a Physician,

Yesterday morning, DIR. J. st. P. Glib
son, while inspecting some hay in his
stable, on Frederick Street, fell through
the loft to the ground, breaking the head
of the hip bone. Drs. Reese and H. H.
Henkel were called liz. DR.. Gibson will
probably be confined to his bed month,
by the accident, which is painful but not
DANGEROUS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27

HARVEST HoME.-There will be Har-
vest Home service at Mt. Tabor Lutheran
Church on the 5th Sunday in this month.
Also thank offering collection for For
eign Mission. The pastor will preach an
appropriate Harvest Home sermon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
DIED.

WINE-On Long Meadows. in this county. We'd
nesday, Aug. 18TH at A. M. Mary j., wife Of
feter Wine, in the f0rty-sixth year OF her age.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au.
gusta county, Va, August 9th, 1886.
LADIES LIST.
Anderson, Mrs James Newcomb Addie
A nderson, Jennie O'Oonnell, Mrs Mary
Barbour, Lizzie PETER, Mollle
Clarke, Mrs Mary PendletOn, M
Crane. E Reynolds, Mrs M M
Detric. Mrs Mary Scott, Mary
Fitzpatrick, Maggie SilingS. Alice
Fuller, Mrs KiZzie Sumberville, Cora
Golden, Mamie Sanders. Amanda
Hemp. Miss J Smith. Grace
Henderson, Mrs Lucy Toliver. Mrs Nellie
Hoe Bette Wilson, Mrs RE
Kenyon, Mrs George Ware, Mrs Lucy
Lewis Lucy Waddy, Annie
Lewis, Almira
GENTLEMEN,
Brockwell G A. Pallian. Master Robert
Burns. George Roop, Ruphus
Banks, George W Riddle, Henry tcOI
GALLAGHER, James Shoemaker. Sam W
Harris James Vaughan, Willis
Hamilton. George W Witt, Albert
Marion. Charley White, William
O'Rork, G
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office Parties calling for them will please
saysthey were advertised.
W. A. BURKE, P. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27

nUR BABY'S FIRST YEAR, by Marion Har.-
~ land. also containing much valuable in
formation. As page book Sent on receipt of 2 cent
stamp by Reed & Carnrick, Mercantile Exchange
Building, N Y. aug6 4w
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27

STEWARDS OFFICE,
WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM,
STAUNToN, VA, Aug. 18th, 1886.
SEALED BIDS to supply this Asylum with FIJI
NJ teen Hundred Q500) Tons of Steam Goa
Will be received at this office up to II o,c Jock M
on the LIST of September Bids may be made eithe
for screened or run of mine coal. The deliver
must be completed by the LIST of November. Pay
ment to be due when the whole amount of fifteeo
hunlred tons has been delivered. The point cf
delivery to be the siding on the q. & 0. Il. r. o.
the B. Il . r. r.. nearest to the Asylum. Thu.
right is reserved to reject any and all bids,
j. W. BLACKBURN.
aug20 1t Steward.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-08-27

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au-
gusta county, Va, August 9th, 1886.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
To the Tomb.

The last services of love and esteem
were paid to George II. Cook this after
noon. There was large gathering at
the Central Presbyterian church, where
the services took place, and where an i'm
pressive funeral discourse was preached
by Rev. 5. s. Cryer. The Rodman Ri
fies turned out forty strong, and with
mufIled drum preceded the hearse from the
house to the church and to the cemetery.
There was large attendance of Modern
Woodmeu, which body also acted as a
guard of honor. The pail bearers, all of
the Rodman Rifles and intimate friends
of Sargent Cook, were, as given in yes
terday's ARGUS: Corporal William Stew
art and Privates A. d. Frantz. ii. S.
Bollman Charles Wheaton. T. }. Blu
ford and C. A. Stoddard The floral
tokens from the Rodman Rifles, Wood,
men and friends were beautiful. As the
procession approached and left the
church the bell ;olled in melancholy
tones. The body was deposited in the
vault at Chippiannock, where it will rest
until future time, when it will be re
moved to the family burial lot in Rural
township.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
MOLINE.
''OnlY one. =


W. c. Grantz, formerly in the butcher
business on heubluff, is doing well as a
carpenter at st. Davids in the employ of
T. Williams.
Rev. A. NJ. Judy breaches at the
Unitarian meeting in the Library ball on
The word Salvation, tomorrow evening.
Services commences at Z p. m.
Petitioners want John Reimers ap-
pointed fiagmau at the Third street cross.
ing John is a good, faithful man and
will give satisfaction if appointed>
J. s. Kirby has come back to Moline
from Clinton, Iowa. There are few places
any better than this 10 live in, we find
out by experience.
The news has spread that the Hotel de
McAdam do not treat its guests salts
fatterily, only one visitor last night. The
click of the hammer resound through
the land.
Street Commissioner Long, now that
the weather has moderated. has gone TO
work on the streets. We hope he may
continue at it, and deserves the approval
of all hands.
"Only one.
The premium from the Western Ploso-
man has been handed over to the Y. NJ e.
c. A., for taking over hundred copies of
the paper for a year. IT is fine instru-
ment, worth about $500.
Charles Youngberg, was brought before
In ,NAl,nn orric IN iau Of n
for disturbing the peace. His case will
be investigated this afternoon, If witness
es can be procured.
Policeman Dorman arrested John
Cleveland, colored man. son of Barney
Cleveland, who was killed several year;
ago. when resisting arrest at Milan fol-
stealing a watch valued at $40 from the
store of Aug Goldberg on Fourteeth street
on complaint of Colberg. Squire Mapes
bound him over TO the circuit court in
800 and he was sent 10 the Jail at Roel
Island Cleveland spent two years in III,
reform school, but this punishment seem
to have no good effects.
At the meeting of Graham post last ev
ening Everett and Theodore Wheelock
with Col Clendenin, were appointed
committee with full power to invite Col
Turchin here to address the people o
Moline These men, on account of BEN!
bald headed received this high honor
A committee of five will act with the W
| R c. in arranging for another camp fire
4 surprise was sprung on the members
forty five in present by beini
marched into the banqueting hall, il
which was spread on the tables mag
niicent repast of the traditioned ''porl
and beans" There was policy, we nigh
call it diplomacy, displayed in gettin!
this up on the sly, for had Comrade Col
Reid known it beforehand he would hav
come prepared, as is his custom. with al
empty stomach, but the colonel made u
t in fun what he lost in beans, and ielt per
fectly satisfied today. These surprise
are to be repeated in the future. The
odore Wheelock saw Gen. Turchin il
Springfield. The general will come her
! when most convenient, and it is probabl
We will hear him inside of two weeks.