Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-08-03

wife, Finley Thompson, VIM. l.. Cook,
James Christian. and Misses Lucy Din
widdie, Emma Smith, May Taylor, Sallie
Wilson, M. L. Wilson, and Miss Gregory.
Such parties are frequently attracted by
the cool, cosy place, and famous water,
and add much to its enlivenment.
INDIAN RELICS.
The writer in coming to Stanton from
| Churchville passed an old Indian mound
| in a meadow on the side of the road where
the iron bridge crosses Middle River.
That enterprising young antiquarian, Tom
Fauntleroy. was opening the mound and
securing some rare soap stone pipes.
] shell necklace, Indian bones, jaw teeth,
I &c. There was. many years ago, bloody
battle fought here between two Indian
tribes and it is said that they fought until
only solitary warrior survived; then the
women and children buried the dead here
and raised this mound over them.
There was family living on the oppo-
site side of the river at the time, where
/! Mr.. D. N. Wilson now resides. but they
were never heard of after this battle.
| Whether they were killed or frightened
| away does not appear. The farm of 300
| acres soon after, came into the hands OF
one Trimble who, one hard winter, finding
land more plentiful than shoe leather,
gave the whole farm to shoemaker for
half-sollng a pair of shoes for him. To
look at this nice place of Mr.. Wilson 8
now as you drive by, it is hard to realize
that it eyer brought such ridicuiously
small price.
THE RESULT OF ASPIRATIONS TO BE
A CITY.
| On Monday, the aspirations of the
the community for city organization
were gratified, by the election Of the fol-
lowing officers:
Mayor-H. B. Sieg.
Commonwealth Attorney-Philip Kill
! liam.
Oyerseer of the Poor-Prof. S. II.
Owens.
Police Justice--A. s. Morton.
City Engineer-H. W. Henry.
| Town Sergeant-David McGuffin.
City Physlcian-Robert Carson.
The incorporation had hardly been made
before it resulted disastrously. One of the
city officers, the City Engineer, was de-
tected making a dam to the grlevous
hurt and injury of the town of "Lone
Fountain" and against the peace
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Viz.
| GINA" The guilty Engineer. upon being
detected. fled from justice and aided and
! abetted by others. barricaded himself in
cottage and defied the civil authorities
| This situation of open rebellion appalled,
the newly elected authorities and it was
suggested that the Governor should be ap.
pealed to for troops. But Sergeant Nc
| Gufin and deputy 1anked the rebel by
| climbing in at window and triumphantly
captured the offender. After a fair and
| impartial trial the Engineer was sentenced
to be reprimanded and an officer of the
court sent for dictionary, SO that the
! strongest words might be selected. AZ
your correspondent left. the guilty Officer
sat detected in corner, surrounded by a
weeping family. T. C. NJ.
The Black Rock Springs.
Reported for the Staunton VINDIcAToR.l
BLACK Rock SPRINGS, July 30th.-
Once more is this delightful mountain re-
sort thronged with visitors; about 125 have
arrived and they continue to come in every
day. Gallant beaux and gay young ladies'
bn 80 xD;k Of fhoir unIang
Sedate matrons are here also looking after
the welfare of the young people. The
genial proprietor of the hotel. Mr.. Mayo.
who by his courtesy and kindness won
many hearts last season, is at his old stand.
Walking, card playing and dancing, are
among the amusements. The spring that
gushes full and free from the mountain
side, is all-healing. 1t inspires with new
life every one, from the stately professor
to the ever present "small" boy. Tht
breezes though they slightly tinge the
cheek with browp," are health laden.
The glorious old bandanna has un-
furled it's folds to the breeZes, and is now
floating triumphantly from the rotunda.
Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and
old Virginia combined, have contributed
the flower of che land, as 1t we're. as tn ey
all have their representatives here.
WHIRLwIND.
Cold Sulphur Springs.
COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS, July 31st.-
This quiet, but pleasant summer resort is
fast filling up. There are quite number
of Richmond visitors at this place. Staun.
ton, Charlottesville, Petersburg, and
Charleston, S. e., are well represented
besides number from the various coun-
| ties of the State. ALI seem bent on thu
one end and aim-enjoy ment-and riding
driving, croquet, npins, &C.. are freely
INDUCED in during the day. and in the
evening they trip the light fantastic toe tt
the delightful strains of music from the
violin of Prof. Kountz. assisted by the
ladies on the piano.
Our company now numbers about 60
| and more sociable pleasant and agree
able company 1 ne yer saw together.
The proprietors are Messrs. J. D. and J
S. Craig. w.
The Opening of the Opera House Season