Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Parnassus.
NEWS FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE COUNTY.
Correspondence of the SPECTATOR

NEWS FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE COUNTY
Correspondence of the SPECTATOR
August 18th, 1888.
Miss Nancy Shurley, daughter Of Jonathan
shurley, decd. died at the residence of Robert
Dunlap. near Jennings Gap, on the 8th instant
aged about So years. The deceased had been an
invalid all her life and for many years requir-
ed unremitting care which was patiently and
tenderly rendered up to the moment the spirit
OF the worn out casket was returned to Its
Creator. Though sorely afflicted 1t was always
found that her recollection of the events and
persons OF a past era was no less vivid and
fresh than correct. The remains were laid TO
rest at Jerusalem Chapel. Rev. F. r. Rice, pas
tor Of the U. B. Church at Churchville, con-
Quoted the funeral services. with which church
the deceased had in early life connected herself'
Her only surviving relatives residing in this
! State are VIM. Shurley, halfbrother. OF
Churchville, and two half. sisters, Mrs. Sarah
Bryan, OF this place, and Mrs. Fannie Sheets, OF
| Rockingham county.
| Intelligence of the death of Mrs. Polly, wife
of Mr.. Joseph NJ. Whitmore, that occurred re-
Gently at their home in Nebraska, has been re-
ceived by the relatives here. Her maiden name
was Polly Stewart, and was q native OF High
land county. Her many friends will learn of
her death with regret.
The annual "harvest" or "thank sgiving" SER
vice strictly observed by the congregations of
the German Baptist Church, was held at Elk
Run Church near here, on last Sabbath, Revs
| Jacob Thomas, George Wine. Joseph and
Daniel Miller were present and assisted in the
| services.
At a congregational meeting held last Satur-
day at Union Church, Messrs John II. Jones,
ID
pointed to select and negotiate for location
fora manse. The ladies of this church have
made extensive preparations for and will hold
lawn party in the beautiful grove of the
church to morrow (Thursday) evening. sup
per will be served the proceeds of which will be
devoted toward enlarging the library of the in
creasing Sunday School Of the church. They
deserve liberal patronage in their laudable
enterprise; it will be an enjoyable entertain
ment and we hope their invitation. LET every
body Gomez will be generally accepted.
At recent meeting OF the Farmers Club here
committee was appointed to purchase q large
amount of fertilizers. The majority learn
are in favor of Cats production; am glad to
see our home enterprises encouraged This
Club at each meeting are receiving new men,
bers to the rapidly increasing organization of
the "bone and sinew of the land
Many Of our farmers after securing heavy
yields Of grain AMI hay have with their fami-
lies retired to the cool retreats of North noun
tain. The numerous all healing fountains of
this section are filed with fugitives from the
sweltering midsummer heat of the lowlands
and those who are seeking health,
MRS. John Obaugh and Miss Mollie Bear, of
your city, have returned after an enjoyable
visit to the family of Mr.. John T. Shifiett.
Mr.. VIM. 8. Beard and family are at the
O'Connell Lithia Springs, Mr.. B. has been won
derfully improved by the use of this water and
from present indications his relief will be
permanent.
MIR. W. G. wilkins, of Memphis. Tenn. after
lapseof several years. paid short visit to
the family of Mr.. J. A. Hamrick. His many
friends were truly glad to meet him and re-
GREETED his stay was so short.
7 he friends o. Mr.. wallace P. Whitmore are
rejoiced to learn that he is rapidly convalesc-
ing from his recent illness.
Prof, ]. A, Hiner, OF your city, has returned
from Highland. and has been very successful in
his efforts to blaze the way for ambitious young
men, who are about starting out in this busy, |
busting, wide awake world. This district will |
1 learn, be well representedin the approaching |
session of Dunsmore's Commercial and Bust |
ness College.
Miss Mary e. and Master Robert Puliam. OF |
VIM. Dunlap. of Middlebrook, ar visiting |
friends here. and are the guests o. Mr.. T. s. |
at HOLLY HILL