Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-22

MiddIebrook News.

/ On Sunday August 18th, r.Wm. Hutchen
died at his residence, In Newport, from fever
He had improved SO much that he was able t.
| be out, but took a relapse and died on Sunday
| He was very Industrious and honest man, s
| kind husband and devoted father. HE leaves
| wife and family Of small children to mourn his
death.
On last Thursday evening, the 10th. in this
place, there occurred a very serious accident
which may result IN the death Of Mordecai
Smith. He was painting brick house for Mr..
], s. McCorkle, and while moving his ladder q
heavy window-blind became detached from its
fastenings and fell distance of fifteen feet,
striking him on top of the head, and infiicting
wounds of very serious nature. He is poor
man with o small family of children to sup
port and this sad mishap falls heavily upon
him and his family. DR.. ]. G. Dunlap render
ed the necessary surgical aid, and at this writ
Ing he is getting along as well as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances. 1t is hoped
that he will soon recover.
On last Wednesday evening, at o'clock Mrs
VIM. McCutchen died at the residence of her
husband, near Craigsville, Of consumption.
The deceased was a very consistent member OF
the Presbyterian church. and died in the faith
with full assurance Of a blissful nome be-
yond this vale OF tears. She leaves husband
and one child to mourn their loss, but their
loss Ia her eternal gain. Her remains were in
TERED at the Bashaw burial ground. Rev. MIR.
Smith, of Shemariah church, preached very
impressive sermon.
Last week Mr.. Robt. Splitter and wife receiv-
ed another sad dispensation of Providence In
the death of their little child. The mother had
been out in the field near by and gathered
some blackberries and returned at IL O'Clock
and nursed the little child. 1t soon fell asleep.
when she then proceeded with her household
duties. About or o'clock p. M, she went to
see about the little sleeper, and to her great
grief the little one was cold and rigid in death.
there is none but a parent who can imagine
the grief of that mother. Just few hours
before it was well and playful. They have the
sympathy of every one in this community in
this day of sorrow. They have lost two little
children in the last two years.
Miss Mary Frazier McCorkle and Miss Leila
McKorkle have returned to their home from
the McGilvray Park, where they have been for
some time attending this beautiful summer
resort, and they speak in the highest terms of
the place.
The Argus man makes a mistake when he
said Quidnunc's shop stood on the fighting
ground of two residenters of years ago. A fight
actually did occur between Ed. Randolph and
CHARLES sAtkins, but was fought on the land
now belonging to Mr.. W. D. Hogshead's es-
tate.
The weather being still dry, makes things look
gloomy for good corn crop. A good many
farmers are blowing. We suppose the ground
has been burned loose enough to pillow. as we
hear people say such things do occur.
A lawn party at Shemariah church soon.
Good supper. good music and good time for
all.
Your correspondent was over the mountain
one day last week, and the crops around
Craigsville and Pond Gap are badly in need
Of rain. More anon.
OnInNuNC.