Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-21
North West Augusta,
a RuDGET OF NEWS.
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Correspondence of THE SPECTAToR.l
PARNSSAUS, Aug. 10th, 1889.

| BUDGET OF NEWS.
| Correspondence of THE SPECTATOR.
PARNssAUs. Aug. 10th. 1889
The intelligence of the sudden death of Mrs.
Bette, wife of Mr.. Jerome W. Keller, that oc-
CURED at the residence of Mr.. Fritz. Keller,
near Churchville, on the evening of the 10Th
instant, was a sudden shock to this communl-
| ty and caused q wide spread telling of sorrow.
| Mrs Keller had left her family. who reside
near here, week ago to visit her relatives in
| the hope the change would be beneficial to her
shattered health. After dressing for breakfast
on the day of her death, she became suddenly
ill and continued to grow rapidly worse,suffer-
| ing inteEse agony until death came to her re-
| lief.
II was a sad mission of the distressed family,
being SO unexpectedly summoned TO follow the
remains of a dear mother and wife to the silent
grave Mrs. Kelle, was most estimable lady
and for months prior to her death bad been
called upon to bear great suffering. The I'M
| faltering trust Of the true Christian seemed to
triumph over all the agsravations of the fatal
| disease. She was twice married. Her first
| husband was Mr.. Wilson, of Broad way, Va.
three children survive her, the youngest OF
whom is about Is months old. The deceased
| was about 43 years of age. The funeral services
took place on the 18th instant from Union
church and was conducted by her pastor. Rev.
! ]. W. Lafferty who was assisted by Rev. 4. M.
Wheeler of the NJ. E. Church South. The be-
reaved family has large share of sympathy
awakened by this untimely death.
Mrs. Hattie Hanger, relict of the late Mr.
Jacob Ranger aged about 81 years PASSED away
after brief illness on the 10Th Instant at the
residence of her son. Mr.. Jacob Hanger in
Staunton. With her husband she spent many
years OF peaceful life at their hospitable home
near Churchville where they lived the life of
good citizens and reared a large family of chill
dren She was a true woman in all the relations
| OF life-as neighbor, wife and mother and was
| endeared to her household by those acts of
| tender affection which make the home hearth
| the centre of family attraction. On last Sab
| bath her remains were laid beside those OF her
husband. They were tenderly attached in life
| and ever mindful of their obligations both to
| God and man they put off the burden of a long
| and useful life to meet in better land. The
funeral and interment took place from Union
church, of which the deceased was devoted
and one of it's oldest members. Rev. II. c.
Walker, her former pastor and intimate friend
preached the funeral sermon. He briefly dis
coursed in language of just tribute to the de-
ceased and full Of consolation to her surviving
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full hymn.
Asleep in Jesus"
was rendered during the services.
Rev. II. H. Halves, D. D., of the Second Pres
byterian church of Staunton. assisted the pas
tor OF Union church in the communion service,
commencing on the 10th instant His dis
courses on this occasion were plainly present
ed and clearly and forcibly illustrated.
hoII tacf dow OF
Green Valleys U. B. Church, large audi
ences attended very service.
Mr.. John L. Beard. the veteran chair maker,
etc., has in his possession Indian tomahaws
that were unearthed near Middlebrook. in the
year 1870 during the regarding of the stage
road from Staunton via Brownsburg to Lex
ington. Va. They are yet in good scalping
order, having been continuously used in Mr..
Boards shops in scalping timber for the sub
stantial and neat furniture he has justly earn
ed the reputation of manufacturing. One OF
the weapons is very large and shaped after the
the old time broad-axe pattern, is of the finest
steel and rings as clear as bell, IL yet plainly
bears the impress Of It's maker and is of French
manufacture The other is very small and was
evidently made to weld in close quarters, and
no doubt has done cruel service in the hands of
the savage red man.
The continued wet season has destroyed the
"Long Green" lucious water melon that was
formerly raised here The merry song of the
happy melon vendor that rang through the
streets of the city of Richmond in the melon
seasons of ante bellum days now cruelty haunt
my ear. The sable driver seated in front of a
snoW.white covered cart with green sapling
full of foliage stuck on each side, and drawn by
little mouse. colored mule, would musically
chant "Water millions! Water millions Here
da are. Da green rind: da red seed da full of
juice an so sweet. Water millions. Dem got
money come up and buy, dem got none stan
off and laugh. Water millions Water mill
lions. Whoa, mule-yes, sab, da Hanober
Johnsin's."
At 1.-THE Oaks" the residence of Mr. and Mrs
A. A. Crawford, reception will be given to
the bridal party, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hiner,
Wednesday evening, the 22d. A large num-
Der of guests have been invited.
Mr.. Frank Harlow and family are enjoying a
visit among their relatives at West Augusta.
Mrs. Bette levin and daughter are visiting
their relative, Mrs. levin. of McGaheysville.
Va.
Mrs. John 6, Obaugh and her interesting lit
tie son, of Stanton. are visiting here and are
the guests of MIR. and Mrs. John T. Shiplet.
Mrs. Susan Nuckot, OF Alabama, sister of
Mrs. R.H. Hamilton and G. Brown Allen, Esq.
is visiting friends in Augusta.
Mr.. George c. Sheets, who has been disabled
for several weeks by cut on the instep of his
lett foot from q moving scythe is able to re-
sumo his duties at his "grist mill"