Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-28

| Major J. Hoge Tyler, the Democratic candl
date for Lieut.. Governor, was warmly receiv
! ed by an enthusiastic demonstration on thu
part of his ieighbors and friends at Dublin, IN
| Pulaski county, on his return from Richmond
| 1t is with deep regret we announce the death
of Mrs. Maggie Hughes Martin, the beloved
| wife O fMr Robert Martin, editor of the Wood
stock Virginian. After a4 illness OF two weeks
with typhoid fever, she passed peacefully away
on the morning Of the 10Th instant. Mrs. NJ
was a consistent member of the Presby terrain
Church and died in the hope of blissful inn
mortality.
DR.. J.L. Buchanan. Superintendent of Public
| instruction, spent the night of the 22nd in the
| city, returning to Richmond from the session
| of the Peabody Normal Institute held at WIN
chester, which closed Its session that day.
The following personal references are made
| in the Highland Recorder of the 23d instant:
We are glad to learn that Mr.. A. Stephenson
| is improving.
Rev, E. b. Amis, pastor, having been called
away as stated in our last issue. Rev. R: H.
Church at Monterey on last Sunday, preach
ing very interesting sermon from the words.
"And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God" Eph.
", 30. The discourse was logical and convinc-
ing. its delivery clear, forcibe and impressive,
and was attentively heard and highly appre-
Mr.. Flemming. who was born and reared In
our midst, and who is SO well and favorably
known in this community, possesses, in a
marked degree. the esteem and confidence Of
the people; and whether spoken or not, deep
down in the hearts of our people warm well
come awaits, and God bless you'' greets
the preacher Familiarity known here as Rob.
ert," whenever it is his pleasure to visit High
land the place of his nativity"
INF. Flemming is now pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg
Mr.. F. L. Chew and mother, of Waynesboro,
are now in our county visiting their many
friends and relatives. They are classed among
the ones who are always welcome visitors.
Rev. A. F. Laird, pastor of Mount Horeb
Church. Of Augusta. and wife, passed through
he is booked for religious service next Sunday,
and will attend Presbytery before his return
home.
rett. ESQ.,, spent Thursday night at the Cum
ningham House, enroute for his home at Crap-
bottom. Mr.. s. has spent several sessions at
the v. M. l., and will teturn in ten days tie en-
ter for another year.
Col. and Mrs. W. L. Bumgardner, with their
children have returned from their visit of sew
eral weeks to North Corolina, where their So
journ with kindred and friends was so much
enjoyed The ColonePs health has greatly i'm
proved.
Mr.. Samuel M. Donald, who is in business in
home and friends here. He was warmly greet
ed on the Court green Monday by his host Of
friends, and his hand as cordially grasped.
Captain William h. Fowle, until recently
chief deputy in the office of the Internal Reve-
nue., 9th, District of Virginia, located at Lynch
burg, is now in the city. In the future he as
sumes the important relations of General Agt
of the Staunton Equity Life Association of Va,
r.
tinuing his residence in Lynchburg. and has
entered upon the discharge of his duties; He
is in finehealth and is warmly greeted by many
removed to Lynchburg.
Miss Mary Ryan, daughter of Joseph Ryan
esq.,, of Staunton. was visiting in Lexington,
Va, and Miss jamie White. daughter of Thos.
S. White of that place were thrown from a
buggy on the 26. Both were hurt.
Colonel Mann Splitter long a member of the
Legislature from Page county, died at his res
idence in Luray on the 25 instant.
Captain ]. N. Mcfarland and deputy treas
urer N. c. Watts have returned from a north
ern tour extended into Colorado.
A general order of the Virginia Military In
stitute Cadet officers for tha next session.
T. A. Blackford, son of DR.. Blackford Supt.
W. L. Asylum receives the appointment of
Sergeant. He was appointed from the ranks.
Cadet j. R. Sterrett of Highland is one of
the first Sergeants.
Mr.. ]. R. Bonds, formerly of Rockingham.
now in business in Portsmouth, Va, passed
through this city yesterday on his way to
Portsmouth from visit in Rockingham.
Mr.. ]. e. Lam, the practical shoemaker Of
Rockingham. has been in this city for the
past three days taking many orders for his
splendid handmade shoes.
DIR. Tomlin and Mrs. Braxton. OF Chericoke
King William county, with their daughters
Misses Mary and Eliza, are spending the sea.
son in this city with.their sons. Messrs. A. c..
II. c. and Carter Braxton, with their other re-
latives large circle of friends in the city
Miss Richie Brown. of Fort Valley, Georgia,
who spent the sum mer with the family of Mr.
A. S. Lara OF this city. returned home last
Monday.
Professor F. R. and Mrs. Webb have return
ed from their prolonged absence in the West,
visiting their friends. The Professor will wind
up his vacation season with his annual excur-
sion along the streams of the upp er Shsnan-
doah River. He and Mr.. Chas. L. Cooke will
embark in the river dotilla to-day at Mr.. An
drew Bowlings mill on Middle river for sail
and fishing down to the Shenandoah.