The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-11-13
South River Items.
Especial correspondent to the vrRors1As.l

/ Especial correspondent to the VIRGINIAN.l
| After several months of the greatest
suffering borne with fortitude and resig-
nation, Mrs. Isabella Hamilton, wife of
Henry H. Hamilton, passed quietly to
eternal rest on the forenoon of the 3rd
inst. For several years Mrs. Hamilton
i had been in ill health and at frequent
periods her life was dispaired OF, but
time and again under the skill of the
physician and the untiring and affection
ate attention of her loving friends she
would rally and take her accustomed
place in the family and in society, but
disease had fixed so firm a hold upon her
that all that could be done was of no
avail and about month ago all hope OF
her restoration was abandoned and her
death plainly seen to be rapidly APP
preaching.
Mrs. Hamilton had for years been a
devout christian. From infancy she was
surrounded by christian influences and
examples. She was member OF link
ling Spring Presbyterian church-her
husband having for many years been one
of the most trusted and influential officers
of the same church. In health Mrs. Ham,
| ilton's seat in the church was never
vacant, and now that she is departed she
will be greatly missed. Not only in the
church will her loss be felt, but among
the poor and needy there are many who
will feel that one of their most reliable
supports have been taken away. The
needy never called in vain upon this
most charitable christian lady.
Mrs. Hamilton was a daughter of the
late Daniel Wilson, ESQ.,, of near SwOOpes.
Her brothers, Joseph. Peter, Thomas and
Newton, are gentlemen held in high
/ esteem wherever known; and her sisters,
Mrs. Jacob P. Hamilton, Mrs. David
! Hanger and Mrs. Flornony, survive her.
She leaves but one child, Mr.. Edward
Hamilton, who was with her in her sick
ness to minister to her with that loving
tenderness that an only child is capa ole
of and that went so far toward alleviat-
ing the final sufferings of his departing
| loved one.
The high place held by Mrs. Hamilton
in the hearts of the people and the uni
versal sympathy felt for the bereaved
family were manifested on the day of her
funeral by the unprecedentedly large
gathering on that occasion. A long pro-
cession followed the hearse from the
house to the church where several hun
|
trict awaited their coming.
Rev. Laird, pastor of Thinking Spring
| church, preached a most eloquent and
touching sermon on the occasion, which
was listened to with rapt attention from
the announcement of the text to the
conclusion by the throng gathered in the
church. Having concluded the service
in the house the coffin was tenderly borne
to the cemetery by six of the friends and
neighbors or the deceased where, while
the grave was being filled. an appropriate
hymn was sung by the choir Of the con-
gregation. The grave was literally COW
cred with flowers wrought into the most
beautiful designs by willing hands moved
by loving, sympathizing hearts. Mrs. H.
was about GO years of age and had been
married over 40 years. We tender our
sympathies to the bereaved friends
The community was greatly surprised
and shocked to hear of the death OF
Samuel J. Bondurant, which occurred on
Oct 21st, at the residence of his sister,
Mrs D. S. Wilson, MELVILLE. Nottaway
county, Va.
Mr.. b. left Augusta but short Will G
before in apparently good health and in
his usual high spirits and the news OF
his death was sad surprise to us all.
It appears that on the 10th of October
Mr.. b. was stricken with paralysis and
lost consciousness, but before death he
recovered his mind and to the great con.
ISOLATION of all who knew and loved him
he expressed himself as prepared and
willing for the final change.
Samuel j. Bondurant was born in
Goochland county 46 years ago. The
family of which he was member occu-
pied Il high social position in their coun.
ty and were noted for their culture and
refinement.
The subject of this notice was a most
remarkably intelligent and high-toned
gentleman. He was man of wonderful
magnetism and made friends wherever
he went. In conversation he was one OF
the most entertaining, pleasing and in
to meet. In this section his friends were
legion and the whole community deplore
his unlocked for death.
Mr. Bondurant leaves but one surviv-
ing brother, Jerome A. Bondurant, OF
Dublin, Texas His surviving sisters are
Mrs. d. s. Wilson, of Nottaway county,
Mrs. A. J Kerr, New Hope, Mrs. w. H.
Lavelle, Waynesb ORC and Mrs. John L,
Patterson, New Hope. The late Mrs.
Samuel H. Kerr, of Fishersville, was also
a sister of our friend, Mr. Bondurant.
During the war Mr.. B. served in the
cavalry and was an excellent soldier,
The state of Virginia has never produced
a drawer son than Samuel j. Bondurant.
He was perfect stranger to fear As a
friend there was never a more constant
and faithful one than he. As neighbor
he filled the full measure as given by
Christ in his answer to the question pro-
pounded by the iawyer-our friend never
hesitated one second to grrnt favor
when the granting was within his
power.
We are truly sorry that the life of our
old friend and neighbor has been cut off,
but it gives us, with all those who loved
him, the greatest pleasure to know that
ne was able in the last hours to bow sub
missively to the will of our Heavenly
Father, and that he died in the hope OF
home in Heaven.
Generous, noble old friend, peaceful be
thy silent slumber.
Quite a revival of religion is in progress
at the NJ. E. Church at Lyndhurst. Rev.
Kihbler, of Waynesboro. conducts the
services, in which he is assisted by mem
beers of all denominations thereabouts.
There have been to date IS or 40 CONVEX
sions. and the influence of religion per-
neates the whole section.
J. NJ. Harner, Esq, the popular mer-
chant and Post Master at Lyndhurst has
placed his store in charge of his oldest
son and is now on the bridge force of the
Shenandoah v. r. r. Mr.. Harner came
to Lyndhurst about 2 years ago and by
his honest dealings and polite behavior
to those by whom he is surrounded, has
become one of the most popular citizens
of this section. Mr.. Harner is industrious
and plucky and deserved success. He is
building up fine trade and we are glad
to see it SO. p
Atwold Ellis, son of Esquire Jack Ellis,
has purchased the Sweeney stand and
stock Immediately on the R. R. at Lynd-
hurst. There are few young men in
South River District who are as popular
with all classes las Atwold Ellis. AS a
matter of course he. will succeed as he
deserves to do. There is plenty fsof room
for two general stores at this point and
both can do we'll and are doing SO.
Since purchasing his farm, Mr.. A. L.
Wagner has least the Stuart Mills to Mr..
: J. w. Dillon. Mr.. Dillon is young man
and had his training. in the Waynesboro
FIGURING Mills and is perfect master Of
his trade. The Stuart NJ it's have a ways
enjoyed a good custom and under. Mr.
Dillon this custom is steadily increasing
While the flour made here is of the burr