Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06

list, Col. J. C.-Shields of the Staunton Spec
tator, will sever his connection with that
paper and form a similar one with the
Buena Vista Advocate. This announce
ment will be heard with very general and
deep regret in Stanton. It would be hard
to find a man more universally loved and
respected in Staunton than Col. Shields
affection for his kindly disposition and
courteous bearing, and respect for the abll-
ity with which he has aided through the
columns of the Spectator every enterprise
for the benefit of the city. His departure
will be a real loss to our people. Hefound-
ed, and it may also be said has kept alive
the Chamber Of Commerce here against
what would have discouraged a less persis-
tent advocate of an important institution.
The Chamber will. we learn, give an annual
banquet next month. and we trust that its
members will find that to be q fitting occa-
sion to make a fitting acknowledgment OF
the good Col. Shields has done the institu-
tion.
The st. Joseph (Mo.) Gazette of the 18th
ult. speaking of an exhibition by the pupils of
the st. Joseph Conservatory of Music says:
Madame BumgaHlner S magnificent voice
and fine training reflects itself in her pupils.
A few months ago Misses Fauntleroy and
Jones were added to the corps Of teachers
in the respective branches Of calisthenics
and elocution, and wonderful has been the
progress of those under their direction"
Col J. j. Hickman of Kentucky, Past
Grand Worthy Chief Templar Of the world.
has been invited here by the Good Temp
lars to speak, and has accepted. He is a
fascinating orator it is said, and efforts are
being made to get a room of suitable size
for him to speak in.
Among those who addressed the public
meeting at the I. NJ. G.. A. last Sunday
| afternoon, was Rev. Jas. 3. Funston, State
Evangelist Of the Protestant Episcopal
church, and q brother of Capt O. r. Fun
stem.
The Front Royal Gazette says Mrs.
| Virginia a. Musseus qualified as guardian
of her infant children, Marie g., Theo. NJ,
| Allen and Esther. She executed bond for
the sum of $500, with security for each
| child y
MI. John Rutherford, who has had many
years experience in the clothing business
in this city, has taken a position at A.
Loeb & Co. S clothing house on Augusta
street.
Gen. John Echol5 was in the city this
week en- route to New Y ork on business.
| He still suffers some inconvenience from a
severely sprained ankle, but is otherwise
enjoying his usual good health.
Mrs. VIM. Jordan Of Eddyville, KY, az
rived in the city last Friday to make her
future home with her daughter, Mrs. John
B. Hoge.
| Among those present at a reception and
dance given Friday night by Mrs. F. a.
Hundley, No. 10 S. Fifth street, Richmond,
was Miss Bagby of Stanton.
MI. j. W. Rumple of Shendun, q
member Of the real estate firm of Rumple,
Arendell & McCandless, was in the city a
few days this week on business.
Mr.. w. NJ. Black of Astoria, Oregon "a
former resident of this county, is visiting
ais father, Mr.. J. I. Black of Stuart's
| Draft.
Mrs. H. n. Tilman has returned to her
nome in the city, from two weeks visit
| to friends at Crozet.
| Mr.. A. M. Alderman, former resident
of this city, but now of Coyington, Va,
was in the city last week.
Nil. W. n. Clemmer is in Richmond OH
business, where he will remain several
weeks.
Miss Maggie McFall of Mt. Scion, is
visiting her brother, MI. S. B. McFall, at
| Mt. Crawford.
| Mrs. Mary Glenn and Mrs. Rosa Page of
Staunton, were guests of Mrs. Anna E.
| Wise at BridgeWater, last week.
Rev. E. w. McCorkle of Clifton Forge,
| spent several days in the city with friends
| this week.
Mr.. James Carson who lives near Raphine
is i'll with pneumonia.
| Miss Hunter of Staunton is visiting Miss
| Mary Moore Of Richmond.
| Commonwealth Attorney of Augusta,
Meade f. White, was in Richmond Friday.
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