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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-25
HRS. Fanny p. Mccutchan

The following notice of the death of Mrs
Fanny P. McCutchan. nee Nicely, the wife OF
Mr. Joseph 81. McCutchan. we copy from the
Santa Paula Chronicle, published at Santa
Paula Ventura Couty. California -
"Mrs. McCutchan was born near Lexington.
Rock bridge county. Va. Her maiden name
was Fanny P. Nicely. Two brothers live in
this valley. She was born Jan. Is, 1915, and
was at the time of her death just a few days
past her 10th birthday. She was married 10
married life was model of happiness and con
tentment They came to California In 1856, and
lived 10 years in rulare county. In 1876 they
removed to this valley, where they have since
resided In the removal by death of Mrs Nc
Cutchan, Santa Paula loses one OF its most
estimable and respected women. Two years
ago. she. with Mr.. McCutchan, revisited their
brated their silver wedding. About rs guests
assembled at their hospitable home. Little
she or her friends then supposed that she was
not to see another anniversary OF her wed ding
day. She always enjoyed excellent health up
to the time she was seized with la grippe,
about the first of February. This was followed
by erysipelas, which in spite of the best OF
away peacefully and triumphantly at mid
night Feb. 10. 1891. During her sickness she
gave evidence that she was trusting in Jesus
and often spoke of going home. She was an
active and consistent member Of the Presby-
eTian church, where she will be very much
missed. Her last Sabbath In church was com
munton Sabbath. Three weeks from that day
her pastor Rev. r. Logan preached her. me-
mortal sermon. Although the day was rainy
thus testifying to the respect in which she was
heidi
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PAESGNAl.

Mrs. Mason Miller is visiting relatives and
friends in Richmond.
Mr.. Geo. L. Schmid, senr.. has been i'll fol-
some days with pneumonia.
Mr. Lawrence Barrett, the eminent tragedian,
died in New York last Friday night.
Mrs DIR. H. H. Henkel and little daughter are
on visit to friends and relatives in New Mar
het.
G. w. Berlin Esq, of the sHarrisonburg bar
is spending a few days with friends in this
city.
Miss Minnie Hutchinson and Mrs. Sterrett
of Monroe county, W. Va, are visiting friends
in this city.
Mr.. Chas. C.Props. of Indiana, with his wife,
is on visit to his mother ear Moscow in this
county.
M. n. NJ Warner. we are sorry to state. is
still quite i'll with pneu monia. We hope he
will soon recover.
]. P. Swank has been appointed postmaster
at Edom, Rockingham county, in the place OF
W. E. Swank, resigned.
Mr.. G. w. Eevener has been appointed post.
master at hightown, Highland county, In the
place of MIR. j. Lunsford. resigned.
A. NJ. Bowman. formerly OF this county, has
been elected Chairman of the Democratic Coun-
ty Executive Committee of Roanoke county.
Judge Mclaughlin passed through the city
yesterday 10 Coyington for the purpose of
holding the Spring term of Allegheny Circuit
Court, which commences to day.
Yesterday, in the city. sir. W. Il. Paine, OF
Richmond, was married TO Miss Ina Asst,
daughter OF the late Joseph p. Asst. and Mr..
VIM. Trayer to Miss Rosa l.. Snyder.
DR.. Il. ]. Laskey left Union. Monroe county,
WA, to locate for the practice of his profess
sion at IronsGate, Allegheny county. Va. For
the present, he leaves his family at Union.
Hon. John R. Thurman, OF Bedford City,
died on Saturday, aged ifty-six years. He was
for several years a member OF both branches
OF the Legislature. and leading democratic
politician in his day.
He had chill when he came from the theatre
Wednesday night This was followed by pneu-
monia, and the immediate cause of his death
was heart failure. He was born in Patterson,
N. J.. April 4th, 1888.
The wife OF Prot. Chas. E. Young. Principal of
the Lewisburg (W.Va.) Female Institute. nee
Atkinson, is visiting relatives and friends in
this city, where she is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Wake.
M. L. Walton, Esq, of Woodstock, Va, has
accepted the invitation of the Lee Literary So
clety in connection with the Polytechnic In
stitnte, in New Market, to deliver the annual
address at commencement, the last week in
May.
Rev. G. w. Spiggle. OF Mt. Tabor Lutheran
church, will preach in Buena Vista, the 5th
Sunday, hence there will be no services at Mt.
Tabor next Sunday. Rev. Spiggle has been ap.
pointed By the Board of Church extension OF
he Va Synod to work up Lutheran interest in
8uena Vista.
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EFiddIebrOok letter.

We have had considerable rain lately, which |
has made the roads very muddy. Our farm |
ers rad commenced to plow, but the rain |
stopped them. The price of corn is 20 CENTS
Wheat is SLIGO. Everyth thing brings good
price but hay. Surely these are prosperous
times for those engaged in agricultural pur-
suits. We are glad TO see things Frightening
up SO much, as then everything looks lively.
A prosperous farmer remarked the other day
that farming does pay" and said 1t was the
only thing there was any money in at any
rate there is a goodly number OF young FAM
ers buying themselves farms and are paying
for them too, while there are very few me-
chanics who are able to own their homes, and
still the price Of their work is heing lowered
almost every year. In some Of the mechani-
cal branches prices are getting so low that
young men deem it folly 10 learn trades and
are seeking for somethingselse Hence we see
very few apprentices.
Since our last letter there have been some
additions to the various candidates for Office
Mr.. NJ. Green Kerr is TO run for constable OF
Riverheads, and Mordecai Smith, an old
veteran of the 9Th virginia Regiment, 'Stone-
wall Brigade" is a candidate for Magistrate
AS there are several good men announced for
nearly every office, it is going to be closely
contested primary. There is considerable dis
publicars and negroes not being allowed to
vote. They think The PEOPLE ought to al
VOTE regardless of party, for The best men, and
that party ought not 10 be taken into con-
sideration, especially in "Old Augusta where
the Republican party is so very insgnifcantly
small that they would not for g moment fond
ly dream drumming candidate. There are 8
good many who forsook the &c. o. F." last fail
because OF the very dirty treatment put upon
them not long since and they arc not the
"Rsgiag and Bobtail" eliher but some of the
best men they had. Republicanism is dead In
Virginia, as evidenced by Mckinney versus
Malone, to the tune Of 10000 majority. The
last Congressional election and campaign
showed that it was dead, as evidenced by
Tucker vsrsus Taylor (The Jack) almost unani-
mously elected
The village will soon put on its annual garb
Of whitewssh, as we hear our Fl lends inquiring
for lime.
D. NJ smith is going TO try to buy a lot
somewhere to build nice two-story black
Smth shop and wagon>maker shop on. The
ground he owns does net suit for the purpose
fand he will endeayor to build nearer the main
'thorougbfares leading into town. If q few such
enterprises were encouraged they would put a
little life into things.
There was royal dance last week az Mir
Luther Crizer's residence in tais place. Their
were present. of toe ladies, Miss Callie Are
hart. daughter Of Mr.. George Z. Arehart, Miss
Hester Ann McManamay, Miss--Wnsoa,
Miss Hattie and Nora Palmer. and many
others. married and single. All TOOK an active
part in the exercises. and some OF the married
folks peat the single ones dancing, The violin
was ''tickled'> by d. N. Smith, the village
blacksmith. and all Say he plays nasty
fad
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License to sell spirits in Basic City

AS the town of Waynesboro'. in accordanc e
with the law, voted to prohibit the sale of
spirits within that town and within the limits
of a mile surrounding Its corporate boundary.
they cannot be sold lawfully within those
limits until the law be changed or the citizens
of Waynesboro, at another election, shall vote
against prohibition, which is not likely TO oc-
cur. This, we understand, is the opinion Of
the Attorney General of the State, to whom
the question was referred. and the result iss
that no license can be granted to sell spirits in
any part of Basic City that is within a mile of
the corporate limits of Waynesboro'.
This is quite anomalous state of affairs as
1t gives Waynesboro' the power to control the
liquor-question IN Basic City; and this. too,
though the population of Basic City should,
though 1t does not now, cut-uumber that of
Waynesboro'.
1t looks as though Waynesboro' can "hold
the fort" and also the prohibition umbrella
over Basic City and keep it dry; for that
venerable town can say TO her young and pros
porous neignbor, you knew when you planted
yourself on tina site that it was in dry" terri
tory and could not be made wet" except by
my consent. or the repeal of the law which au
thoriZed me to make il 'dry." This is, as we
remarked above. an anomalous state of affairs,
and is we suppose, without a precedent. 1t is
anomalous, because it gives a minority the
power to rule the majority; for 1t matters not
how great tn population of Basic City might
be, Or how snali that of Wayneaboro'. the
former would be ruled by the latter SO f2r as the
sale OF spirits is concerned. Waynesboro' has
age and experience, and 1t might be wise for
her young Gelghbor to profit by Dor coun sci
and example.
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CHARTERS GRANTED.

On the 9th instant, Judge Grattan of the
City Court granted charter of Incorporation
to the stockholders of the Daily Neacs Print
ing Company" The company is formed for
the purpose of conducting a general publish
ing. printing and stationery business. with a
capital stock of not less than 81 900 nor more
than SIS 600. divided into shares of S25 each
with the right 10 hold as much IS fifty acres of
land. Staunton is to be the principal office OF
said company, and the offices selected to man
age the business, are G. q. Gooch, President;
Thomas D. Ransom, Vice. Presidents; George l..
Bolen, Secretary; Guy Cochran. Treasurer, and
the above with Isaac Witt, W. P. Tams, and G,
r. Caldwell, constitute the Directors.
Also on the sd instant, Judge Grattan gran
ed charter of Incorporation to the Home
Building and Loan Company" This company
is formed for the purpose of accumuiating
funds by subscription to the capital stock and
lend the same to such stockholders as may CO.
sire to borrow. and provide easy aud profitable
methods for saving their money Tor those who
do not borrow aud to purchase aud sell real
estate. bills. notes. &c.
The capital stock is to be not less than $780,
600 nor more than $500 900 in SHARES of SIS and
to own not more than 500 acres oflsud at any
one time.
IU0 OileeTS are EEeSldent, w II. TRUE, WIGS
President, r. d. Apper son; Treasurer. James
r. Taylor, Jr. who. with the following, consi
tute the Board of Directors. G. G. Gooch. G. A.
Holt. J. j. Pfu fer. W. H III. Lynn, w. T. Nc
Cue, NJ. Kivlighan. ]. R. Liggett, P. Z. Wilson,
John McQuaide, w. FL. Hyer. Andrew Bn@l-
ing.
The considerations which have operated TO
bring about the Investigation and the conclu-
sions arrived at. rendering it absolutely nee
essary for the formation of one or more COM
panies of this character are very weighty. Fhe
Development companies have worked more
rapidly and more successfully In introducing
industrial plants at Staunt than was at first
generally supposed. These enterprises cannot
find houses for the operatives as fast as they
are needed. and something must be done, and
that speedily, to provide houses or else there is
danger that interest will wane.
This company will make loans of small
amounts, but sufficient to enable men desiring
cheap homes to build them which is much
better than any other plan that can be adopt
ed.
The Board OF Directors are of our safe, con-
sentative. and prudent business. 10 en- and will
manage the institution on safe lines, having
in view the safely of every dollar loaned as
well as the expansion of the city and the
In word, it is a Savings Bank for the best
interests of the stakeholder, and OF the deposit
ter, ne matter how small his meas.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

The Chamber of Commerce adjourned on the
10Th to meet again Friday. the 9th, at the
Council Chamber at $50 P. NJ. At that time
an important matter pertaining to the inter-
ests Of Stanton, growing out of Railroad
transportation. will be introduced. Tho sub
ject referred to, as well as the desire to have g
very full attendance ofnembers to participate
in the annual election OF officers, was passed
by at the meeting On the Gotta. There should
be- IN view of all the matters to be disposed of,
full attendance of members next Friday
night, the 9th instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-25

THE MYSTERY OF CHENEY HALL."-This
Is the title of the story published on the frat
page of this issue. For those who may be dis
posed to criticise tiff there be such-we will
state that it is the production OF boy only 16
years Old and we think that they will concur
in opinion with US who consider livery credit
able to boy of that age. 1t is his first effort.
and we have published 1t to encourage him to
cultivate his literary talent, and in time. after
proper study, he may acquire more art and
write story that may defy adverse criticism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-25
Stannton Markets..
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
-TnN Va Ma..I, R4tI,

STauNioN.VA., March 18th, 1881.
! The few days of clear weather which have
interviewed through the many or lowering
clouds and rain during the present month,
indicated that we are to have a very active
spring trade. 1t will set in early, If we shall
haye fair weather, which we may reasonably
ope for soon.
Firmness in the b-eadstuffs markets every
where strengthens wheat quotations. Under
such influences we note an advance in our
own market during the last week as sl.O4 ruled
to day. and few days previously. AS often
previously remarked, we Will continue to see
fluctuations. but not fatally 10 the result as
sured advancement.
The condition OF the growing crop of wheat
in France is now, and will continue to be, the
subject of much speculative interest France
is one OF the largest of the European producing
couL tries. and the yield annually goes long
way towards meeting the demand for bread
stuffs in that country. How much the harvest
OF 1891 viii fall short of the usual quantity is
the question. The following from a most re-
liable -source gives rather a gloomy view
OF great portion of the wheat-ields of Europe
Beer bchm said on March 81 1t can not be
said that the outlook for the crops On the Con-
Iinent has improved this week; on the con.
trary. the reports from Spain, Belgium, Hol-
land and Germany are Of a more unfavorable
ce1te,s round the French crop, which is by far
the most important, and concerning which the
reports are the most serious. In the Chamber
of Deputies on Monday last, NJ. Meline, late
Minister of Agriculture. stated that 1900 900
hectares. or ON0O0G acres, of autumn Gown
Y heat had been destroyed by the frost, and
would have to &c re~soWn with spring wheat If
possible; to re-sow 5000 coo acres, at % bushels
per acre. would mean that about l 250000
quarters extra would at once be absorbed for
seed, compared with which The quantity of
foreign wheat bought up to the present for
France would not appear large. A further adj
vice received this morning from Paris puts the
minimum area to be re-sown at 375O,0 acres,
requiring l $50 600 quarters for seed alone, If
the whole should, sf err all, be re-sown with
spring wheat, which is very doubtful, many
farmers preferring to substitute barley. beet,
etc.
We advane quotations of corn to rs cents,
with the information that our dealers and mil
lers are really getting the bulk of supplies
from the West, and a reliable dealer informed
us to day that Western corn delivered here
really cost so cents per bushel. The price OF
corn. also. advances quotations for corn meal,
We make slight advance in quotations of
hay which is increasing in activity.
Eggs are in demand at increased quotations.
the quotations are aoholescle. not retoil.l
Country Produce.
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JOHN MCQUAl DE,
RICHARD p. BELL,
j. 4. ARMENTaOUr

"There was old man of Tobago, lived on
rice, cruel, and sago," he had headache so bad:
After he used a bottle ofSalvation Oil, he could
eat roast beef and plum pudding all right.
They say tho winter advertisements OF
houses will run somewhat in this style. A
large and elegantly furnished house for rent
in easy distance of o druggist who sells DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
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FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 8.

VIRGINIA TO. With the Circuit Court
" of Augusta county, in vacation. March
4th. 1891.
George NJ. Harrison, Admir-. C. TIA. of George
M. Cochran, ST., decd.
VS..
R, Fl: Kyle, D. NJ. Kyle. Myrvin L. Kyle and
L. ID. Kyle.
IN CHANCERY,
The object of this suit is to enforce the pay
ment of 81 ,S3072 with interest thereon from
February 18th, 1888, due from X. H. Kyle, D. NJ.
Kyle and Myrvin Il. Kyle, with Il. NJ. Kylesas
their security to the estate of George NJ. Coch-
ran ST., decd, which sum is secured by Ven-
doris lien or tract of land in Augusta county
cold to said R. H. Kyle, D. NJ. Kyle and NJ. f.
Kyle by George A. Crawn. said sum of ST. S30.72
representing the balance due on said Vendors
lien as of February 18th, 1888. and evidenced
by the bonds of the defendants, to George A.
Crawn, and by the latter assigned to George
NJ. Cochran, sr., in his life time.
And Ii appearing by atfldavit filed that the
defendant, r. n. Kyle. is a nonresident OF
this State it is ordered that he do appear here
within Fifteen days sitter due publication of
this notice and do what is necessary to protect
his interest.
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON, p. q.
Teste:
mr4-4t J. n. RYAN, CT ERIK.
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HELP

We urge upon all public citizens the impor-
tance of subscribing a small mount towar d
the collection Of articles for exhibition at the
Permanent South Exhibit in the city OF
Raleigh. n. c. This is a combined movement
on the part of the Southern States to secure
immig ration. Thousands of capitalists and
homeseekers will visit the headquarters to see
what each section of the different States has
on exhibition; and under no circumstances
should our people fail to have the natural adj
yantages Of this county shown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-25

DEATH OF ,THos. CREIGH.-Mr. Thos. Creigh,
son of the late David S. Creigh, of Greenbrier
county, w. Va, and brother of Mr.. Cyrus
Creigh, of this city, died az Phoenix, Arizona,
Sunday. the 22nd of February, 1891, in the 50th
year of.his age.
In noticing his death, the Greenbrier indie
pendent says
"Kind in disposition, he was the very per-
sonification of geniality, candor and gener-
osity. He entered the Confederate service as
a member of the Green 5rier Cavalry in May,
1861, and served in that Company to Appomat.
tox. The same traits of character that made
him general fayorite in the social circle en-
deared him to his comrades in arms. Gentle
and affectionate as a girl, cool and collected in
the presence of danger, he was conceded to be
as brave as the bravest, and happily .iliustrat-
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MAERxAGE@

N-STUVER.-March 18th, by Rev.
aud Miss Cora e NJ. M. b. B. Sto7er, both OF
Rocking ham county.
n ASBEERY-HEDRI the Rsctory OF
Trinity Episcopal Church, Wash ;ug,on City,
March 1ilh, 1891. by Rev. Thomas g. Addi-
son. Rector. Mr. benjamin F. Marberry, OF
Washington City, and Miss Virgie Hedrick,
second daughter of NJ. Fl. and NJ. J. Hedricd,
of Dayton, RobK ingbam county.
PATTERSON -YANCEY.- March 18Th, 1891, q
sherando, Mr.. Harvey Patterson and MRS.
Mamie Yancey, both OF Augusta.
MISREPRESENTATION 18th, 1891. near
StauntOn, MIR. Nathan l.. Thaeker and Miss
Mary G. Gibson, both of Augusta.
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PALM SUNDAY.-Last Sunday was what is
observed IN the Catholic churches as Palm
Sunday, when sprigs of green, that represent
the palm, are blessed and distributed. This is
in commemoration of what occurred near 1900
years ago when the people, hearing that
Jesus was coming to Jerusalem took branches
of palm trees and went forth to meet him, cry
ing "Hosanna, blessed is the King of Israel
that cometh in the name of the Lord!'"
1t is customary also in the Episcopal churches
to have them decorated with palm leaves on
that Sunday.
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DEATH OF MRS. THos. X. BAKER.-Mrs An
ME Nelson Baker, wife of Mr. Taos. K. Baker,
of st. Paul. Minnesota, and daughter of VIM.
j. Nelson, ESQ, of Florence, Ala, late of
Staunton. died. OF consum ption. at Lake Matt
lauc, Florida, on Wednesday, the 18th instant.
leaving her husband and little daughter. Her
husband is a son OF the Rev. VIM. E. Baker,
of Roswell, Georgia, who was for many years
pastor of the LIST Presbyterian church OF this
oi4--
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DEATH OF ANDREW DYER WooDsoN.-On
Tuesday, the 18th inst, Mr.. Andrew Dyer
Woodson, a brother of Major F. G. Woodson,
and son of the late John G, Woodson, died, OF
consumption, at his residence in Harrison
burg, aged 80 years, leaving widow and six
children. His wife is daughter of Mr.. Gam
bill Sprinkle of Harrisonburg and niece of
Mai. s. M. Yost is this city
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The Charity Rnls.

The ball for the benefit of the poor of the city,
to take place under the auspices OF the Ladies'
City Mission, is an object worthy of the largest
patronage. as the proceeds will go for the relief
of the needy. The music for the occasion will
be furnished by Weber's band of Washin ton
city, an organization of national reputation.
Tickets for the Charity Ball which have been
placed with the Ladies on sale will he recalled
next Saturday. Persons wanting tickets after
that time will apply to the Committee of ar
rangem ents. Messrs. ". P. Tams. w. w, Nc
Guff1n, &c.
Two ladies will be admitted ou one ticket.
The management would like to say to the
public that the ball is not @ Calico Ball.
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SERVICES IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH.-This
being passion week, services are held in the
Lutheran church, of which Rev. n. q. Shealy
is pastor, every evening, and also on Friday
morning. Rev. G. W. Spiggle, pastor OF Mt.
Tabor church, Will preach Thursday evening
and Friday morning. There will be confrma-
ton and communion on Sunday at IL O'Clock,
with special music for Easteriby the choir.
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snosv,ssorrn in Reckins ham.

Whilst it was raining here on Saturday night
and Sunday il was snowtng in Rockingham,
the county adjoining Augusta on the North.
Harrisonburgth the county seat of Rockingham,
is % miles North of Stauuton. A telegram to
the Baltimore Sun dated Sunday, March END,
says
zone of ths worst snoW-storns o. the season
set in here last night and ragged all dag. II
most of the snow had not melted soon after
falling it would have been the deepest snow OF
the winter"
To hear that there was a snow-storni in
Highland county at that time would not be SO
surprising