Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
PARNASSUs.

GERMAN BAPTIST LOVE. FEAsT-PRINCIPAL OF
GRADED SCHOOL AT PARNASsUs-CAsEs oF
FEvER-DEATH OF JOHN CLARK-PERsoNAL
SALE OF TRANSFORMATIONS REMoDELED
THE CHURoHvILLE COURIER"
Last Saturday the annual Love.feast meet.
ing of the German Baptist or Thinker church.
was held al their Elkton Run Westinghouse
near here. The services began at2P M. with
usual devotional exercises: following this was
the determination service. After an inter-
mission, the ordinance of feet-washing was
observed, and with great solemnity. after
which the Lords supper followed by the com.
munion of unleavened bread and wine. The
sermons on this occasion were preached by
Revs. J. Kagy, of Dayton, Va, Samuel Sanger,
of Rockingham, and Levi CARRIER, of Mt. Sid
ney. The services all through were very I'M
pressive, and the utmost quiet observed and
attention given by the large crowd OF specta-
tors. These meetings are always largely at
tended, yet this one seemed to have outnum-
bered Its predecessors, and evidences the fact
that this well-known body of Christians is. in
this vicinity. rapidly increasing Its member
ship.
Prof W. A. Lacy, OF King William. grad
uate of the colleges OF william and Mary. hav-
ing specially prepared himself to become
teacher, has been appointed aa Principal OF the
graded school at this place. This is school OF
high grade and offers every facility for prepa.
ration for entering college or practical busi-
ness life. Our excellent County Superentend-
ant of Schools, E. o. Peale Esq, was for sever.
al sessions Principal OF this school. and large
number of his pupils are now filling impor.
tant and honorable positions.
Mr., and Mrs. John A. Silling were. few
weeks ago, summoned to the bedside OF their
son. Hardy, in Indiana. who was very Ill. He
is now rapidly recovering, and since their re-
turn home their son, Walter has been pros.
trated with-it is hoped-a mild attack OF
typhoid fever.
Richard, son of Mr. M. 8. Whitmore, is also
under treatment for an attack of fever. in q
mild form.
MIR. James E. Todd has been confined to his
room for several weeks with a severe nervous
| trouble.
Mr.. John Clark, who removed from this vi.
cinity to Reeseville, Ohio, died last week after
a protracted illness. He leaves wife with q
small and helpless family. His father, Mr..
w. D. Clark. was with him for several days be-
| fore his death.
| DR.. Matthew A. Blair of Johustown, West
Virginia, paid flying visit to his mother. the
venerable Mrs. n. M. Blair of Moscow and
other relatives.
! Mrs. Emma Shiplett and son, Master CLAIR
ence, of CIa ysville. Pennsylvania, are visiting
| their relatives here and are the guests of Mr..
and Mr.. John T. Shiplett.
Mr. William Y. Fauver has sold his farm on
Elk Run Of 2l5 acres to Mr.. Daniel. Evers,
possession given March next. This farm was
| owned by and sold to MIR. Fauver. by the heirs
| OF the late VIM. B. Cochran.
| Our little village is greatly in need of few
mechanics. A wagon.maker would find this a
| good stand. and cordwainer that would stick
| to his last and do good work would be kept
busy.
Mr.. John H. Siling is remodeling the old
store-house at this place. and will have. when
completed. an attractive and commodious
building designed especially for general mer.
| chanjising purposes
Captain H. 81. Hanger. one of the most en-
| terprisng citizens of that pretty little village
Church ville) is the publisher OF the ''Church.
Vile Courier."a spicy eight-page journal.
| Mr.. q. T. Daggy of Salem. Virginia. has beer
visiting his relatives here.