Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
GREENVILLE.

HELLER.LAREw-MRs.J JOHN P. CLARKE-DR.
B. r. SMITH-G REENvILLE DEMOCRACY
ALLEN & STARK's SHow-MURDER NEAR
MIDWAY.
Mr.. John A. Heller. General Agent for the
Buckeye Machine company. residing at
Woodstock, Virginia, and Miss Alice g. Larew.
daughter of Mr.. W. J. Larew, of Greenville,
Virginia, were married on September 18th at
O'Clock A. M. at the residence of the brides
parents, Rev, DR.. James Murray officiating.
After partaking of an elegant breakfast in
company with many Of the relatives of the
bride and!a few particular friends of the br idal
couple, the happy pair started on quite an ex-
tended tour of the Northern cities. The bride
received many handsome and useful presents,
and the hearty congratulations of large. cir-
Gle of relatives and friends. The groom was
also kindly remembered
Mrs. John P. Clarke, of Alexandria, Virginia,
who, with her husband, refugeed here during
the war, put in her appearance at the marriage
of Miss Alice G.. Larew. much to the surprise
and pleasure of her many friends. She will
remain with us for short while. It LOOKS like
olden times to see her pleasant, genial face
among US. We only wish she had brought her
a0orser half with her and given us a good long
visit.
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made flying visit to his old home few days
since. but stayed such short time many of
his old friends hardly knew he was here till he
was gone. The mountains of West Virginia
must agree with the Dr.. as he is looking fat
and we'll. He speaks very encouragingly of
the output of the Rush Run coal mines, In
which several OF your city businessmen are
interested.
The people generally In this immediate vi
cinity. Il don't think are entirely satisfied with
the nominations for the Legislature, but am
certain can speak for old Greenville truthful
ly when say Der democracy never faltered in
her duty heretofore, and she Will give her usu-
al large vote for Williams and Koiner in No.
vember next.
Allen & Stark's show put in an appearance
here at a very late hour on Monday, the 18th
The show having to come from Buena Vista
with broken-down horses, made the people
think they were going to be hoaxed indeed,
but after SO long time everything was gotten
ready, and all who attended were agreeabIy
surprised and pleased with the performance
There were supposed to be from six to seven
hundred people under the canvas.
On Saturday night, murder was committed
near Midway in Augusta county. l have not
been able to gather full particulars, but will
sisO tAouI Gs kdbu6I from one OF Inc
parties. James Lofts and Henry Weeks, two
White men. (workmen at the ore-m mines known
as Mine Bank) were on their way from Mid
way considerably under the influence of NJ.
Steele's tanglefoot whiskey, carrying jug of
Whiskey and some beer. Soon after starting,
they met colored man by the name of Sim
Brown, In company with two women, whom,
LIS sa1d the white men insulted. Brown re-
sented 1t with hot words when Lofts COM
menced kicking and otherwise abusing him.
Brown got away from them and after a short
while got around them and met them again in
company with several other negroes, Just in
front of MIR. John b. Carson's house, when
Brown commenced firing at Lofts. He fired
six shots. understand all took effect. Lofts
was found dead very short time thereafter
very near where the shooting took place. It
seems that then Brown paid his respects to
Mr.. Weeks by giving him very severe beat
ing on the head with piece of fence-rail
Brown has not. up to this writing. been arrest
ed. coroner's inquest was held, 1 under.
stand, Sunday evening. but have not heard
the result. ES
Five colored men, charged with being Inn
plicated in the difficulty spoken of above,
which occurred near Midway, in which one
man was killed and another seriously injured.
have been committed to jail to await the &C.
| ton of the Grand Jury.l