Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
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SUNDAY SCHOOL UNIoN-MINERAL-7E RsoNALs-
FUNERAL.


FUNERAL.
The convention of the Sun lays :aool I'm
ion of this County was in session two days at
Mt. Zion U. B. Church near here and ad-
journed on the 10Th inst, to meet at Green
vile in 1893 This session was harmonious
and profitable socially and spiritually Grow
ing interest in the cause was manifested, and
is said to be one of the best meetings since its
organization. Rev. Mr.. B. Oney, the Presi-
dent, was reelected for another year. A very
appropriate address of welcome was delivered
by Rev. VIM. H. Samsell, pastor of the U. B.
Church, and was responded to by Rev. VIM.
Cummings of Staunton in manner worthy
of the Rev. gentleman and the occasion.
The reports from the various sunday-schools
showed interest in the cause. Large and at
tentive audiences attended and the various
topics were ably discussed. The humorous
thrusts made on several occasions were heart
lily enjoyed, but there was harmony from the
beginning to the end, which is rarely ever the
case on occasions of that kind among so ma
ny different persuasions The Union was en-
tertained kindly and literally.
Prof. c. L. Wilson, of Staunton, with his
cornet, and Prof J. 7. Clark, of Mt. Scion, at
the organ, furnished excellent music, which
was enjoyed and complimented by all lovers
of good music.
A refreshing shower visited us Sunday af-
ternoon, slightly refreshing vegetation that so
sadly needs rain.
Miss Ellen S. Drake, of Philadelphia, re-
cent graduate of Penn. Hospital of the trair-
ed nurse department, has been visiting her
sister, Mrs DR.. Butcher, of this village, and
has returned home accompanied by her sister
Mrs B., and her niece Miss Ella Butcher.
Rev. w. Briscoe of Charleston, West Va,
will return home this week, having enjoyed
visit to his daughter and son-in-law, Rev. T.
Cooper, pastor of the NJ E. Church, South, at
| this place.
| The mineral recently unearthed on the
farms of Messrs. John H. Jones and John A.
Silling has been pronounced by an expert of
great commercial value and will in due time
| be utilized.
! Mr.. W. C. Hedrck of the w. L. A., has re-
turned to duty after enjoying furlough
among his kindred and friends. lie visited
| our uiiu iiiS 'Aee'A'ii
appearance and smiling face warrant the con
clusion that he has been greatly benefited and
secured long lease of continuance on this
mundane sphere.
! Mr. VIM Bryan and bride of Staunton visit
ed their relatives here last Sunday.
The Sunday services held last Sunday IL
the grove on the land of Mr. A. Deafenbaush
! near Spring Hill, were well attended.
! DR.. NJ. M. Jones of this village was sum
rnonsed last Saturday to the bedside OF hi
Uncle Mr.. Jackson Jones, of Doe Hill, High
land Co. who is extremely i'll.
| Mrs. Mamie, wife of Prof. E. 0. Peale, i
convalescing after prolonged and seriou
illness.
Mr.. w. A. Levin wife and family, of Bal
timore, are rrlsticating at our health resorts
! and visited friends here last Sabbath.
Mrs Cora Wilson is recovering from lol
and serious illness.
Miss Lena Wright of Staunton is visitin
frieuds here.
The funeral of Harriet, wife of George Wi
liams (colored) took place last Monday an
largely attended. The remains were lal
away in a handsome casket furnished by
B. Bear of Churchville. Harriet was a wo
thy woman and was greatly esteemed.