Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-31
NIOFFETT'S CREEK.
Death of Chas. b. McKemy-Clerical, Per
sonaI and Educational Items.


We regret very much to chronicle the death
of Chas. B. McKemy, who passed peacefully
away at his residence near here yesterday af-
ternoon. He had been a victim of that dread
full malady consumption for some time, and
for more than a year before his death, he had
been an invalid-his life wearing away inch
by inch. How delightful must have been the
change from a lingering death to place with
Christ in Heaven. He was the oldest son OF
the late Capt. w. e. McKemy, who preceded
him to the tomb about four years ago. His
mother was also summoned to her reward 6
little more than year ago,
Surely, this family has been sorely anc
grievously afflicted. The deceased was about
% years of age, in the very zenith of his man
hood, and was very exemplary young man
loved and respected by all whose pleasure il
was to know him. He was consistent mem
Der oil New Providence church.
He is survived by one brother Dr. w. NJ
McKemy and two sisters, Misses Lizzie and
Anna King McKemy.
May he whose promises never fail give un
to these bereaved ones beauty for ashes, the
oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of
praise for the spirit of heaviness"
The interment will take place at New Pro
violence cemetery this afternoon, funeral ser
vices at p. m.
Mrs. G. A. Gulley and her son Charles visit
ed Robert McNutt and family last week
We are glad to report Mrs. G. G. Berry bet
ter. Jas. W. McClung, of Lexington. is visit
ing C. G. Berry and family.
Rev. J. N. Campbell filled Rev. G. A. Will
sons pulpit Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Wilson preach
ed at st. Paul Church Sunday evening.
We are glad to report Miss Mamie B. Crist
eonvalescent.
Ruling Elder JOS. B. Beard, of New Prov-
dence church, has returned home from Synod.
The public schools of this vicinity have
opened under very encouraging auspices. The
Newport school is under the management of
Miss Mary Whipple as principal, and Mrs E.
Lantz Smiley as assistant.
The McKemy school is conducted by Miss
Clara S. Mcclure. These ladies are expert
enced teachers, and will doubtless give entire
satisfaction in that capacity.
The clouds are disappearing, the skies are
frightening, and, judging from the present
Indications all will be we'll for Congressman
Tucker when the sun shall set on the evening
of the 9th Of November. w. B.
NELSON COUNTY.
ALTON, October 10Th, 1894.
If good thing will bear repeating. it cannot
be too often asserted that the Republican par
ty high tariff benefits about 10000 people
monopolists and millionaires-out of 70, O0O,-
900 and leaves So, 800, 900 to bear the burden.
The Democratic policy of low tariff helps the
masses, and it does not hurt the small fraction
wanting high protection. We are beginning
to understand this high and low tariff bust
ness. The Democrats are enthused. They
have the arguments in facts of lower prices
and easier times here and of still better ahead,
and the countryman is never slow to appreci-
ate a money benefit. So let everybody go to
the polls on Nov. 9th and vote orion. H.
St. George Tucker and the Amendment to the
State constitution, and all will be well for
years to come. ~
Messrs. G. E. Caskie and Bennett Gordon,
of Lovingston, Va, and Hon. Harry Tucker
speak at Avon Tuesday at II a. IN. and at
Slaughter's at p. m, when these issues will
be fully explained. A large crowd is respected.
Mrs. Charles Anderson died Saturday morn
ing, and was buried at Hebron cemetery Sun
day afternoon at o'clock. Funeral sermon
by Rev. H. X. Hawthorne, at 5 o'clock, Mr..
Hawthorne baptized ten converts in the lake
at Alton. The meetings at THE Chapel con-
tinue to grow in interest.
Miss Bette Lpscomb will teach the Alton
school.
Miss Matte Page is visiting at Redland.
Mr.. w. S. Pannell, on the mountain had IL
bushels of Irish potatoes stolen, and the nuts
and singletrees taken frem his wagon, which
he had loaded overnight to haul to the depot
next morning. H.
The revival meetings in the Baptist church
resulted in the addition of 46 members to that
church. These meetings were conducted
chiefly by Rev. Mr.. Simmons of KY. assisted
by the Pastor, Rev. w. ]. E. Cox.