Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-06-22
From churchville.
THE DRY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DISTRICT
CONvENTION-TUCKER ENDORSED

CONvENTION-TUCKE ENDORSED
DEATHS NOTES, sc.
Reported for the Staunton VINDICAToR.1
CHURCHvILLE, June 18.-It is quite
warm now, but dry, very dry. so much sc
that vegetation is almost at a stand still
We have had a succession of dry summers
for some years past, the result of which has
been short crops to some extent, and fail
ure of wells and scarcity Of water. Every
vehicle which passes raises a dust that is
very annoying to those whose dwellings are
situated near the public highway. There
have been fine local rains, but unfortunate
ly none as yet have struck this locality. A
heavy rain fell in Buffalo Gap last Satur-
day afternoon, for near an hour; bringing
some hail with it. The Pastures District
Democratic Convention had just closed as
the rain commenced.
The convention was very full one. [
think, and all parts of the district were well
represented;'' think the sentiment of
the district was fully and fairly represent
ed. The drift of sentiment was overwhelm-
ingly in favor Of our present Congressman,
Harry Tucker. The delegates all ex-
pressed themselves for Tucker as first
choice. There was no opinion expressed
for second choice. The following delegates
were elected on the first ballot, viz: D. r.
Hoover, Jas. W. Sieg, Eugene Montgome-
ry and M. r. Coalter. The delegation was
instructed to cast the vote Of the district
as a unit for Tucker, as long as he was be-
fore the Congressional Convention for NOM
ination. A resolution was passed by tie
convention endorsing the course of Mr.
Tucker in Congress. Should the conven-
tions Of the other districts he as well attend
ed and the sentiment Of the people be as fully
and fairly represented as the Pastures dis
trict, Augusta county will know whom she
wants to represent her in the next Con-
gress. I think myself. this is not the time
to experiment with new men. If we are
fairly represented by our Congressman,
say send him back; if others are disappoint-
ed in their aspirations. When man ceases
to represent his constituency, and plays
truant like a bad school boy, and then puts
in the excuse of sickness, (which they know
not to be true). as many have done, it is
time to say to such we can dispense with
your services, and we will try some one
else. do sincerely wish something could
be done to bring the Democrats of the Sen
ate to their senses. Elect them by the peo-
pie is the only remedy [ can see.
We have had two deaths quite recently
near here Mrs. Brown, about two miles
from here, died very suddenly last Friday
and was buried from the q. B. church on
last Sunday-funeral services by pastor of
the church, Mr.. Hammack. Mr.. Bagby
died the following day, Saturday, and was
buried at Union church Sunday. Our I'M
dertaker is kept busy burying the dead
two on Thursday and two on Sunday. l
have not heard of much sickness in the
neighborhood.
Miss Sue Hoff of our town, who was Wis
iting in your city, returned home last Sun
day.
MI. Sol. Hite S daughter. Of Bridgewater,
is visiting her uncle, j. A. Wilson, and
other relatives in our town.
Prof. Euritt of the d. d. & B. Institu-
ton, is spending his vacation at his moth
er7s.
MI. W. Euritt and Dick Ashby went to
East Virginia with lot Of horses a week
OF ten days ago.
Miss Lulie Winfree has come home from
Waynesboro where she had been at school
the past session. Miss Adie Sieg is also at
home from school at Stanton where she
attended the Lutheran school.
Mr.. VIM. Huston Of Rockbridge, was
here last Sunday visiting friends.
. Mr.. Henry Sieg and daughter Maud re-
turned from Rockbridge last Friday,
where they had been on visit to friends
and relatives.
The boys are around soliciting means to
organize base ball club.
Master Harry Hanger is at home from
Roanoke College, where he reached high
standing in his classes-99 and 100 in all
his studies.
Shuey Hanger is also at home from a
military school. Mr.. Geo. Hanger and
family have gone to Lone Fountain for the
season; some Stauntonians have also NOV
ed out there.