Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14
M1DDLEBRooK NEWS ITEMS.

The election passed off quietly. The new
arrangement gave pretty general satisfaction
There are surely many good features in it.
1t is passing strange how hard some people
kick when they think they are struck at. The
reporter for the SPECTATOR from this place
has always acknowledged his liabilities and
when he finds out the proper source he will
| apply for instruction 1t would be hard
indeed to find a source of instruction along
that line outside of some reporters we have
heard Of Hope they will issue US book on
the subject, as we are in dire need of knowl-
edge &c.
| The fever has about ceased in this vicinity
as we hear of no new cases. although there
are several cases yet who are not entirely we'll,
among them Miss Esta Swortzel.
Mrs. Peggy Hanger, widow of the late Geo.
Hanger, died at her residence in Dutch Hollow
last Thursday night at an advanced ago. She
was a good Christian woman She was a
member of the M. E, church for many years,
and died triumphant in the faith. She chose
her funeral text, which was-"She is not
dead but sleepeth-"and a very impressive
sermon was delivered by Rev. George Hanna
of the NJ. E. church, after which she was laid
to rest in the old graveyard near her home,
beside the grave of her husband. She had
suffered long from a large growing tumor
(internal) and it finally caused her death
Why is it that some people want to abuse
and generally give other people thunder who
choose to differ with them on any subject.
Every one has perfect right to his opinion,
and what sense is there in getting hump on
about it as some do.
A fine lot of baled hay has passed over this
road during the last week. Some large wa
gon loads were the property of Mr.. VIM. Mish.
The great pity for the seller is that the price
is so low. Maybe money will be rained down
now like the Mamma of old as the Republicans
are gaining so much control in National Leg
islation, as we heard an old colored man re-
mark on hearing of the Republican gains:
"Law-zee Have good times now; money and
bread and meat plenty" A great many voters
were made to believe that the amendment to
the Constitution. meant to enforce the work
ing of the roads again by the poor people of
the country, &c.
N. B. Rusmisell, formerly with l. Witt in
Staunton, but for the last couple of years en-
gagged in merchandising here, has greatly in
creased his stock, and is doing rushing bust
ness, which his many friends and acquain-
tances will be glad to hear. He has two
clerks beside himself and they have to move
about to wait on the throng of purchasers
that daily crowd his store. Low prices these
hard times, like the early bird, gets the trade
in all branches.
D. M. Smith of this place, is trying to bar
gain with a blacksmith at Selma, Indiana,
for his property there, and if he buys, will
move there in the Spring. The business in
this country is getting to be of no worth see
ing that everything, nearly, is manufactured,
and people seem to think hand work is not in
it. If we made more at home and bought less
from distance, times would be better prob
ably. Of the many good mechanics for
which this place has been famous few re-
main The most have gone away to better
feeding ground.
We have no doubt that Harry Tucker was
honestly elected last Tuesday, and hope that
of any kind. The greater part of the COM
mon people hold the Democracy responsible
for the hard times, &c. They will see their
error by and by. One voter went against
Tucker, because of the late lamented hog
law, &c.
The Colored Baptist church here has been
the scene of big revival of religion among
that sect The pastor informs me that the
Lord has blessed his labors abundantly above
his expectations, and that many have profess
ed saving knowledge in the Lord Jesus
Christ. We are glad to hear it, and trust that
this time next year, they may all still be firm
believers in Christ, and also for the remainder
Of their lives. The pastor Rev. Robinson,
resides near Staunton and has been pastor
here about eleven years. During that time
they have built a church, and also built up a
arge congregation. The usual immersion
will occur sometime during next month.
A daughter of MIR. and Mrs. S. Goode, with
her husband, is visiting her parents at this
place Their home is in North Carolina.
ANTONIO LOPEZ.