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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
"who Struck Billy Patterson ?"


for many years, and it has been thought it
would never be answered, and, in fact, has
never been answered to this day; but in the
Scottsville Courier of the Goth inst, Mr. John
L. Brady, veteran Journalist, gives as follows
the origin of it:
Many persons have heard the question,
Who struck Billy Patterson?' without know
ing the origin of it. William Patterson was
wealthy tradesman or merchant of Baltimore
in the State of Maryland. In the early days
of Franklin county, Ga, he bought up a
great many tracts of land in the county, and
spent good portion of his time in looking af
ter his interests there. He was said to be as
strong as bear and brave as a lion, bnt like
all brave men he was a lover of peace, and in
deed, a good pious man. Nevertheless, his
wrath could be excited to a fighting pitch.
On one occasion he attended public gather
ing in the lower part of Franklin county, at
some district court ground. During the day
the two opposing DULLES and also their friends
raised row, and general fight was the con-
sequence. At the beginning of the ARRAY, and
before the fight began, Billy Patterson ran in
to the crowd to persuade them not to fight,
but to make peace and be friends. But his eff
forts to make peace were unavailing, and
while making them, some of the crowd in the
general melee struck Billy Patterson severe
blow from behind. Billy at once became
nghtlng MAD, and cried out at the top OF MS
voice. who struck Billy Patterson" No one
could Or would tell him who was the guilty
one. He then proposed to give any man
hundred dollars who would tell him who
struck Billy Patterson From 500 he
rose to $1,000 but not 81 900 would induce
any man to tell him ''who struck Billy Pat
terson." And years afterward, in his WILL he
related the above facts and bequeathed $1,000
to be paid by his executors to the man who
would tell "who struck Billy Patterson
His will is recorded in the ordinary's office at
Evansville, Franklin county, Ca, and one
curious thing about the matter can there find
it and verify the preceding statements"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

nj AR RACES.

ER-STONER.-In the Methodist
church at Mt. Crawford, Thursday after
noon, Dec. 20tU, by Rev. [. R. Jones, Mr.. w.
Samuel Carpenter of Meyerhoefer's Store
Rockingham county, to Miss Cora b. Stoner,
eldest daughter of Mr.. Daniel StOner Of near
Cave Station Augusta county.
ER-SKELTON.-Near Cave Station,
Thursday, Dec Goth, by Rev. J. Harry Smith,
Mr.. Walter A. Shaver of ROckland Mills, son
of Andrew Shaver of Rockingham, to Miss
Roberta c. SHELTON, daughter of Mr.. VIM. E.
SHELTON of this county.
DEN MIA oAa, E IT ne pariors OF the
Va, Wednesday evening, Dec. 18TH by Rev.
G. W. Easter of the Episcopal church, Mr..
Chas. r. Devine of that place, to Miss Sallie
SayerS of Philadelphia
SAVAGE-FONTAINE FAT Clifton Forge, in
the Presbyterian church, Thursday, Dec. Goth.
by Rev. e. w. McCorkle, DR.. VIM. IL. Savage
to Miss Susie L. Fontaine. They went on a
visit to the former home of the groom in
NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

Hon. JACOB YoST-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette, under date of last Wednesday,
says
"Ex- Congressman Yost of Virginia
was at the Capitol to-day, but not, he
says. on business connected with his
proposed contest tor the seat to which
his Democratic opponent holds the
certificate. He says he doesn't know,
but supposes from the little he has
heard on the subject, that the Repub-
President"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Person al,

AT the home Of the bride near Lewisburg,
w. Va, Mr.. Howard Smith of Ronceverte
ing Dec. Goth.
Rev. ]. J. Lafferty D. D., will deliver one
of his admirable and enjoyable lectures at
Fairfield, Rockbridge county, On next Friday
for the benefit of the NJ. E. Church South of
that place.
The marriage of Mr.. VIM Henry Barkman
of this city TO Miss Gertrude Beatrice Booth,
of Charlottesville, will take place in Trinity
Episcopal church Of this city on next We'd
nesday, january End.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
q SoreIy Afflicted Family.

The family of Mr.. B. H. Licklter of Church
vile in this county has been grieyously af
hicted during the past months, four of his
children having died during that time-the
fourth one, Charles, aged 81 years, having
died at IL o'clock a. M Thursday, December
10Th, of a relupse and heart failure after re-
covering from an attack of Typhoid fever
His children died in the following order
Mrs. Mollie Byeriy, Miss Luna Lickliter VIM.
F. Lickliter, and Charles Lickliter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Suicide of MIR. Weber.

Mr.. Peter E. A. Weber, aged - years, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the
head with pistol at o'clock last Saturday
morning at his residence in Blandford, at
Petersburg, Va.
The deceased was employed as Waterman
at the yards of Messrs Marks & Friend. 1t is
said that for some time he had been in bad
health and in bad spirits and that his domes-
tic relations had not in consequence, been
happy. He was a gallant Confederate sol
der, and served during the late war in
Braneh's Artillery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Tom Palmer Died,

In Charlottesville, about O'Clock p. m, a
colored young man named Tom Palmer, acct
dentally shot himself in the breast with pis
toll and died at clock Wednesday morning
at the Piedmont Hospital
Palmer was in a house on Main street near
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and he be-
came involved in difficulty with some other
men, over game of craps 1t is supposed He
came from the house pursued by two colored
men, Harrison Howard and Bernard Bowles,
drawing his pistol to defend himself. He
afterwards attempted to put it into his breast
pocket and by this means the weapon was
discharged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
DEATH OF ROBERT IL. ANDREWS.

Mr.. Robert R Andrews, died of consump-
ton at IL O'Clock a. m. Monday, December
24th at the residence in this city of his sister,
Mrs. J. W. Slater, aged thirty years.
He was formerly engaged in business IN the
city, and about months ago, he removed to
Charlottesville where he was engaged in bust
ness till recently, when in consequence of i'll
health, he sold out there, and about a week
ago came to his sisters in this city where he
died as above stated His wife died about 4
years ago, and his father about year ago.
He is survived by three little orphan daugh-
tiers who are in the care of his sister, Mrs.
Slater He is survived also by another sister
Mrs. VIM. Fleming of Alexandria.
The funeral will be from Trinity Episcopa
church at o'clock p, m. Wednesday.
DEATH OF MRS. HI. NJ. CHARACTERISTICS.
Mrs. Elmira Anthony Chamberlayne, wife
of H. NJ. Chamberlayne, of the faculty of the
D. D. B. l., passed peacefully away Sunday
morning at O'Clock at the residence of her
husband on Vine street, aged 80 years. She
had been a sufferer for several years, but
bore her sufferings with that christian forti-
tude which characterizes the redeemed. She
leaves devoted husband and three children
to mourn her loss. Her funeral was preached
Sunday night, Rev. W. @. Hullihen officia
ting, assisted by Rev. VIM. E. Cumming of ID
Presbyterian Church. Her remains were ia
ken to Appomattox on the 9:57 G. & 0. train,
Monday morning. The pall-bearers were Mr.
Henry A. Bear, Thos. J. Williams, w. N.
Clemmer James NJ. Hollar, James Crowl and
W. P. Rhodes.
Prof. Chamberlayne, who has been greatly
afflicted by the death of two sons, and now
by the death of the beloved partner of his bo
som, who was loving wife and devoted mo-
Their, has the profound sympathy of all his
friends, as have also his surviving daughter,
Sallie, and his two sons, Edward and Lewis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

The Washington correspondent of
the Alexandria Gazette, under date of
Dec. 21st, says
Congressman Swanson, of Virginia,
returned from his bridal triple Florida
this morning. and was in his seat in the
House as usual He is the only con
gresham from Virginia who has yet
received an official notice of a contest
for his seat"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

Jerry Simpson is quoted as saying
that good times means death to the
populists." A party which languishes
when the people are prosperous, and
which holds together only in the dark
days of disaster, is party to which
the American people will gladly bid a
long farewell If Mr.. Simpson is cor
rect in his diagnosis, all of us have an
other reason for praying that the good
times will come soon and remain with
us long enough to bury populism in its
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Meeting Of SupeYvisors.

There was meeting of the Supervisors of
the County on last Thursday The report of
the County Treasurer was read and approved.
Upon invitation, the members of the Board
and few others, dined with the County
Clerk, William A. Burnett at his residence in
West End. Among those present were
Elijah Coyner, W. A. Crawford, Howard L..
Wilson, Samuel Forrer, Silas H. Walker, T..
NJ. Smiley. members of the board, and Judge
Lyman Chalkley, Commemorative Attorney
Meade +. White, County Treasurer J. N. Nc
Farland, f. NJ. Cushing, w. Arthur Wilson,
Drs A. NJ and H. H. Henkel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Baptist Revival in Summers Co
ty, w. Va.

Rev. G. w. Parker, Pastor of Lick Creek
Baptist church, who resides at Green Sulphur,
Summers county, West Va. has recently
closed a meeting of Is days, which resulted in
$50 conversions and 125 accessfons to the
church. Eighty-four persons had previously
been baptized, and more were baptized last
Sunday. A Young Peoples Union of 81
members has been organized
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Multitude of People.

1t was not necessary Monday last-Court-
day being the day preceding Christmas, to
go lover Heeple Steeple to meet heap of peo-
ple' for the Courthouse yard and the streets
were thronged with them. If there were any
persons here from Rockingham, they saw
that the people of this county know how to
assemble on Court-day as well as those of
Rockingham, for on Monday last, it seemed
in the language OF General Zachary Taylor,
that call the world and the rest Of mankind"
were here. We hope that each of them will
have merry and happy Xmas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Death OF Hon. Thos. K. Harnsberger
of Rockingham.

Hon Thos. K. Harnsberger, State Senator
of Rockingham county, died suddenly of
rheumatism of the heart at his residence near
Elkton on Thursday, Dec. 18th, in the 6Sth
year of his age. He was an intelligent and
genial gentleman of great personal popularity.
He was sheriff of the county for number of
years. In 1889, he was elected a member of
the House of Delegates, and at the expiration
of the term was elected State Senator, and was
appointed member of the Finance Commit
tee of that body, He leaves a widow, who
was daughter of the late Charles Yancey,
and one son, Mr.. Chas. G. Harnsberger of that
county,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
5taunton NJ rketS.


STAUNToN, VA, Dec. "a, 1894.
Since last report, wheat has slightly increas-
ed in price and sugar and hay decreased,
which are now quoted as follows
Wheat 50 cts.
Sugars-Cut loaf cts; granulated 427 cts;
Standard A cts; Coffee A 1856 cts; Yellow
3.52 cts.
Hay-Timothy 50 to 10; Mixed from 81 to g.
Country Preduce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Southern churchmar.

The Christmas number of the Southern
Chmrchman is a very fine one. 1t is filed with
good matter, is printed in good style on fine
ealendered paper and is we'll illustrated The
article by Ebert f. Baldwin entitled 1.-The
Nativity in Art contains three illustrations,
and the first page is also illustrated, giving
representation of Old St. Pauls Church at
Norfolk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more prompt
adapting the worlds best products tt
the needs of physical being, will attest
tic value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effcctually cleansing the system,
tliipelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute If offered.
feb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs
when in need of the laxative effect of gentle
remedy than by any other, and that it is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and it
benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs. is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Charlottesville Laiiy Progress.

On last Friday, the Daily Progress, of Char
lottesville, appeared in enlarged form, having
now % columns, which it says was made
necessary by the generous demands upon its
columns by the progressive business men of
that community" We congratulate the inter-
prislng proprietor on this evidence of the
prosperity of his interesting and well-conduct
ed journal, which is due chiefly to his ability
and energy, though he modestly says Its sue
cess reflects more credit upon the town and its
people than upon those who feebly direct its
noliciesn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

CAPTAIN TRACEY KILLED IN KEN
TUCKY. - Winchester, Ky., December
21.-Capt. Milford A. Tracey, one of
Winchester's most prominent citizens,
was accidentally killed yesterday at
Gays warehouse. He was caught in
the elevator shaft and his neck was
broken.
Of CdI Rreckinridee dnring the war
He was a candidate for the Democr attic
nomination for railroad commissioner
from this district at the time of his
death. He is closely related to Gov
ernor Brown by marriage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Reduced Rates for christmas and
New Year

The B. e O R r Co announces that ex-
cursion tickets will be sold between all stations
on its lines east of the Ohio river during
Christmas and New Year holidays, at reduced
rates, for all trains December y, 3D. "a, 25, %
80, 81, and January l, 1895. valid for return
passage until January 3, 1895, inclusive.
dec IL 2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Ribs Broken.

By fall from his horse, Mr.. Alex. H. An
derson of Muddy Creek, Greenbrier county,
West Va, had one of his ribs broken and an
other fractured. The. Independent says he is
doing as we'll as could be expected of one of.
bis ncrn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

BURGLARS SECURE 5000. = Weston,
w. Va, December 21-Masked burglars
entered the store of George V. Brown,
at Janelew, last night, gagged the
clerk by putting d rubber ball in his
mouth and tying handkerchief over
it, and while one of the robbers stood
with a revolver against the clerk 8
head the other drilled and blew the
safe and secured $780,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

The case at Jamestown, n. Y, is not
the first instance on record wherein q
microscopic examination of murder
ed persons eyes revealed the identity
of the murderer As far back as 1860
the writer of this heard Mr.. John d.
Kelley speak of a similar case, in which
the identification was more complete
than was that at Jamestow n last Thurs
day.-IRdeG- appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

FOUND ALUMP OF GOLD.--A despatch
from Weldon, N. c., says that Noah
Wilkins while digging potatoes at the
old Peyton Harvey place, near Ring
wood, found a lump of gold which he
sold for $40. 1t was found on the
land where the old Harvey house once
stood. AS he was known to have had
considerable gold it is supposed he Sc
GREETED this lump during the war and
then lost sight of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Shoulder DIsIocated.

In Lexington, last Saturday evening week,
Mrs. Phoebe P. McClung slipped and fell at
the residence of Judge w. P. Houston dis
locating her shoulder. Drs. w. S. White and
Robert Glasgow rendered the required medi-
cal service, and she is doing well
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

Governor OFeFrall has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen as members of the board
of visitors of the V. NJ. l.. Judge 0. f. Rhea,
of Bristol, Alexander Hamilton, of Peters
burg, and Major J. NJ. Love, of Fairfax, to
serve for the period of three wears
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Death of Broaddus B. Newman.

Mr.. Broaddus B. Newman. son of MIR. John
W. Newman of New Hope, and nephew of
Policeman Jos. A. Newman, of this city, died.
of cancer of the stomach, at half past O clock
Tuesday evening, Dec 18th, at the residence
in this city of Mrs. Bridget Bolen, his mother
in-law, corner Of Augusta and Johnson streets,
aged 80 years and months. His home was
at Louisville KY, and he was employed as
an engineer on the G. & 0. Southwestern Rail
way. Several weeks ago he went to Johns
Hopkins Hospital, but was there informed
that nothing could be done to save his life,
when he returned to Mrs. Bolen's where he
died His wife was Ella Mccarthy, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Bolen's. He is survived by his
wife and three small children-two daughters
and one son-who are now at Mrs. Bolen's in
in this city.
The funeral was from Mrs. Bolens resi-
dence at q o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev.
w. J. E. Cox Pastor of the Baptist church of
ficiating
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

BARBAROUS CONDUCT.-The Inder
appeal says, General Miles, in an inter-
view, says that it was barbarous for the
japanese to have butchered the
Chinese soldiery at Port Arthur. Gen.
Miles is the man who had charge of JEFF
ferson Davis at Fortress Monroe and
chained a sick and broken spirited man
to the floor of his cell. That was not
barbarous, but was in accordance with
Miles idea of the rules of civilized war
fare in Christian land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Death ofcapt. John M. Hardy.

Oapt. John NJ Hardy, of the firm of ]. NJ
Hardy & Son, carriage manufacturers. after a
protracted illness of nervous prostratlon, died
peacefully at his residence on East Main St.,
at half past IL o'clock Tuesday night. Dec
18th, aged 60 years and days. He was kind
hearted man and public spirited citizen, and
possessed great personal popularity. He had
occupied official positions of honor and re-
sponsibility, having served as councilman, as
magistrate, and as Captain of the first Fire
Company of this city.
He was native of Winchester, whence he
came to this city at the age of 8 years to learn
the carriage-making business with an older
brother, in the building in which he conduct
ed the business successfully for many years
latterly under the style of J. NJ Hardy & Son.
For awhile after the war he was engaged in
the milling business at Summerdean, and in
the tanning business, after which he returned
to Staunton and resumed the carriage bust
ness, which was continued till his DEATH He
is survived by his wife, who was Miss Virgin
ia Bowles of this city, and five children-John
l.. Hardy, late of New Orleans, La; William
B. Hardy, of Washington, d. c.; Edward c.
Hardy, junior member of the firm of j. M.
Hardy & Son; Mrs. J. M. Kelley, of Sioux City.
Iowa, and Miss Eva G. Hardy of this city.
Mrs Mary G. Brown, of this city, was his sis
ter.
Out of family of twelve he is survived by
nine brothers and sisters His relatives reside
at Winchester, Kernstown, Boyce, Va. and
Hinton, w. Va
The funeral was from Trinity Episcopal
church at half past o'clock Thursday after
noon. Interment in Thornrose cemetery.
The following were the pall-beare Messrs.
P. H. Trout, N. Wayt c. 0. Herring, Ro. NJ
Ayres, Robert NJ. Guy, Arista Hoge, George
M. Cochran and William A, Burnett.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

A GREAT MISUNDERSTANDING to7a,
w. Va, December 19.-Mr. James E..
Schoolfield, the Danyille (Va.) evangel-
list, tonight closed the most successful
revival of religion ever conducted in
this city. The revival has been in pro
gress nearly two weeks, during which
time nearly five hundred persons have
protested religion. The converts are
from all walks OF life, and include some
of the leading and professional men of
the city, among them Hon. Eustace
Gibson, ex-Congressman from this dis
trict.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

China has appointed two peace com
missioners, with authority TO arrange
terms of peace with Japan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
ANOTHER EARTHoUAKEr

i ATHENS, December 81. = Severe
earthquakes were felt yesterday at
ATLANTA, the city which recently suf-
fered So severely from seismic distur-
Dances. The shocks were accompani-
ed by formidable rumblings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
~ StauntOn. Va, Dec. IL, 1874.
j. b. Trimble
VS..
Michael Shank's Admir- ct ais.
Ali parties interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the Circuit court of Au-
guSta county, TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to q
decree of said court entered in said cause on
Dee. 4, 1894, shall, at my office in Staunton,
Va, on
February 20, 1895,
proceed to ascertain and report:-
LIST. An account of the personal assets. if any,
of which the said Michael Shank died possess
ed, and the debts against his estate, with their
dignity and priority.
End. An account of the administration of
said estate by E. ]. Wayland, Admir-.
3rd. An account of the real estate of which
the said Michael Shank died seized and pos
sessed in Augusta county and the liens thereon
in the order of their priority.
4Ih. Who are the heirs at-law of the said
Michael Shank, deceased. and whether they
are before the Court in this cause.
5th Any other matter deemed pertinent.
etc,
HENRY w. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancery.
w. H. Landes, p. q.
dec 19-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

The reduction in the tariff tax on
manufactured cotton has induced a
New England cotton manufacturing
company, with capital amounting to
nearly two million dollars, to move its
factory to Alabama and reap the bene-
fits of the superior facilities possessed
By that State for the production of
cotton goods. This move is the result
of slight reduction in the tariff on
such goods. If the whole tax were re-
moved all the New England cotton
factories would be moved South 1t is
only by the protection afforded their
owners by the tariff tax that they are
enabled to compete successfully with
foreign manufacturers, though the
latter have to transport their raw ma
teriai as we'll as their manufactures
across the sea- Owing to the excep-
tional manufacturing facilities of the
South, her cotton manufacturers need
no such professionalism. Gazette.