Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04
PAR NASSUS

tervals. His physicians have not onl
been silent, but reticent, as regards his cond
ton.
This community manifests deep interest
Mr.. Hiner, and every one shows more or le'
the anxiety and sorrow felt.
| Miss Lucie Hiner, who has school in We;
Va, returned to her home in answer to th
sad message she received, and is at the bedsid
of her brother, sharing the doubts and fear
misgivings and impotence of the other love
ones, wrapped in solicitude, but sustained
that beautiful bird, Hope, which comes to US il
our darkest hours, and sings its sweetest son
amid the blackness of despair.
| Mrs. James Reeves, of Messy Creek, passe
| through our village last Thursday en- route
her old home, Mrs. Mary Dryden's.
The meeting at Moscow Chapel is still il
progress, excellent preaching and good attend
ance.
Rev. Kyle Gilbert preached at Parnassus las
Sunday a. m.
Mr.. Fielding Whitmore of the Church will
section and his two sons were in the congre
CATION also Misses Pink and Mary Fauver. o
Staunton You got what you always ge
when you come to your chldhoods stamping
ground, Miss Mary-many compliments.
Messrs Robert and Lonnie Karicofe wer
noticeable IN the congregation. Selah!
Miss Sue McCord has returned from pleas
ant visit at Fort Defiance.
Mr.. Charlie Bell, of Staunton, attended Par
nassus church Sunday.
The young and popular Miss Mamie Daggy
of this village, is ill.
DR.. Kinney has returned, and gone into
winter-ouarters. He was not at church.
We can but feel grateful to the readers Of
the SPECTATOR who say they were more than
disappointed last week." We made many in
to get our letter off by the
proper mail. The dear old SPECTATOR will
have passed into other hands ere this letter
reaches many of our readers. May its sun go
down in the awe-stricken presence of "1he
Last Man.
Miss McGinnity, assistant teacher at Cross
Roads, who boards with Mrs. Sarah Whitmore,
her to Parnassus church last
Sunday.
Professor and Mrs. Lindsay are getting on
pleased.
Mr.. Reece McNair of Staunton and his
friend, Mr. - were at Union church Sunday.
The school house at Spring Hill was entirely
consumed with all its contents last Monday
night. Defective .1tme the cause. Mr.. W. Ira
Knott is the teacher.
Mr.. R. E. Borum bought a pretty young
horse in Staunton last Monday.
Is Mr. Robert G. Byers of Middle River, was
on our streets a few days ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Byers have left vacant places in our commu-
nifty that will not be easily filed.
Mrs. Turner Ashby, of this village, has gone
to spend week with her half sister, Mrs.
Rohr.
Miss May Fairburn has just finished a sew
enty-ysrd web of pretty homemade carpet.
We would say to those wishing to invest in
that direction, that they would do we'll to call
not on Miss May, as hers is not for sale. Selah !!
The meeting at the Methodist church in
Mt. Scion is still in progress. Much interest
has been manifested in the services. A num-
Der of conversions is reported and others
seeking the pearl of great price" Some of
the gay dashing young men of the town, as
we'll as some of the business and influential
men, have presented themselves at the altar
Of prayer.
The services are also being continued at Mt.
Olivet church at Mt. Zion, under the auspices
Of the Rev Mr.. Holt. Many have found
peace and sinners are still focking home to
Christ.
Rev. Kyle Gilbert has concluded series of
meetings at Spring Hill, and is now serving
he Mt. Sidney people-preaching morning
and evening every day.
No Thanksgiving service at Parnassus church
asst Thursday.
There will be Musical Entertainment at
Parnassus church one evening during Christ
mas week, of which further notice will be
given.
Mrs. James E. Todd and her little daughter
Mary Howard, have returned to their home
in Staunton from quite a visit to the Monu-
mental City. How many hearts did you win?
and how many lasting impressions did you
make, Miss Mary Howard
Uncle Remus'' is around selling powders
4 uCNEl-ldiIllS IOWl ltuCOy. GfCl Uody
patronizes Uncle Remus,'' for his medicine
sends cholera, roupe, and gapes as high as a
is, '.1 you give it before the disease
sets IN IAN ounce of preventive is better
than pound of cure" ~
A crowd Of young people left this commu
where they were invited to a party. Messrs.
Emmett and Marshall Burton, Jimmie
Wampler, Johnnie and Samm1e Whitmore,
Misses Capitola and Lucie Harlow, and Lucie
Shiplet, were among those who attended the
party at the residence Of Mr.. Hanger.
Mrs. Kyle Gilbert and her daughter, Miss
Blanche, ate Thanksgiving turkey at Mr.
Joseph A. Whitmores Thursday.
Messrs R. E. Borum and B. and J. Dunlap.
returned from Buckhorn last Friday with a
car load of game. Report says-and she
always correct-they' killed four deer, five
galliaaceous birds, and number of squirrel
and rabbits. Somebody will please write
doubtful on the back of this account
Messrs. Jerome Keller, q. Daggy, and
Charlie Hiner are erecting splendid wagon
house for Mr.. J. H. Silling, and brand-new
wagon stands waiting to be ehaperomed into
palatial quarters.
Mr.. Sillirg has been making large poultry
shipments this fall, and he has customers
from 'far distances" With the aid of his
efficient clerk, whose watch word is-"Pl
stand by you till the morning is selling
quantity of goods, and it is more thar
probable that he will go to Baltimore agar
before Christmas to replenish his stock.
Misses Capitola and Lucie Harlow left hom'
last aturday morning to visit their cousin
Miss Watson, at Buckhorn.
An interesting feature of the Bridgewate
party was the presentation of a key to tn
most beautiful young lady, and Miss Luci
Harlow brought the key home with her; sh
did
Mrs Jennie Beard received new goods Sat
urday evening, and Miss Lee will have ney
silk for Christmas.
News was received here yesterday Sunday
that Prof. Hiner, of the Staunton Bushes
College, and Mr.. J. A. Hamrick, o. Staunton
had recovered from their illness.
Mr.. Swoope Wilson, of this community
ki1lad fine deer Lost ThurSdau Yoor tb