Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-03-13
PARNASSUS,

| Mr.. and Mrs Drummond who have been
| sorely afflicted with rheumatism for many
months, show no sign of recovery. Their con
dition exctes general sympathy.
Master Guy, sprightly boy and only child
of Bert Stoutamyer, is slowly recovering from
a severe and prolonged illness. Drs. Keeze
and Jones have employed their best skill in
his behalf.
Mr.. Hatch Clark, who went last December
to visit his brother, Dr. Charles Clark and his
uncle Mayor Geo. W. Clark, Of jamestown
Ohio, and his aunt, Mrs Mary A. Stuart, OF
West Union. West Va, widow of the lament
ed Judge Chapman Stuart has returned.
DR.. Switzer. of Spring Creek, who locate
here several years ago in the Dental line,
gave this place a short call Thursday.
Mr.. John Whitmore. Jr., student at the
Staunton Business College, attended services
at the Parnassns NJ. E. Church Sunday a. m.
There was sale of personal property on
the premises of the late Brainard Michael last
Friday; and many candidates mingled in the
large crowd, enquiring after the health of the
people. Selah
Mr.. X. Wilson. son of Mr.. Isaac Wilson,
formerly of this place, is visiting relatives near
here, and will return to his home in Texas,
the 1st prox. accompanied by his bride.
Mr. John Fairburn has decided to remain
at Front Royal Academy till the expiration of
the term Ill June.
Mr. Sam Burton was at home Sunday. He
is teaching above Staunton, and comes as Of
ten as possible to see his parents %
Professor q. L. l.. Shutting. at the solicita-
ton of the patrons will continue his school
till the last of May. Miss Wilson, also will
teach a private school of two months.
MIR. G. G. Sheets has partially recovered
from his illness, and occupied his place at
worship Sunday.
Mrs. d. M. Keller and her bright little son,
Ran, are convalesent.
Mrs Sallie Bryan has returned.
Mr.. r. W. Sillng, of near Staunton, was the
guest of Mr.. J. IL Silling Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. James Floyd, the village blacksmith.
has bright prospect in his line, for the spring
and summer.
The members of the M. E. Church are pre-
pairing for an Easter service. They also have a
fair in contemplation.
Mr.. Geo. Wsson will close his school at
Centreville this week, and go to seek his for
tune in Illinois. accompanied by Mr.. Will
Miller of Stri bling Springs
Mr.. John l.. Beard, father of the late Joseph
Shields Beard, has been extremely ill for the
past week. He is an octogenarian.
Sammie, oldest son of Mr.. Addison Whit
more an intelligent and business lad, is in
Eastern Va, figuring in the cattle market.
Dr. Kinney is still absent.
Mrs A. Deffenbaugh, of Spring Hill was the
guest of her father Mr.. A. J. Fairburn, Sat
urday and Sunday.
The Rev. Mr.. Glasgow, former pastor of
Union Presbyterian church. still occupies the
but all things are ready for an i'm
mediate removal to Texas where his three
sons have provided home for him.
Like the other HinerantS @ he has discover
ed that only tpo Blocks OF Divinity have ever
been fitted into the pastoral apertures of
Union walls like symmetrical figures. The
late Rev. DR.. John Hendren was the first
pastor, and his son in-law, the late Rey. r. c.
Walker was his successor; they both occupied
the pulpit for many, many years.
And these holy men are sleeping
In the old graveyard near by,
While their grand immortal spirits
Watch this people from on nigh,
They would bind in closer union
Ali the hearts which worship there
And a spoJleSS, snowy vestIlre
They would aave these Christians wear.
eobserved the great phenomenon with iu-
terest and astonishment, and clearly understood
(Dhow the full moon was deprived of the suns
light, aud how we were left in total darkness.
The public sale of the personal property of
tae late John Stoner on the 18th instant, was
uader the supervision of the popular candi-
date Sheriff n. c. Watts, who was only one
Of the many candidates upon the ground.
There are many good moral Christian gentle
men in the line of candidates, and the voters
would gladly aid than all Mr. J. Newton
Wilson of Churchvllle has many warm friends
n Parnassus and the surrounding communi-
y, who would like to see him elected to the
office he seeks. BROKEN WING.
March II.