Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
PAR NASSuS.

! On the tenth inst, the following marriages
were solemnized:-
| Mr.. William Crum, of near Staunton, an(
Miss Matte Orebaugh, youngest daughter Of
the late George A. Orebaugh, of Dorcas com
| munity.
At Topeka, Kansas. Mr.. - Stevenson ant
Miss Blanche Baker.
| Miss Baker came to Virginia with her moth
er, who was summoned to Staunton by thu
extreme illness of her sister, Mrs. J. A. Ham
rick, whose death occurred during their sta!
of year in this country.
| Miss Baker won many friends in Staunton
| Baltimore, and Mt. Scion by her amiable
| fascinating manners and facial beauty.
Sympathy is extended to the Virginia ant
Maryland troops who, like Garabaldi's men
have been fighting without ammunition.
In Staunton, Mr.. s, G.. Watson and Mis-:
Lenna Virginia Wright
! We can say much for Miss Wright, whose
native placeis here where the whole of hel
I past life, save the last three years. was spent
During the moments of extreme perturba
ton, perplexity, and temptation she was ol,cay
Wright.
The Rubicon is crossed-will she nerer bt
right again? Solemn thought
Mr.. Kennedy, near Staunton, and Mrs. Marian
Propes widow of David Propes, will be mar
ried this week
Miss Ella Propes and Miss Smith. who wen
to Baltimore some days ago. have obtained
lucrative employment in that city.
Mr.. Hewitt Harlow, a former citizen Of
Staunton, is engaged in business in Harrison
burg.
Mrs. Frank Harlow and Miss Annie Fauvel
left Saturday for visit to Bridgewater.
Miss Emma Hedrick is in Staunton, the
guest of her sister-in law. Mrs. w. e. Hedrick
Mrs.Jeff Hiner. who was so suddenly taken
jill, is convalescent.
Mrs J. NJ. H. Randolph is quite indisposed
The heavy rain of the seventh inst, did some
damage in our immediate community.
Mr.. DAN Whitmore had some fence washed
away, and considerable rubbish was left upon
his meadow; also upon the meadows of Mr..
D. NJ. Keller and Mrs. Mary Byers.
All this necessitates extra work for the busy
farmers.
Mr.. W. 3. Hamrick, formerly engaged in
the mercantile business at this place, is now a
travelling salesman for the large and popular
Baltimore firm of --.
Why in the name of the Century plant can
we not think of these merchant kings?
We would substitute Smith, but then there
are no Smiths.
But we II discard the results of treacherous
memory, and add that Mr.. W. B. H. visited
our village last Friday, and was warmly greet
ed by his many friends He is contemplating a
voyage across 1.-The stormy waters" in the
month of June. What about 1.-The Highland
Chief2'
Last Thursday stable-loft partially sub
sided, and Mr.. c. T. Donaghe was precipitat-
ed, and sustained very painful, but not serious
injuries.
Mr.. J. A. Riddle, merchant at Moscow, is
repairing his dwelling house.
A new road between Mr. A. A. Crawford
and Moscow is nearing completion, under the
supervision of Mr.. John Shiplet
Mr.. ]. a. Hamrick, of Staunton, paid fly
ing visit out to his farm last week.
IT'S said, by many, that Messrs. W. Swink
and r. c. Blair are the leading candidates for
Commissioner of the Revenue, and that Mr..
Blair is gaining ground on Mr.. Swink.
Will the other aspirants retire from the field
covered with the dust of disappointment? Or
will they be CaSabiancas on the burning deck
In consideration of our learned friend Mr..
H., who was so '.confounded'' at our digres.
sion from the true order of words. we would
say that socialists IN Pd2nassus ae,rs was simply
typographical error-sciolists was the term
we employed.
Kansas has twenty-five papers edited by wo-
men. Eight hundred and thirty eight pairs
England last year.
When the Rev. Mr.. Glasgow resigned the
pastorate at Union church, the Rev. Mr.. See
was invited to perform the ecclesiastical func
tons for specified term. and he has been dis
seminating scriptural truths with undated
energy. He lives in Harrisonburg and comes
by rail to Stannton every Saturday. If he
finds none of his flock in waiting at the sta
ton, the good shepherd takes up his bed and
walks" He was brought out Saturday by Mr..
d NJ Keller and was entertained by Mr.. J.
H. Sllling
The session of the public schools this year
has been very pleasant and profitable one,
and has given general satisfaction throughout
the county.
The advancement of the pupils and the mode
of teaching more than surpassed the sanguine
expectation of the exact and methodical Su-
perintendent. E. o. Peale.
Mrs. Teabo, of Staunton, is visiting her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. John Higgs.
Capt James Todd, of Mt Scion, is around
assessing lands.
The Epworth League held its regular meet
ing Sunday, p. m. The evening was unfa
vorable, and the attendance not so good as on
farmer occasions.
BROKEN Wing.