Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-08
PARNASsUs.

Mrs. Miller, widow of the late DERRICK Mil
Ter, of Stribling Springs community, died on
the 2Sth ult, aged tifty-seven years.
Deceased was kind neighbor, and was a
good woman, and her violent prostration and
speedy dissolution are considered the results
of her vigilant and untiring service at the sick
bed of Mrs. Snyder. by whom she was only
preceded few weeks into the eternal world.
She is survived by large industrious, en-
ergetic, and deserving family. They have all
reached mature years, and are abundantly
prospecting beneath the sun of Chicago sky.
DIR. Kinney was professionally called to
Deerfeld last week. He has two very sick
patients there.
Mr.. Rank Todd, one of Mt. Solon's prosper
GUS young farmers, passed through our village
last Thursday with a drove of fine cattle en-
route to his grazing lands in Highland county.
Mr.. James A. Fry, of the Wine and Rinker
Marble Works firm of Bridgewater. was in
this place last week soliciting and receiving
orders in their line.
Quite large number of the beautiful monu-
ments and headstones in Parnassus grave yard
1 CdIue lTOIu Their eStdDllSulueut.
These stones are durable, of excellent quail
ity, and the cheapest we have ever seen. Their
work is also largely represented in Union grave
yard.
Mr.. James Showalter and Miss Gibson will
be married at Dorcas on the 18th inst
Mr.. Kennedy and Mrs. Marian Rusmisell
| Propes were married on the 9Th inst, at her
residence near Union church by the Rev. Kyle
Gilbert.
| Mrs. Wilson, widow of the late DR.. Joseph
| Wilson, lost very valuable COW last week.
| Mr.. Cyrus Orebaugh sustained similar loss.
Little Miss Adelia Jackson Pinckney Peale,
| daughter of Supt E. 0. Peale, and only grand
| daughter of Mr.. T. S. Hogshead, gave a May
Queen party last Thursday on Holly HILL"
| the residence of Mr.. T. S. Hogshead.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Mohler returned to their
home in West Va. last Friday.
There was grand ball at Stribling Springs
last Friday p. M, and was blest aoith the gift of
| continuance till the wee small hours
Mrs. R. E. Borum has two hundred young
chickens, Mrs. John H. Jones two hundred
and fifty, and Mrs. Z. o Peale, three hundred.
Master Roller Whitmore, the handsome and
tine-looking little son of Mr.. Rig of Mt. Craw
ford, is visiting his aunt Mrs. R. E. Borum.
Supt. E. o. Peale, accompanied by his little
son Walter, was in the village last Friday,
driving very spirited horse. Walter was left
in the buggy while his father fastened to the
store to make some purchases. The animal
became frightened from some cause. and DASH
ed off at 6reakneck speed; but when he had
only made the distance of mile, he was cap
tured and secured by the strong arm of the gal
liant Mr.. Bruce Whitmore, who always seems
to be equipped for every emergency.
In the meantime, Master Walter, a remarkably
age by sprining out from the rear of the buggy,
and escaped with but slight injury.
10 say the least, is it not indiscreet for per-
sons to leave children in vehicles with horses
attached to them?
This community at large will be pleased to
learn that the Rev. Mr.. Cooper and family are
comfortably domiciled, and we'll pleased in
their new sphere.
Many new friends and tempting collation.
awaited them when they arrived at New Hope
DR.. M. P. Jones, of Churchville. visited his
sister, Mrs. Gilbert, last Saturday en- route to
Bridgewater!
Mr.. J. Addison Whitmore sold some fine
stock last week to Mr.. Ami Karicofe.
1t would seem to an observer that the
Epworth League at this place has become de-
naordlized since the removal of its beloved and
honored president, Mrs. Cooper.
1t was their purpose to meet last Sunday
evening and elect new officers.
But previous engagement of their new
pastor at another point debarred the privilege
of his presence, and the meeting was deferred
till next Sunday at p. m.
The duties of the Superintendent of the
Sunday school are rather laborious, and he has
not yet been able to obtain suitable teachers
for the different classes
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mohler, of Mt. Scion,
attended Parnassus church last Sunday.
Rev. Kyle Gilbert preached last Sunday in
the M. E. Church. Text-twenty fourth chap
ter of Joshua and latter clause of the fifteenth
verse-''As for me and my house we will serve
the Lord"
The discourse was good, indeed and con-
sisted of many pointers. Some of the illus
trations were beautiful and pathetic.
Rev. Mr.. Paul. pastor of Messy Creek Church,
preached at Moscow last Sunday afternoon at
O'clock His theme was based on the 7th
chapter of Luke, beginning at the thirty sixth
verse. Mr.. Paul breaches at the Moscow
Chapel every first and third Sunday at p m.
Rev. Mr.. See preached at Union Church last
Sunday at IL a. M, for the last time till June
He will be absent visiting different religious
bodies.
Professor G. L. Shifting is teaching vocal
music at Moscow.
Miss Lila Glasgow, who concluded to remain
some time in Virginia is the guest of Mrs. j.
NJ. II. Randolph.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Crum, of ChurchvilIe
community, are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
John Propst, of Moscow.
In a little village oyer the sea, two young gen.
tlemen, rivals for the hand and heart of
young lady, had their facial beauty marred by
manipulation.
We feel very sorry for Mrs Lockwood @
We think she would make good criminal
lawyer. Why don't the men give the women
an opportunity to immortalize their genius
and talents?
ST. Crispin here's the thermometer upl to
boiling point.
BROKEN WING.
Sheriff S. G.. Dyer, of Allegheny
county, died at Covington Sunday
from pneumonia, after an illness of
four days.
County Court.
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