Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-03-20
PAR NASSUS.


Mr.. Jacob Dinkie, aged ninety-three years
and ten days, died ON the 18th inst, at his
home in the Messy Creek community, and the
remains were brought to Parnassus on the 18th
for interment. The deceased had long been
member of the Mennonite church, and the
obsequies were performed by Mr.. Heatwold, q
minister of that denomination, assisted by
Mr.. Ammi karicofe, Tunker preacher. The
theme-"What is man ?''-was discussed by
Mr.. Heatwold with earnestness and simplicity,
and not one in that large assembly can say
the discourse was not good.
The Epworth League met Sunday at p. m.
Mr.. Fred Hiner favored the audience with an
address on Intemperance. 1t was fraught
with painful truisms, and its renditio n
crowned the youthful speaker with triumph
Misses Annie and Pearl Bucher. of Bridge
water, are visiting friends near here.
Miss Keister, of Mcdowell, is the guest of
Miss Wilson.
Miss Edith, daughter of Squire James Hiner,
has returned from Bridgewater, where she has
been at school.
Miss Mamie Fauver boarded the train at
Staunton on the 18th inst. for Charlottesville,
70 which place she was called by the sudden
illness of her sister, Mrs. Granville Taylor
MIR. R. E. Borum has returned from Eastern
Va, with lot of fine Jersey cows, which he
will sell at small figures.
DR.. Kinney has returned to his professional
duties.
Mr.. Sarnmie Whitmore is back home crest
ng from his labors."
While Miss Cora Whitmore and a friend
we're out driving a few evenings since, the
lorse became frightened and ran off. The oc
'upants sprang from the buggy while the ami
nal was dashing on with furious rapidity.
they miraculously escaped without injury.
out the buggy was badly demolished.
Mr.. James Wilson, of our village, was Sc
verley burnt last week by the explosion of a
lamp, as he was in the act of throwing it out
Of the window. These accidents point the inder
finger to ALL
There are Gipsy-fortune tellers OCCUPYING
grounds near Miss Salle Boards residence,
ind are anxious to serve all who wish revela-
lion of the future.
We have just had the pleasure of reading
some poetical lines from the pen of one of
,ur most retiring citizens, Mr.. Frank Harlow.
they contain merit, and are correct in meas
Ire and rhyme.
The uolic school taught here by Prof. c.
l.. Stulling. closed last Friday with elocution,
lramatic exhibitions, Rotations, and ethio-
plan farces.
Mr.. Claude Butcher of Bridgewater, has just
appeared on the scene and looks well. We are
.lad to hear of the progress and reform in
Highland county; the grand Touring mill, with
its forty-horse-power engine, and nine thou
,and pound boiler, dry distilleries, no agitation
over local option, no bar-rooms, and no dis
cord.
Our clerical and poetical friend OF Texas,
had delightful ride upon his favorite steed,
Pegasus, during the terrific snow Storm
The Baltimore Conference would not admit
he women as delegates"
long haired delegation, we are sure, would
never do.
TO home deluded woman, It's, indeed. IL o
plan for you.
We do not need your service and you are not
wanted here.
But there are vacant places to be found in
wOmanS sphere.
How can you mount the rostrum and how can
you cast vote
Until you find McGinty and deprive him of his
coat.
The Rev. Mr.. Cooper will preach his last
sermon for this Conference year at Parnassus
next Sunday at II a. m. IT'S hoped he will
ne returned.
The sympathy of this community is extended
to the bereaved family of the late Rev. S. r.
5napp.
Mr.. Jonn L. Beard is improving.