Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-10
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Lone Fountain on the 9th ult. She was the
wife of Mr.. Robert Dunlap, daughter of the
late Harvey Dryden, and niece of the late Geo.
A. Hogshead of Ocean Springs, = Mississippi.
She went some weeks ago to the Richmond
Hospital for treatment, but derived no benefit
therefrom. She united with the Presbyterian
church many years ago, and died in the
triumphs of faith, and was borne up to that
city which hath foundations whose builder
and maker is God,' where the waters are still,
and the storms never beat. Interment at
Churchville.
Mr.. John RUBBISH, over four score years,
died on the 9Th inst, at the residence of his
son-in-law, Mr.. Henry Hoover, near Showers.
Deceased lived with Mr.. Hoover, who had
just moved back to his farm from the city of
Staunton, thus this aged christian was per-
mitted to die where he was born and reared.
Accompanied by their attendants, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Kinney Wilson passed through
our village last Wednesday with the Hymeneal
dews fresh upon their bro,os.
DR.. ]. Switzer looked oast as he passed up on
the Bird in his double rig.
We only have mail once day-it arrives at
6 p m leaves at a. m.
Horticultural work is far advanced in the
village and all the adjacent communities.
: One gardener. more scientific than his
neighbors, planted large quantity of beans.
onions. potatoes. &C., and they were all up the
next day-so. were the swine up-in pen!
Mr.. J. H. Silling is gathering in the sheapes
and will soon be flying on the parallels of
steel to the Monumental City whittier be goes
for large stock of spring goods.
Mr.. Silling is both cautlonsan tasty in his
mercantile selections.
Miss Burton, who has been at the parsonage
since last November, will return this week to
the home of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Y. Fauver,
of Staunton.
Highland county seems to have no "back
numbers" We hear that the Methodist par
sonage at Monterey is one of the best in the
conference. 1t was built through the instru-
mentality and untiring labors Of the late Rev.
r. s. Cunningham, whose life was given as a
libation to the cause of Christ. His successors
are making many additions to the surround
ings, and ministers will certainly find it an
ideal home.
The new Grist mill at Stovers is in opera
ion.
Mr.. John Ralston is building dwelling
house on his farm near Stovers.
Miss Lucie Hiner, who taught the public
school at Stony Point, is in Lynchburg at
school, Miss Lucie is an energetic young lady,
and popular teacher.
Mrs. Daniel Mohler, of Lock Seven, West
Va, will arrive to- morrow at her old home
the residence of Mr.. Joseph A. Whitmore.
DR.. M. Jones, formerly of Parnassus, now
located at Churchville, has purchased lot at
that place. and dwelling house will be erect
ed upon it at once. Selah
Preaching at the TINKER church at Elk Run
last Saturday and Sunday-at Union Sunday
and Sunday evening, at Parnassus
Sunday morning-at Moscow Sunday after
noon. The Rev. Mr.. Kyle Gilbert has been
assigned to ParnBssus charge. In two weeks
from last Sunday, he will preach in the M. E.
church at IL o'clock. IT'S said he is a fine
preacher He is brother-in- law of DR.. Jones
of Churchville.
were sadly disappointed when 1t was learned
that Mr. Cooper would not be returned. He
and his intelligent wife and bright son are
given up with many signs and regrets. New
Hope is to be congratulated.
Messrs Charlie and Fred Hiner were driv-
ing in their new buggy Sunday.
Mr.. Ira P. Huffman has two very fine fresh
cows for sale. Those wishing to invest in
blooded kline should call on Mr.. Huffman.
Sunday-school was organized at the NJ. E.
Church last Sunday. Mr.. A. J. Fairburn,
Mr.. Fred Hiner. Secretary;
Mr.. Joseph A.Whitmore Treasurer.
Mr.. George E. Wilson enters to-day as a
student of the Fort Defiance Academy which
is ''equaled by few and excelled by none."-
Professor C. s. Roller, the widely known
principal is thorough and a finished scholar
and gentleman. But one look out of the corner
of his eye is equal 10 loaded musket, and the
students have to walk softly and carefully on
chalk marks but they stamp improvement
on the wings of time This mighty wheel of
science turns out no socialists.
Mrs. J. H. Silling has her windows deco
rated with beautiful flowers, which attract
and cheer s'the traveller on his way."-Im-
ported exoties-Tney aere not here last acinter
surs(D
Mr. D. NJ Keller will take a position on
the railroad in a few days.
We had heavy rain Sunday night; the
streams could not be forded Monday, and we
had no mail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Fisher, of Springhill,
are visiting Mr.. John Shiplet.
Mumps still raging in Mt. Solon-Mrs. Vir-
ginia Huffman and Mrs. Payne, both over
threescore years are victims of this disease,
also the esteemed bachelor cake baker,
Thomas Jefferson Hall.
1t is said that Harrison and Keezle are hav-
ing "a parrot and monkey time" Mr. c.
M. Keezle has many friends in Augusta
county, who believe he aciU be Commonwealth
attorney.
Mr.. Zigler of Stovers, eighty-three years
old. is totally blind.
We would not forget to mention that our
friend, Mrs. Hopewell, wife of Squire Hope
we'll. of Mt. Scion, is quite ill with mumps.
DR.. KeezIe is able to move along the pro-
fessional line.
BROKEN WING.
David M. Stone, who for A years
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