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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30
MARRIAGES.

Rev. Pleasant J. Jennings, and Miss
Elizabeth V. Bridge were married De-
cember 27th, near Waynesboro.
On the 25 inst. Joseph Lee Snyder
and Miss Tersie Alice Reynolds were
married near Fishersville.
On Thursday Thomas j. Wood and
Miss Emma Lee Hay were married near
M. Meridian.
James P. Floyd and Miss Mollie b..
Bare were married in Sraunton at the
M. E. Church.
Lawrence B. Myers, and Miss Mary
E. Sieg we're married on Thursday, "A
inst, at Churchville.
Alphonso F.. Wright. and Miss Ada
Alice Moore, were married on the 24th
near Mt. Sidney.
William A. R. Gilkeson and Miss
Fannie B. Glover were married Thurs
day, Oath. at Meyers Cave.
James A. Clayton and Miss Geor-
giana Zirkle were married December
"a, near Sampson.
Arthur G.. Borden and Miss Mamie
,C. Woodson, of Alexandria, were mar
ried December %.
James NJ. Witt and Miss Mamie B.
Anderson, were married December 70
at Staunton.
VIM. r. Coyner and Miss Mary Bell
Shower were married December "a at
Meyers Cave.
On December II, Jacob W. Harms
barger and Mrs. Sarah Catharine
Johns were married at Churchville.
Matthews Clements and Miss Sallie
G.. Moran, were married December %.
near Augusta Springs.
George w. Moran and Miss Mamie
J. Jackson, were married December 81
in Staunton.
At the Mary Baldwin Seminary last
Tuesday night the marriage of one Of
it's oldest employees. Miss Annie f.,
Hamilton to w. W. Clark. of Boyce,
Clark county, Va. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. M. Wells of the
Second Presbyterian church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark left over the B: & O. for
their future home in Clark county.
ELE-CULLEN-Dec oath, at the res
idence of the brides father. Geo. l.. Cul-
len, near Greenville, by the Rev. A. II.
Hamilton, Juette V. Steele and Miss Dora
D. Cullen; all of Augusta county.
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SAMPSON.

SAMPSON, Dec. 23.-Last Saturday as Mr..
W. r. Tally was putting the harness on one
of his horses the animal kicked him sense
less. He was carried to the house and a.
doctor summoned. For several days his
injuries were regarded very serious. but at
this writing he is somewhat better Mr..
Tally has the sympathy Of the whole neigh
borhood in his sad misfortune. Mr.. Tally
has improved so as to be able to attend to
business.
While Mr.. j. e. Thome was driving down
the hill near Koiner's Mill, his horse ran
away throwing him out of the buggy and
bruising him badly.
Mr.. Alex. Clayter and Miss Georgia. A.
Zircle were married at Pleasant Hill church
this week.
There was family row recently at Capt
Ferrell's on Briery Branch, during which
negro who was present and step-son
gave the captain such drubbing that
Abraham Ferret did not know which one of
the boys he was. Mr.. Terrell ran down to
the station for safety and stayed all night
with his friend Mr.. VIM. Leonard.
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Pocanontas County News.

Christmas bright and fair. The thermom-
eter stood 100 below zero Xmas morning.
Wash Oliver had,Maj. j. q. Arbogast, ex-
Sheriff of Pocahontas county. arrested on
the oath for embezzlement. The Major
waived an examination before the Justice,
and gave bond in $40 900 for his appearance
before the grand jury.
Mrs. DVsard, wife OF j. L. Dysard, mer-
chant Of Travellers Repose, died on the 22d
inst. suddenly of neuralgia of the heart,
aged about 80 years.
Miss Quade Beard, daughter of j. O..
Beard of Green Bank, died at her fathers
residence after protracted illness, aged
about twenty years.
The newly elected officers CT the. county
Will qualify in the county court on the 9Th
of January.
A good deal Of theft has taken place about
Frost, from the farmers and merchants.
Mr. W. A. Bratton of Marlinton, w. Va,
is endeavoring to establish telephone line
from that place to Lewisburg, which Is es-
timated to cost about 81, 800.
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Highland items.

Miss Helen Campbell, who is attending
the public school at Stanton, came home
the first of the week to spend Christmas.
Mr.. Geo. K. Rexrode. who resides a few
miles east of Monterey, is very sick. He is
su ffering from a severe attack of grippe.
which his physician, Dr.. K. Trimble, fears
will develop into pneumonia.
Miss Patty Slaven, who is pupil at
Dunsmore's Business College at Staunton.
came home this week to spend the holidays.
Miss Bessie Jones who is a pupil at the
Mary Baldwin Seminary, came out on the
hack to spend Christmas at her home at
Doe Hill.
Cards are out for the marriags of Louis d.
McNulty of Mcdowell, to Miss Wallace of
Craigsville, which will take place at che
residence of the bride on the 3Oth.
Mr.. Adam Puffinbarger, an aged citizen
Of this county, died at the Poor Farm in
Crabbottom ON last Tuesday morning. His
remains were buried near his old home at
Forks OF water.-Highlnnd Recorder.
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The Railroad.

Work has already begun on the West Vir-
ginia Northern railroad in the way of put
ting up temporary quarters for men, and
stables and buildings for holding hay and
other forage. Some work will be done this
week in the way of cutting and grading, but
work with from 80 to 60 men is expected to
begin about January l.
We understand that the construction CON-
pany will establish commisary as soon as
its supplies arrive, at some point close by.
or perhaps in Ronceverte.
1t is expected that work with local help
will progress by easy stages until February,
when large enough force will be put on to
finish the grading and lay the rails by
March Is.
The construction will thus put to work
quite number Of hands who are almost
ntirely idle at present. -RonceveIte News.
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Improved r. r. Facilities.

The complications in the Valley between
the B. & o. and Southern are being gradual
ly smoothed out. Thus, to 60 to Washing
ron yon buy your through ticket at the VAL
ley Depot here 60 to Harrisonburg over the
Valley road and thence to Washington over
the Southern by way of Strasburg.
You can also buy a through ticket here
over the B. & o. for Winchester, Harpers
Ferry and as far east as Rockville, Nd,
changing to the Southern at Harrisonburg
and to the B. and @. again at Strasburg.
The trains now wait reasonable time for
each other and the B. & O. luns down be-
side the Southern at the lower depot a. Har.
risonburg. What would still be better would
be that the transfer be made at the apper o.
passenger depot.
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COUNTY COURT.

Ninety deeds and other writings have been
recorded since last term.
The will of Peter Sheets was admitted to
probate and W. N. Johnson, the executor
named therein. having declined to qualify,
David Sheets was appointed and quail flied
with j. w. Reed and W. A. buff as his
sureties, and j. W. Slower. j. w. Andes, F.
r. Ocheltree, j. W. Cline and T. II. Good,
were appointed appraisers.
On the application of S. A. Hammer, a
Confederate veteran, he was denied the
right to pension.
A petition was filed by E. F. Coffey and
others for change in the South River road.
A petition was filed by Jno. w. Montgom-
sry and others for a change in the public
road in Pastures district.
S. FL. Walker, Elijah Coiner and Newton
B. Vanpelt, were appointed to examine and
report as to the advisability of rebuilding
the bridge on the New Hope road at Chris
tians Greek, washed away by the food Of
the 29th of Sept.
VIM. H. Norman, Marion KOiner and
Sam'l F. Pilson, were appointed cOm'rs., to
view and report the condition of the Warm
Springs and Harrisonburg Turnpike and
make report. The commission is required
to act on Jan. Is, next.
Jas. r. Clark, Marion Koiner and Sam1
F. Pilson, were rppointed comr's to exam
inc and report rs to the condition of the Val
ley turnpike and report. They are required
to act on the Sd Of Feb. next.
On Tuesday morning the trial of w. I.
Staples, colored, for stealing wheel from
Z. NJ Cartwright at Basic City. was begun.
State of Va. VS.. Geo. Seawright. for
breaking and entering store house, is set
for to day.
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what 3 cents did for a church.

There IRE church workers at Goshen, Va,
especially among the ladies. A gentleman
just from there says he had to drop in some
''frss silver while there or quit the town.
he also told Of a prominent and married
citizen of Rockbridge who happened in the
tova and walking along the street was
Jailed by a young lady who wanted
some money for her church. The opulent
citizen was out of money. but after turning
his pockets wrong side out, found 8 cents.
"W0uld she have that % "Yes. she would
GgsEe even that and did SO. At once she
Y nted herself before merchant of the
4 ssss nd asked if he would not give her a
\ Bent cigar for it. He said he would,
g9i She then turned to another gen.
and sold it to him for 10 cents. ''for
Die church you know" With the money
9she huught three 5-centers, which she sold
for quarter. From then on it was easy
saliug, and combining her investments to
cigars, in less than'two weeks she had made
SIS cash aud turned il in. and all from 8
\. cents.
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MoFFETT,scREEk.

MOFFETT's CREEK. Dec. 26-The hOspit-
able and cOmmodious residence of W. l..
Martin was the scene of very enjoyable
party on Christmas Eve. Quite number OF
the young people of the neighborhood were
present to participate in the pleasures and
amusements of the evening. An elegant
supper was served and most pleasant even
ing spent was the verdict of all. Among
those present were Misses Johnnie Berry,
Mamie Berry, Lizzie George, Rebecca
Berry. Cornelia Brooks, Miriam Foil, Mary
McNutt, Sallie McClung. Linda McClung
and Cora Smiley, The gentlemen were
Messrs. Berry 3. Beard Chas. r. Berry,
Ralston r. Berry, Henry b. Jones. John F.
Brooks, Robert McNutt, Morton McClung,
Elhart Paxton, William Smiley, Rutherford
Wright, Grier Smiley and Walter E. Beard.
Miss Cara L. Smiley of the Woman's Col
lege, Frederick. Md, is visiting her parents
at this place. She is accompanied by her
cousin, Miss Miriam Foil, who is also pu-
pill of the same school.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Beard are visiting
'Churchville friends.
A very interesting protracted meeting has
been concluded at Walkers Greek Union
Church, which resulted in q or more con-
versions.
Robert Hull, one of our mo st enterprisin g
farmers and merchants, and NJ rs. Matte
Clemmer, an attractive young widow of the
Walkers Creek neighborhood were married
at the residence of the bride on Xmas Eve,
Rev. Mr.. Carson officiating. The popular
and happy couple have the best wishes of
their many friends here.
An old folks concert will be given at New
Providence Church by the Lizzie Prentiss
Society on Wednesday eve. the Both inst.
Oysters and supper will be served. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
Prof. John A. Wright, of Greenville, is
conducting very flourishing singing school
at this place.
Miss Cecil Taliaferro is spending her
Xmas holidays with Alexandra friends.
Chas w. Hanger, of the railway mail
service, is spending his Xmas holiday with
his friends near here.
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Brown-Hunter.

Cards are out for the marriage. Wednes :
day, January 9th. at Fort Valley, Ca, of
Charles S. Hunter, of this city, and Miss
Olive Brown, of Fort Valley. Miss Brown
is a niece of Mrs. A.. S. Lara and of Miss
Emma Brown. of this city, and is a former
pupil of the Mary Baldwin Seminary. Mr..
Hunter is book-keeper and correspondent
for the National Valley Bank.
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DEATH OF J. WILSON sp1rLER.

A feeling deep and unfeigned sadness
pervaded our community on last Saturday
morning. when it became known that our
young townsman, j. Wilson Splitter was
dead. For more than a week his friends
and relatives had known that his case was a
desperate one, that his malady which was
typhoid fever was one of those desperate at
tacks which leaves but faint hope to those
who know its symptoms, and its ravages.
But on Friday his temperature had fallen
slightly and he took his nourishment with
more apparent strength and avidity. The
hope thus engendered was illusory and on
Saturday morning about 9:1 5 lie breathed his
last.
Mr.. Splitter enjoyed great popularity, and
had many close and devoted friends. He
was but 25 years of age, and was upon the
verge of whatif it had been prolonged would
doubtless have proven useful life.
At the time of his death he was in the
employ of the City Street Car Co. as its
book-keeper. and was one of its most trusted
and esteemed employees.
Mr.. Spitler's family connection in the
death will carry thrill of sadness to many
hearts. To his parents it will be deep and
very poignant, for they boreto him that af
lection which the G5st affectionate of par
eGGtts beaT to an only son.
He was member of the knights of the
Ancient and Essenic Order, the Beverly, and
the Staunton German Club lie is survived
by his mother and father and two sisters,
Mrs. Hefin of Salt Lake City, New Mexico,
and Miss Helena. who have the sympathy
Of the community in their sorrowtul bereave-
ment.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon
at o'clock from his fathers home, the
Revs. j. H. Boyd and 4. e. .Jett officiating.
The following gentlemen were pall-bearers:
Active-J. Frank Tannehill IT,, Harry
N. Cootes, W. Baldwin Wayt, K. u. McCue, |
Thos. Hogshead and W. Starke Burke.
Honorary-R. D. Apperson, e. NJ. Kira-
COTE, J. Lewis Bumgardner, e. P. Bowman.
W. 81. Tams, Clarke Worthington. j. Med.
McCue and r. N. Blackford.
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post Office Robbed.

On Wednesday night, the 23d inst, the
Postoifice at Bridgewater. in this county,
was robbed. The building was entered from
he rear BY breaking lock on the door.
The front part of the safe was then blown
off and the whole contents taken. The loss
in money and stamps was about eight hun
dred and fifty dollars (SS5o0 The work
was evidently that of professional burglars.
spirit OF the Valley.
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Drowned In South River.

0sOvvssS~ ~ -
Wednesday evening last David Runkle
was drowned in the ford of South River near
Madrid. 1t is not known by what means
the accident occurred as the stream is very
shallow at the point. Mr.. Runkle was re-
turning on horseback from the distillery of
John Ballard, where he had bought several
bottles of the brandy was found in the sad
dlepockets and none of it had been taken.
A searching party was sent out to look for
the missing man Thursday morning. and his
body was soon found in the South River
ford lying in shallow water. Nothing was
found on his person to indicate that he had
been drinking and the drowning remains a
mystery. He was worthy citizen and
farmer, and leaves wife and three small
children.
H. A. Walker, Treasurer, gives notice
that the semi-annual dividend of the Ma
tional Building and Loan Association on the
eight per cent. cash stock and six per cent.
paid up stock will be mailed to the stock
holders on January 1st.
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A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and sooth
ing effect of Syrup Of Figs, when in need of
a laxative, and If the father and mother be
costive Or bilious, the most gratifying re-
suits follow its use; SO that it is the best
family remedy known and every. family
should have bottle.
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DEATHS.

Fultz, pastor of the NJ. E. Church, South,
at Keez letown, Rockingham county, died
on Tuesday, Dec. %. Two years ago Mr..
Fultz was the assistant pastor of the
Methodist church here.
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When you come to town and wish envelopes
Ietter-heads, bill heads or any other kind of
Job work done, call at the SPECTATOR and
V1ND1cAToR Office.
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This paper guarantees larger cir
culation in Augusta county than any
Newspaper published. The subscrip-
tion list is open to inspection.
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Business cards, wedding invitations, visit
ing cards, printed at this office in the neatest
and most attractive style.
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BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this Office.
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BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
Monday, Dec rs 1895

SwINE.-The receipts this week were 1867
head. The offerings are light, the receipts be-
ing l,65J less tnan the moderate run of last
week, and the market is firm hut slow. and
varies but little from that Of last weeks quo
tatiors. Good light far-W estern Hogs 390aSi
Others, good lights, near by a.T5aS3.9. Heavy
hogs are hard to sell.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-The market for both is
slow. Sheep are unchanged from last week,
viz 2a34 CENTS per Id and extra shade high
er Lambs 81 as cents per lib and few extras
o. eents yer 10 beiug cent higher.
cALVaSs The nlarkat s dull and values a
slaaa aatIer fl1l1.taft1s. 81 az \. -, ~ - ~
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
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CREENvlLLE,

GRERNvILLE, December %, 1S96.-Xmas
at Greenville was very much in the usual
line The boys and small folks had their
fun firing pop crackers &C.. Blu. every
thing else was very quiet.
Rev. William Whitesel has been conduct
Ing very successful meeting at the NJ. E.
Church, during the past three weeks, so far
rs conversions have been professed. Mr..
Whitesel was assisted in the services by
Rev. Mr.. James Of Staunton, and Rev. John
| Taylor, Of the Greenville Baptist church.
Rev Robert A. Lapsley is conducting re-
ligious service at sOak Lane" School house
with great success.
Mr.. Wade Waddy, of Buena Vista, is visit
ing Capt. e. G. Merritt. at chill Side.''
Miss Bessie Berry is visiting her uncle. F.
e. Shultz, Esq. of this place.
Serrett and Giles, contractors completed
the bridge over South river. at this place
last week.
The chairman of the street committee,
VIM. 81. Apple, says it is very substantial
job and the contractors deserve the thanks
of the community for the completion Of this
work in so strong and serviceable manner
at the very low figure of $4,000.
A family reunion was held at the home OF
Mr.. William F. Smith, on Christmas-day.
On the Goth. the Nimrods of neighbOrhOOd,
had grand "fox chase" There we're TWEEN
ty five hunters and they rode to DR.. Nc
Kemy's and Mr., Twins hounds. At an
early hour about thirty hounds were turned
lose on the west side of old Buffalo hill,
where, "Reynard,'' was soon reused and
chased for some distance. Among those who
participated was our, Greenvi1e For Hunter.
William b. Cochran, Esq. There Will also
be large ''bear hunt from this place this
week.
Miss Maggie Williams is visiting friends
in Staunton.
Miss Olivia Wilson Burnett. of Vesuvius,
Va, is spending Xmas holidays with friends |
at this place.
Miss Maggie McCAry, of Basic City, visit ,
cd relatives here last week.
Miss Craig, governess at Col. H. j. Will
liams, is spending the holidays in your city
Cadet Aubrey Randolph Smith, of Va. A. /
and M. College, is at home for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Doyle are spendieg !,
a few days with friends in this neighbor-
hood.
Mr. Hughson, of Albemarle county, is
visiting his brothers, the Messrs. Hughson.
Of this place.
Mr.. Charles L. Doyle, and his sister, Miss
Doyle. of New Hope, are spend
ing the Christmas vacation with their grand
mother at "West Buffalo,
DR.. Walter L. Tate, of Welsh. W. Va, is
visiting his sisters, the Misses Tate, of
Greenville, Miss Mamie Tate will spend the
winter with her brother in W. Va, and Miss
Minnie Tate is now at Welsh where she has
taken charge of the graded school Of that
place.
The young people of Middlebrook were
highly entel tanned by the Misses Mish of
near that place, on the evening of the 18th.
The evening was spent in games and con-,
versatIon. Several of our townsfOlk were
among the guests, and enjoyed themselves
with true Christmas fervor thanks to their
hostesses. "REB."
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SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON. VA, Dec. 90, 1876.
Country Produce.

Groceries. Etc.
BACoN-counlry, see cOun ry pro uce.
Western, canvas hams. ..,............. LOG
long clear sideS....... 5,
short clear sides. 5.
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dau1asn
, mnrcb of,lt 7rss .

This does not indicate q rooted dislike Of
money. Miss Nordhon is independent, and
docs many things in q commercial as well rs
artistic spirit. For instance. she etches on cop
per and makes rather a specially of etched cal
endars, original and often quaint in design. She
does u great deal of ornamental work in leather.
carving it and colorinG it after her own pat
terms. But it is the bookbindinG which she does
for the love of 1t.
1t was an ambition which was not so easily
Eratihed as 1t was aroused. About eight years
ago Miss Nordhoff was in London and CHANGED
Co hear Mr.. Cobdep-Sanderso lecture on book
binding. She loved books. and Immediately de-
sermined TO learn how to bind them as a book
lover would like to sec them bound. She went
directly to Mr.. Sanderson. who is probably the
most Artistic and accomplished binder of the
present time. At that time he did all his work
with his own hands and received no pupils. He
advised Miss Nordhoff to come back 10 America
and study here.
Yru are so progressive in America he said.
American women are so Independent and 10
many avenues arc open to them that you will
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unsuccessful. She went to one of tho leading
American binders q man who Is quite compe-
tent to instruct in any branch of the work, and
he admitted her willingly to his workrooms.
But his employees objected. They were willing
that women should learn to do certain parts or
tho work, but they quickly detected IN Miss
Nordhott an am billion TO be more than a ma
chine. aud they probably dreaded the effect OF
her enthusiasm on tho other girls. Soshe left.
Then shc went to various binderies asking to
be taken us an apprentice. and oven Offering to
pay for her instruction. But no: they would
not, admit her. She found out later that she
had applied ut an inopportune time. A woman
reporter Of "A journal famous for such exploits
had, very recently. secured employment in u
bindcry. ingratinted herself into the confidence
OF the women. and then published n sensational
semi-fake story about II. Naturally. every
body looked askaLre at newcomers and, even
after Miss Sordhofr was finally admitted, she
was regarded with considerable distrust BY tho
girls In the place.
She worked hard. however. not only in the
effort II master the department work which
was conceded to the women. but also in M Mt
tempt to get somebody to teach her the other
things which women never did do and were
heartily discouraged from even thinking OF do
Ing. Miss Nordhof was discouraged along with
the rest. That Is to say. the men tried TO dis