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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
Hunting O'Ferrall's Record.

The democratic managers at Wash
ington have been overhauling Gov.
O'Ferrall's speeches in Congress upon
the money question, and are issuing
extracts as campaign literature. 1t
has been discovered that the Governor
used the term ''gold bug" six years ago,
and as no other authority has been
found, he is credited with being the
originator of the expression, and the
first to apply it to believers in the gold
standard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
KNIcHrLY, VA.

Oct. 10Th, 1896.-Prof. Geo. D. Shreckhise,
a victim of that sure destroyer of human life,
consumption, passed peacefully away on last
Thursday evening, 18th inst, at 2 p. M, was
buried at Melanthon Chapel, the funeral be
ing preached at the Pleasant Valley TINKER
church, by Rev. Vandeventer, pastor Augusta
church, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Oney, of the Mt
Sidney Lutheran charge, and Rev. Abraham
CARRIER of the Thinker church Mr.. Shrek
hise was member of the Presbyterian church,
and died in the faith.
The esteem in which this young man was
held was shown by the great concurse of peo-
pie that turned out to pay respect to his last
remains. The procession was more than half
a mile long the church, 40x6O feet was crowd
ed to its utmost capacity.
1t is sad when young man is cut down in
the prime OF life, but doubly SO when one so
accomplished is taken away. Qualified to fill
most any position and possessing rare natural
gifts we know of no one that will be missed
so much from our circle of young people.
Nearly all the schools that were to open to-
day have been deferred till Nov. End, on &C
count of the prevalence of diphtheria.
Weunderstand the Bryan Sewall and Flood
pole raising at Mt. Sidney on last Saturday,
was complete success. The pole is near &C
feet high, having on the top blue jack on
which is circle of 16 silver stars with one
gold star in the center. Below is beautiful
streamer waving to the breeze the names OF
our next president, vice-president and con-
gresham. In the center waves the Stal
Spangled Banner. Judge Quarles and Capt
Holt each made a fine presentation of the
needs and duties of the citizens in the present
canvass.
The German Baptists held their love-feast
at the Pleasant Valley church on Saturday
night last. About 325 communed. Revs. D.
c. Flory, H. C. Early, A. Miller and J. N.
Pence were present from adjoining congrega-
tons, Rev. S. F. Sanger of Bridgewater,
preached Sabbath morning.
Mr.. Geo. CARRIER, wife and child, of Shenan.
doah county, are visiting relatives in Augusta
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Y. M. G. A. Entertain men,.

On Thursday at 8 p. M, very humorous
and unique entertainment will be given in
the auditorium, for the benefit of the library.
The entertainment committee and caste are
busy with rehearsals, and 1.-THE Spinsters
Fortnightly club will be presented in an in.
imitable manner; several Of our most popular
young married ladies taking part. The re.
freshment committee will serve delightful
supper from to 10 p. M, of oysters, meats
and sweets. in their usual attractive manner.
Admission is Csc. Tickets are on sale at Y.
M. G. A. by Mr.. Overdorff.
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James Ker, ST.,

At called meeting of the Vestry of Trinity
church, Staunton, held October 16. 1896, the
following memorial minute was adopted:
The Vestry of Trinity church, Staunton
Va, mourns the death of one of its members
James Ker, ST., Esq.,, is no more. He died on
yesterday, October 18th, 1896, at bis home in
Staunton, aged sixty years. He was native
of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, but had
lived in Staunton for many years past. A
graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, ne
was on duty in the ordinance department OF
the Confederate service during the hate war,
and at its close he entered actively into bust
ness pursuits.
For long time previous to his death he was
a communicate of the Protestant Episcopa!
church, and was devoted to its services. Al
the time of his death he was aud had been
for quite number of years. member of the
Vestry of Trinity church, Staunton; and for 9
considerable portion of this time he had been
treasurer of the church. As worker in the
Sunday school of Trinity church and in the
Mission school of this church, he has as hon
orable record In all of his church relations
he was quiet, affable, earnest, conscientious,
faithful man To serve the church and to
promote her interests and widen and strength
en- her influence, was to him pleasure and
delight In his domestic relations he was
gentle, affectionate and loving-all that bus
| band and parent should, or indeed, well coulc
be.
In Inc business reldtlOuS VI AC 90 -
dustrious, upright and efficient, and was ia
yorite both with his associates and those with
whom he came in contact in the discharge OF
his business duties. In society. although
quiet and undemonstrative, he was highly es-
teemed by wide circle of friends.
As a citizen he was greatly Interested IN the
welfare of his State and country, and in the
performance of his political duties had regard
only for the public good.
Whilst the contemplation of the loss sus
tanned by his death is sad indeed, this SADNESS
is greatly relieved by the record of the pure,
and honorable life he has left behind MIN,
and whilst the places that knew him here on
earth will know him no more forever. tnere
is every ground to indulge the reasonable ana
comforting hope that he has gone wnere !ne
weary are at rest and the faithful shall receive
their due reward.
This Vestry desiring to put on record ana
to make public some expression OF the sense OF
the loss sustained by it and the church, ano
also by the community at large. IN the dea!n
of Mr. Ker, as we'll as of their estimate Q. ms
many virtues as man, ana the purify VI nis
Christian life and character, it is now,
Resolved That this brief memorial minute
of lanes Ker, Senior, Esq, late member OF
This Vestrv. be entered on the records OF TINS
bodv: that one or more copies OF the same De
sent to the family of the deceased; and ina! q
cow of the same be sent to each one OF tne
newspapers of the city OF Stannton Iol
Resolved. further, that the members OF thls
Vestrv will attend the funeral OF their oe-
ceased friend and brother in BODY.
a COPY from the Records: 49,.
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MARRIAGES.

WILLIAMS-PO AGE.-On Wednesday, Oct.
father of the bride, near Edray, Pocahontas
county, w. Va. by the Rev. Geo. II. Echols,
Mr.. 8. Ellis Williams, of Highland county,
Va, to Miss Anna Poage
MANN-POAGE.--Att the same time and place,
by the same minister, Mr.. J. o. Mann, OF
Pocahontas county, W. Va, to Miss Bette
f. Poage, another daughter of Mr.. Jno. A.
Poage.
CRIZER-MANN.-O Wednesday. Oct 18th,
at the residence of VIM. c. Mann, Esq, faith
er OF the bride, near Edray, Pocahontas Co.,
". Va, by the Rev. Geo. 81. Echols, Mr.. W.
A. Cr1zer to Miss Susie Manu.
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Death Of Mr.. James Ker, ST..

At his room, at the residence of Mrs. W. P.
Tams on East Beverly street, Mr.. James Ker,
ST.. died on Thursday last, at fifteen minutes
to one clock, aged sixty years.
1t has been with the deepest sorrow that his
many friends have observed for year past
the failing health of this estimable gentleman,
but none considered his condition so serious;
and not until within few days of his death
was any grave apprehension felt that the end
was so near.
Mr.. Ker was the son of DR.. Ker an eminent
at Eastville, Northampton county, Virginia.
He was educated at the Virginia Military In
stitute. graduating there in 1857. He married
Miss Rebecca Chapman, and settled in Orange
county, Virginia, where he carried on farm.
ing until the outbreak of the civil war; when
he enlisted in the Confederate army, serving
first in the ordinance department and after
wards on General Ewelrs staff until the sur
render.
Since the close of the war, Mr.. K er has beer
living in Staunton, at one time engaged in the
insurance business and for several years clerk
of the Wesleyan Female Institute. At the
time of his death he held the position of book
keeper in the Office of the Staunton Life As
ISOLATION. For many years he was com
municant-and member of the vestry-of
Trinity Episcopal church in this city. and an
earnest worker in its service. He enjoyed the
friendship and esteem of large circle Of
friends not only for his eminent Christian
virtues. but for his many amiable social quar-
tiers and the answering uprightness with
which he discharged his duties in every rela
ton of life.
He leaves wife and one son, Mr.. James
Ker, jr., and twin brother, Mr.. Heber Ker,
who have the sympathy of the community in
their loss of model husband, an affectionatt
father and an amiable brother.
After touching burial service, his remains
were laid to rest in Thornrose cemetery or
Saturday afternoon, accompanied by the
Masons of this city, of which fraternity Mr.
Ker was member, and large concourse OF
friends Many floral tributes attested the
desire of sympathizing friends to do this last
sad honor to the dead.
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Death Of mrs. Wm. e. Manor.

Mrs. William E. Manor. whose maiden
name was Nettie Bare, died at her home in
Raleigh, N. G., on Oct. 18th, after an illness
of several weeks. Her mother, Mrs. Bare and
her brother, Mr.. Frank Bare of Staunton,
reached her bedside several days before she
died.
She leaves husband, William E. Manor,
and two daughters to mourn her untimely
end. Her remains were inferred in Harrison
burg, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
LeverIne to Speak In stauneon.

Hon. Joshua lowering, Prohibition ca1di-
date for President will speak in Columbian
Hall, Wednesday evening, Oct. 18th. Mr.. F
B. Kennedy the county chairman will pre-
side, and Rev. J. H. Boyd, D. D., of the M. E.
Church, South, will introduce the distinguish
ed speaker. Committees have been appoint
ed on reception and to procure music for the
occasion and on decorations.
Last Monday week a pound party was
given Rev. j. M. Wells, the new pastor of the
Second Presby terrain church. The POUNDING
was of generous. hospitable kind, and Mr.
Wells finds his larder well stocked for months
to come.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it
promptly, but one should Der to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
wheat Goes up With q Squirt.

The last week in Chicago and New York
grain markets have witnessed wild scenes and
excitement. Advices from Europe and India
report a remarkable falling off in the wheat
crop of the latter country, thereby
materially affecting the European supply.
With these advices came large orders for the
immediate shipment of wheat and up went
the price. Wheat that was quoted last week
at CSC was selling yesterday at 7Sc and still
the tending is upward. Flour in the Staun-
ton market was quoted yesterday as follows:
Family 475 to 500, new process 40 to 4.5O
and new process extra $50 to 400 per barrel.
Lard western, has advanced to to 6 cents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

A handsome Bryan. Sewall and Flood flag
has been been raised in front of the opera
house by the democratic club. The flag has
on it the portraits of Bryan and Sewall and
the name of Mr.. Flood the candidate fol-
Congress in this district The work was done
b. Mr.. E D. Snapp of this city and is
nicely executed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

A large gilded watch is suspended oyer the
front door of V. A. Kingan's jewelry store
on Main street. A casual passer-by noticed
that the hands of the watch indicated the time
16 minutes to o'clock, and on inquiry found
that the watch was painted in 1873. Since the
facts became known quite number of peo-
pie have been attracted by the sign and it is
the object of much discussion.
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FROM FISHERSvILLE.


F1sHERsy1LLE, Oct. 7.-Mrs. John w. Paul
Mrs. DR.. bold, Miss Fannie McComb, Mr.
Baylor and Mr.. s. B. Young, went to Rich
mond Tuesday to represent our section at the
State fair.
Mr.. A. C. Finley of Romney, W. Va, is
visiting his father, Rev. DIR. Finley.
Miss Mamie Hanger has gone to Keswick
to visit friends.
Messrs. J. R. Kemper and A. H. McCue
leave Monday for w. Va. to buy cattle to
feed.
Mrs. VIM A. Watson of Charlottesville.
made flying visit to her brother-in-law, Dr.
J. NJ Watson. Wednesday.
Major Hotchkiss and Capt. Henry address.
ed the Bryan, Sewall and Flood club at this
place Saturday night We have club of one
hundred and sixty members and every man
fully alive to the importance of the work in
hand. Messrs. Herbert Taylor and Hugh 81.
Kerr of Staunton. will addrets the club next
Saturday. Oct. "a, at 8 p. m. We have large
Bryan, Sewall and Flood Ladies Auxiliary
who will see that the men do their duty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

The ladies of Emmanuel church gave sup
per and festival last week in the Hurley build
ing that proved a decided success.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

Business cards, wedding invitations, visit.
ing cards, printed at this Office in the neatest
and most attractive style.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

A SILVER DOLLAR MAY BE WORTH
ONLY 50 CENTS, BUT A SILVER DOLLAR
WILL GET THE SPECTATOR FOR ONE
YEAR, JUST THE SAME
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LAsf EXCURSION TO wAsHISGToN.

The Chesapeake and Ohio will run one of
their popular excursions to Washington on
next Wednesday and Thursday. Oct. % and
g. This will be the last excursion to Wash
ington this year at popular rates. The ronnd
trip from Staunton, Waynesboro Basic City,
and Alton will be $500 The tickets will be
extended to Nov. LIST, by the payment of only
$1.OO. For full information apply to James
Ker, Jr.. Ticket Agent. Staunton, Va. cts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

The Y. M. G. A. is putting in to their base
ment large new boiler for supplying heat to
the building and hot water to the bath rooms.
The boiler is of such size that portion of the
pavement had to be dug up to admit it to the
basement
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

There will be pole raising at Pl unketts'
vile, tomorrow (Thursday) evening, by the
democratic club. Good speakers will be pres.
emit to address the audience.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

At Mt Sidney last Saturday sixteen of the
fair daughters of Augusta, under the auspices
of the Democratic club of that place, raised a
beautiful banner in honor of Bryan, Sewall and
Flood. Afterwards the meeting was address
ed by Judge J. NJ. Quarles and Henry w. Holt
A large crowd was present and our forces
seemed to be as well organized there as at any
point in the county.
County Appointments for Public Speaking
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss and Capt. r. w. Henry
will address the Bryan and Sewall Clubs and
the citizens of Messy Creek on Thursday
night Oct 22nd, those of Parnassus Friday
night Oct 23rd, and those of Spring Hill on
Saturday night, Oct. oath. We hope there
will be large gatherings of the citizens of these
localities to hear these gentlemen discuss the
vital issues of the pending campaign in an eff
fcient and interesting way, as they have al
ready done in this city and at Churchville,
Fishersville, and elsewhere in this county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

The Junior Aid Society of the Second Pres
byterian church gave an oyster supper last
Friday night. The supper was bountiful and
exce1lently served
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

The order directing Treasurer Mcfarland
to borrow 5000 for repairing bridges and
roads was set aside by Board of Supervisors.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
Married.

In Lewisburg on Wednesday, the 14th in
stant at p. M, at the residence of Capt. Alex
F. Mathews. the father of the bride, by Rev
D. c. T. Davis, of Virginia, the father of the
groom, assisted by the Rev. W. McC. White
Miss Mary Miller Mathews and Mr.. D. G. T.
Davis, jr. The attendants were Miss Eliza
Patton Mathews maid of honor; Mr.. Chas. G.
Mathews, with Miss l.. Josephine Mathews,
and Mr.. Eugene Davis, brother of the groom
as best man. The newly welded couple left
on the 1920 train for the East.
The following ladies and gentlemen were
here to attend the Davis-Mathews wedding
DR.. A. S. Patrick and daughter, Miss Virginia
of Charleston. Miss Grace Clark, of Hillsboro
Pocahontas county, Miss Annie Eakle, OF
Staunton, Va, Miss Halle Patton, of Union,
Mrs. J. W. Kerns, of Baltimore, sister of the
groom, Mrs. B. II. Baird of Northern Neck,
Va, Mr.. Eugene Davis of Charlottesville, and
DR.. Richard Davis of Richmond, Va, broth
ers of the groom, and Rev. D. c. 7. Davis and
wife of Albemarle, father and mother of the
groom.-Greenbrier Independent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

One of the most enthusiastic and best at
tended meetings of this campaign was held in
Odd Fellows Hall last Thursday night, under
the auspices of the democratic clubs at Staun-
ton.
Maj. Jed Hotchkiss's argument for free sill
yer was unusually forceful and from begin
ming to end received the close attention that
it merited; he was followed by o. K. Lapham,
gentleman, who, like Maj. Hotchkiss, is
better known to our people in business way
than as politician; on reason and authority.
supported by logic and statistics, he demon
strated that the Chicago platform should re-
ceive the. support of every man who has the
good of his country at heart.
After the meeting and on motion of Mr..
Kenneth Mccoy, it was provided that there
should be a grand democratic rally of all the
democratic clubs in the county and city on
Monday, Oct. Goth, (court-day) at which
time Senator Daniel will address the people
on the issues of the day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
Grand Democratic
Rally !!
A grand rally, public speak
ing and parade, will be held
here next
Monday, 26tl inst, COQrt-day.

Hon. John w. Daniel, "The
Lame Lion of Lynchburg, "
will address the citizens of
Augusta and Staunton at
Columbian Hall, and a great
outpouring of the people is
expected. A portion of the
hall will be especially reserv-
ed for ladies and their escorts.
All county Bryan, Sewall
and Flood clubs, the Stone
wall Brigade Band and all
county bands will march in
the procession. The parade
will form at the court house
at 10 o'clock a. m.
The presidents of the differ
ent Democratic Clubs are re-
quested to act as Marshals in
the parade and will meet for
assignment at county clerks
office 10 o'clock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

WANTED.-A middle aged white woman
w for attendant to old lady, q good
home with fair compensation. Reference
given and required. Address, stating terms.
P. o. BOY 162,
oct H-3t* Hampton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

When you come to town and wish envelopes
letter-heads, bill heads or any other kind OF
job work done, call at the SPECTATOR and
VINDICAToR office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

'For five weeks I lived on cold water so to
speak," writes man who suffered terribly
from indigestion.
He could hardly keep anything on his
stomach. What stayed, wasn't properly di-
gested and gave him terrible pangs.
This is not an uncommon case. Dyspeptics
don't get enough nourishment. Thew are
generally thin and weak.
They may eat enough but they don't digest
enough. Much of what they eat turns into
poison. If this keeps on there's no telling
what disease they may get next.
That's why it is best to take Shaker Diees.
tive Cordial as soon as symptoms of indiees-
ton appear.
It cures all the evils of indigestion, and pre-
vents the evils which indigestion causes.
Sold by Druggists, price 10c and 81 per
bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

The registrar at one of the largest precincts
in Augusta county, informs us that his regis
tration books show an increase this year of so
per cent, and that 80 per cent of the increase
will vote for Bryan and free silver. We shall
watch this precinct with interest when the
returns come in.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

NEWSPAPER OUTFIT FOR SALE.
In to days paper on second page will be
found the advertisement of newspaper outfit
complete and for SALE All who are interest
ed should read the announcement.
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All kinds of Job work done at this Office.

Some days since near Brsic City G. & O..
train killed fine horse for J. A. Critzer of
that place.
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WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21

Mr.. Chas Curry addressed the democrats of
Arbor Hill Saturday night and addressed a
like meeting at Clifton Forge Monday night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-21
new Rockingham Court House.


The corner stone of the handsome new
Rockingham court house was laid in Harri-
sonburg on Thursday last, under the most
favorable auspices, and was the cause of at.
tracing many people to the county seat from
all parts of the Valley, the weather being
fine and the occasion being one of interest to
the Masonic fraternities all over the State
The Stonewall Brigade Band and seventy
other Stauntonians were in attendance.
The corner stone was laid by J. P. Fitzger-
aid. Grand Master of Masons in Virginia,
under the auspices of Rockingham Union
Lodge, of which r. s. Alexander is Worship
full Master, VIM. Dean, Senior Warden, and
L. G. Myers, Junior Warden. 81
Judge R. T. w. Duke Grand Senior War
den of Masons in Virginia, delivered an elo-
quent Masonic address, and Hon. John Paul
an historical address on Rockingham county.
Many prominent Masons were present
among them Past Grand Master J. Howard
Wayt of Staunton, A. R. Courtney, Deputy
Grand Master, and Grand Secretary, George
W. Darlington Of Virginia.
After the ceremonies, on Thursday night.
the Harrisonburg Masons gave banquet to
the visiting officers and the children of the
Masonic Home of Virginia gave an interest
ing entertainment IN Masonic Hall at p M
The new court house at its completion will
be very handsome structure, the material
being Indiana gray sandstone.