Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-06
PARNAssus.

been in failing health for some time, an(
had been quite indisposed few days prior tt
his DEATH but there was nothing of an alarm
ing nature perceptible in his condition. Or
the 30th his symptoms suddenly grew formi
dable, and a messenger was dispatched for DR.
NJ. P. Jones of Churchville, but medical skill
and human aid could not hush the ''midnigh
cry" behold the bridegroom comethr' The
great wheel of life gradually wore out. He
who had been propelling it, discovered that il
was moving slower and slower, but he knew
"Be We also ready, for in such an hour as ye
think not the Son of Man cometh."
"Earth's joys are but q dream. Its destiny
Is but decay and death. Its fairest form
Sunshine and shadow mixed. Its brightest
A rainbow braided on the wreaths of storm
A rest with God, u life that cannot die,
better portion, aud brighter lot;
home with Christ, heritage on high"
DR.. Kinney had many warm friends in this
section among some of the most substantial
people, and he will be greatly missed in the
professional and social world He was kind
hearted, liberal man, and one of the FREEDOM
inant characteristics of his public and private
life, was fully developed unselfshness.
In principle, he lived and died in the strong
faith of the Episcopal church. He yindicated,
with pathos and animation, all her creeds,
and dwelt with delight upon her beautiful
service
He was devotedy attached to the kindred of
his wife. who was Miss Elizabeth Sitlington,
of Highland county, and he never was hap
pier than when with those noble people who
were his steadfast friends.
And believing it will comfort the hearts of
the relations who we're not permitted to stand
upon the banks of the river, while he was
crossing over. we say he died in the house OF
his friends where every conceivable kindness
was administered, and lad he known the end
was nigh, he could not, perhaps, have chosen
place nearer home.
DR.. Kinney had been practicing physician
at this place for more than a score of years.
and his memory will long live in the hearts
of the people. He was as buoyant and VIOLA
tile as a school-boy, and fishing and hunting
were his favorite sports. He was full
brother to the late Chesley Kinney who own
ed and occupied Stribling Springs for quite a
number of years, and half brother of Major
Kinney and Messrs. John and Ned Kinney of
Staunton, and uncle to Miss Lizzie Kinney of
that city.
The following gentlemen of this -communi-
ty were pall-bearers: Messrs. Jacob Wampler,
John H. Jones, J. NJ. H, Randolph, and John
A. Silling; Major 1ost Major Bell and Mr..
Ed. Cushing of Staunton.
Mrs. Washington Barger and Mrs. Jonas
Daggy, of Dorcas, are both very ill,at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Silling, of Bridgewater,
passed through this village on Friday.
Mr. Henry Huffer, of the Slower section, is
building a new dwelling house.
Messrs. Joe and Charlie Miller, of Stribling
Springs. were in our village on the 30th.
Mr.. John Karicofe, of Dorcas. passed thro'
this place on the 3Oth, going to the home Of
his father, Rev. B. A. Kiracofe. Mr.. Kiracofe
says he cant pay but one visit year on &C
count of, this pole that has been 'cohorting
around for some time"
Mr. Ben Crumb, of Staunton, passed this
way on the 29th.
Mr.. John W. Showalter, of Plunkettsyille,
passed here on the 9th going to Messy Creek
to inform Mr. Henry Foley's family of the
death of Mr.. Jack Foley's daughter.
Professor and Mrs. Lindsay, of this place,
accompanied Mr.. John Reed and family to
Highland on the 2Sth.
Mrs. J. Newton Wilson. of Bridgewater,
passed through our village on the 2Sth.
Mr. George W. Showalter, of Centerville,
sent a nice lot of calves to HIGH land on the
18th, which were driven through this place.
Miss Ella Propes, who has been in Balti-
more for some time, attended preaching at
Parnassus hurch last Sunday morning.
Mr. Jacob Wampler, of this place, is very
ill at his daughters, Mrs. Turner Ashby, of
Middle River. Mr.. Wampler suddenly grew
very i'll on his way to the burial of DR.. Kin
ney, and was left at his daughters.
Mr.. C. I. Donaghe was in Bridgewater on
the 10Th.
The employees of the Bridgewater firm of
Wine and Rinker were planting stones in the
Parnassus graveyard Wednesday.
D.
spend some days with her sister Mrs. Charlie
Early.
S3Mr. Billie Burnett knows what's what. and
the ball room will be finished and the wed
ding over, ere this issue of the SPECTATOR
reaches the pleased and interested of Spots
wood.
G. B. Cheney gave an entertainment al
Mt. Scion Thursday evening and at Parnas-
sus Friday evening", which consisted of leger-
demain, ethiopian performances, Irish farces.
dancing instrumental and vocal music. Those
who attended were well pleased.
Messrs. J. T. Silling and c. B. Ralston, two
enterprising young gentlemen, have obtained
an agency for the sale of various kinds of cleo
trio goods. Their scope of country includes
Harrisonburg, Hagerstown and all adjoining
places of business We wish them success in
their new sphere.
Rev. B. A. Karicofe bought lot of catt9
from Mrs. Mary Byers of this community the
first of last week.
Mr.. Samuel Forrer of Messy Creek is COM
pleting new barn.
Mr.. OFT Wilson, the young farmer of this
village, finished planting corn on Tuesday the
2sth He has out nice crop of oats end two
fields in corn.
Mr.. G. 7. Donaghe's have had a quantity OF
lettuce since early in April-nice onions too.
Mr.. George E. Wilson Of this village ac-
cepted position in the Western State Hos
pital on Friday.
John Fl. silling returned from Baltimore
last week.
Mr.. R. E. Borum visited his sister-in-law,
Mrs. Chas Rigel, of Mt. Crawford. Tuesday,
and presented her with twenty gallons OF tip
top grape wine.
DR.. and Mrs NJ. P. Jones were guests at the
parsonage Tuesday.
Mr. J. M. H. Randolph made his annual
visit to his Middle River chasnas in piscatorial
sports last week. 1.-THE cart went before the
horse" in fgure-the fishing will come after
awhile
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hogshead left Holly
Hip Monday. 4th, for Middlebrook, where
they will be guests at Mrs. Hogsheads broth
orc NEoo,rs William and Stoo1o and at