Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-06-17
MAYMEssoRo NEWS.

For the SPECTATOR:
As all eyes are now turned toward st. Louis
which will be the first convention to an
nounce its candidate, with an equal interest
in Chicago, which is soon to give the country
the name of the Democratic nominee, our
people are no less engrossed with the possible
results than those of other places.
Save the country" has been the battle cry
of every campaign since the war, and perhaps
from the foundation of the Republic; but the
most illiterate voter recognizes that not only
his country, but his personal welfare, will be
at stake this time. Yet, strange as it may APP
pear. there are great many free-silverites
here. Some, who are regarded usually as
keen, sagacious business men, seem to have
lost their heads in the wild c.amor for free
silver" 1t is to be hoped their eyes will be
opened before election day.
The former hotel Brunswick, now called
Ford's Lithia Springs, was formally opened
last Wednesday, with veritable flourish OF
trumpets. Besides string band, which COL
Ford sent up from Richmond, the Waynes-
boro Cornet Band contributed some soul
stirring music at night, whilst the grounds
were brightly illuminated. The string band.
of which speak, now plays three times daily
on the Western Veranda of the hotel while
the guests enjoy their meals. 1t is very
pleasant adjunct and will go far toward en-
HANGING the popularity of this resort. Mr..
Mcdowell, former manager OF Fords Hotel IN
Richmond, is in charge, and has his wife and
children here for the summer
Rev. C. W. Trawick preached his farewell
bath and will leave for Monterey, Va, on
Thursday. s
Mrs. McLear, The aged mother of Mr.. E.
McLear, living near Lyndburst died at that
place on last Thursday evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles II. Lambert,
who died at her home in West Waynesboro
last Friday morning was preached in the
M. E. church on Sunday afternoon at o.
clock.
Miss Lou Withrow, who attended Com
mencement at Hampden-Sidney last week,
returned on Saturday afternoon, accompanied
by her nephew, William L. Houston. who
was student at that college last session. Mr..
Houston, understand, is preparing for the
ministry. His father, Rev. M. Hale Houston,
is a missionary to China.
Mr.. William A. Pratt, rising young law
yer of Staunton, and former Waynesboro
boy, was in the city last Saturday, renewing
old acquaintance.
Rev. E. W. Winfree. of Culpeper, Va,
preached Sunday morning and night in the
Baptist church, and on Monday commenced a
protracted meeting, which may last for sew
eral weeks Mr. Winfree is fluent, impress
sive speaker, and his sermons always accom-
pEsh good
Mr.. W. H. Leighton and wife, of Bedford
City, Va, are spending a few days in the city
with relatives and friends.
Miss Mary Baird is visiting her sister, Mrs
Alfred Leyburn on Walnut Hill Miss Baird
lived here some years ago, when her father,
DR.. Baird, was pastor of the Presbyterian
church.
Mrs. James Culton has returned from an
extended visit to relatives and friends in
Maryland.
Mrs. Dr. J. Francke Fox, of Bluefeld, W.
Va, (,aee Miss Annie Fulcher, of Staunton) is
the guest of her sister, n-law, Mrs DR.. A. e.
Fox, of West Main street.
Miss Mary Wilson has returned from her
visit to friends at Greenville.
DR.. William Joseph Jones, of Crozet, is the
guest of his brother in-law, Mr.. E. z. Way
land, of Chestnut Avenue. DR.. Jones was
called here by the extreme illness of Mr..
Frank Chew's infant child, which died at 130
Monday morning.
Miss Susie Wills, who has been with Miss
Merle Lambert for several weeks, left last
Saturday for Louisa county.
Mrs Mamie W. Turk, of Staunton, is visit
ing Mrs NJ. NJ. Hanger. of West Main street.
Our stores all close now at o'clock p. NJ,
Saturdays excepted, and the clerks are once
more happy.
THISTLE,