Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
PARNAssus.

PARNAssUs.
I A gentleman, few days ago, was heard
soliloquizing thus
II have shaken the Kansas dust off my feet:
l Dave cast my 1otin the Old Dominion, where
my natal sun first arose. My bible looks lone
ly on the great shelf, and mutely pleads for a
companion. in the form of county paper.
And then must keep posted on all the gen.
eral topics of the day, the ascending and de-
scending of the markets, etc. So shall sub
scribe, at once for the SPECTATOR, as it is the
cheapest newsiest and most reliable paper in
circulation"
We have just received nice pretty little dol.
| lar that has been concealed duing many a
storm in a Kansas "Dugout'' from Mr. Hugh
Clark of the Mt Scion section.
Mr. B A Blakemore, of Staunton, was in this
community last Tuesday, visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Stoutamyer, who have been very ill
for some days with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Sandy have recovered
from severe spell of grip.
Mrs. Fred Granger, of Hunley's Mill, spert
last week with Mrs. Bert Stoutamyer
Preaching last Sunday p. m. at the Moscow
Chapel by the Rev. H Paul. A prayer
meeting is conducted in the Chapel every 9TH
er Sunday in the evening. Experimenting
there next Sunday p. m.
Mrs. Katie Camp Silling was the guest of
Mrs. Sarah Whitmore of Slower, last week.
News has reached here that Mr. Charles
Byers, of Staunton, who has been in failing
health for some time is very ILL., and that his
son. Mr.. Tom Byers of Baltimore, is with him
in answer to telegram. Mr.. Charles Byers is
a brother to Mr. r. G. Byers of Middle River
and to Mr. James B and Miss Lizzie Byers of
this community.
We lave been informed that Mrs Arthur
Dudley is improving at the Johns Hopkins
Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. Dudley was one
of the most earnest workers during the series
of meetings held at Union Presbyterian church
by the late DR.. Dinwiddie. And doubtless her
absence has been much felt, and her presence
sadly missed during the Howard meeting,
which is unparalleled by any previous awak-
ening witnessed among this people.
''Tis religion that can give sweetest pleasures
while we live,
IT'S religion must supply solid comfort when
we die,''
Some eighty persons have been converted at
the ChurchvilIe meeting since the Rev. J. D.
Donovan, of Staunton, Joined the Rev. A. s.
Hammack, in the revival work, who has been
filling the Rev. Donovans place In the Staun-
ton pulpit every Sunday.
Mr.. David Slower, who was born and reared
near Staunton, and who had many relatives
in Augusta county, died recently at his home
in Indiana at the advanced age of eighty-seven
L. ia Iofo / L.
late war.
Mr.. Dillon, the new miller at Mt. Scion, has
been highly recommended.
Constable Euritt of Churchville. Messrs. Asa
Clark Sandy Dudley and Shuey Hanger OF
Middle River Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Landes of
Bridgewater, Mr.. Bruce, and Mrs Charlie
Early of Staunton. the merchants from Mt
Scion and Moscow, Messrs A r q Bass, ] E
Bolen and A Riddel attended w D Clark
sale on the 9th ult. Mr.. r P Eubank of
Mt. Scion, was the auctioneer; Mr.. Landes
clerk Mr.. Bruce, receiver.
Rev. Kinney Holt, of the U. B. church, was
also present and made some purchases. Eight
hundred lbs of bacon sold for 8 cts per H.
Horses sold well. Rev. B A Karicofe bought
one for fifty-ive dollars Mich cows brought
a very fair price. Mr.. Chesley Blair gave
thirty-four and a half dollars for one. The
sale was we'll attended. Everything was con
sidered well sold.
The Showalter sale near Stribling Springs.
came off on the 25th ult., but we are not pre-
pared to give any details thereof.
Rev. Kyle Gilbert and his family have been
g. f,,1 3l,o;, a. <ha ri
meeting. Many numbers of Mr.. Gilbert's
congregation are among the enquirers.
The pretty riding horse of the late John
Byers has changed hands again. We do not
know the present owner.
As Messrs. Jimmie Wampler and Johnnie
Whitmore were returning one night last week
from the Howard meeting, the horse they were
driving became frightened, ran over rock
and upset the vehicle. The occupants were
thrown out, and slightly injured, but they sue
ceeded in stopping the horse. Damages slight.
Miss Bertha Sllling, of Bridgewater, who has
been visiting at Slower for the past week has
been furnishing the instrumental music for
the Howard meeting. Miss Silling is quite
pretty and good performer, consequently she
is making many lasting impressions.
A considerable crowd of the Moscow people
attended the Howard meeting last Thursday
night, Young Mr.. Hanger of that place. held
the reils of government.
Mrs. Robert Erwin died at her home on Long
Glade the 2Sth of February, aged about thirty
four years. Interment at the Augusta church
graveyard on the 10Th.
Mr. Pat Maloy of Sangersville, has rented
the farm recently occupied by Mr.. WD Clark,
and will move there this week.
Mr.. Frank Harlow of our place, had a
pleasant call on Friday, the 18th, from two
of Messy Creeks thrifty farmers and
champion cattle dealers Messrs. Rank Todd
and Ernest Dudley.
We didn't know they eyer halted unless
they heard bovine noise These gentlemen
referred 10 the Staunton SPECTATOR in glow
ing terms.
Mr. William Burton, of Striblng Springs
vicinity. has two fine fresh COWS for SALE
Mrs. Sarah Whitmore of Slower. and her
guest, Mrs. Katie Camp Silling, attended the
Donovan meeting in Churchville on the even
ing of the 25th ult They were much pleased
and impressed with the undated interest
manifested still in That great and lorious re
yiyal. These ladies spent last 7 Thursday with
Mrs. Dick Silling of Middle River
Great crowds are still attending the Howard
meeting, which seems to grow in int crest daily.
Over sixty enquirers are at the anxious seat,
and no one is able to locate the zenith OF the
Lords DOING which is marveloue IN their eyes.
blessing, and honor, and glory. and power
unto Him that stitch upon the throne, and
unto the Lamb, forever and ever"
Dark clouds have gathered around the
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