Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-09-09
Notices bYthe PRESS.


The Staunton Vindicator was sold on Sat-
urday to R. S.Turk, owner and editor of the
Spectator, who will consolidate the two pa
pers The Spectator Vindicator will continue
to advocate the cause of Bryan and silver
Warrentoa Inder.
The consolidation of two fine old newspapers
like the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator
under the editorial management of Col. r. s.
Turk and business management of Mr.. Arthur
is. Morton is an important event in local
journalism in Virginia. It will give Staun-
ton and Augusta county one of the strongest
newspaper establishments in the Common
wealth and the democratic party an infiuen-
tlal and widely-read organ. There is cause
for congratulation all around. A feature of
the change, which every newspaper man in
Virginia will regret is the retirement of Mr..
Harry Tinsley, the veteran editor of the Vim
dicator during the past twenty-fv years. Ac
complished in all the graces of his profession,
with heart filled to the brim with the milk
of human kindness, he had friend in every
man who read his paper or whose foot ever
crossed the threshold of his editorial work
shop. It is to be hoped that with restored
health he may ere long resume work for
which he is SO rarely fitted Rockingham
Register
Newspaper Consolidation.
The Vindicator was disposed of at judicial
sale, last Saturday. as result of the death of
W. H. H. Lynn and the settlement of his
estate. The plant was purchased by Col. r..
S. Turk of the Spectator. and will be CONSOLE
dated with that paper A. s. Morton will re-
main with the establishment as business
manager with R. S. Turk as proprietor and
editor. 49,
H. G. Tinsley, who has ably conducted the
editorial department of the Vindicator for rs
years. and whose health has been precarious
for some time, will retire from editorial work.
We regret the cause and the fact of Mr.. Tins
ley s cessation from work for which he is so
well equipped, and in which he achieved
eminent distinction. He is one of the most
attractive and forcible writers in the State
and will be missed by his party and the phb-
lie generally. He numbers his friends among
political opponents, as well as those in accord
with his views.
Col. Turk has shown unusual aptitude in
in the newspaper field. for one so new in the
service, and has secured valuable plant in
Gator under one management and ownership.
-Yost's Weekly, Sept, Bird.
The Staunton Vindicator has been sold to
the Staunton Spectator. We much regret the
necessary temporary retirement of Editor
Tinsley on account of his poor health. His
eminent ability as journalist has long given
him foremost rank in the profession and his
valuable services in the cause of Democracy
can lily be spared at this time. We are glad
to know, however, that Mr.. Tinsley's mantle
has fallen on worthy shoulders. InCol Turk
the profession has strong, forceful and cap
able writer, who, in the brief time he has
conducted the Spectator" has won back for
/ it, in large degree, its old time force and
influence. Wayncsboro Herald.
The staunton Vindicator was sold on Sat
urday and was bought by R. S. Turk, the
proprietor of the Staunton Spectator. who will
consolidate the two papers under the name OF
the Staunton Spectator and indicator. Mr..
Morton, the business manager of the Vindi-
Gator, assumes the same position with the
consolidated paper. and Mr.. Tlnsey the editor
of the Vindicator, who for sometime has been
in bad health, retires from newspaper work.
it is to be hoped temporarily. Mr.. Turk will
edit the Spectator indicator. To him and
his paper the County Neacs extends best wishes
l-Rockbridge News.
The esteemed old Staunton Vindicator, fol
many years welcome visitor to this office
has been purchased by Maj. R. s. Turk, own
er and editor of the SPECTATOR, of that city
and the two papers have been consolidated
Mai. Turk who is we'll and faverably known
! here as former student of Roanoke College
will continue the editorial management OF the
{! combined papers. and those who have reae
the Spectator recently will readily agree thai
he will do it ably and creditably. We have
seen no more vigorous champion of the cause
of the people than the Spectator, and it prom
| ises to continue in that line. Success to it.
Salem Times Register.