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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
chIIdren,s Cake walk.

The ladies Of the Kings Daughters Hos
pital on last Thursday night gave CAKE
walk at Highland Park which was partici
pated in by a number of little boys an6
girls, not one of whom was ten years of age
and some not over four. They had been
trained for the occasion by Mrs. Edward
Echols and her sister, Miss Evelyn Young,
and they had done their work to perfection.
The walk began at half past five, and there
were about fifteen couples participating,
and nothing could have been more enjoy
able. Mrs. e. K. Caldwell, Miss Annie
Child and Mrs. r. S. Turk were the judges,
and as usual much difficulty surrounded
the decision. Had the children been nearer
Of one age the decision could have doubtless
been much more easily rendered. but they
halted as to which deserved the more credit
for the manner of walking, and they decid-
ed in favor of the youngest couple. who
were Misses Margaret Anderson and Kath.
Ieen Dorr, two little tots who led the pro-
cession. Little Miss Maggie Apperson and
Master Henry Tlllman were much praised,
and whilst the judges did not award them
VIZ S"hO ohOy dOol1Ou w mtutAOu tuclu dc
having executed the Nalk with great grace.
Master Columbus Halle and his sister.
Elsie, and little Fannie Miller, we're also
the subject Of high encomiums, whilst all
the children participating performed their
part so admirably that special mention of
one without the others is really unjust, yet
we have been unable to secure correct list
OF all or it would have been published.
AS part of the evening program the
West Augusta Guard. under Capt r. S.
Ker. gave squad drill. in which the pre-
cision of firing by the company, and then
by the various squads. was illustrated.
Later the StonewalI Band appeared and
rendered some excellent music. The payil-
lion was crowded with dancers, anc the
trolley cars came laden with visitors to a
late hour, the young lady conductors and
the chaperons having charge and taking in
the fares one half of which was given by
the car company to the Hospital. We have
not heard the amount realized from the en-
but think it must have been a
handsome sum.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Kings Daughters Hospital.

Mrs Wayt and Mrs. SPOTS have hand
somely fitted up the dining room of the
Kings Daughters Hospital from the money
sgale year ago from the trolley party at
(airsl ID i'll Park by the courtesy of Mana
yer II. p: Apperson. The-money, about $l25,
s4,is been out at interest up to the present
...me. They bought an extension table, side
hoard. chairs, sofa and a drugget, and Baby
6pottS made . handsome donation in the
shape * i dolly and glass blow, which or
Endmeht tie sideboard. DR.. H. R. Morrison
has ordered globes for the chandeliers This
conaplstes the equipment of the dining
room, htgh is as cosy and neat as need be
,7esit ed
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Plans have been perfected by which
nearly a million dollars will be spent
in increasing the facilities for shipping
coal from the Clayton mines in HenricO
and the Midlothian mines in Chester
field, to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Bos-
ton and other northern points.
Railroad property in Virginia is val
ued at nearly 1914, There are
$500 miles Of track In the State, of
which 164 miles is operated by street
car companies.
Gov. Atkinson has respited Jerry
Brown, under sentence of death for q
criminal assault upon Mrs. Radford,
until August oath, at which time he
and Albert Voters, one of the murder
ers of Cochran, will be hung from the
same gallows at Fayetteville.
1t has been suggested that the Roam
oke convention should declare in favor
OF selecting Senator Martins successor
and other nominees for the U. s. Sem
ate by primary elections.
John Willie, a young man from
North Carolina, was arrested Friday
In Richmond where he was looking for
work charged with attempting to shoot
girl who refused to marry him.
The second trial of Claude 1. Barks-
dale on the charge of numbering VIM.
Cook at a picnic on Humpback Noun
tain, July 4, 1896. was concluded in the
Nelson county court last week. The
jury gave the prisoner IA years in the
penitentiary-the same verdict as in
the first trial.
| Capt. Mason M. Patrick, of the US,
| - H.
transferred from Covington, KY, to
Memphis, Tenn, where he is in charge
of government improvements extend
ling over some 400 miles of the Missis-
sippi river. The distinguished honers
with which Capt. Patrick graduated at
West Point several years ago, enabled
him to take a high position in the
Army from the start.-Greenbrier In
dependent. xszs
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Death Of mrs. Robertson.

Last Thursday, 10Th uit., Mrs. Sarah Tun-
steli, wife of VIM. A. Robertson, died at the
home of her son, VIM. Robertson near Gull
pepper q. H., where she was visiting. aged S3
years. The funeral took place tho follow
ing day at Mitchell's Station. Deceased is
survived by an unmarried sister, one daugh-
ter and five sons, of whom Mr. Alex. E.
Robertson of this city is one. Though far
advanced in years Mrs. Robertson was
bright and active to the last. Modest and
unassuming, she possessed a remarkably
strong character and an abiding faith in the
Christian religion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

Winchester is said to have a tom
the PEPPER"
Eight negro preachers are in Jail at
Montgomery, Ala, charged with con-
spiracy in the murder of p. H. Patter-
son, the negro deacon, who was shot to
death in the Baptist Church there on
Wednesday.
Farmers in the neighborhood of
Keysville. Charlotte county, who have
long been annoyed by petty thfeving
have organized and driven every negro
from that locality
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Rockingham Mllltarv lnst,tute.

In this issue is an advertis emert of the
Rockingham Military Institute at Mt. Craw-
ford, Va, in charge Of F. A. Byerly, Prin-
cipal. assisted by a competent corps of in
structors. Mr.. Byerly has had fifteen years
experience as teacher. there will be five
other instructors, the buildings are new and
built entirely for school purposes. The
location cannot be excelled for healthful-
ness physically and morally. The session
will begin Sept. 10Th, 1897, and end June Is.
1898 A catalogue and full information
will he furnished on application to the
Principal at Mt. Crawford. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Highland News.

Mrs Ii. NJ. Patterson, who has been visit
ing in Monterey, has returned hame in
StauntOn.
Mrs. Lewis M. McClung. who was Miss
Lucy Blair, is at the home of her brother,
DR.. Jno. S. Blair. near Churchville, Angus
ia county. She has been seek for some time
and is being treated by her brother.
Hon. q. P. Jones will spend some time at
Hot Springs. in the hope of beneftting his
health, especially in the hops of driving
away an attack of rheumatism
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
picnic at Messy creek.

There was large picnic at Messy Greek
last Saturday. at which over a thousand
persons were present. The Sunday school
of Messy Creek had invited the Stone
Church, Bridgewater and Mt. Scion Sunday
schools and a large number of people came
from each point. Tables were spread adj
dresses we're made. and good time gen.
erally was had
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Death Of John wilson.

John Wilson. father of S. W. Wilson and
Mrs. Wamsley of this city. died at his home
on the Cow Pasture river in Highland Co..
on July "a, at the age OF 70. His home was
on the Parkersburg turnpike, and many of
our people have enjoyed his hos pitality as
they passed out or returned from the coun-
try beyond. He leaves four sons and three
daughter, VIM, Geo., S. W. and Harry. and
Mrs. j. E. Stuart. Mrs. Wamsley of this
city, and Mrs. Welborn of Missouri. Geo.
Wilson also lives in Missouri
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Death Of Mr.. Alex. r. Bell.

Mr. Alexander Robertson Bell of Long
Glade. whose illness was mentioned last
week, died on Friday night last between 9
and 10 O'Clock, at the home of his son.in.
law, Saml r. Bell, near this city, aged
ninety years. Mr.. Bell, as we stated, was
the last survivor Of five brothers who, in
their day. were among the most sturdy and
worthy citizens of this county. Their father,
Capt. James Bell, commanded company
in the war of 1872. and the instinct of the
soldier was strongly manifested throughout
the family. When the late civil war began
these FIVE brothers were beyond the military
age, but their sons were ready for the con-
f1ict. and seventeen of them entered the
Confederate service, and their blood stained
almost every battle field in Virginia. The
grave yard at Messy Creek church tells the
story of their bravery and sad story Of
bereavement suffered by their country and
their friends, but it does not tell of those
who fell wounded, but afterwards recover
ed. 1t became common in the neighborhood
when great battle had been fought of
which only the general results had been
heard, to hear the question, s'How many OF
the Bells were killed or wounded ?" Mr..
Bell married Miss Annie Hogshead. sister
Of Col. Thos. S. Hogshead of Stribling
Springs, who died many years ago. Their
family at this time consists of one son, Jas.
Bell, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary, wife
Of Moses Hutton of Hardy county, W. Va,
and Mrs. Eliza, wife of SamI r. Bell Of
this county.
Mr.. Bell, as we stated last week, had
been 60 years an elder in the Presbyterian
church at Messy Creek, and no man was
more unfailing in his attendance nor more
conscientious in his religious duties. He
bore the highest character for uprightness,
and his long life was unsullied by any
doubtful act or impropar deed. He was
born amid race of giants, who sent this
county bounding on to greatness, and laid
the foundation of it's strength and gram
deur.
HIS funeral was one of the largest ever
seen at Messy Creek, and the feeling of sad
ness over the loss sustained by the commu-
nifty was deep and wide. The services were
conducted by Rev. L. H. Paul. the pastor.
and were very appropriate and impressive.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

In order to put our subscription list on
cash basis, we will hereafter omit the names
Of all delinquent subscribers. The paper
will be stopped when persons time has
expired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Wallace shows.

The Great Wallace Shows viii be here on
Friday. August 9th, for two performances
This is one of the largest shows on the road
1t has museum, menagerie. circus and
Roma HippOdrOme. and all of its actors are
said to be stars
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

AT meeting held recently at Old
Point, of the board of visitors of Will
liam and Mary College. Rev. Beverly
Tucker, of Norfolk, was elected to fill
the vacancy made by the death of Rev.
DIR. Barten.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Virginia Military Institute,
LEXINGTON, va

LEXINGTON, VA.
59th Year. State Military, Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough courses in gen.
eral and applied Chemistry, and in Engineer
NJ. l., and Bachelor Science; IN Post Grad.
courses, Master Science, CIVIL Engineer. All
provided at an average rate of $3.50 per
month, exclusive of outfit. New Cadets re-
port Sept. 1. GEN.SCOTT SHIPP,
jul 15-St Superintendent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
tor this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

NJ. Eisemann, retired merchant OF
Charlottesville, died on Saturday, OF
paralysis, aged Al years. Mr.. Eisemann
was born in Alsace.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
RANDOLPH-MAcON System

of Endowed Colleges and Academies.
Vim. W. SMITH. A. NJ, IL. D., Chancellor.
|. Randolph Macon College, Ashland, Va, for men,
2. Randolph Macel Woman'S College, LylchbuIg, Va.
3. Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal, a.fOr boys
A. Randolph Macon Institute DanVillG, Va, for girls
For catalogues, &C., address Registrar at
each place. or Chancellor Smith, Front Royal,
Va. State age of son or daughter. JulS-3t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

q. S. Hale, OF Bridgewater, will leave the
first OF next week on trip through North
and South Dakota. The purpose Of his visit
to these states is to learn the exact condi-
lions of the climate and soil, and also the
inducements offered to settlers. A number
of people in the vicinity of Bridgewater are
interested. Esprit of the Valley
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

a bicyclist by the name of Parker, repre-
senting himself as the sporting editor Of the
Baltimore American, stopped two days at
the Shenandoah House in Woodstock last
week. He was in advance, he said, of
large party of Baltimore wheelmen and
was making arrangements for their comfort.
He borrowed S. from the hotel proprietor
and is said to have left owing his board and
a large bar bill.-Rockingham Register.
HE reached Staunton later. and is now
somewhat in advance of good many peo-
ple.-ED.I
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

For public convenience we suggest that a
mail box be placed at the &. o. Railway
station near point when the mail agent on
the trains can reach it, and thus enable per-
sons desiring to have letter written too
late for the houls at the postoffice to get it
aboard the traiD.
This is done at many points not as large as
Staunton, and with little kind assistance
by our postmaster this facility can be given
Staunton. 1t will then show in the Staun-
ton post Office receipts. Whereas now letters
handed into the mail car do not swell the
receipts of our post Office at all
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
l1OHNVN6 Salem. Va.

Courses for Degrees, with Electives: high
standard. Also Commercial and Preparatory
Courses. Library 10000 Volumes. Working
Laboratory. Good morals and discipline. Six
churches-nO bar-rOOms. Healthful noun
tain climate. VERY MODERATE EXPENSES: may
be reduced below $3.50 for nine months fees,
board, &c.) 45th year begins Sept. 18th. Cata-
logue free. Address JULIUS D. DREHER.
Julyl- President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
EDUCATIONAL,
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.

AT BLACKSBURG, VA.
30 Instructors Thoroughly equipped shops,
laboratories and in1rmary. Farm Of 1913 acres
Steam heating and electric lights in dOrmito-
ties. Degree courses in Agriculture; Horticul-
ture; Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engi-
neering. Applied Chemistry and General
Science. Shorter courses in Practical Agri-
culture and Practical Mechanics.
Total cost for session of nine months, in
Guiding tuition and other fees, clothing,
board, washing, text books, medical atten-
dance, ETC., abont SlS5. Cost to State students
$l55. Next session begins SEPT. 81, 1897.
For catalogue apply to
J, NJ. MCBRYDE, Phi. D.. LII. D.,
aug o-IU1 President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

This paper guarantees a larger
circulation in Augusta county I
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
james River Cement Works Inoono,ated


Judge William Mclaughlin Oh Friday
granted charter of incorporation to the
James River Cement works. Its incorpora-
tors and directors are e. H. Locher, u. O.
Locher and Eben Locher of Rockbridce
and G. M. B1ackfOrd and j. d. Horsley of
Lynchburg. The principal Office is to be In
Rockbridge county, and the capital stock is
to be $4,000. The company become the
owners and operators of the Cement works
at Glasgow now owned aud operated by G.
H. Locher a. Co. Rockbridge News.
A committee consisting of Mesdames Jed
Hotchkiss, P. A. Ross, w. A. Wilson, Chas.
Miller and Newton Argenbright, and
Messrs. j. A. Hanger, w. Arthur Wilson,
Preston A. Ross. W. A. Higgs and DR.. q.
T. Lewis, has been appointed to attend to
the improvements to be made to the Second
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
ROCKINGHAM MILITARY INSTITUTE,

MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA.
FACULTY-F. A. Byerly. Prin. Capt Charles
M. BlackfoId, COmmandant; H. b. Bare; Dr.
b. W. Switzer; Rev. c. B. Heller.
First-class Preparatory School Reasonable
Terms. Excellent building, board and man
agement. Discipline firm, but kind careful
to morals. Thorough work. The
principal has had ID years experience. Ses-
sion begins Sept. Is. 81, closes 18th of June 'sS.
For particulars address
aug sat f. A. BYERLY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Death OF VIM. RIggs,

VIM. Biggs. Esq, died at the home of his
son-in-law, DR.. Beardsley, in Huntington,
last Saturday morning. July oath. aged 90
years, 9 months and IA days, having been
borne in Kentucky, Oct, 10, 1909. He was
the father of Geo. N. and Saml &. Biggs,
late OF this county. Col. j. w. Davis of
this county, at that time Syears old, was
present at the marriage of Mr.. Biogs, on the
9th day Of Oct. 1927, and is now the only
person living who witnessed the ceremony.
-Greenbrier Independent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
PANTOPS ACADEMY

Near CHARLOTTESVILLE AI
For Boys and Young Men. Has unriyalled
advantages In healthful climate, thorough
teaching, kindly home influence, aud large
gymnasium. Send for catalogue.
JOHN r. SAMPSON, A. NJ, Principal.
july 22-6ts.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

The little daughter of Mr.. j. W. Brewer
fell from the front porch Of her fathers
residence on north Augusta street, on Tues
day afternoon, and wos severely bruised. No
bones were broken, and 1t is thought she
is not seriously injured. The fall was 10
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-11-20
HE KNEW WHO WORE SOCKS.

Clever Trick Played on a German
General by u Subaltern Officer.
Under orders existing some time ago,
men in the German army: wore at will
either socks or fuszlappen "a species of
bandage) on their feet. During an in
spection, relates the San Francisco
Argonaut> certain general asked a
subaltern officer what his men wore on
their feet. He replied that some wore
socks and some lappen-about 70 per
cent socks. The general further asked!
him if he knew what each individual
wore. He was answered promptly in
the affirmative. what" said the gen
eral. pointing to a man in the ranks,
.'does this man Wear?'' Socks" was
the response; and on the man taking
off a boot on the generals order, a
sock was found to incase the foot. The
same test applied in several cases pro-
duced the same result. The general
was highly impressed with the init
mate knowledge of detail displayed by
the subaltern, but the lad disclosed
subsequently to his brother officers the
simple device which procured him such
:kudos. His men, by his order, had all
a sock on one foot and a fuszlappen on
the other. They were instructed, to
note carefully the answer given by their
officer, and to remove the boot which
would disclose yveriication of his as
sertion
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-11-20
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE
CLOSURE SALE. s

Default having been made in the payment OF
sthe sum OF seven hundred and ffty-seven dollars
and eighteen cents principal and interest, winch
is claimed to be due and due at the date Of this
notice upon a certain mortgage duly executed
and delivered by Oscar Peterson. an unmarried
man. mortgagor, to William A.. Curry mortgage
bearing date the fifteenth day of March, A. D.
1888, and duly acknowledged on that day and
With the power Of sale therein con eained, duly
Orded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in
sofa, on the 9Th day of April, A. D. 1893, at 9
g clock a. M. in Book B Of Mortgages on page
No action or proceeding having been institut-
ed. at law otherwise, to recot er the debt So
cured by said mortgage Or any part thereof;
+ Now. therefore. notice Is hereby given that, By
virtue of the power Of sale contained III said
case made and provided, the said mortgage will
pc foreclosed by a sale of the premises described
IN and conveyed by said mortgage, viz:
being in the County Of cooR and NJ State Mnne
3eota described as follows, to-wit: An undivid-
ed two thirds interest in the north half of the
northwest quarter (nha of nwh), the southwest
quarter OF the northwest quarter (swA Of nwA) &.
the north half Of the southwest quarter (nks of
.swA }, the southwest quarter of the southwest
gu lswA Of swA. and the southeast guar
ton seventeen (l7). and the northeast quarter of
the northeast quarter (neA of ne14l, of section
eighteen Qs), all in township sixty two (62)
north of range four () east of the fourth princi-
pal meridian, according to the United States
government survey thereof, with the heredita-
ments and appurtenances, which sale will be
made by the sheriff Of said Cook County. at the
front door OF the Court House, in Grand Marais,
in said county and state on the 18th day of De-
cember. A. D. 1897, ut ten (10( o'clock a. m. of
that day, at public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash, to pay said debt of seven hundred and
fifty seven dollars and eighteen cents together
with interest at seven per cent per annum from
the date of this notice on the sum of five hundred
and seventy two dollars. the principal sum Sc
cured by said mortgage, aud the taxes, if any, on
said premises and twenty-five dollars attorney g
fees, as stipulated in and by said mortgage in
case Of foreclosure, and the Disbursements al
lowed by law; subject to redemption at any time
within one year from the day of sale, as provided
By law.
Dated both October, A. D. 1897.
WILLIAM A. CURRY,
l.. U. Q. TITUS, Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortga gee.
Grand Marais. Minnesota.
Oct 80, Nov. 6-l3-2C-27. Dec. Ali.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-11-20
Balloon Accidents.

'The cause of so many balloon acct
dents" says .AeronautWilliam Kendall,
of Philadelphia, 'lies in the fact that
the beginner doesn't realize what del
icate piece of mechanism a balloon is,
and after having been employed'about a
balloon outfit for one season he imag-
dnes he knows it all. Thesepeople man
age to get balloon, usually an old,
:weatherIbeaten affair, and then secure
an engagement at some amusement
park. Statistics show that nine out of
every ten such aeronauts meet with &C.
cidents. In one week seven parachute
sleapers were injured, some fatally, and
during the season of 1896 no less than AZ
aeronauts were killed. And in nine
eases out of ten it is all because they
haven't mastered the intricacies of
their profession"