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Evening journal., 1897-01-25
DOWN ABOUT TOWNSEND.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
TOWNSEND, Jan. 25.-James Mas
lin. of Wilmington. is here visiting
Franklin Hollis, a well-known Will
mingtonian, is now sojcurning in this
locality.
Miss Emma Weldon, of Philadelphia,
mother and other relatives and nu-
merous friends here.
Harry Ratledge. Of Wilmington,
stopped here on Saturday.
Miss Jennie Jones, Of Middletown,
spent Sunday with Mrs. George Pin
der
Photographer Soreck S. Wilson re-
turned to Philadelphia to-day to re-
sumo his duties in that line of art.
Daniel Salmon and wife have re-
turned from a visit to Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
The Townsend Fox Hunting Clul
will soon participate in another hunt
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Joseph c. Ecclos. of Odessa, is on {
visit Of several weeks duration tC
Wilmington friends.
Miss A. c. Davis is visiting friends a
Taylor's Bridge
Cards are out announcing the wed
ding of Mrs Mary p. Vinyard to Davi,
Vinyard, to take place ON Thursday
January %, at II o'clock, at the resi-
dence of the bride, near Houston.
Cards have been issued announcinl
the marriage, on Wednesday. of Obe
W. Marvii, Of Laurel. to Miss Cor
Truitt. The ceremony will take place a
O'Clock D. m. The bride is a daughte
Evening journal., 1897-01-25

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
for rent. $500 per year and upwards.
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sTEELE's TAVERN.

STFELE's TAVERN, March 27.-Mr. M.
William Collins, son Of Mr.. Robert Collins.
near Cotopaxi, died last Thursday. at Bes-
semer, Va, after brief illness with
Bright's disease of the Kidneys He was the
agent of the Ches. & o Ry. at that place.
He left widow and daughter, about ten
years old. He was an affectionate father,
husband and son, and was highly respected
by those who knew him. His remains were
brought home on Friday, and were laid to
rest in Mt. Carmel cemetery Saturday morn
ing, funeral services being conducted by the
Rev. A. Il. Hamilton.
A sad accident occurred this morning at
Raphine, by which Mr.. Jno. T. Lunsf ord's
little boy, two years and nine months old,
received an injury. from which he died this
afternoon. He was walking along the road
behind his MOTHER and just as they were
passing wagon, a dog scared the little fell
low, and he ran round with his mother, and
fell with his head under the wheel. HeIwas
the only child of the grief stricken parents,
and they have the sympathy Of the whole
community. No blame attaches to any one
for the sad occurrence.
Baxter johnson, who had been a trusted
Iaborer on the farm Of Mr.. Jas W. Wallace
near Greenyille, for several years, died
suddenly yesterday, near this place.
Mt. Carmel Church is receiving new
coat Of paint this week.
Mr. S. H. Hildebrand, of Albemarle coun.
'ty. has rented Mr.. M. q. Steele's mill. and
moved his family r. this place.
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aREENvILLE.

Mr.. Jacob Yost has commenced having
the Democrats step down and out of office.
Through his influence the political head Of
r. F. Larew, Jr., Postmaster here fell in
the basket this week to make room for Mr..
Thos. P Harvey. 1t is understood that Mr..
Il. will take charge April 1st. and the Office
will be moved just across the street. from
where it now is to the Vines building.
Mr.. John Il. Clarke and bride returned
here Friday morning from trip to Balti-
more and Washington. The popularity Of
Mr.. Clarke in the community was album
dainty shown in the grand serenade given
him Friday night by all classes of citizens.
Mt. Carmel Church congregation is max
ing extensive preparations to entertain Lex
ington Presbytery, which meets there, the
18th May next.
One morning last week Mrs. Zach Thomp-
son recently met with quite surprise -on
going to her home near here, after remain.
ing all night at her mothers, she found the
door opened and large burly negro man
sitting in the door. She went back and get
ting some Of the neighbors returned to the
house, but the negro tramp had fled after
searching the entire premises and carrying
away pistol and some other small articles.
A telephone Company was organized at
Spottswood Wednesday with Jos. N. Wal
lace. President; D. E. East. Vice. President;
s. F. Mcclure, Secretary and Treasurer.
They propose erecting line from Staunton
and Lexington.
Our section of the county has the finest
crop prospect have ever seen at this season
of year. DELTA.
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The q. and o. New schedv,e.
OBITUARY..

Died at her home, 1886 West Main Street.
at 3:15 A. M. Monday. March 22nd, in the 35th
year of her age. Miss Susan William Wren
Miss Sue as all who knew her loved to
call her, was the daughter of Anthony D.
Wren and Susan Breckenridge, and leaves
two sisters and three brothers surviving her.
Some six weeks ago, she was taken with
grippe, followed by pneumonia, which was
succeeded by meningitis.
For nearly the whole time of her last ILL
ness she was unconscious and thus the dying
testimony of the saintliest woman our city
has ever known has been lost to religion,
and parting messages of truest love left I'M
uttered. Her life was remarkable one and
the whole of it has been spent in good
works.
One of three unmarried sisters, she has, for
twelve years, made noble effort to support
herself and do good to others. Working
during the day at her desk and collecting
bills she came home at eventide to take up
the burden of her household duties. and set
out on her tireless round to serve the sick,
to watch by the dying, to comfort the COM
fortress, and minister to those in want.
How often she has denied herself the COM
forts of life that she might gladden. the
home where the shadow of sorrow rested
will never be known until He, whom she
loved and served, shall say I'm as much as
We did it unto one of the least of these, We
did it unto me-"
a AluK O6uSutcI Ill Iu6 tIucst S0uSo VI
the word she lived; and the Hospital that
now bears that name and is the source of so
much sOlace and comfort to the afflicted in
our midst Is due as much to her earnest tire
less. and modest efforts as to any otner.
How many sad homes will miss the glad
ness of her coming, how many death beds
her tender nursing and tenderer words as
she pointed to the Savior who taketh away
all sin!
How the saints and widows will weep as
they recount the good deeds this DOrcas has
done
The sympathizing heavens wept as they
bore her body covered with flowers to the
grave, but as they lowered it into the silent
tomb. the clouds broke away and the setting
sun kissed her goodbye and her loving
Father set his bow in the heavens remem-
brance of his promise to his faithful chill
dren.
Happy. happy Sue how bright the glory
that adorns thy brow, how sweet the peace
of thine awakening, how dear the rest the
long rest after thine arduOus labOrs of love !!
q. e.
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Plan for Nominating Candidates.
Preserve for reference; will not appe
again.]

Preserve for reference; will not appear
again.l
The Democratic County Committee held a
meeting in the room over the circuit clerks
office in the city of Staunton, on Monday.
the 22nd instant, at ~ o'clock M to consider
any organization relative to the spring, or
Nay, election for district officers. There
were present MeSSrS. Edward EchOls, Chair
man; John q. Whitlock, s. e. Brown. David
w. Drake, S. M. Shepherd, John T. Smith,
W. W. Sprowl, S F. Gilkeson, E. o. Peale
and VIM. ii. Norman.
1t was decided to hold district meetings at
one point In each district in the county on
Saturday. May LIST 1897, at 8 o'clock p. na., for
the purpose of nominating candidates for
the various offices to be filled. to-wit:
Three justices of the peace for each dis
trict, one 0yerseer of the poor for each dis
trict. one commissioner of roads for each
district, one road director for each district,
one supervisor for each district, one consta-
BILE for each district.
The meetings will be held at the follow
ing places at the hour and date mentioned:
Beverly Manor district-At the courthouse
In StauntOn.
South River district-At Fishersville.
Riverheads district-At Middlebrook.
Middle River diStrict-At New Hope.
Pastures district-At Buffalo Gap.
North River district-At Mt. Scion.
All Democrats and those who will affiliate
with the Democratic party will be entitled
to vote and participate in said meetings.
EDWARD ECHOLs Chairman
Dem. County Committee.
W. w. SPRoUL, Secretary.
The law requires candidates for Office to
file with the county clerk notice of their
candidacy thirty days before the election
Candidates will be furnished by the clerk
with blank forms to be used in giving such
notice.
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8. p. o. e.

at the last regular session in March of
each year, the order of Elks, known as
1.-THE best people on EARTH" held their an
nual election of officers, and selected repre-
sentatives to the Grand Lodge, which this
year assemblies in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At their meeting last Saturday night. Staun-
ton lodge No. 351, elected the following
officers for the ensuing Year-Exalted Ruler
John McQuaide; Esteemed Leading Knight,
Thos. j. Crowder; Esteemed Loyal Knight.
DIR. NJ. o. Burkholder; Esteemed Lecturing
Knight, j. Lewis Bumgardner; Secretary,
Heber Ker; Treasurer, A. M. Valz; Trus-
tee, w. s. Burke; Chaplain. Geo. w. Brit
tain; Esquire, Fred A. Quensen; Inner
Guard, John J. Kilgalen; Tyler, John d.
Hounihan.
Past Exalted Ruler w.. F. Summerson
was elected delegate to the Grand Lodge,
with the representative of the Richmond
lodge as his alternate.
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Arbor HlIi.

ARBoR HILL, Mar. 29.-Miss Annie Ram
sey of Charles Town, W. Va, is visiting her
friend. Mrs. j. S. Palmer of this neighbor-
hood. Miss Ramsey is quite popular
young lady, and it is hoped may long re-
main in our vicinity.
Lucy Clemmer has been very sick, but
we are glad to know is now improving.
The Arbor Hill telephone company have
ordered their phones. and will soon have
them in use.
/ Mr.. James Coyner of Basic City, is in this
(neighborfo6d gathering water creses to shir
north. Ea
An oyster supper was given at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. 81. Palmer on las,
Thursday evening by Mr.. John Harris. The
oysters were very fine and the entertainment
enjoyed by ALL.
Mr.. Geo. Slower is very ill. he has fever
we understand.
Willie Clemmer who has been sick i!
improving, but little Arehart boy is quit,
i'll. both have fever. TIT-FoR-TAT.
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sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AM yINDIoAToR =.

| Deaths IN the counry:and CITY.
/ Miss Kennedy Of Crimora. died on March
9th, and was buried at Mountain View
(, chapel.
The son of Mrs. David Scroghan died neal
New Hope March 2Sth. and was buried al
Middle River Dunkard church on Tuesday
at IL q. m.
DEATH OF REV. J. H. TEMPLE his home
at ChurchviIle on the 9th of March. this
aged minister departed this life in the 10th
year of his age He was born in Pendieton
county, now W. Va, on the 2lst of February,
1927, and was the son of Harry F. and Eliza.
beth Temple. He early connected himself
with the Methodist church. and for AZ years
had been regularly ordained minister. His
health had been delicate for several years and
it became necessary for him to be placed on
the superannuated list. For year or more
he had been great sufferer, and later IN MS
illness became paralyzed. His wish was tnat
his funeral might be conduced py the
Presiding Elder, Rev. P. H. Whisner, ana
Rev. DR.. ]. H. Boyd of this city. which
was done. His funeral stook place from
the Presbyterian church at Churchvllie on
Monday last, 10Th ult., at 10 o'clock, and his
remains were inferred in the cemetery near
ChurchvilIe, He left wife to survive him,
who has the sympathy of the church and
community, and one brother, Jas. M. lem
pie, and two sisters, Miss Susan Temple and
Mrs Harriet Dyer, of Oak Flat, Pendieton
Co, w. Va.
e. G Boon, DEAD.-Yesterday morning at
o'clock, Mr.. G. G. Boon of this city, passed
away Of heart failure, induced by protract-
ed attack of grippe, from which he had been
suffering all winter. Deceased was the last
Of his family and leaves no relatives save
nieces and nephews. He was in his Gath
year, q brother, Zebulon Boon, died in Salem,
Va, about eighteen months ago. Mr.. Boon
was native of England, but came to this
country with his parents when quite child,
and settled in Bath county. Since manhood
he has lived in several States of the Union,
but for the last yerrs has been resident OF
this city. He was member of the Martins
burg, W. Va. lodge OF Masons, who have
been notified of his death. The funeral will
be conducted from the Methodist church this
afternoon under the auspices of the Staunton
Lodge Of Masons.
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compI,men. to a.sfaunton Youth

Compliment to a.Sfaunton Youth.
The implement Age, Philade lphia jour
nal Of high standing, publishes in one of its
late issues life like picture of Master James
B. Lambert, son of Mr.. g. P. Lamcert of this
city. Accompanying the portrait is we'll
deserved compliment to the young man, and
shows what push, affability and persever-
ance can accomplish for even one so young.
The Age remarks as follows;
"Mr. James B. Lambert, whose photo
graph appears in this issue, has probably
had more experience in the implement trade
than any young man Of his age in the coun-
try. He is not yet 16 years old, and has set
up and put in operation in two seasons sixty
Bickford & Huffman drills, besides num-
Der Of machines, etc. He is employed by
Mr.. L. r. N. Speck, of Staunton, Va, and
is an expert allaround first class worker
and who can operate machine as success.
fully as older implement men,"
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county Court.

In the matter of the petition Of J. F. Mil
| Ter and others for the establishment OF
wire foot bridge over Middle river in Mid
die River district near to what Is known as
the Finley Ford said petition being heard
the court decided on the establishment OF
the bridge and ascertained land damages to
Mrs. s. A. Finley to be $1,000 and the cost
of construction. $4,000 upon condition how
ever that the petitioner. J. F. Miller shall
bear and pay 5000 towards the cost OF con-
struction, which he assumes and agrees to
do. But before making the final order
establishing the bridge copy OF the order
was ordered to be certified to the board of
supervisors for approval or rejection as the
law directs. in appropriating the sum OF
$l6O 90 to be paid by the county.
The case of Ruckman against Hanna on
appeal from Justice of the peace was argu-
ed and given to the jury The jury returned
a verdict of $21. go in favor of j. h. Hanna,
and motion to set aside the verdict was
overruled.
The case of j. F. Templeton against
Henry ID. Smith upon an action of unlawful
entry and detainer for a recovery and
possession of the house and lot containing
six acres in Basic City IS set for trial Fri
day.
Alexander Gibson qualified as executor OF
the will of william Gibson. deceased.
Justice William Taliaferro reported and
paid into court three fines imposed by him;
one upon NJ. E. Talley for trespass for 5000
and one each upon M. E. Talley and w. II.
Fulton for S1.O0 each in permitting hogs to
run at large.
Rev. w. A. Black, of the United Brethren
Church in Christ, and Rev. ]. ii. Whit, OF
the Methodist Episcopal church south, were
appointed and executed bond to celebrate
the rights Of marriage.
Administration was granted to Rebecca
Roper upon the estate Of her son, w. H..
Roper.
In the unlawful detainer cases or w. T.
Gales administrator VS.. J. B. Bailey. and
NJ. B. Hodge VS.. M. K. CARRIER, judgments
were entered for the plaintiff in each case.
In the matter of the road petition Of E. F.
Coffey and others, Messrs. AbsalOm Koiner.
John w. Wallace and W. M. Brown were
appointed commissioners to assess land
damages to the contestant F. p. Beaver. as
signee of W. b. Lavelle. said commissioners
being required to act on Tuesday, April
Goth, 1897.
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Med stone 10 waYnesboro.

1t is not generally known that there is a
mad stone in Waynesboro. Mr.. Tiphen W
Allen, ST., showed US stone which be
claims is genuine mad stone. Mr.. Allen
says the stone has been in his possession q
years and was taken from the stomach of q
deer killed by his father and BENZ. Haw
kins in the Massanuttin mountains 80 years
ago. The stone is oval shaped, of brown
ish color and the formation is Of parchment
like layers. Mr.. Allen says it has beer
used many times in case Of rabies and al
ways with satisfactory results. -Herald.
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only one Ea,r this Year.

A meeting Of the committees of the two
fair associations was held Monday to con.
slider plans for combined exhibit for 1897.
The name under which the combined fair is
to exhibit will be 1.-THE District and Au-
gusta County Agricul tural and Live Stock
Fair" The following Offices were recon-
mended-President, A. F. Withrow; Vice
President A. 6. Mowry; Secretary. HebeI
Ker; Assistant Secretary. E. A. Fulcher;
Treasurer, j. n. Mcfarland.
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Of beef. against 2400 beeves, 1850 sheep, and
10, 761 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver.
pool quoted American steers at 11a12c per
lb. dressed weight; American sheep at 9a10}c
1 per 10, dressed weight; American refrigerator
beef at 10a10ac.
Receipts OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
were at Jersey City. Under a fair inquiry
quiry the market ruled moderately active
throughout, and all of the offerings were dis
posed of in good season at full Friday prices.
Poor to best native steers sold at $4.60a5.25
per100 lbs stays and oxen at IS. 75a4.5O; bulls
at %. 00a3.75: dry cows at 41.75a350.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK Markell
March Is, 1897.
Beef Cattle-There has been no improve
ment in the activity Of the market over last
week. The average quality of the offerings
Is better than it was yesterday, there being
prOpOrti0nately as many of the tops and
good grades as then, with fewer of the low
er orders. Prices of Beef Cattle this week
ranged as follows:
Generally rated first quality...... 4OOSA 40
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF the cattle received ica came me from Viz
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs-The trade for both
sheep and lambs is active and values for
each are 80 higher than ON Monday. Sheep
are quoted at 3a411c per Id, and few extra
shade higher. Lambs 41aa511c per lb, and
extra shade higher.
Hogs-The market is steady for hogs with
prices unchanged since Monday.
Fresh Cows.-There is an active trade for
COWS and prices are fully IS per head
higher.
Calves-Trade is dull and values for
veals are easier at 4a511c per lb. Roughs
n0minally at $3a6 per head.
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At the o. o. 4 B. institution.

The executive committee of the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind Institute met Monday last
The broom department was consolidated
with the mattress department, the services
Of foreman of the broom department, W. T.
Ellnger, being dispensed with. Harvey
Shreye. foreman of the mattress department,
will assume charge of the combined depart
ments.
The vacancy caused by the death of Pro-
lessor De Long will be considered by the
board which meets April Goth next. Mean.
time Professor Euritt has charge of this
class, while S. z. Jones. monitor and assis-
tant teacher. has charge of Professor Euritt s
class.
Other routine business was transacted. 4
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pocanontas coun,v Items.


Mr. Newton Landes and Miss Nora Miller
of Mill Point, were married last week at
the residence of the brides parents by Rev.
j. d. Hill.
Prof. J. W. Warwick's school closed last
week, and very interesting and appropriate
exercises were held.
Mr.. NJ. N. Mccoy met with painful &C.
cldent last week on leaving the store of
Payne Bros. at Hillsboro. In attempting
to mount rather spirited horse it became
frightened and his foot caught in the stirrup
and he was dragged for some distance. On
summoning physician it was found that
two ribs were broken.
Misses Curry and Eskridge, R. W. Hill,
Enoch Moore, Geo. R. Curry. Harry Moore,
Ernest N. Moore, Rev. Geo. W. Echols and
wife, Fred Beard, and probably other of our
citizens were in Staunton last week, most
of them being delegates to the conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Slavin and Mrs. o. r.
Slavin left for their home in Kansas, hav-
ing spent the winter in Pocahontas. Mr.. o.
r. Slavin left for home six weeks ago and
did not return as he had expected, owing to
important business. The gentlemen are
Pocahontas bred and have done well in the
west in the cattle business. They carry in
stock about 1900 cattle and have leased and
improved ranch of 1000 acres.
Geo. W. Whiting will shortly move tc
| Greenbrier county.
Mrs. j. W. Blair. who lives at the last
house up Greenbrier river, met with pain
full accident at Van Buren, Arbogast's las
Monday, by being thrown from a horse
She was found by Mr.. Arbogast lying in
the road in state of insensibility. Sh,
was badly hurt about the head and should
erS.
Miss Blanch Mclaughlin, aged II years
daughter of the late soldier James Nc
Laughlin, died near Driftwood March ~, o
pulmonary affection.
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Near Deaths Door.

Mrs. Emma Pole. formerly of Roanoke,
Va, now living in Lorraine, Ohio, and SIS
ter of Mrs. Il. L. Gallaher, Jr., is lying at
the point of death from severe attack Of
pneumonia. Her sister, Mrs. B. L. Greider
left East Orange. N. T., for her bedside on
Monday last. Mrs. Pole is niece of Mr..
T. H. Antrim Of our town.-Waynesboro
Sentinel
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Fire In HIehIand County.

The house of Hugh H. Jordan, five miles
south of Monterey, burned on the 25th ult
with part of the contents. A granary stu
ated close to the house was also burned
with the contents, 800 bushels of corn. The
fire originated in the dwelling house and
was caused by defective flue. There was
no insurance
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Meeting Grand Council Royal Arcanum
Richmond. April go. 1897.

For the above occasion, the Southern Ry.
will place on sale to Richmond Va, and
return, reduced rate tickets from points
within the State at rate of four cents pei
mile, oneway. for the round trip. Tickets
will be on sale April 1920, final limit April
"a, continuous passage in each direction
This affords splendid opportunity to visit
Richmond.
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Barren Ridge High School.

The stockholders of the high school to be
established at this place met on Saturday
and effected permanent organization. j.
P. Hogshead was elected president. j. q.
CARRIER vice president, and A. 7. Fisher
secretary and treasurer. The following
gentlemen were elected as directors-J. p.
Hogshead. R. +. Days. y.sC. CARRIER. s. J,
NiswsDdsrsn ara n =. Hildebrsnd.
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A FREQ Temperance Lecture To-
morrow Night.

Tomorrow night the people Of Staunton
will have the opportunity Of attending
free temperance lecture, given by the dis
tinguished orator. Volney B. Cushing, OF
Bangor. Maine. Mr.. Gushing has been on
lecturing tour through West Virginia, and
on his way home, has consented to stop OF
here for an evening. He has the reputation
Of being fine speaker. and has an album.
dance of funny stories on tap, by which
means he forcibly illustrates every point.