Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-06
wAYNRssoRo NEWS.

/; One by one the good people of the cart
seem passing away; and, whilst there Is a
ways some one to, drop tear and place
flower on the bier of the vilest sinner ths
takes his exit, we all involuntarily mourn
when we hear of good soul taking it
eternal flight. On Saturday last, MIR. Alfre
Gold, the treasurer of Basic City, died. al
ter lingering sickness. at his home OF
Commerce street. MIR. Gold was held il
the highest ESTEEM by every one who knew
him, and was modest, quiet Christian
gentleman. He was, perhaps 80 years O
age; leaves wife, one daughter and one
son to mourn his loss. His remains were
inferred in the WaynesborO cemetery or
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, DR.. Cooke
and Mr.. Brown officiating.
An epidemic, whose symptoms are very
similar to bronchitis, is having quite run
in our neighborhood now, and very many of
our citizens are victims of this hydra-headed
monster.
/ Among those reported on the sick list for
this week from various causes, are: Mr.. H.
q. Miller. of Basic Mrs. e. l.. Swink. Mrs.
Lille E. Huff, Mr.. K. e. Wright and Mr.. j..
A. Patterson. of this place.
Rev. DR.. Francis K. Beattie, of the
Theological Seminary, at Louisville. KY,
preached in the Presbyterian church here
on Sunday morning last at II o'clock. 1t
is almost superfu0us to add that his sermon
was an intellectual treat.
l understand that when Ford's Lithia
Springs are opened next month for the re-
ception and accommodation of summer
guests, Mr.. j. d. Smith will be caterer
again, and Mr.. j. Phil. Smith will be head
clerk.
Not many persons, perhaps, in the outside
world, and for that matter there are doubt
less, but few of our own citizens. who have
any adequate idea of the capacity for, and
the astonishing amount Of business done by
the manufacturing establishment of Hard
ing Brothers. located in theeastern suburbs
of our city. l had the pleasure of being
shown through this plant last week, and
was utterly surprised myself at what saw.
They started here some time last fall in
small, modest and transformations way, but
the increasing demand for their product
renders constantly increased facilities neces-
sary. They make barrel slaves and make
them so we'll that it is now necessary to have
something like 500, 900 to 100000 on hand
drying all the time, as those ready for mar
ket are shipped to Baltimore. Philadelphia
and New York, as fast as they get dry.
Eighteen men are at work a II the time, or
teams are hauling billets constantly from
the woods near town; the wonderful up
right cutter cuts 40 slaves to the minute,
which are Immediately transferred to a
double-circular saw, which, in time. cuts
them off to proper lengths. when they are
hauled off to the drying house. This house is
about go by 200 feet and about 20 feet high.
and contains the 'stock on hand' during
the drying process. The factory proper is
about 40 by $50 feet: is run by large sta
tionary engine. has blacksmith's shop in
one end, and the other end is divided into
watts or steaming rooms. Here the wood is
steamed before being cut and the various
processes of manipulation through which it
passes before it terminates in finished slaves
gives employment to to men. As they
pay off on the first of each month, their pay
roll is no inconsiderable factor in the bust
ness of WaynesborO.
On last Saturday evening Mr.. A. j. Nc
Laughlin. head miller at the Waynesboro
FIGURING Mills, set his dip net in the race.
just above the rock in the forebay. On
Monday morning when he went to investl-
gate he found he had caught 33 suckers and
cells. 1t was not good weather for fishing
either!
Miss French, a former missionary to
China, gave several lectures here last week
She was associated whilst in China with the
Rev. NJ. Hale Houstin. who went from this
place several years ago. and whilst here she
was the guest of Mrs. Bette Chase.
Rev. DIR. and Mrs. A. r. Cooke were in
Staunton Saturday evening and Sunday
morning.
Mr.. James Craig has gotten his appoint
ment as postmaster, but not having received
his commission has not taken charge yet.
A cold wave, seeming from the very Polar
region itself. visited US on Sunday night and
all day Monday. 1t left feecy mantle on
the topmost peaks of the Blue Ridge.
THISTLE.