Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-20
: M0FFETT'S CREEK.
Funeral Of VIM. Wiseman Stable Burn
ed-Pastor TO Be Installed.

/ y
Funeral OF VIM. Wiseman Stable Burr
: ed-Pastor to Be Installed.
Moffett 8 Greek. Oct. 1S.-One by on
( those gallant and beloved old veterans
E who wore the grey, are summoned t
cross over that silent and peaceful rive
and join that great company of veteran
who have gone on before Another on
has answered the call and now rest
beneath the shade of the trees on tn
other side.
VIM. Wiseman, an old and highly es
teemed citizen, met with very sad acct
dent last Friday evening, which resulted
in his death. In attempting to mount g
loaded wagon he fell underneath the
wagon which ran over him and he re.
ceived such injuries that he only lived
about two hours. Tender hands rem.
dered him every possible attention,
but the wagon was heavily loaded and
bis injuries were of such a serious nat
ure that no human skill could avail.
The deceased was about IS years of age
and highly respected Christian gen.
tleman loved and honored by all who
came within the range of his acquaint-
ance. He is survived by his wife and
seven children all Of which are grown.
The family have the sympathy of the
entire community in their great bereave
ment.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. c. A. Freed at st. Marks Luth-
eran church. Interment in the adjoin-
ing cemetery. Ten of his comrades of
the 9th Virginia Regiment, who had
marched with him through four years
Of bloody conflict served as pallbearers
thus rendering him their last sad SER
vices. They were Messrs. John W. /
Beard. Chas. G.. Berry, VIM. H. Fulton,
David P. Miller, Thomas NJ Smiley,
Christian Runkle, Frank Carroll, Will
lam Lucas, Henry Wright and Thomas
E. Crist.
Henry Wright had his stable burned
On We dnesday, the 9Th. The fire was
discovered in time to save the horses,
harness etc. 1t caught from some un-
Known agency just about dark. 1t was
'ull of hay and large convenient
table. The loss is perhaps about $3.50
No insurance
The Rev. G. A. Wilson, d. D., will
'egin a protracted meeting at New
'rovidence church on Sunday night
ext. He will be assisted in these SER
ices by Rev. JIM. Welle, of Staunton.
Miss Lucy Turk has returned home
rom visit to Vinton, Roanoke county.
Messrs. Walter E. Beard and Berry !
). Beard have returned home from a
isit to Rock bridge friends.
Ralston R. Berry Is visiting friends
Greenwood, Albemarle county. -
The ladies of New Providence cOngre-I
alton will hold Chrysanthemum Fes- s
val at that church on November Bird =
nd 4th. 1t will doubtless be a grand 3
fair. Many handsome premiums are 6
fered and big exhibit is expected, \
he public are cordially invited to at T
nd, IC
Rev. James M. Shreckhise is supply y
g Churchville and Pleasant View r
lurches for the present, owing to the
ness Of Rev. Mr.. Ewing. G,
Rev. W. G. Carson will be installed as "
Istor of Shemariah church on Sunday
'xt. Rev. G.. A. Wilson, D. D., and Fl
evs. A. H. Hamilton and JIM. Wells Ii
Ill take part in installation services. II
Robert A. Wallace and family have j,
owed to Newport. We welcome them rs
our village. sh
Mrs. Mamie Turk and daughter,
ary Houston, are visiting Newport
atives. ia
The New Providence Academy has h.
ened its tenth session under very en- tn
auspices about thirty scholars on au
E enrolled and more are expected. It is Fl
der the efficient management of 10
Of. Edgar Dawson. A. B., and Miss BE-
ina OFT, assistant and musical in NJ
uctor. VI