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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Ex-Governor Mckinney Dead.

Farmville, Va, March Eek Gov
ernor Phil w. Mckinney died at his
home here at II o'clock last night of a
congestion of the lungs. Mr.. McKin-
ney has been in failing health for some
time. Not great while after he
vacated the executive chair he had a
long and painful illness, but rallied
and resumed the practice of law. He
was taken sick several days ago, pre-
sumably with grip, but it was not
until Tuesday afternoon that his con
dition became alarming. Later in the
night his wife and daughter, Miss
frankie, were notified that he was
sinking rapidly, and that all hope
of his recovery had been abandoned.
He was distinguished lawyer and a
member of the Presbyterian church
In 1888 he defeated William Malone
for Governor, receiving nearly 55, OOO
majority.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Annex Happenings.

Annex, March, Work on the farm
has been completely paralyzed for the
past six weeks on account of the bad
weather. Very little blowing has been
done up to this writing, and some OF
the last years corn crop is still in the
field. Some fields of wheat are in very
good condition, while others are look
ing very badly.
The fine focks of cartridges that
were feeding around before the big
snow have all persisted. l have not
seen or heard on- since the snow has
gone.
Many farmers have lost all their po-
tatOes, and the good housewives have
lost their house flowers by the severe
weather. Mr.. O. E. Cleveland had a
calf frozen to death, while many peo-
pie lost their fowls
Mrs Jacob Shirley, an aged lady, is
quite ill. Old age seems to be the
worse trouble.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Live County Happenings.

SwOope, March lon Thursday O
last week the gentlemen around
Swoope had some very fine fun in the
shape of fox cha near the Kempel
farm. The fox had been previously
caught by some means, and on thai
day Wa: turned loose 1t was IAN old
red" and after u six hours hard run,
he succeeded in getting away from a
large pack of hounds.
The farmers are complaining of los.
ing good many lambs by the severity
of the weather in the past few weeks.
One said he had lost fifteen. A good
many young men i'll this section had
their fingers and toes frosted during
the cold snap.
Hebron Manse has received one of
the new and handsome American cleo
trio telephones, which was put in by
the congregation for the use of the
pastor family. In addition to the
phones already in use through this Sec
ton, the following gentlemen expect
to put one in this week: J. G. F. Bell,
VIM. Jordan, Milton Baylor, g. Wash.
Trimble and Washington Shuey.
Joseph A. Trimble, has recently
rented the farm of John Cox, near
Baylor's mill, and will move to it this
week.
Samuel Dirkle started today for the
West, going to the reiehborhood of
Springfield, Ill. Sam will be much
missed in Augusta, especially around
Valley Mills, where, with his genial
face, he was always ready to do his
neighbors favor.
Taylor Clemmer and Brown Nunnal-
ly left recently for Ohio, where they
also will engage in farming.
Mrs. J. E. Booker and little daughter
Sophie went up to Craigsville last Fri
day to visit friends there, and returned
Monday.
Mrs. Jacob Hamilton has recovered
from a severe attack of illness.
Mrs. Nancy Brown, of Swoope, has
been quite i'll, but is much improved.
Mrs. VIM. Rosen, of West View,
who has been suffering very acutely
from iDflammatory rheumatism for
over a month, is very slightly i'm
proved.
Hebron church has now one of the
hands0mest ref1ectors in the State:
with twelve large brass centre draught
lamps it lights the church brilliantly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
BridueWater Locals,

Geo. Arey, of Milnesville, has moved
to the J. M. Flory farm near Dayton.
E. Smith Dinkel and Sam1 Forrer
were in Basic City on business Tues
day and Wednesday.
Paul Glover and Wilmer GiIkeson,
of Weyer's Cave, left for Illinois on
Monday morning.
E. L. Berlin went to StauntOn Mon.
day to visit his daughter, Miss Oracle,
at the Bald win Seminary.
The Valley Telephone Co. have built
line from this place to Milnesville on
which there are eight phones.
Messrs. Sam i Forrer, E. s. Dinkel
D. S. Thomas and J. T. Smith attend
ed Augusta county court at Stanton
Monday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Rev. C. A. Marks in Richmond.

The Richmond Times of Sunday
contained the following reference to
Rev. G. A. Marks, formerly of Mt.
Tabor, Augusta county, who has ac-
cepted the passionate of the First Eng
lish Lutheran church of that city.
The notice was accompanied by a pic
ture of the reverend gentleman. The
Times says:
Rev G. A. Marks will become pastor
of the First English Lutheran church
today, He will preach at both the
morning and. evening services.
Mr.. Marks is native of Frederick
county, Va, and is As years of age. He
is graduate of Roanoke College, and
after receiving his degree at that in
stitution, received his theological edu-
cation at the Lutheran Seminary, then
located at Salem, Va, but which has
since been moved to Charlotte, s. G..
At the age of 81 be was given his first
charge, being assigned to pastorates
in Floyd and BOtetourt counties, in
the Southwest Virginia Synod.
Marked success attended his first
efforts as minister. Later, he wal
sent to Prosperity, S. c., and after
wards to China Grove, N. G. 1t is 6
noteworthy fact that in all these
charges new church was built before
he left them.
Mr.. Marks is a man of remarkabl,
energy and is most active in his call
ing.
He also possesses the happy facult.
of making friends, irrespective of de
nominational ties, aud every comma
nifty in which he has thus far beer
station d has given him up with re
luctance. Especially is he popular
among Young men. AS a preacher Mr.
Marks has great ability, and possesses
a splendid voice and fine delivery
which aid him no little in his work il
the pulpit.
Mr.. Marks comes here from Mt
Tabor, Augusta county, at which Their
is one of the most wealthy congrega
lions in that section of the State. Fl,
has served the charge faithfully TO
| three years, and has done a great worl
in building up that church. MI
!. Marks will no doubt continue his goo
record as church builder, and hi
new charge here hope in the near FL
ture to erect new house of worship
, The congregation already own th
property on Seventh and Grace street.
which adjoins their church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
SteeIe's Tavern Items.

The many friends of MI. J. A. Hess
of this place, are much pleased that tie
malicious attempt to get him in trou-
BILE before the grand jury last week,
was an ignomirious failure. He is a
law-abiding citizen, and as free from
the charges brought against him as
any man living. The one Indictment
that was made out by the grand jury
has been thrown out of court by the
county officers.
A very heavy rain fall Saturday
night caused the streams to overflow
their banks The roads are at theil
very worst, being dangerous in places
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Roman Locals.

Roman, Va, March 6.-The sale of
the personal property of Catherine
Landes, deceased, came off last Thurs
day, and everything brought good
prices.
Mrs. VIM. Ruleman, of near Roman,
has had a severe attack of sciatic
rheumatism, but is now somewhat
better.
The children of J.. W. Houff. P. B
Williams, and others, ale recovering
from the grip.
Mrs. Lovina Echard, aged nearly 81
fell during the recent severe cold spell
and hurt herself very much, and con
sequently is very feeble at this time
H. V. Bell, who was badly used vi
last fall by his team, is able to gel
about without his crutches.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Death of Prof. Owens.

| Prof. Sidney H. Ovens, one of the
best known educators in the State, died
in this city Monday night, after a long
and serious illness. beginning near y a
year ago. He had begun, as his friends
hoped, to rally. and was occasionally
seen on the street, attending church
on last Sunday, but on Monday was
taken suddenly i'll and died about
midnight.
| Prof. Owens was born 65 years ago
in Fredericksburg, Va; attended the
school of the famous Fred Coleman;
when about IS years Of age he entered
the University of Virginia as stu
dent, where in four years he completed
the academic course. Subsequently
be received the appointment of pro-
fes3or of Greek in Richmond College,
which position he held till 1859. when
be resigned his professorship and re-
entered the University of Virginia for
the prosecution of special studies
After the war he was intimately assO-
ciated with DR.. Barnes, secretary of
the Peabody fund, in the establish
ment of normal Institutes throughout
the South, and was located for some
years in Augusta, Ga. In 1885 he
came to StauntOn as teacher in the
Staunton Military Academy, and after
wards, until year ago, taught pri-
vate school in this city. He was a
ripe and accurate scholar, an
excellent teacher, genial and pleas
ant companion, with clever sense of
humor that greatly enhanced his social
qualities.
His religious convictions were char
acteristic of the man, strong and Wig
Orous, and his Christian life was
marked by an earnest and devoted
piety. and nowhere will be more miss
ed than by the pastor and people of the
church he loved so we'll. verify, he
was good man." and full of the spirit
of the Master
His remains were taken yesterday Oh
the II a. m. train to Richmond for
burial.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
County Court Proceedings.

The appealed case Of d. 7. Zirkle
against J. L. Koiner was decided il
favor of the defendant.
Joseph Carr, constable of Middle
River district, rendered his resignation
which was received by the court, and
Simon ]. Nicewander was appointed
to fill the vacancy thus made. He
gave the usual bond required by law,
and will continue the unexpired term,
which ends June go 1899.
Simon j. Nicewauder was appointed
deputy sheriff of the county.
Cbas. I'll. Kerr was appointed deputy
treasurer of Middle River district.
The road petition of John j. Larew
for bridge to reduce the grade of a
road near Greenville was heard and
certified to the board of supervisors
for an appropriation of 1897 in reduc.
ing grade on said road, nothing being
asked for the bridge.
The case of VIM. Walker, colored,
for HOUSEKEEPING and larceny was the
Ouly case tired in the county court yes
terday. The prisoner pleaded guilty
as to the breaking and entering the
house, but not guilty as to the larceny
as charged in indictment. The jury
brought in verdict accordingly, fix
ing his penalty "a two years in the pen
itentfary.
Oscar Walker, colored youth, who
was indicted for breaking and enter
ing the harness shop of V. H. Clark at
Mt. Meridian on the night of January
18th, 1899, and taking therefrom a pair
of boots and pair of shoes valued at
81 each, was tried yesterday in the
county court. After returning twice
for instructions, the jury found the
prisoner guilty of The house breaking
and entering with the intent to COM
nit larceny, and ascertained his pun
ishment at twelve months in the coun-
ty Jail and fine Of S.. The accused
was ably represented by Attorney
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
The Spring Hill Road.

Can the county not do something at
least, for the Spring Hill road, which
is in an almost impossible condition?
From the corner of the property of the
late Judge Hendreu out as-tar as
Plecker's flower garden it is getting
in holes and such ruts that it will soon
be dangerous to go over it. 1t is now,
and has been so long neglected that it
Is really painful for those living upon
it to get to town, and as for carrying
produce, it is simply impossible If a
person were to start with eggs 1 guess
they would very nearly all be smashed
before reaching the city. Hoping
something may be done for the relief
of those who live upon this road, l
sign myself
ONE OF THE SITFFERERS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09

Mr.. e. P. Huntington purchased 1877
lots of land at Newport News, for
whice he paid $4,000.
The collier Lebanon arrived at Lam
bert's Point, having on board the steer
ing wheel of the battle ship Maine.
Gustayus Adolphus White, promi-
nent citizen of Hampshire county, w.
Va, died March 6, aged SO years.
Members of the New England News.
paper League reached Richmond and
were banqueted by the Young's Mems
Business Association.
Richmond is again flooded in the
lower section of the city. Boats are
being used in conveying people to an(
/ from their homes.
William M Hope, who was a nava
constructor in the Confedel ate ser
vice, died in Portsmouth, March 9Th
aged eighty-six years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
The New Pastor of Cnrist's Church.

Rev. DR.. J. b. Fox, of South Caro-
lima, who recently accepted the pastor
ate of Christ's Lutheran church of this
city, preached his initiatory sermon
here Sunday morning, and also occu-
pied the pulpit at night. There was a
large attendance at both services, and
the reception rendered the incoming
pastor was very cordial.
DR.. Fox is man of pleasing address
and is well known as christian work
er. His call to Staunton was unani-
nous, and in Lutheran circles it is the
prevailing opinion that he is the man
for the place. His sermons on Sunday
were of a highly interesting nature
and were listened to with rapt atten-
tioO
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Railroad into Poeahontas.

We have it from reliable authority
that the Greenbrier and Pocahontas
railroad " ill be let to contract within
the next month. This railroad will
extend from Caldwell, in Greeubrier
county, up the Greenbrier river to
Marllnton in Pocahontas county, and
from there 1T is not yet definitely
known what course it will take, but
will probably connect with what is
known as the Dry Fork road in Ran
dolph county, which is LOW only about
16 miles from the upper end Of Poca-
hontas county, Oh something near ID
miles from Marlinton.-Alleghany
Sentinel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Candidates.

Mr.. J. w. Seig announces himself in
this issue as candidate for Supervi-
sor for Pastures district. See his card.
Mr.. Hendren V. Bell announces his
candidacy for Commissioner of the
Revenue for North River district,
at the General Election to be held on
the Fourth Thursday in May, 1899.
Mr.. M. Bruce Whitmore has a Card
in this issue announcing himself can
didate for Supervisor for North River
+, district, subject to the Primary 10 b:
held April Sth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Venerable Lady Dead.

Lexington, March 6--Mrs. Elizabeth
Hoague, aged about so years, relict of
J. Barclay Hoague, died this morning
at the home of her son, Colonel Will
liam 7. Hoague, treasurer of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute. She had
been an invalid for number of years.
She was a native of this county.
The condition of Mayor Thomas E.
McCorkle, who was paralyzed some
time ago, has changed for the worse,
and his demise is expected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
RRIEE

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
]. Penrose Carter Acquitted.

The celebrated murder trial of the
Commonwealth VS.. J. PenrOse Carter
came to a close in the HenricO county
court Thursday when the jury, eight
of whom were from this city, brought
in verdict of not guilty. The case
was given them about clock and af
ter an hours elaboration they agreed
upon the above verdict. Carter was
indicted for numbering G. F, Moore
whom he alleged owed him So.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
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His Life Was Saved.

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Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09

John R. Kiracofe & Co., are show
ing hand made derby hats at 81 80 anc
SO. First ever shown in this market
at said prices.
We call especial attention to the
advertisement of the great clearing
sale of Jos. L. Barth & Co., who are
making a clean sweep of their entire
stock at unheard of prices.
1t is reported here on good authority
that the construction of the railroad
to run down the Greenbrier river and
tap the G. & o. at Caldwell station,
W. Va, is an assured fact. The round
house at Hinton is to be moved to that
point, and large paper pulp mill is
also to be moved there-the mill people
having already purchased large tracts
of land. Among these purchases are
the old Caldwell and Hunter home
steads.
A marriage license was issued last
week by the county clerk to Marshall
G.. Thompson and Miss Rosa E. john
son, to be married Friday at Stuart s
Draft. The young lady claimed to be
of age, but upon investigation it was
shown that she lacked two years OF
having reached her majority. AS her
mother is dead, and her father has not
been heard of in five years, an uncle
qualified as guardian and gave his
consent.
Some time ago it was announced in
the newspapers that the Hon. James
Lindsay Gordon was engaged to mar
nv young Philadelphia lady, but the
report was not credited. He has writ
ten to relatives in Charlottesville that
it is true and that the wedding will
occur on the Goth of April. The lady
lis Miss E. Adele Schlichter, of Phila-
,delphia, and the marriage will take
place in that city. Hon. James l..
Gordon is a brother of our worthy
townsman, Hon. A &. Gordon.
The Sanitarium Pure Food Compa-
ny, which has been in operation at
Stribling Springs, is to be removed to
Staunton. The mill turns out homl-
ny, cut wheat, and other grains used
for breakfast foods. The process is
new one which dispenses with grind
ing or crushing, the grain being
thrown by centrifugal force against
steel knives Rockingham Register.
Ham White, son of the late Meade
F. White, is dead. This information
was communicated to Mayor Landes
byWill White, a brother of the deceased.
who was nursing him in Florida. Ham
was a member of the army, and while
near Ell Caney contracted the yellow
fever. From this he recovered and
was on a visit to his home here last
summer. On his return south he was
taken ill with the result given above
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis N. Hopkins
have Issued invitations for the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Lucy
Braxton Hopkins, and Mr.. ALFRED
Renshaw, of Troy, N. Y, to take
place at their home, in Baltimore, OF
Wednesday, April 5. Miss Hopkins
has many friends and relatives il
Staunton and has visited here on sew
eral occasions. Miss Mary P. Miller
of this city, will be one of the attend
ants at the wedding.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
Funeral of AIRS. Matte R. ConIey.

The funeral of Mrs. Matte r. Conley,
who died Monday afternoon at the
home of hel daughter, Mrs. Clements,
on Coalter street, took place Tuesday
afternoon and was conducted by Rev.
s. K. Wine, of the United Brethren
church, of which the deceased was a
member. The interment was in the
Chinquepen Chapel Cemetery. The
following gentlemen acted as the pail
bearers: Geo. T. Potter. W. T. Law
renee, J. P. Potter. j. H. Bell, George
Eubank and Frank Peterfish.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-09
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Il Might Have BGGl ;"
1t May Be Yet.

There is time enough,
only keep track of the min
utes; they will accomplish
wonders if wisely ordered;
that is the secret of financial
success watching the min
utes. Have you "a watch
that can be relied on?
We have them, the idol in
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man, woman and boy might
and OUGHT to have one,
they are so easy to buy and
so pleasing to possess.
H. L. LANG,
Jeweler and Optioian.
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