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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
DR.. FOX ACCEPTS.

At a Congregational meeting on
Sunday, February 18th, the members
of the Christ Lutheran churct
extended call to Rev. DR.. J. B. Fox.
of Newbury, s. c., to become its pastor
A favorable response was received
here Thursday by Mr.. &. G. Berry. Nc
for DIR. Fox is learned man of I'M
usual ability, having spent his entire
life in the pursuit of knowledge. He
was born in Lincoln county, N. c.,
June 18th, 1860, being the son of Rev.
DIR. A. j. Fox, minister of eminence
in his church. He is brother of DIR.
A. &. Fox, of WaynesborO, DIR. j. F.
Fox, of Bluetield, formerly of Basic
City, and DIR. l.. A. Fox, of Roanoke
College. At an early age he evidenced
a literary tendency, and received his
first education at North Carolina Col
lege, afterwards attending the Penn
sylvania College, from which he grad
uated in 1880, receiving from his alma
mater the degree of Phi. D. in 1891. He
taught mathematics for two years in
Kings Mountain military academy,
and two years in Prof. w. A. Barrier IS
school in Charlotte, N. G. Shortly
after entering The ministry be was
called to pastOrate in Greene county,
Tenn. In this charge he did not re-
main long, for his ability as mathe-
matician was recognized in being
elected to the chair of mathematics in
Newbury College, South Carolina,
which he filled with marked success
for six years. He was called as pastor
of a Lutheran congregation in North
Carolina and accepted. During his
ministry of Six years the membership
of the church was doubled and sec
Ond congregation established. A beau
tiful new church was built and the
munificence of the people in all lines
developed. He is the anthor of the BIZ
ography of Rev. a. J. Fox and num-
Der of articles in the leading quarterly
in his church. DIR. Fox is a faithful
pastor and the members of the Luth-
eran church of this city are fortunate
in securing him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
RESIGNATION of Mrs. Stuart.

A formal letter has been received by
Maj. II. M. Bell, apprising him that
MIS- Gen. J. E b. Stuart had rendered
her resignation to the General Board
of Trustees of Virginia Female lnsti
tute. through its president, the Re.
Rev. F. NJ. Whittle, d. D., LII. d as
principal of that institution, to go into
effect at the end of the present schO
lastic year. She gives as a reason for
pursuing this course that, besides fail
ing health, she has received great
affection in the loss of her daug h t@r,
Mrs. Virginia Waller, of Norfolk, the
necessary care of her grandchildren.
which should and will occupy her entire
time.
This news will carry with it univer
sal surprise and regret, and will cause
a vacancy that will not he easily filled
in the near future. In the number Of
years that Mrs. Stuart has been prin
cipal this institution has made wSnder
full strides in Improvement, and from
the beginning its standard of learning
has been that of the highest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
On the Same Charge.

VIM. Robinson, who, about two
months ago. was fined $50 for illicit
rehabilitation, and also put under a
bond of 500 for good behavior, was
again before his honor Tuesday
on the same charge, but owing
to the absence of some of the
witnesses the case was postponed. 1t
is now understood that the accused
has quietly left for parts unknown.
The crime with which Robinson is
charged has excited public indigna-
ton, and it would give general Salts
faction for him to he summarily pun
ished. Robinson is man past SO
years of age, and the girl, Emma Bur-
felt, with whom it is charged that be
is unlawfully cohabitating, is mere
girl, being less than Is years old.
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Items from CraigsviIIe.

Craigsville, Feb. 2S.-Tne political
interests of our county are claiming
the attention of our people at this
time. The election of county officers
is of greater interest to our progress in
every way than many of our voters
think. Every voter should be well
informed as to the business qualihca-
lions, all his whims, crankiness, pre-
JUDGES, &C., of any man he votes for,
and should not be less sure of his pure
moral character, as all these men are
examples to our rising generation.
Another feature i'll these elections is
that every part of the county, and
every part of each district, should be
represented in these offices. Take
Pastures district as an example. In
our last election we elected Supervi-
sor, Road Commissioner, Commissioner
of Revenue and Constable, all at one
extreme side of the district, and all
within a stones throw of each other,
This has nearly always been the case
for thirty years. Now is this right !?
Are there no men in the other sections
of the district who can fill these
offices? We can answer you, there are
plenty of as good men scattered all
over the district as can be found in
the county, but they do not aspire to
office.
On last Friday evening our town
rung with the gaiety of the merry
making young folks. The occasion
was a party given them by MIR. and
Mrs. r. B. Dull. 1t is obvious that
they enjoyed it to the fullest extent.
Mrs +. E. Booker and little daugh-
ter. of Snyder, has been visiting in our
village for several days. They re-
turned home today.
Miss Annie Hugheson, of Green
wood, is visiting her cousin, Miss
DEBTOR, at J. R. Hidy's.
Messrs. Hidy and Taylor, of Clifton
Forge, spent Sunday in our village.
Miss Dora Nee utchen is visiting at
J. d. Youell's.
Oysters and refreshments will be
served here BY the Ladies Aid Society
on Friday night, March 3rd. They
hope to have every one attend.
Miss Boyd, who is teaching in the
family of Mr.. Byrd, is quite ill with
fever, also one of Mr.. ById's daugh
terS
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From Messy Greek.

After a weeks vacation, on account
ademy was again opened on February
Goth. Katie Belle Robson and Willie
Moore, the youngest pupils in the
school, have not missed a day this
school session.
There will be communion services
at Messy Creek church on Sunday,
March 5th.
The wife of Simon Wallace, colored,
died at Mt. Scion Tuesday, and was
buried in Bridgewater Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Robson spent
Tuesday with Mrs. E. M. Dudley on
the acknowledgements Herald.
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Celebration at Old Providence.

Steele's Tavern, Feb. 23.-The Grier
Literary Society of the Valley High
School, celebrated Washington's birth
day in very appropriate way last
night, at Old Providence church, near
Spottswood in the form of public
exhibition of their work. The moon
was in it's glory, and quite large NUM-
Der of people were in attendance. not
outstanding the excessively muddy
roads.
The exercises consisted in declama-
tions and debate, gold medal being
offered for the best defamation and
for the best delivered speech in the de-
bate, to stimulate the pupils to strive
after high attachments.
Mr.. Warren Rowan presided with
grace and dignity. Declarations were
delivered by Misses Mary L. Harris,
Ellie and Lois Rowan, Messrs. John
b. Harris. II. N. Fix and Robert D..
Finley. Mr.. Finley got the decIaim-
er's medal, on Farmer Stebbins at
the Bat"
The question discussed was, IRE
solved that there should be an educa
tional qualification for the right of
suffrage" Messrs. L. M. Williams
and Harry W. Hamilton advocated
the affirmation: Ernest H. Fulwider
and M. T, Mcclure, Jr., the negative.
MIR. Mcclure received the medal.
DR.. J. Lewis Howe, of Washington
ana Lee University. Prof. Dawson, of
New Providence High School, and Mr.
w. L. Moffett, were the judges.
DR.. Howe closed the exercises with a
short talk on Good Citizenship
which was wholesome and enjoyable.
The exercises lasted less than two
hours, and held the attention OF the
audience throughout.
Mr.. Walter H. Steele, of Low Moor
and Miss Mary Aisle BARLEY, of Au
gusta county, were married yesterday
by the Rev. A. III. Hamilton, at th,
residence of Misses Fauber, neal
Cotopaxi.
There will be communion service
1zst Mt Carmel church. the LIST Sundai
in March, preaching Friday. Saturda.
and Sunday, by the Rev. e. W, Ira
wick, of Buena Vista. =
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Complimentary Banuuet,

Covers for ten were spread upon the
festive board Tuesday night at theVir
ginia Hotel restaurant, and those who
partOok thereof were mirthful set of
fellows. It was the occasion of a
mplimentary feast given by Mr.. G.
W. Stanton, of Wheeling, w. Va, to
a few of the friends he has in the Old
Dominion, and he proved himself a
most gracious host. There were deco
rations of potted plants and variety
of cut flowers. ''West Virginia to
Virginia" was the heading of the
menu, and on the whole it was ex-
ceedingly elaborate.
The feasters were C. W. Stanton,
Lieut.. Gov. Edward Echols, W. Starke
Burke. J. L. Beck, J. Lewis Bumgard-
ner, R. n. Greathead, E. M. Funk
houser, 7. J. Crowder, and George w.
RIackley.
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Died in Cumberland County.

II. s. Keller, Of Churchville, was in
the city yesterday and informed The
SPECTATOR that his brother, w. j.
Keller, who formerly lived in this
city and who was one of the men who
helped to build the Blind Institution,
was dead, having died in Cumberland
county on the 18th ultimo, after ar
illness of only ten days with pleurisy
Mr.. Keller moved to Cumberland
county about fifteen years ago. De
ceased is survived by his wife and foul
children. He was 76 years of age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Death of Mrs. Todd.

Mrs. Matte Todd, wife of Thos. j.
Todd, of Richmond, died Sunday
night at her home in that city.
Mrs. Todd was very we'll known in
Staunton where she was fond of visit
ing, and usually spent some part Of
each year with the family of her broth
er in-law, John W. Todd. She was a
warm hearted christian lady of most
generous impulses, and devoted to her
friends.
She had been for many years an &C.
tive member of Grace Street Baptist
church 9 Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Todd
left for Richmond Monday, to be at
the funeral which took place Tuesday
afternoon.
s. P. Mann left yesterday for Balti-
more, where he has taken his sister
Miss Mary Mann, for treatment in the
Church Home and Infirmary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
leViek-Smith.

A Charlottesville dispatch under
date of February 23rd says A quiet
marriage was celebrated yesterday
afternoon at l o'clock on Ridge street
between Mr.. George Henry Levick, of
Augusta county. aud Miss Belle Smith,
of this city. The ceremony took place
at the residence of the brides mother,
DR.. G. l. Petrie officiating. After the
marriage wedding dinner was served
to Mr.. and Mrs. Levick and few in
vited guests, after which the newly
married pair took the G. u 0. train to
their home in Augusta county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Sad Death of a Young Man.

At $40 o'clock Monday evening
Hugh G. Roller died at the home of
his mother on East Frederick st.
Deceased was born "a years ago in
Augusta county, and was son of the
late G.. A. Roller and Mrs. Emma V.
Roller. After attending the public
schools in the city, he became cadet
at the Augusta Military Academy and
graduated in 1893. During his cadet
ship he distinguished himself both in
his classes and field sports, and was
greatly beloved by all the students,
He after wards spent while at the
StauntOn Military Academy. In 1895
he went to Kentucky and year after
wards to Mississippi and taught in the
Chicasaw Female College, of which bis
uncle, II. Shelley Roller, was principal
| He then became the business manager
of college in Tennessee. About q
year ago he travelled in Texas for bis
health, which seemingly improved.
In his death this community has lost
a young man of sterling qualities, ant
Que with host of friends.
| Surviving him are his mother, two
sisters, Misses Byrd G. and Sallie G..
and brother, Harry r.
The funeral took place Wednes
day morning from the Augusta Ston'
Church and interment will be in thu
cemetery at that place.
E. l.. Eakle, of Koiner's Store, wh(
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Death of T. G. Wilson.

A telegram was received here Sun
day morning by Prof. G. L. Wilson an
nouncing the sudden death of his
brother, Theophilas g. Wilson. in
Culpeper. Deceased was a son of the
late r. p. Wilson, and was born near
Mint Spring, this county, 81 years ago.
He married Miss Davis, of Spottsyl-
yan1a county, and had lived in North
Carolina for several years. Last Sep
TENDER he came to Virginia on &C.
count of his health, and has since been
in Culpeper county. His wife and
son, Davis, have been at Chapel Hill
N. c., where he is attending college.
Another son. r. P. Wilson. who re
Gently graduated at the William and
Mary College. is now at the home OF
his uncle, DIR. Davis, in Spottylyania
county. Prof. Wilson left for Cul
peper Monday
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

Howard Evans, of Lynchburg, for
merly of Staunton. ia here visiting his
sister, Mrs. r. M. Fifer.
Attention. is called to the change IN
the advertisement of Palais Royal.
They are bargain sellers.
The funeral OF Elizabeth Wallace,
the nine year. old daughter, of E. E. Wal
lace, who died Saturday night, took
place Monday afternoon in Waynes-
borO.
Dave Taylor was brought to town
Monday and lodged in jail. He is
charged with stealing some turkeys
and chickens from Harry Black, who
lives abont II miles south of the city.
After preliminary hearing of the
case he was sent on to the grand jury.
The Carter murder trial in Rich
mond had to be suspended Monday on
account of the sickness of Juror E. M.
11dTH1du, VI Gulb Cluy, WUO udO o. oSNO1O
attack of cholera mOrbus and was I'M
able to get to court. The entire jury
remained with him. Mr.. Hartman had
just recovered from spell of sickness
when he left here.
The bill to pay the heirs of the late
j. l. A. Trotter, of Staunton, a noted
mail contractor before the war between
the States, for carrying the mail in
Virginia from the time his contract
was signed until the date of the pas
sage of the ordinance of secession by
that State, has been favorably report
ed by the House claims committee.
Prof. j. H Bader, of Stanton, be-
came the purchaser, last Saturday, of
the Stoutemyer farm containing about
176 acres of land lying about mile
north of McGaheysville. The prop
erty belonged to the estate of the late
J. V. McGahey and it was sold under
a decree of court. The price paid was
$4,000. Prof. Bader has occupied the
place during his summer vacations for
several years past.-Rockingham Reg
lister.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
County Court.

u Monday was the first day Of the
February term of the county cour,
and there was quite a large number
of people i'll attendance. The follow
ing business was transacted in the
court. Judge Chalkley presiding:
| J. G. Bell qualified as notary pub
lie.
Administration was granted to W.
A. B. McComb on the estate Of Jos.
B. McComb.
Administration was granted to Dru
ella Truss Oh the estate OF VIM. Truss
Administration was granted TO ID s.
Wine OH the estate.of Margaret Alex
auder.
The viii. of Samuel HOLMES Bell WAS
admitted TO probate. Value $40, las.
The will Of Jacob s. Long was ad-
United to probate with b. A. Kira
COTE executor. Value, $4,000.
The will of Rev. Jacob Hildebrand
was admitted to probate, with Jacob Il.
Hildebrand as executor. Value $4,000
| Jerry Veny, colored, was appointed
guardian to Geo. F. Crawford, also
colored.
&. Crawford Miller was appointed
assistant Commissioner of the Reeve
nue. for Middle River district.
A petition was filed asking that Red
Mill voting precinct be changed to
Crimora. This affects the adjoining
precincts of Mt. Meridian and New
Hope.
The grand jury found the following
Indictments:
Jose ph Flick for seduction.
Willis Polk, colored, breaking and
entering in the night time dwelling
house. :
VIM. Walker, colored, for breaking
in and entering dwelling house in
the night time.
The last will and testament of Cath
crime Brown was admitted to probate
with Dennis Brown as executor.
Value, $6,125.
Smith E. Afford was appointed guar
dian for O. P Afford, Jr.
Edgar L. Eakle qualified as admin
istrator of the estate of Christian
Eakle, deceased.
The last will and testament of Mrs.
Margaret Jane Eakle was admitted to
probate with Edgar L. Eakle as execu-
tor. Value, $3.50.
INDICTMENTS BY GRAND JURY.
The grand jury was in session pretty
much the entire day and returned the
following indictments:
James H. Harris, seduction.
Oscar Walker, HOUSEKEEPING.
John w. Craig, perjury.
j. A. Hess. misdemeanor. Opening
and controlling drug store, not be-
ing registered pharmacist.
Chas. w. Root, malicious stabbing
with intent to kill. Not true bill.
D. H. Taylor, two indictments for
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny, with count
for former conviction.
J. A. Hess, five indictments for COM
pounding and filling prescriptions for
medicine and two for selling liquor
without license. No true bills.
Ami Driver and J. Madison Reeves
had Indictments returned against |
them for crimes that are too indecent
for publication.
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E. l.. Eakle, of Koiners Store, who
has been in the city attending court
returned home yesterday.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-10

the York river species will be in prime
favor. There are 250oo0 acres Of new
oysters In the Long Island oyster beds
this summer.
People will eat oysters as long as there
are any 20 eat, and from the present
growth the indications are that the oyster
will continue in favor for at least two
centuries.
George" IS a great authority on oysters
Everybody that eats oysters knows
George.
He smcks tho blvalves for one OF the
big oyster dealers, and IN this humble
sphere has ruminated among the shells
for many years.
lie knows an about oysters.
Look or yere," he said TO The Times
man. "You see dis yere little crab?
Well. dat air amt no crab; it's jest a
parric.de"
"A parricide. Ce0rge?"
"Yep-someGn what lives on somehn
else-an' amt no good nohow for no
thin"
you mean parasite"
CRABS AID PARASITES.
"Somenn like dat. but I calls Il parri-
eide. cause ! can't say parasite. Any
how a oyster what has one of dem air
in It's she'll Amt half as good rs one what
amt got none. You see dat air parriclde
jest Ibis on de oyster. an dc oyster gifts
weaker and weaker tell he ain't got no
strength.
"Some people 'bleeye oyster with a
crab IN de shell IS de bes'. but he amt
"Now. you take n egg. A egg is always
good on De half she'll an so-,s oyster
When you git a oyster on de half shell
you git all that goes with &. IT'S more
muratricious that er way than emmy odder,
an goes 20 tile right spot.
Fried oysters and stewed oysters IS
good in their way. but their way amt
half as good as they IS on de half shell.
HOW TO CATCH THEM.
"Now. wen you go after oysters You
halter take q leather bag, axe and
sharp knife and a small boy.
"W.d dem thing along, you IS all right.
"NVen you comes 20 q oyster tree jest
send the boy up to shake. He mus shake
de tree mighty hard. All what drsp TO de
eroun' IS got parricides in en- an you
don't halter take dem onless you wants
to.
Den you gifts up de tree yourself an
chops Off De good ones wild your axe an
puts dem In de bag an goes home. De ones
what Won lebe on De groun' comes up de
mex year ef you don't let de chickens in
to eat 'em up.
"Oysters IS good al Do year round,
but dey Is better from September TO April,
seclusive"
George then went on to set forth his pet
theory that oysters belong TO very high
order Of animal life, have brains and
backbone and should be classed accord
iuglv