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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
STATE SENATOR FLANAGAN KILLED.
Shooting the Outcome of a Political
Quarrel.

State Senator William NJ. Flanagan
who was also commonwealth S attor
ney for Powhatan county, was shoj
and killed at Powhatan Court House
Monday by Attorney w. e. Pix nton
The shooting was the outcome OF {
quatIei over the recent canvass for the
election Of Commonwealth Attorney
fol Powhatao All the witnesses agree
that Flanagan was the aggressor, and
that he took Pilkinton unawre.
Commissioner of Revenue elect
Goode, who was in conversation with
Pilkinton at the time Of the assault,
says that Flanagan had Pilkinton ty
throat and was choking him when the
latter fired The fatal shot Pilkinton
is Democrat and Flanagan WAS a
Republican, and the two were opposing
Candidates for commonwealth s attOr-
ney in the recent election for county
officers. Bit nessengendered in the
canvass was the cause of the tragedy
Pilkinton was taken TO the Richmond
jail for safe keeping though there was
no danger of lynching as no feeling
whatever was exhibited by the people.
Senator Flanagan leaves wife and
ten children, who reside at Powhatan
Courthouse and within 100 yards of
where the senator was killed. The
trial of Pilkinton will come off in Au
gust. 1t will be remembered that
Senator Flanagan was assaulted in the
State Senate Chamber few years ago
by State Senate II. d. Flood.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
The Happenings Of the Nation.

Havana papers assert that President
Mckinley has offered Major General
Wood a position in the cabinet as the
head of the proposed new departing ut
of the colonies, in the event of Congress
authorizing the department.
AS result of the failure to settle
the tin plate wage scale at the Chica-
go conference, all the tin plate mills
in the country are preparing to close
down, throwing nearly 1900 men out
of work.
A young lady in Kansas has petit
TONED the legislature of that state to
change her name which now reads,
lima Hellhopper. This reminds one
of ex-Gov. Hogg. of Texas, who gave
his daughters the unique names of
IRA, Ina, and Bea Hogg, respe ctiyely.
A latter addition was christened Moore
Hogg. 1t has been suggested that he
have his own name changed to A dam
Hogg.
DR.. E. Y. Mullins, of the Newton
Centre Baptist church, Boston, has
been elected to the presidency of the
Southern Baptist Theological Semiha-
rY at Louisville, Ky, to succeed DR..
Whitsitt, resigned. Elk Governor
Northern, of Georgia, was appointed
to go to Boston to notify DR.. Mullins
of his election. The new president is
a native of the South.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
The Fourth at Variety.

Variety Springs, July 4.-Another
glorious fourth is spent and d most
delightful one to all who are guests at
this place. The bracing air here, the
waters, the excellent GUESSING, the
large airy rooms, and the congenial
company, all combine to render a stay
here most enjoyable. Like other resorts
of note Variety is up to date, and each
year improvements are made that tend
to make more enjoyable the passing
seasons. This year a noteworthy i'm
provement is the new bowling alley.
The building has two stories, adouble
track alley on the first floor and above
is a servants dormitory.
A large new stone ice-house is an.
other important improvement, and
last but not least is the long distance
telephone, which has just been put in
and connects with Staunton and the
county lines. This perhaps means
more of comfort and convenience tt
the guests than any other one i'm.
provement Variety has made. Among
the guests here l notice, Mrs. A. M
Valz and family, Capt. E. l.. Edmond
son aud daughter, Miss Susie, D. w
Landes, VIM. Asst, Jr., Albert Shult7
and wife, J. w. Campbell and wife
DR.. Clements, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. i
Barth, John R. Kiracofe, Maj. A. F
Kinney, and W. J. Swink, all of Staun
ton, and Mrs. Morris and daughter, O
Petersburg, Mrs. Clements, of Rich
mond, Mr.. Simpson, wife and daugh
ter, of Norfolk, Mr.. G. A. Lynch, o
Lynchburg, and Miss Evelyn Dunbar
of New Orleans.
Mr.. Eichelberger, the proprietor, la
already booked many other guests VIII
are expected this week and with thei
advent may be expected the GAZETTE
that last summer made Variety 81
popular. The genial ard obliqinl
clerk in charge of the Office this sea
son is Mr.. D. G. Wilson. of Richmond
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Has Located in Stanton.

r. A. Fulwiler, chairman of the Re
publican party OF Botetourt county
and also chairman of the party in the
Tenth district, arrived in StauntOn
last Wednesday evening accompanied
by his wife and child. He moved here
to accept the position of office deputy
marshal under United States Marshal
S. Brown Allen, and entered upon his
duties last Saturday, succeeding Frank
G. Woo 1sOn, a Rockingham Demo-
Graf, who has faithfully discharged
the duties Of this responsible position
for a number of years. Mr.. Fulwiler
has been twice the postmaster at
Buchanan and is rising young lawer.
The Buchanan Banner, published in
the town where Mr.. Fulwiler was born
and raised, makes the following men
ton of his removal to the Valley City:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Fulwiler left on
Tuesday for their new home in Staun
ton. Mr.. Fulwiler has accepted good
position in the effice of the United
States Marshal for the Western Dis
trict of Virginia, with headquarters in
Staunton. The place was not sought
by Mr.. Fulwiler, but was rendered to
him by U. 8. Marshal Brown Allen.
without his even having expected it.
He will enter upon his duties on July
1. Mr.. and Mrs. Fulwiler have many
friends IN Buchanan and Botetourt
who regret to see them leave, but hope
for them success in their new home"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Special Excursions to Niagara Falls

During the summer season the
Southern Ry. will sell round trip tick
cts from coupon stations. Manassas to
Lynchburg. Inclusive, Manassas to
Harrisonburg, inclusive, at greatly
reduced rates, good on regular trains
to Washington, in connection with
special excursion trains from that
point via Pennsylvania r. r. and B.
& o. r. r.
Leave Washington via Pennsylvania
on the following dates at s a. M, July
2S, August 10 and "a, September and
q, October and 49,
Leave Washington via B. & 0. on the
following dates at $40 a. m, July 10,
August and II, September IA and %.
October II.
Tickets will be sold from different
stations the date previous and for
train No. SO on the morning of the
dates mentioned above and will be
good returning eleven DAYS including
the date leaving Washington.
For further information communi-
cate with Passenger Department
Southern Railway, OF l.. S. Brown,
General Agent, 705 18th St., N. W.,
Wasl ington, d. G.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Death Of Mrs. Mary F. Smith

Mrs. Mary Frances Smith, the be-
loved wife of VIM. II. Smith, died at
her late residence on West Main street
on Monday evening after an illness of
one week. The funeral took place yes
terday morning at nine O'clock fIom
the residence and was largely attend
ed. Mrs. Smith was born in Nelson
county 50 years ago and was the
daughter of John M. Floyd. For 4e
years she had been member of the
Methodist church and was a consis-
tent Christian lady. She leaves hel
husband and four children to mourn
their loss. The children are: Mrs
Thos. A. Bell, Mrs. P. j. Sclater, and
Messrs. D. M. and G. H. Smith. The
large number of people who called al
the home to express their sympathy
and who attended the funeral fully at
tested the esteem in which the deceas
ed was held by the people of this city
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Highland County GIeaEinqs.

Mr.. Chas. 7. Shumate took a lead of
wool to Staunton this week.
G. &. Thompson, of Staunton, life
insurance agent, has written 40 poll
cies for 81 900 each, in Pocahontas
county. A very healthy little business
we would think
q. J. Hiner, ESQ.,, went to Stanton
this week for the engine and boiler fol
the new mill. The engine weighs 8, 2tO
and the boiler 5000. NJ. Hiner has
excellent judgment about such mat.
tiers, and will bring in the machinery
in good shape.
The storm that visited Highland
OrTuesday night of last week, we learn,
came into the little valley of Back
Creek in sort of a don bled and twist
ed way and cut some little extras as it
went along that was calculated to
alarm the natives. Ed. Gilmore s
dwelling was removed four feet from
its original resting place. and his
smoke, house is now on the other side
of the road Thirty large sugar trees
were twisted Off in Tom Gums sugar
orchard, and IN the forest near this
section tract of seven acres was swept
clear of trees-The Recorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Murray

On Wednesday, June 2Sth, after the
SPECTATOR for last week had been
printed there was celebrated at Trinity
Episcopal church a very pretty we'd
ding when Miss Fannie s. Kinney,
daughter of Squire Arch Kinney, was
united in marriage to II. d. Murray,
a well known young business man Of
Staunton. Rev. W. Z. Hullihen, the
rector, performed the ceremony in an
impressive manner according to the
rites of the Episcopal church. Messrs.
Waddell Kinney, W. A. Pratt, Hamp-
ton H. Wayt. r. w. Menefee. F. B.
Hoge and Bierne Kinney officiated
as ushers; Misses Virginia and Sue L.
Kinney, sisters of the bride, were the
flower girls; Miss Kate Hoge was maid
of honor and W. M. Hilleary best man.
Prof. F. r. Webb presided at the or
gan. A number of friends were pres
emit to witness the happy event. Mr..
and Mrs. Murray left that evening on
the 1908 G. & 0. train for western
tour.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
A Shooting scrape in the County.

Augusta Springs, July 4-Last Sat
| urday our usually quiet neighborhood
was startled to hear that d shooting
affair had occurred in our midst. Blunt
| BaZaree, a youth of uncertain repute,
shot and seriously wounded Pearl Ty-
Ter, 10 year old son of John W. Tyler
the e. u o. section master here.
Bazaree had been to Staunton and re-
turning On the afternoon train was in
a bowling stale cf drunkenness. He
alighted from the train with flask in
one pocket and Il revolver i'll the other.
Proceeding up the mountain road he
soon encountered young Tyler, who
was driving his fathers COW. He
picked a quarrel with his victim and
drawing the pistol fired On him at close
range. The bail took effect in the leg
just above the knee and glancing up
ward lodged in the thigh, where it was
after wards removed by DR.. A. Lee Pat
teson, AT last accounts the boy was
doug well. A warrant WAS soon issued
for Bazaree's arrest by justice kuukle,
OF Craigsviie, but up TO this writing
he had not been arrested. He is sup
posed to be in hiding near his home
and will doubtless soon he in custody.
An extensive cement works and mar
bic quarry are soon 10 be established
at Marketable, near Craigsvllle. We
understand the enterprise is backed
by New York capital and that a force
of several hundred hands will be en-
ployed. The e. & o. people are already
working on the side track leading 10
the quarry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
A New Milling Firm.

The Staunton Milling Company have
leased it's merchant mills to J. l. Trip.
lett. the president of the company, and
he has formed partnership with
L. d. Myerly, OF this city, and the
lease began July list. The purpose of
the new firm is to run the mills to
their full capacity requiring about one
thousand bushels OF wheat daily, and in
order to carry an ample stock OF wheat
the capacity of the present elevator is
being doubled, besides new one is
being constructed. The steam plant
and mills are also being put in full
repair.
These gentlemen being successful
business men, and possessed with am
pie capital, quite lively interest car
be expected throughout the year in the
milling business of this city. Mr.
Myerly, who is SO we'll known to The
community will give special attention
to the purchase of wheat, while DR.
TripIett will attend to the selling o.
the products.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, June 90 1899.
Chas. K. Gilmer ct ais.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, June 20, 1899.
Chas. K. Gilmer ct ais.
VS..
r. A. Gilmer's Admir- ct ais.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for
the county of Augusta, take notice that
pursuant to decree of said court entered
in said cause on May %. 1899 shall at my
office in Staunton, Va, on
JULY %, 1899,
proceed to ascertain and report:
l. The real estate owned by r. A. Gilmer
at the time of his death together with the
nature and condition of the title thereto.
2. The personal fund of r. A. GiImer in
| the hands of his administrator and how
| the same should be distributed.
3. The outstanding and unpaid indebted
ness of said decedent including unpaid
taxes stated in the order of its legal prior
| ity.
| 4. What part of the real estate mention
ed in plaintiffs bill was sold by K. A. Gil.
mer in his lifetime. to whom said sales
were made and what part of the purchase
money remains unpaid.
5, Who are the heirs at-law of said de-
cedent and whether or not they are before
the court in this cause.
6. What is a reasonable fee to be paid tt
plaintiff s counsel out of the fund in thi.
cause for conducting this litigation.
Z, Any other matters deemed pertinent
etc. HENRY W. HOLT,
| F. B. Kennedy. p. q. Commissioner.
| june 224ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
New Officials Elected.

The city council met last Saturday
at noon, the object of the meeting
being to elect the officials OF the city,
who are not chosen by popular vote.
There was only one contest and that
was for superintendent of water works.
There were two candidates, J. y.
Moore, son of the retiring superinten-
dent, and Morgan ByTne, a well known
plumber of the city. The two gentle
men were placed in nomination and on
roll call the vote resulted as follows:
For Moore--K ilgalen, Crimmens
, Hughes and Hammond
For Byrne-Burke, Glasgow. Taylor
Tams, Bowman, Wheat, Walker an6
Spotts-e.
All the old police were re elected al
we'll as every other officer, except ]. S
Gabbert, superintendent of electric
lights. His office was not filled
though he was requested to fill it fol
the present.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06

All kinds of Job work done at this Office
All communications to this officeshould
be addressed '"To the SPECTAToR"-thus
nsuring early and prompt attention.
When you come to town and wish envelopes
etter-heads, bill heads or any other kindof
job. work done, call at the SPECTATOR and
VINpIcATOR Office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Woods Seeds.
Seed Potatoes
Fer Planting in June or July.

We have a large quantity of late Seed
Potatoes which were put into cold stor-
age carly in the season, so as to keep
them unsploutcd and in first class vigo-
ro;s condition for late planting in June
or July. Heretofore, the principal OBJ
stacle to planting late potatoes success
fully has been in procuring sound and
vigorous stock late enough to plant, SO
as to insure the maturity Of the crop il
the cooler rainy season Of the fail. We
advise QUE customers to place their
c:..crs ahead, otherwise CTR supply may
be exhausted. Shirrao.t can to made
1t such time as customers are ready to
ant.
Writ. f5r prices a..j; l,4scripiiye G seai.-
l.ei $50 :-tFes fu!i l9f-3r:ii;irie.. ,.l.,s a.
,-.,s >.,+.1le eszds, Germs: ;ssiiir1. C1s PC.
.c<-. s-E.sa-.-.s, :. Az -sszf, -tc.
II II. T, GOD & SINS,
.,s.'.:<i;, kiei.i.o, d, y,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Examination Of Teachers

An examination of teachers for the
schools of Augusta county will be held as
follows:
White teachers, August LIST and I'd in
School Building No. /, in Staunton
ColOred teachers, August Sd and 4th in
School Building No. 2. in Staunton. Ex-
aminatiOns will begin PROMPTLY at 8 o clock
a. m. Do not be tardy; there will be no
opportunity for making up lost time.
Bring cap-paper, pen and ink and one
No. 10 OFFICIAL ENVELOPE self addressed
and stamped for return of certificate No
certificates will be renewed or endorsed ex-
cept as authorized by the State Superinten
dent.
A special examination for applicants for
scholarships at the Farmville Female Nor.
NAL School will be held in connection with
teachers examination August 1st and I'd
jul 6 At EO. PEALE, County Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
DR.. ]. M. Wells.

The Illinois Wesleyan University
has conferred upon Rev. J. M. Wells,
of this city, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian church, the title of Phi.
d., or doctor of philosophy. DR.. Wells
took high stand in his examinations
at the University recently, and his
friends are congratulatlng him most
heartily upon bis success.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
SPANS Greatest Need.

Mr.. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. c. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the back
of his head. On using Electric Btters,
Americas greatest Blood and Nerve
Remedy. all pain soon left him. He says
this grand medicine is what his country
needs. ALI America knows that it cures
liver and kidney trouble, purities the
blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens
the nerves, puts Wins. vigor and new life
into every muscle, nerve and organ of the
body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it.
Every bottle guaranteed, only 81 cents.
Sold by B. F. Hughes Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Gen. Delaware Kemper Dead.

Gen. Delaware Kemper, of the late
Confederate States Army, died at his
home in Alexandria last Friday morn
ing. He was born in Warrenton, Va.
in August. 1888, and was the son OF
Mr.. William s. Kemper, well known
Virginia teacher. President Cleveland
made him United States Consul at
Annoy, China, and he spent severa
years in the East, returning at length
to Alexandria, where be was for ovel
a year the editor of the Alexandra
Daily Times, from which he retired il
February last, his health having be
come seriously impaired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
An EnterprlSing Firm.

There are few men more wide awake and
enterprising than B. F. Hughes, who spares
no pains to secure the best of everything in
his line for his many customers. He now
has the valuable agency for DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which surely cures Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful
remedy that is nowproducing so much ex-
element all over the country by its many
startling cures. 1t absolutely curesAsthma,
Bronchitis, Nausea and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs. You can test il
before buying, by calling at the above drug
store and get trial bottle free or regular
size for SOC and $1.00' Guaranteed to cure
or price refunded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06

Morgan Byrne, the new superinten-
dent of water works, and the only new
city official, is comparatively young
man and a plumber by trade. He is
well qualified to discharge the duties
of this position, and we predict that
under his management this depart
ment of the city will be honorably adj
ministered. Having given much at
tention to the water works in larger
cities and being plumbtr the city will
find Mr. Byrne to be the right man in
the right place. Webelleve the coun-
Gil acted wisely in making this selection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Charged With Attempted Rape.

Thomas Tisdale, son of Matthew
Tisdale. WIS arrested last Saturday
night by Constable J. s. Denton on a
warrant charging him with attempt
ing to rape the 10 year-old, daughter of
J. W. Supinger, an employe of the
Baltimore and Ohio railway, who re-
sides near the city. The trial of the
case was set for yesterday. but was
postponed until this Thursday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. The girl claims she
was pulling weeds about 100 yards from
her home when Tisdale came upon her
and tripped her and that her screams
frightened him away. The whole af
fair was kept very quiet and there
seems to be little or no excitement.
Tisdale is in Jail. Both families are
well connected. From gentleman
who is cony ersant with all the facts a
SPECTATOR reporter learned that there
was not a strong case against the pri
sOner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06

Adjutant-Gen Corbin has issued
an order prohibiting employees of the
War Department from giving in
formation to newspaper representa-
tives.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
Excursions to Atlantic City via C. & O.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. will sell
excursion tickets to Atlantic City and
return on July and 20, August 8 and
II, 1899, at $685. for the round trip,
tickets good for Is days from date OF
sale. By deposlting tickets with depot
ticket agents at Philadelphia, Balti.
more or Washington the tickets will
be good for stop over not to exceed 1C
days at either of above named places
For further information call on or ad.
dress James Ker, Jr., Passenger Agent
c. & o. Ry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
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Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
WEDDING CARDS

neutrality-suspicious. the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
BARGAINS IN Every Department.

Ext Heavy BleachCo worth
Knoed Fringe Towels 96 worth zoe
SinchTur Damask 19x36 worth
56inchW Table Linen worth
Shirts, Collars, Sizes
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Black hose. seamless double worth 15c at lOc
nLen'sb an a worth
quality Window Shades roller, worth
Curtain Trimmings
BownG Tumbler plain, worth
China Tea Set worth 81, at 1926
Decorated Dinner Porcelain worth $780, at $3.50
Decorated Toilet Set worth 49, at $40
Mason's Gallon Glass dozen Coo
Quart Glass Jars dozen SOC
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line of worth
Turk towels 24x54 inches worth 15c at 0c
yards Mating worth 1Sc. at 15c
IinenCh all
IIandsomest Of Pictures the up
frames 12c
Oil Cloth worth 25 at zoe
SnchFa Umbrellas worth
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Umbrellas
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SPECiAL now cut to 5lc ~ O " p' so0a
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

This paper guarantees a larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published
The subscription list is open to-
inspection.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES coccccct
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-07-06
CITY markets.
Country Produce.

Stanton, Va, July ), 1883. .
Jol rec ted By J. A. Fauver Il Co., and the
White Star Mills.