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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Seashore Excursions

The Norfolk and Western Railway
and Pennsylvania Railroad, via Hag-
erstown and Harrisburg to Atlantic
City, Cape May, Ocean City, Sea Isle
City, Avalon, Anglesea, Wildwood,
and Holly Beach, N. j.
Tickets will be sold J uly 5th and 10Th,
and August End and 10Th. Tickets
good seventeen days, including date
of sale.
Stop-over of ten days at Philadel-
phia may be obtained on going trip, if
tickets are deposited with the Agent
at Broad ST., Station Immediately up
on arrival.
Through Pullman Sleeper from Knox
vile, via Roanoke, to Philadelphia and
New York. A daylight ride through
the Shenandoah Valley.
For rates and additional informa-
ton, apply to nearest Agent, or
w. B. BEvILL,
june 22-St Gen. Passenger Agent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Golden Wedding.

The New York Herald of Saturda.
contains the following account Of The
celebration of the fiftIeth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Hirsh, of that city. Both are well and
favorably known here where they have
frequently visited their daughter,
Mrs. JOS. L. Barth
Leon Hirsh and his wife, Caroline
Hirsh, quietly celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary yesterday at their
home, No. JOG E. 81st street. They
intended to have an imposing celebra-
ton, but owing to the illness of one of
their grandchildren, Mrs. Albert Barth
Shultz, of Staunton, Va, only the i'm
mediate members of the family were
present.
"In a room filled with lilies and roses
Mr.. and Mrs. Hirsh received the con-
CALCULATIONS of their family. There
were present two sons and three daugh-
tiers. seven grandchildren and two
great-gIandchildren. The aged couple
received several cable dispatches of
cOngrat ulations from friends in Ger
many. The gifts were numerous and
costly.
'Mr. Hirsh is "A years old and bis
wife is 20. They we're married onJ une
22. 1850. in Reading, Pa, are exceed
lngly we'll preserved and enjoy the full
possession of all their faculties. They
are in robust health and have never
had a serious illness in their lives.
Mrs. Hirsh uses spectacles only when
she sews or reads. Her husband is noted
Tor his fine set of natural teeth.
both were born in Germany, and
were sweethearts when very young.
Before her marriage Mrs. Hirsh was
caroline Leopold, daughter of Joseph
Leopld, we'll known German mer-
chant. They have lived in New York |
about rs years. Mr.. Hirsh retired from
Ictive business about two years ago
litter having made comfortable for
une as manufacturer and dealer in
chemicals. He is interested in many
Hebrew charity organizations in this
;ity. Among seven brothers he is the |
irst to celebrate his golden wedding. "
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
interesting Letter from churchvIIIe.

Churchville, June 25.-The aspect Of
the country was never more beautiful
giving promise of bOuntiful har
vest and a fair hay crop. Corn ii
fionrishing and fruit abundant.
Miss Matte Hughes, to the great re
greet of all who had the pleasure of bel
acquaintance departed from our vii
lage few days since.
Miss Allie Davis is again guest al
the. home of Mr. II Sieg.
Mrs. Dunlap and Miss Mamie Wright
are on visit to Mrs. Margaret Bear.
The many friends of DR.. J. s. Blair
will rejoice to know that he is SO suf-
ficiently improved as to set out for
Richmond on Tuesday to undergo a
surgical operation for which he has
been preparing for several weeks. His
departure is attended with the best
wishes of the public generally.
Mrs. Sidney Hiser, of Washington.
d. g., is on a visit to relatives in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Leonard, of Bridgewater, is
visiting her sister, Miss Annie Huff,
and calling on her numerous friends.
Rev. L. w. Ludwig, the pastor of the
U. B. church at this place, has return
ed from bis vacation rested and I'M
proved.
Mrs. Temple has the pleasure Of en-
pertaining friends from Texas.
Mrs. Louis McCIung, of Highland,
is ON a protracted visit to the family
of DR.. Blair.
The Methodist church is now visible
from distance, having new roof
with other repairs.
Mrs. Nellie Hanger was recently on
q visit to friends here, but has been
to attend sick relatives at
Lutherville. Md.
A large crowd was in attendance at
The U. B. church yesterday being chill
lren' e day.
Approaching an invitation from the |
pastor an immense congregation as
em bled at Loeb Willow yesterday af-
ernoon to enjoy the installment of
he Rev. J. M. PlOwden. The pulpit |
vas occupied by DR.. A. Nj. Fraser, q
stanton, Rev. J. N. Van Deventer, of
stone church, and Rev. L. H. Paul, of
lOssy Greek.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
From Waynesboro.

Miss Alma NEWMAN, of Staunton, is
visiting Miss Annie Helms.
F. d. Drumheller. of Hermitage, has
accepted a position in Waynesboro
postoffice.
Miss Lena Brown, of Brownsburg,
Va. is the guest of her friend, Miss
Mary Wilson.
Mr.. J. Lee Koiner, who recently sold
his valuable mill property near Grim
ora to the Crimora Manganese Co. for
$4,000, has bought fine milling prop
erty at Charlotte, N. c., and will re
move there with his family about July
1st. Mr.. Koiner and his family will be
a great loss to this section, where they
enjoy the friendship and esteem OF all
the people.-Waynesboro Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
LineWeaver-Reherd.

Mr.. Clifford G. Lineweaver, of the
firm of Llneweaver Bros, and Miss
Louisa May Reherd, daughter of Mr..
d. Z. Reherd, both of Harrlsonburg,
were married in this city last week by
Faith sr Joseph Frioli. of the Catholic
church. The marriage was not a sur
prise to the friends of either party,
though knowledge of the date had been
restricted to comparatively narrow
circle. The young people took the 7:15
train Monday morning and were ac-
companied to this city by Miss Lena
Reherd. sister of the bride; Miss Fan,
ME Reherd. her cousin and Miss Mat
tie Lineweayer, sister of the groom.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29

The second quarterly meeting for
West Augusta charge, will be held at
jennings Gap Saturday, July 18th,
at IL o'clock. Stewards will take due
notice of this and govern themselves
accordingly. On Sunday at II O'Clock
the church at that place will be dedf.
Gated by Rev. F. J. Prettyman, OF
Staunton. The people will come pre-
pared to remain on the ground for q
second service.
JNo. W. CANTER, Pastor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Our Advertisers.

Lovegrove & Lewis make the an :
nouncement that they have surprise
in store for you after the first of July.
O'Connell & HogshAad Call attention
to their line of pure WHISTLES, etc., Of
which they keep full stock.
Mrs. Minnie P. Kniseley is now lOcat-
ed in her new quarters next to Loeb
Bros, where she has an entirely new
line of summer millinery.
J. L. Brenaman is selling the Clip
per Bicycle, at $3.50. Last year it
sold at $50 1t is first class wheel.
Call and lit.
F. b. Kennedy, commissioner, ad-
vertises for sale the Bashaw land near
Craigsville. The sale takes place j uly
%.
In another column. gentleman ad
vertises for a married man without
children to take charge of his country
place. The position is desirable one.
The Baltimore Dental Association,
advertise the use of air and gas for the
painless extraction of teeth. Their
rooms are in the Crowle building.
j. E. Todd calls your attention to
his line of fertilizers, which he wants
you to see before buying. He also
carries full line of Binder and Mower
sections for all machines.
The advertisement Ot the stock sale
of H. A. 8. Hamilton " Co. appears in
this issue. The stock to be sold is of
the finest kind and it will be a rare
chance for stock raisers Send to them
for catalogue.
R. B. Dull and &. r. Bosserman, ex-
ecutors of Rebecca Garrison, decd,
will sell privately one Prick Engine,
one Saw-mill, and other articles. Also
a lot in the town of Middlebrook. Call
on Mr.. Dull for all information.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Excursions to Atlantic City or Cape May.

The Southern Railway has author
lied sale of tickets from Manassas,
Harrisonburg and inter-
mediate stations to Atlantic City or
Cape May. N. j., and return at very
low rates. Tickets to be sold June %,
July 5th, II, 10, 26. August 2, 9, 16 and
90, 1900, tickets limited to continuous
passage in each direction, good return
ing Is days. including of SALE
These tickets are sold in connection
with special excursion via Pennsylvania
R. r. and B. & o. r. R., on special
dates mentioned above. june 20 st
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE.

The printing press On which THE
SPECTATOR has bsen heretofore print
ed Is for sale. We have put in a new
press which is faster, hence the reason
for selling. This press is IN good order
and will print the issue of any ordinary
country paper with ease. Its speed is
about 700 per hour. No press made
does better work. Easy terms of pay
ment will be given. Address.
STAUNTON SPECTATOR,
StauntOn, Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29


The annual stockholders meeting of
the Chesapeake and Western Railway
was held at the company's freight de-
pot here last Tuesday. The number
of directors was reduced from IL to
and the following were chosen: Dewitt
Smith. W. q. Hall, G. d. G.. Holman,
JIG. Ward and G.. A. Bennett. These
gentlemen are all from New Y ork city
and represent parties who have recent
ly acquired a controlling interest in
the company. Their intentions are
not fully disclosed, but an extension of
the road westward is regarded as prob
able in the near future. The road has
been in operation between Elkton and
Bridgewater since the spring Of 1896.
Free Press.
Attend Roanoke Carnival, July2 to z.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Telephone Meeting.

The stockholders of the Virginia
Long Distance Telephone Company
met in this city last Friday and or
gained by electing Mr.. J. R. Kemper,
of Fishersville, President W.
H. Lockland, of Lexington, Sec
rotary and treasurer. and the
following board of directors:
J. R. Kemper, of Fishersville; DIR.
Frank NJ. Hanger, Andrew Bowling,
Edward Echols and N. c. Watts, of
Staunton; Joseph S. Cochran and j.
Frank Clemmer, of Augusta county;
G. W. Scott and H. V. Wilson, Jr., of
j. H. Grabill, of Wood
stock and J. W. Sims, of Louisa.
A charter will be applied for and
work connecting all the lines will be
pushed forward at once.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Special Cnt in Prices.

At the Murray Carbon Studio for
the month of June only, we will fur
nish to all patrons our regular work at
greatly reduced prices. Investigate
before going elsewhere. June 15-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Arm Broken.

News was received yesterday about
noon that Judge J. NJ. Quarles, who is
at Natural Bridge, had the misfortune
to fall and break his arm At the
time of going to press no particulars
had been received.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29

ColOradO's four delegates at-large to
the Philadelphia convention-David
MOffatt, W. S. StrattOn, d. R G.
Brown and E. o. WOlcott-are said to
be worth collectively more than $780,
600 900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29

The head of Mrs. Louis Klingelhoffer,
% years old, was cut off by an elevator
Monday in the Baltimore and Ohio
warehouse on Fall street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
AN d

Winnerof the four great traction engine
contests at the World s Fair, Chicago. Also
the pulling contest at the Staunton Carnival
Our Brown Wagons have just arrived the
finest in town don't buy till you see Them
They Outlast all others. Brown walking and
riding Cultivators lead all Others the finest
line ever offered On.thiS market
We are still saving the farmers money ON
plows and all kinds ofrepairs. A full line of
repairs to fit all plows sold in the county and
every piece guaranteed.
Don't buy corn planter till you have seen
the wonderful Black Hawk, the only ac-
curate drOpper and check rover sold
Our Saw. Plane, Lath and Single Mills
are the cheapest and best. Mccormick Bind
ers. Mowers and Rakes still to the 'front.' See
ad. on our Stump Fuller. Highest prices
paid for old castings. few extra wagon
beds will sell cheap. Call and see u.s.
1ap26 ly KENNEDY & CRAWFORD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
City M arketS.

StauntOn,.. va, June %, 1900.
Coz recJed By J. A. Fauver Co., and the
White Star Mills.
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Locals from Swoope.

Attend Roanoke Carnival, July2 to z
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
The LapSIey Dedicated.

Attend Roanoke Carnival, July2 to
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Chesapeake and Western Railway.

Attend Roanoke Carnival, July2 to Z
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-29
Religious Notice.

Attend Roanoke Carnival, July2 to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-03-18
IN EASY
Being a Leaf Out of the Experiences Of an
Outline Reporter.


About as easy an assignment as ! ever had
said an old reporter, was one 10 cover a lire in the
building Of the paper was ON. ! was working
then on the Comet which had an ou'h' that was
up to date to the very las, detail Par, of its
building equipment was mn automatic fire alarm
telegraph system, with wires in every room in the
building by this system an alarm was sent In
automatically whenever the temperature of a
room, got above a certain degree We were con
nected With the Fire Department wires, ana Ia. a
special building call; so you see that rs far as pro
tec'ing ourselves from damage by fire was con
cerned We had taken every precau,ion We could.
and had got the thing down so fine that the build
i,n ,sa,, .,. r.,u,ho ..r
r,' 80 '"
The tomd once was on a corner On the
next corner above in our street there wns an engine
nous. in .hIoh mar. hors.d . or..ra;no md =.
- .
nook ana ladder fuck hen There was a fre
below us, further downtown, We used 10 see the
| engine md The ,ruck vo r,pp,ny md earring down
y" - :, Wv"
past our once IKE mad H"meumes when they
went past like that they'd be back in n minute
| false alarm. and then i, nigh, be An hour or Two
-, - - 49,, -. ha.r a,,.. :, ...
VI m"ir p'ore we" see u h'a' N''her ~ mem'
tro'ting back after a vigorous ras,le with fire.
"One day. when the fire engine came a rippin'
.,d 49,, doun ,ho .,ro., IN ,hs ms,.i n.n
anu "'" Wv" Nv '"ee' ;" NV usual way
Nv W INNS mn "'"u VI b'hiG w NV
first thing YOU knew the driver had hauled his
80 I'D. k.r ,nh.,. 49,, it, -.
=" W Nv" 'u"" u" :"
'front.' OF The Gomez Once ana the next instant
they we're yanking out a length Of suction pine.
and ,hsrs usrs man mailing sp,r,srs er ., h,,h
""u wy ~ ~" ~" ""' ~ ""''
ends "i H. engine ana Migrant coupling on ana
more men coupling on hose and stretching il
,v.v an the other side. while At the same lime
80 ~ '
the truck was Wedelhg ls way Town INTO the
street to the north, At our corner.
"U MN SAWS the CITY editor hooking ou, from
,.,
MS sra' u! 'c Nihu"" Shoui" imhsihe 'he
FIRE must be somewhere near here
Also n, the same ins,on, ar ,here.bou,s n ,els
nbone hell in wher, ". kep, the telephones in ON.
| end Of The rrporters' room b.gan To- Jingle and In
a moment n hoy comes on, and walks across ,he
room a. The ci,y desk and saws Ia Inc ci,v editor
"Speciai building coli from the Conn, Office
And here's where came in The civ editor
| looked nm and secs me there. and saws, ~
Mr. oldtime. there's A special building call
| from the Comet Office. will YOU zee v ha, there ia IN
that don't believe You'll need n fire badge
This last. of course, abou, the Are badge WAS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-03-18


'ho mn 'hes went nckluy 0u' IL "h'" ''y
re"'"eu ,"e "p they saw MI o'"p"'nS ''""s
on a ran renee, smoking a cigar anu s""'"s
III a very Se'hSh way Hls long "hisAe'S "''e
s'ieon'hS III me autumn nTeehes IL ~ 'o'N''
IKE 'ne ""heu man that he was
H"u W. N"lH MeichiseneH " 'e uhN'l
men ne "'eu a Hellchte piece OF pu"s Nv" "N
pu"' po"e' anu be" u Sharply AZ MI o"p
k'ns' VINO gave a start ana looked up
AS soon as n" saw MeichiseueN' ne s'd'e'
To run ou' 'he boy shot a bean al nm anu II gave
ms cheek snoh a smart twinge ma ne 'ufhrd
AROUND anerhs ana Naid' "ha' are you u""S'
young man
HAVING Jun WIN YOU. Where ar" your uehf
earrings anu "hefe are the ches'nu'S' Arht
you a'ra,u 'ha' your pretty dears are "orred
about YOU
Then MT Simpkins saw MI SANFORD anu he
knew what was the matter
It's lucky Tor you that brought a Policeman
along said Melchis"iek, Tor u ] had relled on
this sling you might regret having taken sGch
a mean advantage o' this poor gentleman MI
SANFORD,
Then the Policeman came around ana salu'
i arrest you for imposing on this poor gentle
man and III take you before the Judge Al once
For MelrhISedek he'd told Inn what hal happened
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-03-18
THE FATE OF ANDREF.
search This summer nt King Charles Land,
beyond pttybergen.

No hopes nre longer ntertnlne that Or Andree
and his two companions have survived their nj
tempt 10 cross the North Polar area in Il balloon
Sir Martin Conway voiced the general opinion
when he wroto in the new International Gcogra
phv" that an attempt by tho Swedish engineer
Andreo to cross the North Polar area n a balloon
must be classnd with the mysterious tragedies
Of exploration
Another effort will be made this summer, how
ever, 10 ascertain the fate of the explorers by
following up a clue that may prove to be impor
thnt On Sept II last year a buoy was picked
up IN the north cons, Of King Charles Land.
so north latitude. and 25- east longitude. which
Dor he words On n nickel plate ".Andrec's Polar
Expedition II was taken Ia Stockholm I'm
S Sss1 cai i%H thu! thee N I Tf' PfGiy'T sn to be "h +, r A1d ,S"
drop II when he passed The North Pole
II was opened IN the presence If several .krcur
experts and members 81 the Government bu,
no message vas found N II There WIS a coating
INSIDE the tube that seemed IN resemble paper
but y mlcroscop'cnl examination showed that II
1t could no, have drifed from the ncighborhnod
Of the pol" to King Charles Land / here A.
pearrd 10 he no reason why ~ should have bc,n
thrown out empty and the WOW forced lts.lf mon
all that II weS \ part Of the wroCkngr Of thr o.,
%p~dinOn.
Thus IS the clue which Il is proposed To- follow
ny. ! Is thought that the expedition may hive
come I" grie' not lar from the place whcrr ~"
buoy was found Next summer a swedish
Russian expedition IS 20 60 H. SpItzb'rgcn o. o.
!ley" The party that has been spending a mum
Der OF months there in the work II mcaSunnr
an arc on the meridian in that high latitude IN"
swedish steamer that will be par ~ this expedition
VIII make a detonr n King Charles Land AMI
carefully search the entire neighborhnoi Fl
further, traces Of the lost party. II Is thought ~
be highly Probable that more .wreckage VII h"
found and peIhap, considerable light thrown
upon the fate Of Andree and his men.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-03-18
You are learned" he said in the same curious

You are learned" he said in the same curious
Latin.
Viii modestly denied il. but | struck in boldly.
He Is a very learned scholar" said. ,
d this ! will inform tho Abbot, he said, ana
again turned u preced, US. But ! pointed V,
the gang NJ !0bnring prisoners, from the lar END
81 which had lust come q sharp cry, as the knott'd
lash Of the black ov-r~eer's whip fell across the
naked shoulders Of a lad hating under a burden.
] trembled t. Kill the brutal striker.
Who Ar. these" sah Indignantly, and by
what law arr they chained and b~aten' Are
they murderersy ,
Tn" monk cast nne contamptiiOuS glance, ana
one only, in the direction ~ the cnain gang.
These are heretics, he said, "a II the tact eN'
planned I'LL.
And as | followed III. trailing skirt ~ his brown
robe mot daring Ia raise my eyes lest Shouiu
see some further horror was by no means 81
SURE that the deviliish had done us a good turn
in delivering us from pirates and bring ing Us from
the Isle If Winds to underll- thu tender ,%n,ercIes
Of the monks II the monastery Of San Juan de
BroIaS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01
c,,se,s New GrandLyaudeviIIe.

Manager Chase, of the Grand, has pro-
vided for next week a bill which he deems
it safe to announce as being both extra
ordinary and munifcent, Electrically
speaking. He has engaged j.. w Albaugh,
ir.. to play Trenton" so that his pa
irons may have their patriotic blood
stirred and may give vent to their love Of
that hero of heroes, George Washington.
Trenton" although written before any of
The late popular stories of the Revolution,
nevertheless tells as sweet a love story,
has as stirring a plot and as exciting a
climax as any of the others. Mr.. Albaugh
the author, manager, and star, plays John
Truax. a young officer of Washington's
army, who serves tie cause of freedom
in the face OF all difficulties until be fl
nally coneuers. He urings into vaudeville
q complete production such as is seldom
seen He carries a company of four peo-
pie, his own scenery and properties and
gives Trenton" in the same finished man
ner in which he presented it over forty
times in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The other equally entertaining features
of the election week bill will be Hilda
Thomas, the we'll known coincidence, who
will be assisted by Lou Hall and Florence
Clayton, in Hogan Of the Hansom," one
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01
The Lafayette-"The Senator"

The Lafayette Square Stock Company
will ,ext week be seen in an elaborate
revival of William H. Cranes success
THE Senator play which has always
exerted unusual drawing powers in this
city where Senators and their character
istics are very well known. The kindly
satire of this play does not offend IN the
least and Senators themselves have laugh
ed long and loudly at the comedy drama
The play will be presented with adequate
scenery and in the same perfect manner
which has marked the two productions al
ready made by the Lafayette company.
Eugene Ormonde, the popular leading man,
will be seen in the part formerly played
by Mr.. Crane that Of the Senator Blanche
Bates viii doubtless please her many local
admirers IN another role congenial TO her
unusual talents, appearing as Mrs. Hillary
John T. Sullivan viii play Secretary OF
State Armstrong, and Walter Craven Will
appear as Count Won Strohh, :he Austrian
Ambassador John Daily Murphy Will De
seen as Ching Ling, the Chinese Minister,
and Alma Kruger will have the role OF
| Mabel Denman.
| On election night the returns will be in
| troduced in a very unique manner, being
/ snoken by the Senator and his associates
as a bit OF impromptu political dialogue