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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
A Child Moved IngersoII.

Where man of brains and kindly
thought met a little child and was con-
quered by sweet babyhood and trust
ing faith is best told by William
w. Goodrich, an architect of this
city. says Baltimore dispatch in the
New York Press. He never tires of
telling the story, and bis hearers never
weary of listening:
ut was on the 18th of January, 1898, !"
he said, when l occupied berth in a
Pullman car coming from Chicago op-
posite that occupied by Robert G.. In
gersoH. In the next lower berth to
his was woman and her babe. The
young wife, who was on her way to
New York, had her berth made up
early. She had prepared the baby for
bed, and as she sat on the edge of the
berth, the baby at her knees, she taught
the baby its evening prayer. Now 1
lay me down to sleep.'
"The child lisped the prayer as only
baby can. AS the words 4 pray the
Lord my soul to take were uttered,
who should be standing with folded
arms in . very reverent attitude in tho
aisle beside the bowed form-none
ts!her tnan Col. Ingersoll.
"'God bless mamma, God bless
papa, God bless everybody, the mother
spoke, and the baby lisped.
''At the final Amen Col. IngersoIl
clasped the baby in his arms and kiss
ed the child On the forehead reverent-
ly. saying, God bless everybody By
this time all of the car occupants were
onlookers. The great Ingersoll held
the wee little baby, cooling in his arms,
and he was talking to it. Finally he
laid the child in the berth, saying,
Good night, little one; good night.
Quick as flash the baby said, bod
bless 'oo.'
"Ingersoll's answer was, Yes, yes;
God bless you l'''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Live Items from Sampson.

Sampson, Feb. 5.-We have had and
are having a severe cold snap.
Almost all business stopped on account
of it.
1t is said here that new mine will
be opened in short time near the
Springs Gap. This is an iron ore
mine, and it is reported that Mr.. G. Fl.
Harman, of the Crimora mines has
leased this mine and will commence
work in earnest.
Mrs. Mary Gochenour, who has been
ill with pneumonia, and whose rec0v-
cry was not expected, is little better
at this writing.
John Gochenour, who had q severe
case Of pneumonia, is convalescent.
Mr.. William Hemp and family, of
Illinois, who have been visiting in the
county for the last Six weeks, started
on their return home a few days ago.
Mr.. Edward Eakle lost a lot of calves
recently with disease supposed to be
black leg.
Fire broke out in the mountains near
here last week, but by hard work the
people put it out.
The new iron bridge at Harriston is
completed and ready for travel.
1t is said that Mr.. Charles Alexan-
der has purchased a saw mill and is
going into the saving business.
sMessrs. Grimm and Clayton have
contracted to get out large number
of logs for the Manganese Company.
The Messrs. Clayton are busily en-
gagged getting out timber piling. It is
said there is good money in this bust
ness.
Last week fellow by the name of
Whitlock, who lives near Forest Cha
pei, took the roof off bis house in Or
der to put on new one. The next
day the weather turned cold and he
has been unable ever since to get any
one to work on bis roof.s IThis is apt
to be the last roof he will ever take off
in winter.
Some of the boys Of this place are in
the quarantine near Lynchburg. and
can neither write or come home. There
are several cases of smallpox out
there.
The N. Il ". Railroad Company has
raised freight rates on nearly all kinds
of goods.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
TWO PROMINENT PEOPLE DEAD.
Brief Sketch OF Their Lives BY Our
StonewaII Correspondent.

Stonewall, Feb. 5.-Alexander Furr,
OF this place, died on the morning of
the 28th of last month, aged 81 years.
| On Sunday morning, just one week be-
fore his death, bis wife left him in bis
usual health and attended church. On
her return she found him very sick
and in bed. having taken a chill, and
also suffering with severe pain in his
side. Thus he continued to suffer un-
til Tuesday morning, when medical
aid was summoned. The doctor found
him in a very precariOus condition,
threatened with pneumonia aud used
every means to counteract the fell dis
ease, but he continued to grow worse.
Another doctor was called 10 consult.
but the disease baffled the skill of both.
Death had chosen its victim, and the
power of medical aid could not resist
the ineffable summons, and as the
morning sun was rising to illuminate
the Sabbath day his spirit took it's
flight beyond the river of time. The
deceased was well known to many peo-
pie of Augusta county and Staunton,
having spent 30 years or more in mill
ing. At one time he was with Witt
& Holt, of Staunton, and for several
years at the Harman Mill, from which
place he moved to the Stonewall Mills. !!
Alexander Furr was son of Allison
Furr, who served his state bravely |
through the late war. He married a |
daughter of Joseph A. Houff, who sur
wives him, with two children, Mrs.
Alias Snow and Oscar Furr, and four
brothers, Edward, Thomas, Eli and
Lincoln, together with host of rela-
tives and friends.
When good and useful man dies it
casts sadness over the whole com-
munity in which he lived that cannot
easily be erased from the minds and
hearts Of those whe knew him. He
was kind and affectionate husband
and father, good and obliging neigh
bor, friend to the poor and needy,
and was never known to withhold a
helping hand when the needy applied
for help. With sorrow we bow to the
will of Him who knows all things best,
and say goodbye. Alex, yourfamiliar
face and pleasant conversation, can be
enjoyed with us no more on earth, but
we console ourselves with the pleasant
thought that you are at rest in the
prepared for the people of
God.
Mrs. Patsy Sheets, widow Of Philip
Sheets departed this life on the 25th of
January, 1900. Her age is not known.
but is supposed to be upwards Of 80
years. One of her neighbors, Peter E
Houff, who is now in his 80th year,
and has known Mrs. Sheets from bis
says that she was grown
woman when he was small boy. De-
ceased was a daughter of Emanuel
Long, remembered by the old people
as stonemason, and sister of Jacob
Long, who volunteered in Capt. Har-
per's company and was the first men,
Der to die out of the company during
the Mexican war. She was laid to
rest IN Splitter cemetery by the side Of
her husband, who had preceded her
some II or more years. She leaves one
son, Jacob Sheets, and one daughter,
Mrs. Nancy Riddleberger, to mourn
the loss of a kind mother. E. L. H.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09

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Bears the a The Kind You Fave Always Bought
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Did Three Augusta County Boys
In Newport News.
HAD FAITH In CONDUCTOR
Who Answered Their Question and
Afterwards MystIfied Them.
Their Names Get Them in Trou-
bie--A Funny Incident.

A former Stauntonian. who now re
lsides in Newport News, relates the fol
lowing story to THE SPECTATOR Al
the expense of three young men from
this county. He says:
Three young men who claim they
are from Sandy Hollow, decided to
visit Newport News and arrived here
on foot. Their names are Jefferson,
Madison and Orkney. TheIast named
on his arrival found pocket book
containing $49S The sight of our
street cars was revelation to them
and not being able to decide for
themselves what they were, they
agreed to ask the conductor. He at
once informed them and'they decided
to take a ride and got aboard. After
being seated they noticed that the con-
ductor frequently put his head in the
car ana called out some name-it was
the name of the avenues-and each
time some one would get off. This
puzzled the Sandy Hollow contingent
no little and they thought it a miracle
that the conductor knew the names of
SO many people and would tell them,
the people, when to alight. However,
they were satisfied the collector of
nickels did not know their names, SO
they would ride to the end of the line
and not get off unless the conductor
caught on to their names. If he did
call their names they would do as
others before them. On and on the no
pulle, no pushee, machine sped. Then
the conductor called out: Jefferson
next STOP" This was sumner, and |
the individual whose name had been |
called, turned to his companions and |
said: Boys, this mystery, guess
l ii have to get off,, and off he got.
and Orkney remained seated
and in little while the supposed-to-
know all-official put his head in the
car as it was nearing another corner
and yelled, Madison next" By this
time the mystery grew deeper, and as
Madison arose from his seat he whis-
pered to bis friend: "YOu can go on
and write to US if that man don't
never find you out" With sad fare
we'll Orkney was left alone, but on the
next block the conductor called the at
tentionof his passengers to the fact that
Orkney was the next stop, so when the
;ar stopped Orkney left his seat and
placed himself on terra frma. He
stood up against telephone pole very
much excited, but thankful that he
acked but cents of having $5 in his
jeans. While thus congratulating him
self well dressed gentleman approach.
ID him and said, ''Is this Orkney ?"
1t is, was the reply" "Well said the
we'll dressed man, where is 49S ?'
Orkney, with his mind excited to the
bursting point, put his hand in his
pocket and pulled out the pocket book
ind handed it to him, with the remark
;hat II have spent cents of it and
III see you in wusser fix than Gen
,ral Butler before I'll return it,
Here our Staunton friend lost sight
If the trio and inquiries of US if they
lave come home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Danger In the Church.

Not long since the bishop of L. was
a guest at dinner party in Birming-
ham, when lady noted for her witty
remarks who was guest, said
''Do you know that there are times
when it is dangerous to enter a
church 7"
"What is that, madam ?' inquired
the bishop, with great dignity,
Strengthening himself in his chair.
"That there are times when tits pos
itively dangerous to enter a church, y
was the lady's reply.
THAT cannot be, madam, " said the
bishop. pray explain"
"Why," said the lady, sit is when
there is a canon at the reading desk,
a big gun in the pulpit, when the bish-
op is charging the clergy, the choir
numbering the anthem and the organist
trying to drown the choir"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
DOctOrS7Say:

Bilious and intermittent Fevers
which prevail in miasmatic dis
tricts are invariably accompan-
led by arrangements of the
Stomach Liver and Bowels.
The Secret of Health.
The liver is the great driving
wheel" in the mechanism Of
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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
VOTING CONTEST.

A voting contest will be started and
coupons printed In the next issue Of the
DISPATCH. Three votes may be cast
on each coupon, nameley, LIST, for the
most popular married lady Of Wads-
worth; End, for the most popular young
man: Sd. for the prettiest single lady.
Decide who your candidates III and
gather up coupons from the next issue
which will contain the instructions for
voting and the announcement of prizes.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
California Gets Another One of
Rcno's Fairest Daughters.

A quiet wedding took place at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. James. at
400 North Virginia street at 5 o'clock
Sunday evening. the contracting part
les being DR.. Earl D. Eddy, a leading
dentist Of San Francisco, CAL. and
Miss Mabel A. James, the only daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James. Rev. G,
H. Jones performed the ceremony.
A few intimate friends were invited
to partake Of a le~ave-taking dinner by
Mr.. and Mrs. James in honor OF their
daughter, Miss Mabel. SO the invited
guests in the parlor were surprised
when they saw Rev. Jones enter
followed by the bridal party.
DR.. and Mrs. Eddy left on the 1910
train last night for San Francisco,
where they will permanently reside.
Miss James has visited Wadsworth
a number Of times with Miss Tremaln
and has a number of ac~quaintences
here.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Notice.

Revival meetings in Music Hall be-
ginning Thursday night, May 10TH.
1900. and continuing each evening
except Saturday eye.,) at 7:45.
Condu .ted by Evangelists, w. M.
Mozart Of San Jose. and J. S. Led
ford Of Los Angeles. Mr.. Ledford is
a noted singer and will conduct a song
service aud sing a solo each meeting.
All are invited to come and bring your
friends. Seek the Lord while he may
be found"
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
SCALP AND HAIR SPECIALIST

Scientific treatment Of the scalp and
hair. Badness a specially. Sham
smuggling and hair dressing
Facial massage and steaming. Depot
for Nevada Hair Tonic, Rose Gera-
mum Cream, Depilotore. etc. These
preparations are made by myself from
original formulas. A free treatment
given with every purchase Of hair
tonic.
The public are cordially invited to
call and inspect my mode Of treatment
whether in need of my services or not.
Mrs. B. C. SHEARER.
Rooms 1924 and S. O'Conner
Block, Reno. Nevada.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Railroad Patents.

A single firm Of Patent Lawyers, c
A. Snow & Co., of Washington, D. c..
have in the last year procured $50
patents for their clients, many Of them
for rejected inventions. C. c. Snow
& Co. have been accused of railroad
ing patents through the Patent Office,
but they insist that this locomotion is
better than ox-carting them, for by the
latter process the inventor often dies
before he gets his patent.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

The ancients believed that rheumatism
was the work OF a demon within a man.
ANY one who has an attack Of ~sciatic or
inflammatory rheumatism will agree
that the inflirtion ia demoniac enough
to warrant the belief. H. has never been
claimed that Chsmberltin's Pain Balm
would cast ont demons, but it will curr
rheumatism, and hundreds bear tes,i-
mony to the truth Of this statement.
One application relieves the pain, and
this quick relief which it affords Is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale hy
c. W. Kinney & Co., Druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

DR.. H. H. Hogan has left for Gin
cinnatti to attend the the middle-of-
the-road Populist Convention. The
DR.. advocates the nomination of Eu-
gene v. Debs for President provided
some strong Populist be nominated 70 T
Vice President.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Marbles and Fine Monuments.

|. M. Nc. Cormack has his marble
works opposite the Depot, Reno, where
every visitor can see a fine line Of Red
Scotch and Native Garnits. Italian and
American marbles. His workmanship
Is unsurpassed on the coast.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

DR.. Hudgens will not take the
professional trip up the r. R. as
expected but will remain in Wads-
worth during the Summer. After May
l4th his office will be at the Wetmore
residence on River street.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
new Eaundry Hrtist.

Tie Hop Lee Laundry, a pioneer IN
stitulion Of Wad-North, has changed
ownership. Gee Long succeeding Chung
Ke-. Long is an artist at his business.
He makes fne ironing a speciality and
Will iron olotbes already washed
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

While the English have never shown
any especial fondness for lrishmen they
seem perfectly willing to stand Pat in
South Africa.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

TO THE DEAF-A rich lady, cured OF
her Deafness and Noises in the Head by
DIR. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums,
gave $4,000 to his Institute, 30 that
deaf people unable to procure the Ear
Drums may have them free. Address
No. 1888. The Nicholson Institute, $50,
Eighth Avenue, New York.
For RENT-C. w. Kinney has two
furnished cabins for rent. Inquire at
the Drug Store
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Or Girls Win.

The game Of basketball between the
Nevada University and Stanford was
won by the Nevada co-eds by a
score Of , to 4. The Nevada girls are
now champions of the Pacific Coast.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Tennis Club Meeting.

All members Of the Tennis Club are
requested to meet at DR.. Kistler's Of
flee at 7;3o tomorrow. Wednesday,
evening.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

]. /. Carson. Prothonarv, Washing
Ton. Pa, says: Il have found Kodol
DvspApsia Cure IN excellent remedy in
case vi stomach trouble, and have de-
lived great benefit from its use." II
.iiyesis what y"i EAT and cannot fail to
care. E.. ". ktnney 4 Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

Cleanse the liver purify the blood
%invigorate the body, by n~ing DeWitts,s
Little Early Risers. These famous little
pills always act promptly. G.. W. Kim
e 4 Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
NOTICE.

Hunte g are hereby notified that they
are forbidden to shoot on my ranch and
persons will be prosecuted if caught do
ing so. JOHN GARAvANTA.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

II. Clark, C%haunrey, Ca, savs De-
Wits itch Hazrl Salve cured him OF
piles thai had afflicted him for twenty
wears. 1t is also A speedy cure for skin
diseases. Beware OF dangerous counter
felt. G. w. Kinney & Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08

Hunters will please not g into the
fields on the Italian rant"il near JAKE
Hamilton's Old place. or on thu Hill
ranch, to shoot. as the wild cattle break
out and cause MS much t%rnrll- and px-
pense. OMS6IiorsE 4 GRIswuL.D.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Sewing Bee.

Don't buy a sewing machine until
you see the Bartlett at hall what YOU
pay for any other not any better.
e. GRlswcLp.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
A Great cINIM Mt
Or. Benton's Liniment

Has effected the highest merit during
the 80 wears it has been in use, both Tor
man and beast, and has no equal. You
have hut ~ u>e il once and You will
never use any other.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
WADSW0RTH DISPATCH.

TUESDAY MAY 9. 1000
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-05-08
Its Fire Proof.
Furnished Mixed

and ready Tor nse, in barrels or by the
gallon, at about one half the prize asked
for common paint.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-31
LIEUT.. SPURGIN DEAD
As Result of Shock From Surgical
Operation.

Washington. July 31-The war depart
ment received the following cablegram
from General Macarthur today;
Manila, July 31.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Died. $50 evening, July
20, David C. Spurgin. first lieutenant
Twenty-firSt infantry. result, shock
surgical operation. MAC ARTHUR"
Lieutenant Spurgin was born in Ohio
on February 16, 1867, was a cadet in
military academy from June a. 1885, to
June %. 1888. Served as private and
corporal Company C, Twenty-first in
fantry, from January IL, 1892, to No
vember l, 1894; second lieutenant Twen-
tY-first, October p, 1894; first lieutenant
Twenty first infantry, April &c, 1898. He
saw service with his regiment at Platts-
burg Barracks n. Y, December, 1894,
to April, 1898; at Tampa, Fla, to June
IA, 1898; in the campaign against San
tiago and in Cuba to August, 1898, being
engaged in the battle of San Juan July
Is and in the operations against San
tiago, Cuba, to July II, 1893 With regi-
ment at Montauk Poitn, n. Y, August
to September, 1898; at Plattsburg Bar
racks, N. Y, to April, 1899, from whence
he was ordered to the Philippines and
served there until the date of his death.
He was the son of Lieutenant Colonel
w F. Spurgin, Sixteenth infantry, who
is on duty as collector of customs at
Manila. p /.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-31
RATHER DIE THAN WORK.
John Hudson, a Tramp, Is Firm but
Lazy.

John Hudson, the young man who was
fined s. in police court yesterday for
jumping on moving trains, refused to
work the rock pile this morning ana
was put in the bull PEN a dark cell in
the basement, and will be given bread and
water at meal time until he concludes to
labor.
John has two crossed fingers on the left
hand, but he does not advance that as
an excuse for not laboring; he only uses
the crippled fingers when begging. He
says that he will not even sit on the rock
pile and do imitation work because he
considers that the penalty does not fit the
crime in his case. After he had been in
the pen an hour or so Jailer Grubbs went
down to see if he had changed his mind.
but Hudson said: L don't intend to work
not if you keep me here five days with
out any food. 1 have determined that |
will not and 1 am from the south and
have a strong determination. You can
change it" Mr.. GrubbS informed him
that he would be down to see him again
before dinner time and advised him to be
sensible, but received the reply that dark
ness and bread and water had no ter
rOrS.
never work and impose or, all charitably
inclined people. He displays his two
crooked fingers to excite sympathy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-31
AND STILL IT IS FAIR.
No Indications of Change Of
Weather.

No Indications of Change OF
Weather.
Observer Jennings stood on the roof OF
the Columbian building this morning
and "rubbered."
He looked first at the weather vane.
1t pointed due west. Then he looked at
the smoke from the brick yards and
waterworks 1t was slowly moving
straight east. The smoke from the Santa
Fe shops was going north, the smoke
from the Santa Fe offices was going
south and the smoke from the state
house was going straight up "Donner
wetter" said the observer as he wiped
his glasses and looked again. Then he
crawled up the pole and found the gentle
Kansas zephyr to be making about -FOUR
miles an hour The thermometer had
crawled lazily up to IS and the start ahd
been from So. The forecast is fair to-
night and Wednesday,"