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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
West View News.

We are glad to see Mr.. Emmett
Lightner out again after severe at
tack of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Harold Lightner, son of Rev.
Geo. 8. Lightner, who has been i'll with
typhoid fever at a hospital in Charles.
ton, has sufficiently recovered to be
brought home to bis friends here.
We are sorry to state that Miss Lille
Lightner is quite ill.
Mr.. J. F. Bell has sold his personal
property, and will rent his farm. In
few days he will leave for Council
Bluff, California, where he will in flu
ture reside with his children.
Mrs. E.A. Palmer, who accompanied
her daughter, Mrs. III. A. Huddleston,
to Salidu, Colorado. stood the trip ex-
cceding well, and is enjoying her visit
to her children.
We have been informed that the sum
stolen the Valley Mills postoffice
amounted to $34.
Our farmers are busily engaged in
husking their corn, and the crop is a
short one. 1t is almost impossible to
purchase one barrel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Pecahontas County Items.

Henry White, one of the oldest and
most respected citizens of Pocah0ntat
county, died at bis residence on Oct
10Th. He was so years of age. Mr..
White was born in Crab Bottom,
Highland county, Va, and moved to
West Virginia about 25 years ago. He
leaves a family of children all grown.
jackson Grimes, lumberman, died
at the Hotel Waggoner in Hunters
vile, on Sunday of last week.
The railroad track from Marlinton
to Durbin is ready for the cross ties,
and large force of hands is now at
work at Durbin.
The building Of the depot at Marlin
ton has begun.
Robert Burns, of Hillsboro, who had
his leg badly broken some time ago by
the upsetting of wagon, is now i'm
proving rapidly.
MarlintOn has just celebrated a fete
day which brought together about
$500 people. A speech was made by
Hon. N. G. Mcneil, there was tour
nament, games, and dancing. The
Times is silent as to what event was
celebrated.
Mrs. W. A. Caldwell, of Greenbank,
is spending some time at Charl0ttes-
vile, Va.
Mrs. Wexford, widow of Jas. Wei
ford, died suddenly at the residence of
DIR. F. T. McClintic last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
The Old Home Of Brvan's Fathers.

The fredericksburg correspondent
of the Richmond Times sends that pa
per the following: The old homestead
of the ancestors of William Jennings
Bryan, the Democratic candidate for
President. still stands on spur of the
Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahan-
mock county. near the Culpeper line.
The old dwelling is an unpretentions
log building, remarkably well preserv-
ed. Within the past few years some
improvements have been made to the
house to give it more modern ap-
pearance, but up to that time it was
in the same condition as when the
Bryan family left it in 1926.
The first Bryan whose name appears
upon the records of Culpeper county
was Joseph T. Bryan, who bought
land and settled there in 1852. He
went to Culpeper from King George
county, few mi les below this city.
and is supposed to have been the father
of William Bryan. the great grand.
father of William Jennings Bryan.
The name Of bryan is found on the re
cords of Spottsylvania, Stafford, King
George and Orange counties. Mr.. G..
A. Bryan, the present clerk Of the
county, and circuit courts of Stafford,
is relative Of Hon. w. J. Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan and wife have frequently
visited Culpeper and are personally
known by many citizens OF that cou n
ty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Virginia Masens.

The 123rd communication of the
Grand Lodge of Masons, of Virginia.
will be held in Richmond, in the Ma
sonic Temple. on December 4, 5 and 6.
Matters of great Importance to the or
der will be considered. Most interest,
perhaps, will centre in the report of
the committee on the Masonic Temple
building, and action thereon. The re-
ports of officers, it is understood, will
show fine progress of the Masonic fra
ternity in Virginia. There were about
$50 lodges in the State. Most Wor-
shipful George w. Wright. of Marion,
the Grand Master, will preside over the
deliberations of the body.
On November 10 the Royal Arch
MasOns of Virginia will meet in nine
ty third annual session, in the Masonic
Temple in Richmond. The appointees
of the Highest Priest will also hold a
meeting.
The Grand Commandry. Knights
Templar, will also meet in Richmond
on the 18th, and will transact large
volume of business. This will be the
eighth annual session.
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Augusta Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the Augusta
Horticultural Society was held here
on Saturday, and officers for the ensu-
ing year were elected as follows: 8. P.
Brockway, president; DR.. VIM. Bell,
vice president; g. R. Moore, treasurer,
and J. A. Brown, secretary. DR.. VIM.
Bell, David O'Rork and J. Fl. Council
were appointed delegates to the State
Society which meets in Roanoke on
the Goth.
Letters were received from several
parties in regard to establishing a can
merry in this section. The letters were
left in charge of committee who has
the matter in charge. The next meet
ing of the society will be held the first
Saturday in December.
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lglgsgYlYYYEYYNE
ONCE 4 YEAR!
If a man owns a fine W,

If man owns a fine watch he
is particular to keep it in fine order,
he wants it to keep accurate time for
years to come. He is anxious to pro-
tect it from injury and to have every
part work with delicate precision. If
he is sensible he selects a skillfuI
matchmaker and leaves the care of the
watch to him. At least once a year
he has him make careful inspection
of it. He does not wait until some-
thing breaks or the watch stops, but
has it examined often to avoid such
injuries. l wonder why people are not
just as particular about their eyes.
No watch in the world has such deli
cate mechanism. The finest chrOnome-
ter never worked with such exact pre-
cision. If the eyes could be carefully
examined once a year great deal Of
permanent injury could be averted. I
will gladly do this for anyone, at any
time, without charge. By discovering
and correcting slight defects In time,
the necessity for wearing glasses CON-
stantly may be avoided.
II. L. LANG, Optician,
StauntOn, Va.
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Augusta County Teachers League.

The Augusta County Teachers
League met for reorganization in the
public school building IN Staunton,
and was called to order by President
w. E. Beard. The election of officers
for the ensuing year resulted as follows:
President-W. L. Kerr.
Vice Presi dents:
Middle River-H. L. Bell.
South River-JOhn Crickenberger.
North River-NOt supplied.
Beverly Manor. w. Nunley.
Riverheads- Esta Beard.
Pastures-Not supplied.
Secretary-J. 7. Hamrick.
Committee on Constitution and By
Laws-A. E. Aldhizer, Miss M. E.
Bickle and j. T. Hamrick.
Committee on Program-H. L. Bell,
w. e. Beard and Miss Blanche Shan
holtzer.
On motion of Mr.. Aldhizer the Or
ganlzation became part of the State
League.
Mr.. Nunley moved that the old MEM
beers be credited for the money paid in
last year; also that the Supt. be re-
quested to comply with Sec. II in coun-
ty regulations, as we are anxious to
receive our school journals as early as
possible. Carried.
All teachers are urged to join, and
to send their names to the Sec, at Mt.
Sidney. The League at present num-
bers sixty members. After an inter.
esting session the meeting adjourned
to meet Saturday, Nov. Gath, at IL
o'clock, a. IN.
J. T. HAMRICK,
SQorofaru
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
A Good Man Has Gone to Rest.

Franklin Farrow was born ON the
10th day of March, 1929. On the farm
now owned by Mrs. Abraham Cline on
Middle River in the county, and there
spent the days of his boyh0od. On
Monday morning, the 9th of October,
1900, when Y years, z months and 10
days old, at his home near Splitter
Chapel, he departed this life. His
father was Isaac FarrOw and his moth
er's maiden name was - Rankin.
They were the parents of eight chill
dren-Mary Ann MRS. Palmer) Cyrus,
Enos, John. Franklin, William James
and Perry.
Franklin, the subject of this sketch
was the last survivor of his fathers
family, he followed the occupation Of
his father-that of millwright-was
a master workman, and widely known
in the counties of Augusta and Rock
bridge. He married Eliza, daughter
of Henry Berry, near Spring Hill, who
is left to mourn the loss of a devoted
husband, and four sons and three
daughters, Willard F.. Mrs. Martha A.
Sites, of Greenbrier county, Mrs. Mary
Catherine Bowers, of Staunton, Mrs.
Eliza Margaret Metz, Of Covington.
Va, Perry, Wesley and Walter. to
look back On the many kindnesses OF
an affectionate father-two Others
Cyrus in childhood and Mrs. Ida B.
Burner have gone to illume his path.
way to that better land. Those left
behind have the assurance that the
husband and father has gone to rest.
Upwards of As years ago. at a protract'
ed meeting held by Jacob Splitter in
Mowries' school house. he made peace
with his Lord and Saviour and Joined
the United Brethren church, in which
he has been a consistent member
up to the time of bis death. 1t may be
said of him that he was q fellow II
the church, an exemplary citizen, q
just and good man. At his grave an
old citizen said to the writer: That hi
had lived with him ten years and neal
by him for thirty more, and that in al
these years he never knew a more up
right man.
He was buried in Salem church GENE
terry. The funeral obseq uies being rem
dered by the Rev. G. II. Crowell, of th'
U. b. Church.
The living grass that covers him
The flowers bright and sweet
| Are nourished by the cherubim
| Who cluster at his feet.
He sees the one who give the star
Its beam Of golden light,
He rests in perfumed fields afar
Beyond the reach of night.
| Ell. H
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
DIckerson. NC Chesney.

Thinking Spring Presbyterian church
was the scene of beautiful wedding
Tuesday evening when Miss Genevieve
McChesney was united in marriage to
Mr.. H. P. Dickerson. The church was
tastefully decorated with flowers and
the bridal party entered in the follow
ing order: the bridesmaids, Misses
Meta Hunter, Parke Crawford, Wini.
fred Goodwin and Nettie Dickerson,
sister of the groom, came up the left
aisle. charmingly gowned in white Or
candies and carrying pink carnations
while the grooms men, Messrs, John
McChssney brother Of the bride, Bierne
Kinney and Harry Burnett, of Staun-
ton, and L. s. Merriken came up the
right aisle crossing over at the altar
and forming horseshoe. Following
the bridesmaids and preceding the
bride, came the handsome dame of
honor, Mrs. D. A. Bell. The bride en-
tered with her brother, VIM. McChes-
ney and was met at the altar by the
groom and his best man and brother
T. G. Dickerson. The ceremony was
performed by the pastor, Rev. g. w.
Finley, D. D. The bride wore a hand
some gown of white silk en-train with
veil and orange blossoms and carried
brides roses. After the ceremony the
bridal party and some friends drove to
the elegant home of John McChesney's
where an old Virginia reception was
held,
The bride is one of the most lovely
and lovable young ladies of South
River, very popular, and has a large
family connection throughout the
county. The groom is also very pop
ular. Born and raised on Wheatland y
farm, the fine estate Of the Dickerson
family, few miles from Staunton, he
has host of friends in city and coun-
ty. He ia young man of splendid
character, with many good qualities
and no bad ones.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
"The Spider and Fly"

The next attraction at the Opera
House will be Manager M. B. Leavitt's
beautiful production, 1.-The Spider and
Fly" a spectacular musical extravag-
ANA, modern in conception, with a
comprehensive cast of operatic artists,
headed by that famous mezzO soprano
and coloratura singer, Miss Florence
WoIcOtt. The company engaged for
this production has been carefully
selected, because of individual fitness
and special aptitude for the diversified
roles of this unique and beautiful spec
tacle, Friday night, Nov. 16.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Death Of Mrs. whItmore.

Mrs. Margaret A. WhitmOre, wife Of
Mr.. Joseph A. Whitmore, of Parnassus.
died on Friday morning at her home.
Deceased was Miss Roller, and was a
sister of Messrs. Albert, George and
William Roller. She was held in high
esteem by the entire community. Her
funeral took place Sunday and the in
torment was in Rockland Mills GENE.
tArV
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
A BUSY Com MUNITY
Good Trading Point--Fine Agri-
cultural Secti0n--Large Milling
Interests personal, Etc.
Crimora, Va, November {

OIlmOIds d., NONCmUoA c'
The casual observer in passing this
place will scarce give it credit for the
volume of business done. Though but
a village, it is the natural trading
point for one of the finest agricultural
sections in Augusta county. When
the big manganese mines are In ope-
ration it is the shipping point from
which all their freight is sent. and at
all times it is busy with the natural
and healthful trade that comes to this
point. Cars are loaded or unl0aded
here every day for the CrimOra Roller
Mills, who are the largest patrons of
the place. The mills are owned and
operated by Messrs. G. 8. Hartman and
Wallace De Rundeau, successors to
Mr.. j. Lee Koiner. Their head miller
is Mr.. W. L. Engle, a thoroughly prac-
tical and experienced manufacturer
of flour. From these mills is turned
out daily 100 barrels of the best pat
emit process -four, which finds ready
market in Richmond. Petersburg and
the Carolinas. This is not Mr.. Har-
mans only venture in the milling bust
ness. He has recently purchased the
Leonard property, saw and grist mill
having fine water power, and located
just north of this place.
Clayton Bros, of the Sampson neigh
borhood, are also heavy shippers here;
their product being large and heavy
timbers for piles, amounting in the
average to IL Car loads per month. In
other products agent W. F. Walter of
the N. & w., exhibits his report for
the past three months, showing a
shipment during that time of A car
loads Of hay and ITO tons baled straw.
An item of Is car loads of fertilizers is
also mentioned.
The trading interest of the commu-
nifty are accommodated by the three
general stores Of J. H. May, J. H.
Leonard and w. R. Talley, the latter
of which contemplates an enlargement
Of his storeroom in the near future.
The blacksmith and wheelright is /
Wesley Ellinger. who has good bus
mess and has accumulated property.
DR.. -. =. Bowman, formerly of
Staunton. is the resident physhician.
and enjoys an extended practice.
Last week the public school opened
with an enrolment of 80 pupils, and
under the tutorage of Miss Lucy Hiner,
of Slower, is giving general satisfac.
ton to the patrons.
Mr.. and Mrs. David RusmiselIe, of |
MiddlebrOOk, were the guests last week |
OF their relative, Mrs. w. r. Talley.
Mrs. w. L. Engle is convalescent |
from a severe illness.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Vote Of Augusta and Stanton.

Up to the hour of going to press the
board had not completed the count.
We will give the official vote next
week. Below is the county vote with
the exception of Sherando precent.
The Republican majority there is
about 80.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern which is not afraid
to be generous. The proprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. have given away over
ten million trial bottles and have the sat
isfaction of knowing it has cured thou
sands of hopeless cases. Asthma, bron-
chitis, Ia grippe and all throat, chest and
lung diseases are surely cured by it. Call
on B. F. Hughes, druggist. and get a free
trial bottle. Regular size SOC and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
State School Appropriation.

The appropriation of State funds for
the public schools have been made,
those for this section are as follows:
Staunton, $2,465.2S; Augusta, SIG. 5S4.-
3s; Bath, $2,S4S.47; Allegheny, $6,411.-
20; Buena Vista. $1,165.05; Highland,
$780, 80; Rockbridge, $12, 269. 80; Rock
ingham, $40. 252. "a; Shenandoah, $1O,-
105.O6.
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M ILLIN cry i!

Hundreds of ladies prOnunced our
showing of trimmed hats the best ever
made in StauntOn. The beauty of q
hat depends as much on the taste that
designed it as the cost of material.
We have well trained trimmer, and
every hat that goes out of our store ia
correctness itself. No lady in Staun-
ton or vicinity can afford to buy hat
until they have seen our Pattern Hats
and our prices.
STANTON millinery,
ByssMRS. M. P.KNISELEY.
80 E. Main st. (WilsOn's old stand.)
sep 21-3m
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Popular Rate Excursion to Washington,
Saturday, Nov. ~.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. will run
q special excursion train to Washing
ton leaving Staunton at a. m. Satur-
day, Nov. II; returning, leave Wash
ington lilo p. m. Saturday, Nov. IL.
Fare for round trip So. For further
information call on or address James
Ker, Jr., Pass. Agent G. & o.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

Superintendent W. Vredenburgh, OF
the Virginia Portland Cement Works
at Craisgsville, having accepted po-
sition In New York, was in the city
Tuesday en- route to the field of his
new labors. Mr.. Vredenburgh while
in Craigsville made many friends. who
will hear with regret of his departure.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
To Be RededIcated.

The famous old Stone church, at
Timber Ridge, which has recently been
improved and enlarged at an expense
of S., 900, will be formally rededicated
December End. The ministers expect
ed to be present and take part in the
ceremony are Rev. DR.. G. B. Stricken
of Richmond, Rev. DR.. Alfred Jones,
Rev. DR.. Henry Alexander White. OF
of Washington and Lee University, and
Rev. J. II. Davis, former pastor of the
church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you. if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of snff-
erers have proved their matchless merit
for sick and nervous headaches. They
make pure blood and build up your health.
Only 25c. Money back if not cured, Sold
bg B. F. Hugees, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Great Luck of an Editor.

For two years all efforts to cure eczema
in the palms of my hands failed writes
Editor H. N. Lester. of Syracuse, KAN.
then 1 was wholly cured by Bucklen' g
Arnica Salve' It's the worlds best for
eruptions, sores and all skin diseases.
Only Csc at b. F. Hughes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Divine Services.

Divine services will be held at the
Y. M. G. A. Hall next Sunday night,
at 7:3O o'clock. Sermon by Rev. F.
Kuegele, pastor Of Coyner's Congrega-
ton. You are invited.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
The Tenth District.

The returns from the cOun ties of
the 10th district in dictate that Hon.
H. D. Flood has a majority Of over
$500.
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COMMISSION ER'S OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va. Oct. 20, 1900.

COMMISS1O NER'S OFFICE,
~ Stanton, Va. Oct. 20, 1900.
Charles Frazier,
VS..
Louisa Reed, ct ais.
All persons interested In the above
styled chancery cause Will Take Notice,
that in pursuance of decree of the circuit
court of Augusta county, entered in said
cause on June II. 1900, shall at my Office
in Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER l, 1900,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts:
LIST. The Indebtedness of Ervine, or r.
vine, Reeds estate.
End. The real and personal estate of
which he died seized.
3rd. Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
r. Il. r. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Elder u Elder, p. q. nov 2 At
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FLOOD.

Flood 3 majority,
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City M arkets.

Staunton, Va, Nov. 8, 1900.
Corrected By +. A. Fauver b Co.. and the
White Star Mills.
OOnntrY Produce,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1900-11-08
RATS DECLARE CIVIL WAR.
cago Police station of a
Pest.

Another rat story comes from the
Twenty-second street police station,
reports Chicago exchange. Not long
ago the station was invaded by col
ony OF rats OF various sizes and descrip-
tions and no prisoners were kept in the
cells for several days because OF the
viciousness of the rodents. A number
OF the officers were bitten while asleep
in the dormitory aud the pest was
the cause OF great deal Of trouble
Lieut.. Alcock advertised for cats and
few OF the residents in the vicinity
gave the services OF their house pets
to rid the place OF the pest. One OF
the cats was killed and its carcass was
found in the basement. The smaller
members OF the colony were routed,
but a number Of big gray fellevs re-
fused to take orders from the cats
and until one day last week did all
they could to make life miserable at
the station.
Sergt' Carey says that they are all
gone now. He declares that they di.
vided themselves into two factions and
declared civil war. The squadroom
was their battle-ground and the ser
geant says that he witnessed several
engagements. After one battle he
picked up the bodies of three warriors
left dead on the fold, The other night
he saw five OF them run out through
the front door and since that time, he
says, there has not been a rat in the
station.