Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-07

gregational meeting of Bethany
church it was decided to build a manse,
and a building committee consisting
Rev. j. E. BallOu, Ro. Kunkle, Geo.
W. Brown, F. II. Lewis, j. B. Goolsby,
J. R. Hidy and Brown KunkIe were
appointed. A very desirable lot in
the Craig addition has been select
ed, plans of attractive design adopted
and work on the foundation commenc-
ed, when completed the house will
cost between twelve and fifteen hum
dred dollars.
Shipment of cement from the Port
land mills has been quite heavy for the
last few weeks and orders now in will
tax the capacity Of the plant up to the
Goth inst. The superior quality of this
cement is being recognized and the de-
mand Is increasing accordingly.
1.-The Portland Inn, "L. D. McNulty,
manager. has been recently opened for
the. accommodation of the public where
travellers, whether ION business or
pleasure bent" can find first-class ac.
commodations, which 10 in happy con-
trast to recent experiences here.
Mrs. j. Taylor ElIyson and Miss Bet
tie Ellyson, Of Richmond, spent thanks
giving with Mrs. II. Jordan at her
home on the heights at Portland. They
returned home Saturday morning, the
LIST inst.
Portland had quite an excitement
last Wednesday, when little red ton
CUES Of fire we're discovered licking
through the roof of the kiln. building,
but owing to the Quick response and
efficient service of the men the loss re-
sulting was trifling. The company
appreciation Of this service was ex-
pressed by type-written notices posted
about the plant commencing the men.
Craigsville is to have bakery. tits
among the plans OF the Misses Dinkle
to establish this enterprise. The rep
utation that these ladies enjoy as
housekeepers will make this a glad
announcement to the community.
The building of a 81, 900 Hall is be-
ing talked of by the Odd Fellows. The
order is in a fionrishlAg condition
here and nice home for themselves
may shortly result from the consid-
GRAFTON now being had of the matter.
Craigsville- Portland are awaking at
the dawning of the goth century.
On last Thursday the young people
of the village spent quite an enjoyable
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. s. Craig, the occasion being an oys-
ter supper given to the young ladies
by the young men. The early part of
the evening was very pleasantly spent
in social conversation. There was
vocal and instrumental music by a
number of the ladies present. At 10
O'Clock supper was served. This con-
sisted of oysters prepared in various
ways, celery, olives. pickle, and other
things required to make the feast a
complete success. The young mon
nothing that would add to
the pleasure of their guests, who gave
sufficient indications Of their apprecia-
tlon of the occasion, given in their
special honor. Those present were
Misses Maude Wallace, Mamie Y Dung,
Ida Williams, Beatrice Goolsby, Blanch
Gayle, Carrie and Margaret Craig,
Leta and Ruth Hidy. Edna Bashaw,
Lima Dunlap, Mrs. G.. 8. Craig, Miss
Fannie Doyle and Miss Morris, and
Messrs. Proctor, Summerson, P. d,
and M. A. Hidy, w. A. Stephenson.
Chas. Craig. IRVINE Ramsey, E. E.
Rev. j. E. Ballou and w.
Bashaw.
Miss Leta Hidy, of the IN. B. So
spent Thanksgiving with
ler parents at this place.
Miss L. B. Goolsby and Miss A.
Blanch Gayle, pupils OF the Valley
Home School, visited Miss Goolsby .
lone here last week.
Miss Minnie Wallace returned Fri
lay from four weeks visit at Alder
ION, w. Va.
Marvin Hidy, of the d. B. c., spent |
Thanksgiving at homo.
Miss Morris, or SWoOpe, was the
.uest of Miss Young last week. /
VIM. Summerson, of 6taunton, has
ccepted a position with the Virginia
Portland Cement Co.