Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-12

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"Edgewood," the country home OF
Mrs. Juliette F. Asst.
John Night was run over and killed
by Norfolk and Western train near
Shendun Saturday night.
Mrs Arista Hoge and sister, Mrs
Jas. w. Baldwin are among the guests
at Variety Springs.
Mrs. E. M. Gushing and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. j. Gushing are at Mt. Jackson
the guests of their relative, Mrs. L. W
Allen.
Miss Eva Powers, who has been Wis
iting her cousins, the Misses Flanna
gan, in Charlottesville, returned home
yesterday.
| Capt. R. s. Ker and his wife returned
home from Charlottesville Wed nesday
morning, bringing with them thelI lit
tie son, who has been quite sick.
! Mrs. Walter B. Anderson, and hel
son Raymond, who have been spend
ing some time with Mrs. AS mother
Mrs. A. r. Dunn, of Clifton Forge, re
turned home Wednesday.
| Mr.. Harrison SWortzel, prominent
farmer of the Greenville neighborhOod
had his leg broken Wednesday. He
was hauling in wheat when his Wagon
upset and fell On him.
Mr.. W. E. Sutherland, the watch
rep airer and bicycle man of Raphine,
! was in the city w ednesday Ell route to
Covingtop, where he will engage in
the portrait business with his brother,
Mr.. Otis Il. Sutherland.
Miss Katie Varter, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Hamer, left
this week for New York, where she
will take steamer for Germany. Prof.
Hamer accompanied her as far as New
York.
Mr.. c. c. Huntley, of Richmond, was
in the city last week, called here by the
serious illness of his father. Mr.. B. B.
Huntley, residing near this city. We
are glad to learn that Mr.. Huntley is
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayward L. Baylis. of
Columb ia, s. G., are in the city this
week. the guests of Mrs. Baylis' moth
er. Mrs. Porter Woodward. They
will also visit Mr.. Baylis' mother and
sister at Goshen before returning
home.
Mr.. John R. Rosebro, Of Union
Theological Seminary, will preach du-
ring the summer months in the Presby-
terrain church of Franklin, w.. Va. Mr..
Rosebro is a son of Rev. DR.. J. W.
Rosebro, of Fredericksburg, formerly
of this county.
Mrs. Annie H. McElwee, wife of Rev.
DIR. W. H. McElwee, of Rockbridge
Baths, died at her home on the morn
ing of 3rd, after lingering illness.
The funeral took place Thursday from
Bethesda Presbyterian church, OF
which her husband was pastor.
Mr.. John D. Fisher, of New Hope,
received telegram Monday announc-
ing the death by drowning, of his son,
Harry. No particulars were received
as to how the drowning occurred. His
remains will be brought home for
burial, and will probobly arrived today
OF tomorrow.
MI. M. F. Peterfish and his family
expect to leave here about the 23rd for
their future home in California. Mr..
Peterfish has been engaged for many
years in the manufacture of cigars in
this city, and has many friends who
will regret his departure, but he has
the best wishes of all for success in his
new home.
On Friday last Prof. W. G. Morton,
of this city, was elected princip of
the Newport News Public High School.
Prof. Morton has for the past three
years. been principal of the Suffolk,
Va, schools, and his excellect record
there attracted the attention of the
Newport News school board who unani
mously elected him to the position in
that city.
Mr.. G Frank CARRIER, who for many
years has been one of Jos. l.. Barth Il
Co.'S popular statesmen, left Monday
for the northern cities to purchase
stock of clothing and gent s Furnishings.
He will have associated with him, MIR.
Chas. 2. Hanger, and they will occupy
the room at No. 25 s. Augusta street,
under the firm name of Hanger u Gar
Der. Both of these gentlemen are pop
ular young men and will do all in their