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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
installation Of Rev DR.. Scott.

The Staunton Second Presb yterian
church never held a larger congrega-
ton than the one which gathered there
last Sunday night on the occasion OF
the installation of the new pastor Rev.
Wm. n Scott, d. D.
The services We're most Interesting
and instructive. All the commissions
appointed by Lexington Presbytery to
officiata, were present; Rev. DR., A. ~.
Fraser, Rev. DR. q. w. Finley, Rev.
], n. Handkerchief. Elders Jas. N.
Mcfarland and Il. G. Morton. DR..
FIR aeer preached an admirable discourse
on Calvanism which fully satisfied all
the Presbyterians present. DR.. t1aiey
very feelinglv delivered the charge to
the pastor, his old friend aud cO-pres
byter when DR.. Scott entered the mill
istry ia Virginia % years ago and Mr..
Vandeventer charged the people and
officers of the church in a manner we'll
calculated to impress and edlfy them.
After the benediction, the congregation
of the church and most of the visitors
from other congregations present, went
forward and very cordially shook hands
with DR. Scott, who, as warmly return
ed the greeting 1t was not till zeal
10 O'Clock that the large assembly dis
persed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
Craigsvilie Items.

Craigsville, July 23.-The sunshine
and drying winds that have swept the
little valley for the past few days has
put the wheat in fine order for hauling
and enabled the farmers to begin saw
ing the splendid hay crop with which
they have been blessed this year. Corn
is looking fine, and if the season contin-
ues good large crop will be gathered.
Mrs. r. V. Parr and little daughters
left last Thursday to spend the sum.
mer with her parents in Canada. Miss
Marston and brothers, who have been
visiting their sister. Mrs. F. d. Wood,
left on the same train for Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah Hotchkiss, OF Richmond,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Jordan,
at her pleasant home on the heights at
Portland.
The young ladies of Betheny church
gave an ice cream supper last Thursday
night and realized something over $25
as the result of their labors.
Rev. j. E. Ballou expects to leave on
the 18th inst. for Buffalo, N. Y, to
visit the exposition and spend month
at Chatauqua.
Children 8 DAY exercises is announced
for next Sabbath night, services begin
ing at 8:15 clock. Miss Verona Ben
nett has been very industriously en-
gagged in drilling the little ones IN the
parts they will take and it is therefore
expected that very pleasant and pro-
fitable service will follow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
With Our Advertisers.

JAS. H. Blackley, the we'll known fer
tilizer dealer, has an announcement in
this issue which will be of interest to
all who need anything in his line. Call
and see him for business,
III. HI. Bolen has everything you need
in the jewelry line.
McIlhany u Hilleary are advertising
some fine properties for sale in this issue.
VIM. s. ROdes, of Alton, has for sale
or rent an excellent store-house, and
farm.
The Valley Seminary of Waynesboro,
announces the opening of it's four
tenth session on Sept. TO- This semi
nary has reputation second to none,
and parents having daughters to edu-
cate will do well to write to Mrs w jns-
ton for catalogue and terms
We call public attention to the adver
tisement of the University College of
Medicine, Richmond, Va, which may
be found in this issue, and to the
continued success of the insti-
tuition. Its class of 1901 has made a
record of 100 per cent. before the Med
ical Examining Boards of North Caro-
lima and West Virginia, and before
both Dental and Pharmacy Boards of
Virginia. Reports from other Boards
have not yet been made public.
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Bath County Items.

Griffiths, July 23.-It is getting very
dry out here, and the weather is ex-
ceedingly hot.
A number of gentlemen from Staun-
ton were here on a fishing trip the first
of last week; accompanied by two gen
tlemen from Charlottesville. We are
sorry they lost their fishing tackle.
Miss S. e. Crane. G.. & o. operator,
spent Sunday with relatives in Staun-
ton.
Misses Eflie and Mamie Cutter, of
Clifton Forge, are the guests of Mrs. j.
l.. Strong.
H. H. King. G. & O. operator at
Crane, made business trip to Angus
ia last week, taking in Buffalo Gap,
Swoope and Stanton.
Operator Putnam, of this place, has
accepted a regular position at Snowden.
on the James River Division of the G..
so.
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The Wilmington Military Academy.

We have received a copy of the illus
trated Morning News of Wilmington,
Del. 1t contains forty pages setting
forth the advantages of that city. One
page is devoted to the Wilmington
Military Academy, of which Maj
Thos. A. Blackford, of this CITY, is men
toned as one of the founders. 1t gives
q history of the school and how it has
grown under the efficient management
of Major Blackford. In closing it's &C.
count of the school the paper SAYS:
major Blackford is a cultured gen.
tleman, a thorough soldier. young
man in the prime of vigor, and imbued
with love of military discipline. He
was for three years cOmmandant of
cadets at the Kenyon Military Acad.
envy, Gambler, Ohio, and at the Chel-
tenham Military Academy at Ogontz,
Pennsylvania. He is member of a
Virginia family, his faith
er, DR.. Benjamin Blackford, being the
uperintendent of the Virginia State
Hospital for the Insane, located at
Staunton, Va. A cousin, Charles M.
blackford. is president of the Peoples
National Bank. at Lynchburg, Va,
and an uncle, William H. BiackfOrd,
is president of the Maryland Life In
surance Company of Baltimore. His
brother, Captain w. Arthur BIackford.
is associated with him in his present
work, acting as assistant commandment
and instructor in history. drawing and
tactics >
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
The Constitutional Convention.

Senator Daniels franchise plan. sub
mitted to the suffrage committee OF
the convention, seems to be such as
will eliminate the great bulk of the ne
gro vote and include the minimum of
whites. The Senator has been engaged
for the past month in formulating this
clause. It's chief features are the re-
quirement of the ownership of $500 of
real estate by the voter, his wife or
father, and the prepayment of poll
tax of 50. 1t exempts from the prop
erty requirement all Confederate and
Federal soldiers and their sons, except
such soldiers as may draw a penson
from this State or the general govern
ment or who receives salary or other
stipend from the Commonwealth. The
voter is required to live in the State
two years and in the city or county in
which he offers to vote one year. The
most interesting feature of the plan Is
provision embodying in it charac-
ter and understanding clause. The
understanding clause requires the
voter to be able to read the Constitu
ton. or to understand it when read to
him. Persons of recognized good char
acter may be exempt from all the re-
eACepb btO pun UcA. III VIC
discretion of the local authorities 1t
is this section, together with the mill
tary exemptions, which are expected
to prevent the disffanchisement OF so
many white voters. 1t is proposed that
a local board shall interpret the under
standing and the character sections of
the plan.
Several other suffrage resolutions
were presented in the convention Mon
day. Judge Geo. K. Anderson and Mr..
Bouldin both offered ordinances en-
bracing features of the South Carolina
and Mississippi plans.
Judge Brooke presented an ordl-
nance dividing cities and towns into
classes aud providing for a uniform
government of each class.
Mr.. Hubbard offered resolution to
confer the right of suffrage upon wives
and daughters of ex-Confederates.
The feature of Tuesdays session was
the presentation of the sweeping re-
port of the committee on reduction of
expenses which was referred to this
committee without debate. 1t reduces
the governors salary to 81 goo. abolishes
the offices of railroad commissioner,
public printer and second auditor and
merges those OF secretary of the COM
monwealth and register of the land of
fee; makes all State officers elected by
the people and fixes their term of of
fee at four years. Mr.. Braxton offered
a resolution providing for two suffrage
! clauses. One east and the other west
of the Blue Ridge mountains. He also
presented one against dividing the
| school fund and another in favor OF the
Torrens system for registering land.
MIR. Chapman presented resolution
providing a better mode of assessing
personal property, and Mr.. Blair offer
ed another to exempt from taxation
the property of disabled Confederate
soldiers up to 81 600
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
County Court.

Petition of Michael Hollar and others
for bridge across Naked Creek near
Z. j. Craun's was referred to road
board of North River district.
The estate of John H. Kiracofe was
committed to the sheriff for admins
tration.
The will of James P. Van Lear was
admitted to probate, and valued at So.
700
Mrs. Mamie ID. Fishburne qualified
as Administrative of Emmett e. Fish
burne, value of estate, $1,000.
J. w. Beaver gave a new bond as adj
ministrator of T.. E Beaver.
The will of Bette Beard was admit
ted to probate with NJ E. Beard as
administrative.
E. o. Carr qualified as constable of
South River district.
a. s. Moifett qualified as guardian
of Emma H. MOtfett.
j. Samuel McCue resigned as admin
istrator of DR.. VIM. NJ. Crawford and
Ernest b. era wford qualified in his
place
VIM. M. Brooks ualified as admins.
traitor of Matilda Niche.
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Raphine News Items

Raphine, J uly 22-Wedding bells ar
ringing in our midst. Mr.. j. II. Nc
COrmick and Miss Sallie Hamilton will
be united in the holy bonds of matri
| mony, on Thursday, July 25th, at 8:3(
p. NJ. in Mt. Carme! church. They
will leave on the same night for the
Pan-American Exposition and other
northern cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Connor, of Cincin-
natl, are the guests of Mrs. G. E..
Wade.
Misses Mary and Mamie McCutchan,
Mrs. D. E. East.
Fredericksburg, are spending the sum-
mer with Capt. b. c. Rawlings, at
Las Vegas
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. A. Gibbs are
spending the summer at White Sui
phur Springs.
Mr.. Charlie Simpson, of Staunton,
visited friends here last week on his
return from Lexington. His wife will
also visit friends here this week.
Misses LeonOra Parker and Stephie
Roadcap will will leave for Timber
Ridge on the 27n. They will be ac-
companied by Miss Lula Lackey, who
has been visiting her grandparents here
for the last two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bear, of Staunton, are
visiting Mr.. James Wilson near here.
Mr.. l.. j. Giles visited friends in
last week.
The ladies of Raphine Chapel will
give lawn party on Friday evening,
July 26th, for the purpose OF raising
funds to repair the chapel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
Commissioner in ChaDcery.
+. B. Kennedy, p. q. july 26

VIRGINIA. TO WIT In the Clerks
Office of the Circuit OF Augusta coun-
ty, the 10Th day of July, 1901.
Clara D. Irvine ct ais, Plaintiffs.
VS.
FL. B McFalI ct ais, Defendants.
On petition filed in the above cause by
Winfield Liggett and w. 81. Landes.
The object of said petition is to subject
the interests of'Clara D Irviue and others
heirs in-law of Radie McFall, decd. in
tract of 81 acres, 2 rOOds and poles of
land in Augusta county. to the payment of
the costs of ths original suit above named,
amounting to about the sum of $50 90; the
balance OF the fee due said petitions
amounting to about $50 90, and also the cost
of this petition.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
Clara D. Irvine and Howard S. Irvine. her
husband, two Of the defendants to said petit
ton, are non-Iesidents of this State, it is
ordered that they do severally appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary to
protect their interests in this proceeding.
TeSte,
JOS. b. WOODWARD. Clerk.
W. H. Landes, p q. july 26 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
From Mt. Sidney.

Mt. Sidney, July 26-Mrs Mamie
Edison has returned flom Higgins
vile, Mo where she had been visiting
her brother, Mr.. George S. Sheets. for
some months. Her nephew, j. E..
Sheets returned with her and expects
to spend several weeks with his rela-
tives IN the Valley.
Martha Sheets has gone to Berkeley
Springs. w. Va.
Miss Davis, of Berlinton, is visiting
Jas. l. 3. Myers.
Mr.. w. L. Crawford. of Dallas, Eex.
who has been visitor in our village,
left Friday for Buffalo. N. Y.
Mrs. VIM. P. johnson, we are sorry
to learn. Is very ill.
Mrs. J. Samuel McCue, of Charlottes-
Vile, is visiting relatives here.
The ladies of the Methodist church
are making extensive arrangements
for big Lawn Carnival to be held
here on August and 8.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26

The tripping feet-the sparkling
eye-the graceful movement-be-
longnot aloneto the buddingmaiden.
These graces are the right-aye
duty Of every zeomam until the hair
whitens-and regal dignity replaces
them.
The mother who guards her
strength has so much more to do
vote to the care and education of
her dear ones. She should be a
comfort-a cheer-always.
Yet how many feel that they
have the strength to properly bal
ance the home? The world is list
less, weary and morbid. Its blood
moves sluggishly and is full of i'm
purities. 1t needs a kindling, in
vigorating tonic to set it afre-it
needs Pe-ru-ua.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
Todaz the School of Methods Wi

Today the School of Methods VIII
close. Staunton has rarely had sucn
agreeable visitors. The hotels and
boarding houses have been enliwened
by the intelligent educated people that
have been brought together by the oc-
casion and many private families have
enjoyed the social intercourse and H.
telIectual atmosphere which the young
ladies have brought with them to their
temporary homes. The gathering
brought here about 400 educated peo-
pie WHO have conferred favor upon
the community by sojournlng the
month with us and perhaps never has
there been seen such a large proportion
of pretty bright faces among as great
number of young ladies, who from
day to day have attracted the attention
of our citizens. A cordial farewell with
the hope of another and speedy visit
is the valedictory that StauntOn gives
the departing normal ties.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
Married at HagerstOWn.

Miss Leila G. Patterson, of Harris
ton, and Mr. John l. Cook. of ElktOn,
a runaway couple, were married in
Hagerstown. Md. on Saturday morn
ing. The bride, who is but II years of
age. is a pretty girl and possessed of
much spirit. Early last Tuesday morn
ing she arose while the other members
of the family slept and, taking one of
her fathers best horses. rode it with a
rope halter and no saddle 10 miles to
the Shenandoah river. Although the
stream was much swollen. she plunged
her horse into the water, and compel
ed it to swim across. She then rode
on and joined her husband to-be at
point on the Norfolk
and Western railroad.
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Excursion to Variety.

On Thursday, August Sth. the & &
D. Rq. will run al excursion TO Varlty
Springs under the auspices OF the Cath
Ole Hibernian Beneficial society. The
fare for the round trip is only 80 cents,
children half price. Our people are
too familiar with Variety for it to need
and commandation at our hands. A
day spent at this pleasant resort will
prove an enjoyable one. and the society
under whose auspices the excursion Ia
conducted will do everything in their
power to make via itors have pleasant
time. The manager of the springs Will
accomm odate all persons who may de-
sire to take dinner at the hotel.
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DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MRS JOHN B. EVANS.


| Mrs. Sarah G.. Evans, wife of Mr.
John Is. Evans, died SATURDAY. morn
| ing at ten O'Clock at her residence, No
| 5l2 Court street, Lynchburg. Mrs
Evans had been an invalid for several
years, and while it was known Una,
she could never recover, there hao
been no serious change IN her condl
tiOn and consequently her death was
very unexpected. Mrs. Evans was
born in Winchester. July Z. 1858, ano
came to Staunton as a bride. Hel
husband having previously establish,
ed tobacco factory in this city, ano
resided here until about 10 years age
when they went TO Lynchburg, where
she won the love and esteem OF all WIN
whom she came in contact. During mel
sickness she was always patient ano
cheerful and accepted the decree OF
Providence with beautiful reslgna'
ton.
Mrs. Evans was member OF Court
Street Methodist church, aud was OF a
charitable and lovely disposition, de
voted to her home and family. She is
survived by her husband; i've sons,
Messrs. Walter, Robert, Howard,
Frank and James Evans, of Lynchburg:
and six daughters. Mrs Fifer. OF
Staunton, and Misses Gertie, Ida, Mel
lie, Nettie and Sue Evans, of Lynch
burg.
CAPT. VIM. f. sNAPP.
Wednesday morning, 18th inst Capt.
VIM. F. Snapp, who had been i'll for
some time, died at the Kings Daugh
tiers Hospital, aged about 60 years. The
cause Of Capt. Snaps death was
paralysis, his last attack being the
third stroke. Deceased had resided in
this city many years, where be was
we'll known; congenial, warm hearted,
kindly, he was admired and loved by
all who knew him. The funeral
took place yesterday at 6 o'clock from
the Baptist church services conducted
with masonic ACKNOWLEDGEMENT at
Thornrose cemetery.
Capt. Snapp is survived by son.
Benjamin. OF Clifton Forge, with
whom he had lived for several years
past, daughter. Mrs. Thos. Black
ford, of this city. brother, John. of
Washington, ID. c.. and u sister, Mrs.
Switzer, Of Mt. Crawford.
r. M. KYLE.
Mr.. Robert M. Kyle died on Satur
day morning at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thos. Maupin. at Nelly's
Ford. Nelson county, aged about II
years. His health had been bad for
some time, and about two years ago
his life was despaired of, but be rallied.
He was native of Augusta county,
and a man generally esteemed, being
a member in good standingof the Pres
byteriap church. The funeral took
place at II o'clock Monday morning at
Messy Creek. his old home. Mr.. Kyle
is survived by five children, d. M. and
M. E. Kyle. of Staunton, r. H. Kyle.
of Jersey City, N. j., Mrs. Maupin and
Clinton Kyle. of Nelly's Ford.
MRS J. W. GREGORY.
Mrs. J. w. Gregory died on Thurs
dav evening of last week at her home
in this city, in her 56th year. Deceas.
ed was born and raised here and was
daughter of Jacob R. Rohr. She had
been an earnest member of the Baptist
church for many years. Her funeral
took place from her late residence, and
In the absence of her pastor, the SER
vices were conducted by Rev. DR.. w.
N. Scott, of the Second Presbyterian
church. She is survived by her has
band and four children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
THE ONE MEDICINE

in the world which women may
rely upon positively. Pe-ru-na is
good for everyone, but particularly
for women. The various weak
nesses which af1ict their delicate or
ganism spring from inflammation or
catarrh of the mucous lining, and Pe-ru-na
is specific for catarrh in any organ of
the body. Any congestion of mucous
membrane simply means catarrh of the
organ affected. This is why Pe-ru-na
cures all sorts of troubles where other
remedies fail. If there is a catarrhal
affection the matter with you anywhere
Pe-ru-na will cure you.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton. Va. June "a, 1901.
Virginia Banking & Trust Co.'s Creds.
VS..
Virginia Banking e. Trust Co, 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 22nd 1901, | shall at my
Office in StauntOn, Virginia, on
Friday. the End day Of August. 1901,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts
1st.-Of the trust funds involved in the
cause, or remaining for administration IN
der the assignment made by the Vir-
ginia Banking and Trust Company to John
n. Hendren and John Echols. Trustees,
the present amount of the cause, and in
whose hands, or against whom they are
charged BILE;
2nd,-Of the charges properly allowable
against such trust funds, or against the
shares of the creditors respectively receiv-
ing the same, whether under the head of
commissions for collecting and disbursing
the funds, or OF counsel fees, as claimed
by the bill and petitions III this cause, and
for costs and expenses of this and of the
former liquidation suit, in this court and
the Court of Appeals;
3rd-Of proper distribution of said
funds among the parties entitled thereto
4th.-Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
r. E. r. NELSON
Commissioner in Chancery.
Ransom Il Ransom,
| Elder 81 Elder, r n jul At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
My Stock of Fertilizers

for the Fall Season Is large, and with the
above, includes everything desirable in the
Fertilizer Line, from the best dissolved Ami
NAL Bone basis down to IA to 16 per cent Acid
Phosphate (the lowest grade acid SELL
NY best grades Of Ammoniated goods are
selected with the view of getting from our
soils the very best results possible in grass
as well as wheat, and sell no Fertilizer ex :
eept from the most reliable manufacturers
under their own bra ads.
Es Some items in the Fertilizer line are
COST n g less this season than last and farm
ers who buy from me shall have the benefit
Of this and more, as can and will give my
customers the additional advantage of the
amount l save in agents commissions and
expenses and bad debts, by making my
own sales at my office.
| will have no one selling for me outside of
my once, and farmers who kindly call on
me before buying, will find that in doing SO
they will do themselves good service.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26
Swift's Bone Meal T. Potash.

plying the Ammonia, 3 to per cent, and the
Phosphoric Acid % to rs per cent, in the pur
est form with Sulphate Of Potash added and
to per cent. in the most availab bic form Of
that ingredient. This is the highest grade
wheat and grass fertilizer sold in the county
and considering the quality, Is the cheapest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-26

A Few good. energetic parties can secure
- pleasant. permanent and profitable
employment For full particul irs address
F. W. SHIELD, Manager hampton Sub
scription Book Co., Hampton, Va.
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The Balance of Trade

is largely in our favor. We are gaining new
customers every day. Bees know where to
find the honey making blossom. 1t is wis
dom as well as economy to buy the most for
the least money, this we can sell you our
goods are real values. Nothing sboddy.
Our rapidly increased trade enables us to
sell on a short margin We have within the
past few months disp sed of the largest
stock of implements machinery, bugg1es,
carriages, &c, ever sold by one house in the
Valley. i'll so short Il time.
The farmer who has not dealt with us is
very much behind. Car lots of 2 TIL century
NJ anure Spreaders, Superior Grain Drlils,
Wagons, Buggies and Carria ges, Will be add
ed to our stock in a few days. Our Spreader
is the latest improved strongest and best.