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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
"A Poor Relation.

The play which Sol Smith Rutsel
made famous and which without doubt
has been the greatest success OF that
famous actors career, is to be the at
traction at the opera House on Friday
evening, Sept. q, undtr the title OF
"a Poor Relation" The production
will be given by that quaint and pop
ular comedian Mr.. Frederick Summer.
field supported by Sol Smith Russell s
own company. The company is under
the direction of Mr.. Fred G. Berger,
who has for years been, and still is,
Sol Smith Russell's Manager. Mr..
Summerfield is comedian of reputa-
ton second only to Mr. Russell him
self. He took Mr.. Russells place last
winter when that actor was taken i'll.
and starred in this play, scoring sue
cess which surprised his most ardent
admirers MIR. Summerfield s powerful
and sympathetic protrayal of the halt
humorous, half pathetic and wholly
artistic role of Noah Vale, 1.-THE needy
genius and philosopher, is said to be
wonderfully like Mr.. Russell's perform
ance of the part. He resembles Mr..
Russell greatly both in personal ap-
pearance, individuality and his facial
expression. Mr.. Mitchell, the dramatic
critic of the Cincinnati Enquirer in
writing of Mr.. Summerfield said: "One
could shut his eyes and imagine he was
listening to Mr.. Russell"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Wedding in Highland.

A quiet but very pretty marriage
was solemniZed by Rev. }. &. Johnston
at the residence of Mrs. Agnes Som
mers, on the Bullpasture river, on w ed
nesday morning, when her daughter,
Miss Sadie Sommers. became the bride
of Mr.. Charles M. McClintic. The cere-
monv was performed in the presence
of few special friends at II 40 clock,
SOON after which elegant dinner
was served.
On the same day, at Union church,
Knapp's Greek, in Pocahontas county,
Mr.. Joseph Sipe and Miss Bessie Glib
bon were united in marriage.
The wedding ceremony was also per-
formed in Eastern Highland, at the
home of Mr.. Joseph Sipe. ST., and bis
daughter, Miss Bertha. became the
bride OF MIR. j. b. Armstrong, a young
farmer. lately of Bath county, now a
resident of Highland.
Mr.. Cornelius Weimer and wife are
visiting their daughter. who resides III
Augusta county.
Rev. w. M. Compton has taken charge
of the ministerial work OF the late j.
M. Eavey in Crabbottom.
Mr.. E. j. Men ulty, who has been a
guest at the Cold Sulphur Springs, In
Bath, has returned to his home, at Nc
DOwell.
Mrs. S. w. Wilson, of Staunton, is
visiting the home of her father, MIR. j.
B: Bradshaw, at Mcdowell.
On Wednesday night the first frost
of the season occurred, and, it is fear
ed damage was done to the corn crop
which is not yet matured.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Death Of o. E. Cleveland.

Mr.. Oliver E. Cleveland, an old resi-.
dent of the Annex neighbOrhood, died
on Saturday morning at his home, aged
70 years. Mr.. Cleveland had lived In
that vicinity for over 40 years. He
was the first postmaster and that place
and gave it it's name. Mr.. Cleveland
died under peculiar circumstances. He
spent the day Thursday in Staunton,
but did not return home that night.
Nothing was thought of the matter as
he sometimes remained away without
notifying bis family. Friday morning
the girl who did the milking went to
the barn and found him in a seemingly
UNCONSCIOUS condition, and as she could
not rouse him she summoned help. Mr..
John A. Harris and his son came to
to his relief, but could not get hun to
move. They thought they would let
him rest until they could get their
breakfast and return. After an hour
they returned and carried him to the
house where everything was done for
him, but after lingering for twenty-four
hours be passed away. Mr.. Cleveland
was one of the most highly respected
men of that section, honest and up
right in all his dealings. He is sur
vived by his wife and five sons-John
P. Cleveland. E. o. Cleveland, OF An
mex, James o. of West Virginia, w. q.
and F. H. Cleveland, of Indiana. His
funeral took place Sunday afternoon
from Belmont church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
The Convention.

The question of quadrennial al
| against biennial sessions of the legisla
ture, which has been under discussion
in the Constitutional Convention for
| some days. further complicated by a
| proposition offered by Judge Harrison
of Winchester, that there be biennial
sessions of the legislature of 45 days,
with the privilege of extending in Il
days without pay. He said he thought
it should be first settled whether or
not there be biennial sessions before it
shall be determined whether the men,
bers of the General Assembly shall be
elected blennially or quadrennially.
Mr.. 'Flatherty was the first speaker
after the convention had got out of a
favor of biennial sessions. He Said be
was in much doubt how to vote until
he learned that the chairman MIR.
MOOre) had admitted that quadrennial
sessions would not save any mouey,
and then he felt in duty bound to op
pose the report of the committee. He
then called attention to the speech of
Mr.. Richmond, who said the people of
Scott county wanted the legislature
to quit spending the peoples money,
and he was not surprised at the people
OF Scott not wanting any legislature at
all.
MIR. BraxtOn asked that further con-
sideration of the motion to prohibit
judges from holding other positions of
trust or emolument. He said the mem
bers from the smaller towns having
corporation courts had had confer
ence and desired the committee to hear
argument.
The convention decided to meet
hereafter at 1890 a. m. The debate on
the sessions of the legislature was con-
tinued. Messrs. Newton and w. H.
Barnes spoke in favor of quadrennial
sessions. The committee on the ex-
ecutive department decided favorably
on the election of treasurer by the PEG
pie, and on the election of auditor by
the Legislature. There was tie vote
as to the mode of electing the secreta-
ry of the commonwealth. A sub-com
mittee was appointed to report as to
the second auditor consti.
tutional officer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Hanger-BuChanan.

Mr.. Hanger, treasurer of the town
of Phoebus and manager of the Phoe-
bus branch of the Portner Brewing
Co., and Miss Sallie Buchanan, pop
ular young lady of that place were
quietly married at the home of the
bride at s O'Clock on Thursday even
ing, the 10Th inst. The young people
kept their secret so we'll that only a
few of their most intimate friends
were aware of the marriage and the an.
nouncement will come in the nature of
surprise to the many friends of both
parties. Rev. A. J. Renf0rth, pastor
of the Christian Church. performed
the ceremony. Mr.. Hanger is one of
the leading and most progressive bust
ness men in Phoebus and has large
acquaintance. He went to Phoebus
from this county, and was elected
town treasurer last July. Mrs Hang
er is one of the most charming young
ladies' of that town. They will make
their future home in Phoebus.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
New County Committee.

The new County Democratic Com
mittee met Monday and organized by
electing Hon. Edward Echols, chair
man. and Mr.. Jos. A. Glasgow, secre-
tary. In recognition of the services
rendered the party in the past by the
retiring chairman, Mr.. W. T. McCue.
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the democratic oun-
ty committee for the county of Angus
ia desire to record their appreciation
of the active, earnest and loyal efforts
at all times to the party and the com
mittee, rendered by VIM. t. McCue, as
county chairman, and the effective
work be has done for the democratic
party in Augusta county and to express
to him their thanks for the courteo us
treatment received at his hands by the
committee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
County Court.

A special grand jury in the county
court Monday returned true bill
against Charles Tim berlake, colored
for cutting Walter Gilmore, colored.
The court on habeas corpus proceed.
ings released Lacey Thompson, color.
ed.
The road board of Middle River dis.
trict acted favorably on petition of j
f. Miller for bridge at Finley s Ford
1t was approved by the court.
VIM. w. Glass, Jr., of Waynesboro,
qualffed to practice law.
J. N. Whitlock resigned as road di-
rector for Beverly Manor and E. NJ.
Gushing was appointed in his place.
Mrs. Sarah Eutsler and others pre-
sented a petition for road in Middle
River district from the Iron Works to
the Mt. Meridian road, about one mile
in length.
The cases of the Commonwealth w.
VIM. Peters, colored, for murder, and
same vs. Jas. A. Hounihan, for at
tempted murder, were continued until
next term.
Frank B. Kennedy qualified as guar
dian of Ollie E Wiseman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
State Firemsn's Association.

The Virginia State Firemen's Asso
clarion met here on Wednesday morn
ing, in it's fifteenth annual session
President J. J. Kllgalen presiding
The first days session was taken III
in reading the officers reports and the
appointment of committees. There il
| large Attendance and the city has
been quite lively.
Judge H. w. Holt welcomed the Wis
itors on the part Of city, and Mayor
Landes for the local companies. They
responded to by Mr.. R. w. Wlthers
and Capt. John II. Red wood.
Invitations were received and &C
capted from Prof. w. A. Bowles and
Dr. Benz Blackboard, to visit the State
School for the Deaf aud the Blind and
the Western State Hospital, which was
done yesterday.
The following is q list of the visit
ing companies-Lamb Point,
Charlottesville. Alexandria Company
and band, two from Charles Town,
Front Royal, Lexington, Luray, Hag
erstown company and band, Rouss
company from Winchester, Bedford
City, Sheppardstown, Waynesboro,
Marion, Hampton, Suffolk company
and band, two from Harrisonburg,
Wytheville. two from Roanoke, Phoe-
bus company and band, Clifton Forge,
berkeley, Pocahontas, Newport News
and Bristol.
There was an imposing parade yes
terday, under the auspices of Thomss
Klvlighan, chief marshal, with the fol-
lowing assistants Jas. H. Waters,
Harry Burnett, J. N. Opie. J. M.
SPOTS. Edward Alexander, G. p. Bow
man, T. j. Crowder, Geo. Goodyear; j.
H. Redwood, w. A. Pratt, F. A. Quen-
sen, j. B. Ransom, FL. H. Wayt, H. B.
Sproul, w. w. King, J. F. Taylor, JAS.
Dore, p. j. Lamb, E. M. Hartman and
w. I. Hartman.
The association will clOse tomorrow
after the contest for prizes by the teams
of the different companies and con-
cert at Highland Park by the Stone.
wall Band.
NOTES OF THE PARADE.
Probably the youngest fireman in
the State who dons the uniform, is
Master Clarence B. Alexander, the g.
year-Old son of Chief L. w. Alexander
tie fellow is regularly enlisted fire.
AIdd3 hutCuuo oil bAc aoOGluSO anu
wears full uniform. In the parade he
was mounted On decorated hose-reel
and attracted much admiration.
A pretty feature of the parade was
the gallantry of the fire ladies as they
passed in review the young ladies at
the Virginia Female Institute and the
Mary Baldwin Seminary. Each com
pany as they passed uncovered their,
heads and saluted.
The prettiest hose carriage in the
parade was that drawn by the Char
lottesville Co. It had red running
gear with white enamel body and orna
mental color work trimmings This
is the workmanship of Mr.. E. T. Jes.
sup, a former Stauntonian, now resi-
lent in Charlottesville.
AS near as can be judged the process
sion was more than half mile in
length and was an exceedingly credit
able display consisting of 20 fire CON-
Danies, with their apparatus military
and five brass bands.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
BridgeWater md Vicinity

Miss Susie Early, of Bedford City, is
visiting Mrs. j. A. Walker at Messy
Creek.
John Robson, of Messy Greek, went
to Highland county on Thursday.
Paul E. Dinkel arrived home on
Wednesday from Hinton, W. Va, and
Will remain here d few days with his
father and sister.
Miss Sue Wilson has been visiting
her uncle, j. N. Wilson. She and Miss
Mabel Hite left yesterday for Buffalo
Gap.
Mrs. A o. Armstrong and daughter,
Miss Rose, of Rockville, Md, were
here day or two this week as the
guests of Mr. and Mrs Il. Moffett Mil
Ter. They left for Staunton on We'd
nesday afternoon, where they will visit
relatives for several days.
The following young people OF Messy
Creek congregation have gone away to
schools and colleges: Houston B
Moore to Hampden Sidney; David L.
Moore and John Bell to Washington
and Lee; r. E. Fultz, Union Seminary
Richmond; Gordon Todd, Staunton
Rudolph and Virginia Dudley, Fred
ericksburg; ID. Graham Robson, Will
Wine and Will e. Myers, V. Z. l..
Blacksburg.- Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Death of VIM F. Huff.

VIM. F. Huff, the well known deaf.
mute. died on Friday afternoon at his
home on North Augusta street, of con-
sumption, from which he had been suf-
fering for several years. He was about
Mrs. Daniel Huff, four brothers and
one sister also survive him. His fu-
neral took place Sunday afternoon from
the Baptist church, the services being
conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. L.
Wood, assisted by Rev. Job Turner.
the deaf-mute evangelist. The follow
ing gentlemen acted as pall-bearers-
s. D. Gochenour, III. M. Chamberlayne,
S. j. Howe, James Crowl. w. d. Jones
and Jos. F. Merriken. The interment
was in ThOrnrose cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
With Our Advertisers.

The Palais Royal announces it's mil
linery very opening for Oct. l, 2and 3.
The Weinberg Clothing Co. have a
large line of the newest novelties in
fall and winter goods for men, boys
and children.
A lady in Richmond advertises for a
white woman to do cooking.
Mrs. L. B. Campbell announces her
millinery opening for Oct. 1, and 3.
Next Thursday, Oct. 3, Mrs. Mamie
d. Flshburne will sell at public auc-
ton all of the personal property OF
the late E. g. Fish burne.
On Monday, Oct. rs, Commissioners
Gordon, Curry and Alexander. will
offer for sale the 40 acre farm of John
and Mary J. Wagner, near Milnesville.
The StauntOn Millinery is now ready
with it's fall stock. A Call at 80 Main
street will be appreciated.
Jas. H. Woodward announces his
fall and winter opening of custom
made clothing.
Jos L. Barth & Co. call attention to
their fall and winter stock. They
have everything up-to date, and at
prices that will surprise you. They
have made speciality of their line of
OyercOatS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Death of TazeweII McGiIvray.

Mr.. Lewis Tazewell McGilyray died
on Monday morning at the home of his
brother-in-law Mr.. J. Alex. Bumgard
ner, in Greenville, aged about70 years
Deceased was q son of the late Alex
ander McGilvray, of Harrisonburg,
where his father was noted gunsmith.
Mr.. McGilvray was himself a mechan-
iclan of exceptional ability and before
the war, made rifle for man going
to California that was inlaid with gold
and silver. 1t was finally sold for a
large sum and is now in a museum in
San Francisco. Mr.. McG1lvray's fami-
ly connection was very large, several
members of his immediate family still
surviving. His sisters are Mrs. J.
Alex. Bumgardner, and Mrs. Harriet
Hutchins, of Greenville, Mrs. Griffith
and a brother, Tippin, of Bloomington,
Ill, and a brother, James, in San
Francisco. His funeral took place
Tuesday from the residence of Mr..
Bum gardner, and his remains were
| brought here for interment in Thorn
rose cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Death of Judue Wilson,

Judge Jeremiah NJ Wilson. chief
counsel for Rear Admiral Schley, died
few minutes after IL O'Clock Tues.
day morning in his room at the Shore
ham Hotel in Washington. Monday
evening Judge Wilson was taken sud-
denly i'll and called his family physi-
clan. The ailment was thought at
that time to be acute Indigestion. He
grew worse as the night progressed
and Tuesday morning four other doc
tors were called into consultation.
Nothing could be done to relieve him,
and he died just after the first witness
of the morning had been called to the
stand in the Schley court room on the
other side Of the city. The doctors are
in some doubt as to the exact cause of
death, although it is believed to have
resulted from nt8mic poisoning. The
court adjourned for the day out of re,
spect to his memory.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Arranging C. & o. Schedules.

An important meeting of the officers
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company was held Tuesday at Hot
Springs. The meeting was held for a
discussion of the operation generally
of the road, but more particularly to
talk over the fall and winter time ia
BILE. The schedules that are to be Oh
served all along the road during the
fall and winter months until the days
get long again we're discussed, and
very likely materially agreed upon.
But what conclusions were reached will
probably not be announced until the
time table is complete and ready to be
put in effect. The matter is of con-
Germ to every one. from one end of the
Chesapeake and Ohio to the other, and
the result of yesterdays work will be
awaited with interest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
A Brilliant Wedding.

The Huber-Lingamfelter wedding at
the First Presbyterian church Wed
nesday night at 8 o'clock. was very
handsome, land large audience, lnclud-
ing the young ladies of the Mary
Baldwin Seminary, all dressed in white
filled the spacious building. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. VIM. G. HUI
Der, we'll known business man of
Philadelphia, and Miss Margaret Oak
Llngamfelter, daughter of Rev. G.. 8.
Llngamfelter, the evangelist of Lex
Ington Presbptery, who performed the
beautiful ceremony assisted by DIR.
Fraser. AS the bridal party entered
the church Miss Louise Withrow play
ed the wedding march. The brides
maids were Miss Sadie s. Lingamfel-
ter, Miss Mary F. Huber, Miss Lucie
Madison Willis and Miss Isabel Ar
mold. The ushers were Messrs. Clyde
Warren Upton, John Byrd
Willis, Edward L. Shinn and Rev. R.
q. Gilmore, who were followed by the
flower girl. Miss Elizabeth Woodrow,
and the ring bearer, Master Fred Lin
gamfelter. The maid of honor was
Miss Flora M. Lingamfelter. The
bride entered with her uncle, Mr.. JnO.
Willis, they were met at the altar by
the groom and bis best man, Mr.. RObt.
NJ. Huber, where the ceremony was
performed, the pulpit and platform
being beautifully decorated with gold
en- rod and flowers. 81
After the marriage. a reception was
held at the home of the bride where
number of friends of the family from
distance and some from the city as
sembled. A bountiful supper was
served and the party did not dispense
until after midnight. The following
were present /: Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. D.
Woodrow and Miss Woodrow, Miss
Annie A. Russell and W. G. Russell, of
Elkins, W. Va, Mr.. and Mrs. G. P.
Speer, Miss Belle Elder and Miss Mary
Huber, of Chambersburg Pa, Robt.
M. Huber, Frankling Co., Pa, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Willis, Misses Lucie Madi-
son and Annie Willis, and John Byrd
Willis, of Gordonsville, Rev. W. G.
White, of Warm Springs, Miss Isabel
Arnold, of San Diego, Cal, Mrs. J. NJ.
Lupton, Winchester, Miss Mary Hiner
Pendletop, W. Va, G. w. Upton, of
Philadelphia, and E. L. Shinn, Boston,
DR.. A. M. Fraser, DR.. w. N. Scott,
Rev. R. G. Gilmore, Capt. and Mrs. T.
Q. Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Brax-
ton, Capt. J. n. Opie. Mrs. Frank
Brooke, Misses Lizzie and Lucy Paris,
Helen Opie, Louise Withrow, Capt.
and Mrs. ii. NJ. McIlhany, and DR..
FL. NJ. McIlhany, Jr.
The bridal presents were very nu-
merous and valuable. The bridal par
ty left on the early morning train for
Richmond, Old Point, and PhiladeI-
phia, their future home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
Roanoke's New Year.

The 10th session of Roanoke College,
at Salem, Va, opened auspiciously on
Wednesday, the 18th inst. with large
attendance of old and new students
and the promise of an increased enroll
ment for the year. AS usual the stu
dents come from many states and coun-
tiles. Among the four Koreans is II.
l. H. Prince Euiwha, second son of the
Emperor of Korea. An unusually
large proportion of the new students
are entering the regular course for
graduation. The Faculty are encour-
aged by the number and favOrably i'm
pressed by the character of the stu
dents, and everything indicates one OF
the best years in the history of the Col
lege.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27

Pursuant to decree of the circuit cOu :
of Augusta county entered on the 21st day
of June. 1901, in the cause of John and
Mary ]. Wagner's creditors, VS.. Wagner
and ais, we will sell at public auction in
front of the court house of Augusta cOun-
ty at StauntOn, on
MONDAY, OCTOBER %, 1901.
County Court-day), that valuable farm
containing 40 acres, situated in North River
district in Augusta county, near Mines
will on which John Wagner now resides.
This property has on it good dwelling,
barn and outbuildings.
ERMS-One-fourt of the purchase
money to be paid cash, and the residue ON
a credit of one, two and three years from
the day of sale, the purchaser EXECUTE z
bond for the deferred instruments with ao-
proved personal security bearing interest
and waving homestead, and the title to
be retained as ultimate security.
A &. GORDON,
CHARLES CURRY,
J. "A. ALEXANDER,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, to-wit:
I, Joseph B. Woodward, Clerk of the
Court aforesaid do certify that A. q.
Gordon, one of the Commissioners above
named has executed the bond required by
decree of sale entered in the chancery
cause of John and Mary j. Wagner's
Cred's, vs. John ard Mary ]. Wagner,
now pending in this court.
Given under my hand this oath day OF
March. 1899.
JOS. B. WOODWARD.
sep Plat Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
News of the Day.

Secretary Gage Monday purchased
$1,666, 100 long term per cent. bonds
at 40
The President has committed him
self to giving freedom to Cuba as soon
as is possible.
Finance has ascertalned that Presi-
dent Mckinley carried $315,000 in life
insurance policies.
Beers have captured another compa-
ny of British mounted infantry and
two guns at Viakfontein. in the Trans
vaal
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows Monday voted to allow copies
of the secret work of the order to be
made, one for each state jurisdiction.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
don Caesar de Bazan."

Next Monday night at the opera
house Mr.. Edward Rostell, a talented
actor of note and popularity, will be
the first to present here this season the
romantic play ''Don Caesar de Bazan"
which has achieved such a success in
New York, that for weeks past it has
been crowding two of the largest
Broadway theatres. Mr.. Rostell is said
to give all admirable rendition OF the
title role, and his support is excellent.
The play will be produced with hand
some costumes and appointments, and
all the attention to detail that charac-
terized it's production in New York.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-09-27
The New Church.

The building committee of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church, have let the
contract for their new building to G.
W. Fretwell, for SIS, 600, and on Tues
day workmen commenced to tear down
the old building. On Sunday morning
the last official business in the old
church was transacted, it was the cleo.
tion of four additional deacons, and re.
suited as follows: N. Argenbright. w.
A. Wilson, w. F. Dull and T. A. Bell
At night DR.. Scott preached his last
sermon in the old building and large
congregation was present on the occa
sion.