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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
H. L LANG,
Novelty Party.

Craigsville, Feb. 18.-On Thursday
evening the thirteenth, Novelty
Party" was given the young people of
the village by Mr.. and Mrs. F. D.
Wood at their charming home on
portland Heights" Those present
were: Mrs. F. Fl. Lewis, Misses
Eleanor Lewis, Dott Flick. Leta Hidy,
Halves Bowles, Margaret Craig, Meta
Bashaw, Florence and Bessie Craw-
ford; Nessrs. P. D. Hidy, A. B. Bur-
rus, j. E. Ballou. R. J. Hawn, j. H.
Headen. H. G. & obi, G. NJ. Goodman,
s. R. Preston and W. s. Bashaw.
Progressive games proved amusing
as well as entertaining-especiall
one which carried us back to the 'hap
py days gone BY" and for once In our
lives we really wished for peep at a
History of the United States. The
first prizes were awarded Miss Craig
and MI. Kohl, the second Miss Flor
ence Crawford and Mr.. Goodman.
MI. Woods handsome piano and
pianola may be mentioned as figuring
largely in the enjoyment of the even
ing. The summons to the dining
room was quickly needed, and delight
full refreshments were served. At an
'early'' hour the good nights were
said, and doubtless all, as they wendell
their homeward way, discussed what
Craigsville has voted one of her most
pleasant evenings.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Cr0nheim-L0eb.

Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock
one of the prettiest weddings seen in
Staunton for long time, was celebrat-
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fredi.
nand Loeb, when their eldest daughter,
Miss Josephine, became the bride of
Nh Max Cronheim, of Philadelphia.
The house was decorated with palms,
smilax and white carnations and pres
ented a beautiful spectacle. The bridal
party entered the parlor from the hall
and were met In the bay-window by
Rev. DIR. E. n. Calisch, of Richmond,
who performed the marriage ceremony.
The first to enter the parlOr was the
maid OF honor, Miss Hortense Loeb,
sister of the bride, with Mr.. Leon
Michael, of New York, the groom 8
best man; next the groom with his
mother, Mrs. N. NJ. Cronheim. Then
the bride with her father. followed by
her mother with Mr.. Adolph Loeb.
These were followed by Mrs. Zeissler.
6loUcT VI Vic SIOOuus NIL OluOu lOCU
and Mrs. Loeb, and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Loeb.
The bride was exquisitely dressed in
white duchesse satin, hand-embrolder-
ed with a bertha of duchesse lace. The
veil was held in place by wreath of
orange blossoms which has been worn
by all the brides in the family for the
past thirty years. She carried a bride 8
Bible and lilies of the valley. The
principal jewel worn was diamond
sunburst, the gift of the groom.
The costumes of the ladies of the
party were exceedingly handsome. AZ
ter receiving congratulations the bride
and groom led the way to the dining
hall, where an elegant supper was ser
we'd. Mr.. and Mrs. Cronheim left on
the west bound g. & o. train, and af-
ter spending some weeks in the South
Will go to their home in Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21

Supervisor Jos. s. Cochran has re
turned from an extended trip to New
York, Baltimore and Washington.
| Workmen have begun to tear dowr
the house On the corner of Main an(
New streets, purchased from the late
DIR. J. NJ. Hanger by the Baptist con
gregation. and work will soon com
mence on the new church. and it II
expected that before the summer il
over it will be ready for occupancy.
Judge Letcher, of the Circuit Court
has granted charter to the Basic
Drug Co. to do business at Basic City
with a capital of SIS, 900 to $4,000. The
officers are r. w. Crowder. president
James NJ. Coyner, vice president, and
W. W. Glass, Jr., secretary and
treasurer.
The family of Rev. Holmes RolstOn,
of Hebron, have returned home after
a ten days visit. Mr.. Ralston from
Alabama, where be visited his sister,
Mrs. Bitter, and Mrs. Rolston and her
son from New Providence. where she
visited her sister, Mrs Wilson.
Mr.. VIM. H. Boynton. of F.. Fair
field, Maine, is the guest of Mr.. VIM.
Larner, one OF his old neighbors, and
will be here several weeks. He is look
ing for farm. and will probably To-
cate here. Mr.. Boynton says this has
been comparatively mild winter in
his State, the coolest weather only
being 20 degrees below zero.
Monday night branch OF the State
Anti Saloon League was organized at
the Baptist church here. The follow
ing officers were elected-H II. Blease,
president; Rev. M. l.. Wood, Rev. L
O. Bricker. N. G.. Kester, James F..
Bowman, II. III. Bolen and H. M. Nc
Ilhany, vice presidents; and P. A. Ross,
secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. E. Stuart Arthur was in the city
a few days this weed, called here by the
sudden death of bis mother. Mr..
Arthur is located at Bordentown, N.
j., and Is in charge of the maintenance
and rights of way for the Bell Tele-
phone Co He is also vice president
Of the Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers.
A mass meeting was held in the city
court room Tuesday night to hear the
plans of the Citizens Mutual Light and
Power company explained. Mr.. Jas.
q. Woodward called the meeting to
order and Mr.. T. g. Kinney made an
explanation Of the plans of the cOmpa-
ny. Several persons in the meeting
asked for information on the subject,
but vote not being taken, the sense
of the meeting is not known.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21

TON. JOHN J. FURLONG, Member
II Of the Thirty-fifth General As
sembly of the State of Illinois,
writes of Peruna as follows:
1858 Osgood ST., Chicago, Ill.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O..
GenfLemen---sx can safely rec
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1t cured me of cafarrh of the throat
and lungs permanently and In q
very short time. 1 am glad to
add my endorsement to that of
Others. "---JOHN j. FURLONG.
Cures Made by Peruna are Permanent
Cures.
A patient cured by Peruna is no more
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Cured Of Catarrh Of tho Entire System.
Mr.. William Flood, care Fifth Avenue
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runa has completely cured me Of that
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21

"For nine years I bought everything
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complaint, but it SO happened that I did
not buy Psruna until nine months ago.
CATER using your splendid remedy &C
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Congressman J. A. Barham, Of Santa
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Honor Pupils.

Mt. Meridian Roll of Honor-Room
No bessie Miller, Ethel and Grace
Wonderly, Jake Patterson. Roy and
Nina Meyerhoeffer. Edna Propst, Bes-
sic Hoy and Cora Koner. Room No.
2-Ileta and Earl Root, Gertrude
Meyerhoeffer, Henry and Carrie Sipe
and Pearl Myers.
Burketown Roll of Honor-Annie
Downs, Olive Calhoun, Samuel Hoover,
Kemper Hoover, Cleveland and Henry
Byers, George and Harry Calhoun,
and Peter Chapman.
Summit School Roll of Honor-Nel
lie Hanger, Kate Huffman, Nora Lu-
cas-, Nettie Robertson, Grace Marks,
Myrtle Dice, Este Buchanan, Carrie
Robertson, Carrie Helmick, Sadie
Helmick. May Marks, King Sheckel,
Stevie Sheckel, Elmer Tot S, Mack
Huffman, Marshall Huffman. Elmer
Thompson, Willie Buchanan. John
Buchanan, Pearl Buchanan, Roy Luz
Cas-, Ernest Lucas, Scott Lucas, Cecil
Il uffman, Walter Helmick, Willie Hell.
mick and Etel Tots
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Va. Polytechnic Institute.

The list of honor pupils at the Vir
ginia Polytechnic Institute for the
first term, contains the following
Staunton and Augusta cadets:
Seniors-Highly distinguishsd-W.
F. and W. P. Tams, of Staunton.
Sophomores-P roficient-L. P. Bell,
of Augusta; R. D. Haislip, Jr., of Staun
ton; W. o. Peale, of Augusta; F. M
Yost, of StauntOn.
Freshmer-Distinguished-W. A.
Bowles, Jr., of Staunton; G. E. Coyner
of Augusta. Proficient-C. K. Hide.
brand, of Augusta; D. G. Robson, OF
Augusta.
Seniors who attained the grade of
90-100 on an average for the term are
highly distinguished. Juniors, Sop.
homores and Freshmen who attained
90-95 are distinguished; those who at
tanned 1890 are proficient.
Staunton and Augusta pupils make
an excellent showing the list sent out
by the college.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21

( COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Feb. II, 1902.
Cootes' Admir-, etc.
VS..
Cootes' Heirs, etc.
ALI persons interested in the above
styled chancery cause-and especially the
creditors of the estate of NJ E. Cootes,
decd. who are requested to come forward
and assert their claims-will Take Notice,
that in pursuance of decree of the Court
of Hastings for the City of Staunton, en-
tered in said cause on the 9th of February,
1902. shall at my Office in Stauhton, Va,
On Saturday. March Is, 1902,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts
LIST. Of the transactions of j. M. Quarles,
Admir-. of M. E. Cootes, decd, with the
estate of his decedent;
End. The outstanding Indebtedness of
said estate and the proper distribution of
the funds of the estate in hand and yet to
be realized
3rd. OF the validity of the claim men,
toned in the bill as being asserted In the
chancery cause of Newton's Creds. VS..
Newton's Admir-. ETC., against the estate of
saidM. E. Cootes, decd;
4th. OF the proper course to be pursued
by the administrator in respect to the
bonds belonging to the estate and secured
by lien upon the milne Bank" iron
property;
9th. OF the assets of said estate which
will probable come into the hands of the
administrator for distribution;
9th. Any other matters deemed peril
nent by the undersigned, or required to be
stated by any party in interest, including
statement of liens upon the distributive
shares in the estate of NJ. E. COOtes, decd,
if there shall be any surplus for distribu-
ton after payment of debts and charges of
administration.
r. E. R. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
J. M. Quar1es,
J. M. Perry, r. W feb IA At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
THAT OLD KEY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WINDING WATCH.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE FAMILY HEIRLOOM

THE FAMILY HEIRLOOM
shows signs of giving out, but
you hate to lay it aside; you are
used to it; like to carry 1t; part
ly on account of association Z
sake, and then again because you
are used to it. The movement
has gotten past redemption, but
why not have US remodel the
case, put on new joints, tighten
the lids, put on new ring and
pendant, stop up the key hole
in other words, make it over into
new, wind, modern watch,
with new Waltham or Elgin
movement. We do this kind of
work. If you haven't seen yet
one of those old watches that we
have TRANSFORMED, we will be
pleased to show you one and
quote price to change yours.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
County Grand Jury.

The following gentlemen have been
summoned to serve on the grand jury
at the February term of the county
court, and attendance required next
Monday. the Oath. G. E. Crawford,
Robt. N. Page. John W. Crist, Ernest
Dudley, H. L. Wilson, Samuel Croft,
s. Finley Mcclure, Blackwood Patter-
son, W. M. Brown. G. L Clemmer, F.
M. Somerville and 4. W. Moffett.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Killed a Calf.

A party of hunters, including two
young members of the StauntOn bar,
were enjoying hunt in Highland
county recently, and in some unac.
countable way kill calf instead of a
deer. They were taken before Squire
Shumate, who gave Judgment against
the party for $40. An appeal to the
county court has been taken and will
probably be heard at the coming term
of the court.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Glare SIftinqs.

The weather has been very unfavor-
able for some time, and we suppose as
the ground hog saw bis shadow it will
not be much better for while,
Mrs. j. B. Holloway. of Oakland, y
who has been very ill, has almost re-
covered her usual health.
Mr.. J. M. Kincaid spent several
days in StauntOn last week on business
Mr.. r. Rodgers is visiting friends in
Highland county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Ashby Acquitted.

G. Aylett Ashby, charged with the
murder of Edward A. Mayre, was ac-
quilted in the Corporation Court of
Newport News Friday. 1t took the
jury but eight minutes to reach the
verdict-just long enough for them to
get from the court room to the jury
room, poll the jury and get back into
their seats. Before the verdict was
announced, Judge Barnam warned the
spectators that no demonstration Of
any kind would be tolerated. The YER
dict was expected long before the case
went to the jury.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
Live Stock Markets.

Baltimore, February II,
Cattle-Receipts for the week 2, 295 head
against 2,O51 last week.
Sixty-four carloads on sale and market
steady at about last weeks prices
Quote-Choice butcher steers $500 to
S575; good, 81 40 to $3.50; common to me-
dunn, SO so to $500.
Hogs-Falr supply market steady. Quote
Westerns $3.50 to 81 90; from other points
Sc 35 to Sc 60; roughs $500 to Sc 90,
Sheep-Fair supply; market firm, Quote
common to prime 50 90 to 1925.
Lambs-Fair supply; market firm. Quote
common to prime 81 to $3.50.
Calves-Fair supply; market firm. Quote
common to good S4.00to IS.
Fresh Cows-Light supply: common to
fair $50 to 1872 90; good to choice $40
to $50.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
With Our advertisers.

Commissioners Bumgardner, Perry
and Alexander will, On Monday, March
Oath, court-day, sell that valuable farm
near Greenville, belonging to Adam H,
Hawpe in bis life time, containing
about 698 acres.
Commissioners Bumgardner and G or.
don will sell On the same day the tract
of land near Lipscomb, belonging to
John B. Hunter, containing about 86l
acres.
D. l.. Switzer has almost entirely re.
Stocked his store since the holiday
and he extends cordial invitation te
all to call and see the new goods.
w. w. Putnam q Co., make an ex
cellent offer to all wanting an organ
Read his advertisement and then see
the Instruments.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21

knights of Honor-On account of
the above occasion the Southern BY.
will sell from all station in Va. tickets
to Fredericksburg and return at one
and one-th1rd fares for the round
trip. Tickets on sale March 2, and 4
final limit March 10. Subject to con-
tintinuous passage in each direction.
For tickets and schedule call on near
est Southern ticket agent. 3t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21
City NJ arketS.

StauntOn., Va. Feb, 90 1902.
Corrected By J. A. Fauver d Co., and th(
White Star Mills.
Country PrOduce
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-21

Mr.. Michael McAleer had hard fall
on the icy pavement on Main street
last Friday, but we are glad to say was
not hurt. Mr.. McAleer is in his Saith
years of age, but gets around with the
energy of a much younger man.
The ladies of Colfax Rebekah Lodge
No. 5, l. o. o. F., will give an oyster
supper in the armory, Odd Fellows
Hall. On Friday evening, Feb. %, from
s to 10 O'Clock, for the benefit of the
lodge. A pleasant evening and every
thing good to eat is promised all who
attend.
Mr.. Walter H. Bosserman, who has
been in business in West Virginia dur
ing the past year, has returned to this
city and resumed his former duties as
salesman at Harnsberger's Department
Racket Store.
February county court at Harrison
burg Monday was largely attended and
the horse market was unusually active
Between $25, 900 and $4,000 worth Of
horses were purchased by northern
buyers at prices that averaged ovel
800 per head.
Mrs. L. &. Morton left Saturday fol-
Richmond. where she will join her
daughter, Miss Minnie, and from
there they will go to Charleston to Wis
it the exposition, where Capt. Morton
has charge of the Virginia exhibit
They will then go to Jacksonville
Fla, to spend some time with Mrs
J. s. LeFils.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

work, she started for Washington tc
seek her fortune
On aiighting from the train she dis
covered to her horror that her pocket
book was missing. \ thorough search
OF the car failed 10 reveal its where
abouts. and the police were uncertain in
their Investigations, as they believed
that the theft, if theft 1t was. had oc-
Cured in an adjoining State. she was
too proud to make known her urgent
needs to the officers, but did not know
which way to turn.
The upshot of il all was that she tore
from cheap bracelet which she wore g
penny which she had been wearing as a
bangle, bought copy or The Times.
read of prominent lady who was 90
ing to Europe and wanted companion
at a good salary, secured the position
Immediately, and while abroad met the
son OF a retired banker The courtship
was short one, and nov papa and
mamma are living in one OF the pretti-
est mansions in the northwest, where
happiness reigns supreme. as a result OF
the small ad. page.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
JUST THINK.
You Can Think When the Food Makes
Your Brain Work.

The mind does not work properly Un-
less the right kind Of food is furnished
A young man studying tclegra ply said
that his progress was very slow 1t
seemed impossible for him TO pick up
the art and understand it,
lie suffered continually with stomach
trouble and could not digest his food
properly. and he finally got so he could
do but little work. and was tempted to
give up his studies altogether.
About that time some one told him
about the brain food Grape Nuts, and
he went in for 1t. In a short time a very
remarkable change took place. His stom-
ach recovered and ne became free from
headaches. His hand was no longer
nervous and trembling when he used the
key. and the whole mystery of telcgra-
ply untangled Itself, for, as he says:
II had the mental power to master It.
and the understanding came easy when
the mind was in poise and strong"
He is now holding 4 responsible posi-
tion as an operator
This is but one Of the many illustra-
tions of TIE advantage of using food
properly manufactured for rebuilding
the Droken-down gray matter In the
brain ard nerve centers throughout the
body The facts are there and can be
proven to anyone making the trial.
Don't overlook the recipe book in each
package of Grape-Nuts.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

is no danger of censorship, but will &c
to various ports where American in
terests are believed to be in danger.
Her commander is Lieut. B. B. Me
CormicE, who made splendid record
in Martinique during the period i'm
medlztely following the Mont Pelee
eruptions Although cIassed as a tug
the Potomac is armed as a gunboat.
She is n very staneh vessel
The gunboat Marietta, which was or
dered from Venezuela to relieve the
Machias at Colon. has arrived at Port
of Spain, Trinidad
Advices received at the Navy De-
partment yesterday for Commander
Mclean. OF the cruiser Cincinnati. indi-
cate that the final test of strength be-
tween President Castro, of Venezuela,
and the revolutionary party is near at
hand
In his dispatch to the Navy Depart
ment. received yesterday afternoon,
Commander Mclean corrects the rumor
which he sent Friday, that Valencia
he says that trains were interrupted
Friday morning between Laguayra and
Caracas, the capital, which are only a
few miles apart, thus showing that the
revolutionists are pressing Castro close
iy. Castro intends, he says. to march on
a force OF the enemy which is advancing
from Aragua.
The text OF Commander McLean's dis
patch follows, under date of Laguayra:
The President OF Venezuela arrived
today with, flag on Restaurador Was sa-
luted by all OF foreign men-of war and
by the battery ashore. He has proceed
ed TO Caracas with troops by rail In
tends to march on revolutionary forces
advancing from Aragua. Trains have
been interrupted this morning by rev
olutionists. They were driven away by
Venezuelan soldiers. The Venezuelan
government holds Valencia"
The fact that President Castro was due
at Laguayra Friday indicates that the
dispatch was filed then and not yester-
day. although 1t bears date of July e.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
President Keller Replies
to Representative
Loud.
MAIL MEN NOT CRIMINALS
Attempts to Create Disseasion in Ranks
of Carriers viii Fail, Said II. Keller
Ask for Increased Pay as Matter of
Justice to the lien.

In the August number CT The Postal
Record" the official organ of ihe Ma
tional Association OF Letter Carriers.
there Will appear q letter from sir ].
C. Keller. president CT the association,
attacking the statements made By Rep
resentativc L.cud of California. chair
mar of the Committee CT Postodices and
Pcst-oads. IN the latter's opposition to
the bill classifying letter carriers.
In the closing dayc OF the last session
Mr.. Loud denounced the association for
its efforts to secure increased pay for
its members. and charged them with re-
sorting to the devious methods of lcb-
bying in order 70 reach the desired end
Mr. KeIlsr's Reply.
Afr. Keller, in replying to Mr. Loud
arraigns that gentleman In very plan
words. branding as false Mr. Loud's as
scrtion that the carriers vc-e using
money to lobby their lii through Con-
gress.
''Mr. Loud states" comments Nr. Kel
Ter, that an ofrer to return money col
lected for this purpose WIS made, bu,
that some CT the branches refused 70
accept the return OF that money, and It
still lies subject to call This state
E,cnt is false from beginning to end. and
! doubt If such q statement would ever
be made or have been made were 1t pos
sible for carrier to personally answer
such IN attack on the floor.
no Lobbying Fund.
1The carriers of the country have no
fund. either direct CT Indirect, with
which 10 purchase their increase in sal
ary Or any ether legislation. Every car
Iier knows that. and I believe Mr.. Loud
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
TOOK S1,63O FROM BANK.
Bookkeeper of Springfield Institution
Confesses When Arrested.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, July 26.-Georg'
E. Parker, head bookkeeper Of tee
Springfield National Bank. was arrested
late last evening for embezzling 81. .63t
from the bank, and when confronted
with the charge acknowledged 1t.
The books of the bank were all care
fully examined and they showed a short
age OF exactly the sum which Parker
confessed taking.
The officers are certain that this was
all that he took, for the entries on
only one pass-book were falsifed Par
ker said last night that he began TO
embezzle about year ago. taking s100
at a time.
Parker did not know when he first
began to appropriate the money, but
said that he had used 1t merely for
personal expenses.
Parker had been in the employ of the
bank nearly six years. coming from
Dalton and beginning as a clerk. He is
unmarried. The bank is secured by a
Maryland security company.