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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
Dedicated to Divine Service.

| Last Sunday the Second Presbyte
riaEs of this city, dedicated their hand
some new church building to Divin
service, Rev. Dr.G B. Stricken OF UnioI
Theological Seminary, Richmond, de
livered the dedicatory sermon and als'
preached at the evening hour, both be
ing strong addresses. and considered
by many as amongst his greatest efforts
The day was fine and there Was gen
eral outpouling of the people. many be
ing from the county, especially from The
Thinking Spring congregation, where
DR.. Stricken was once the beloved pas.
tor. Before the hour of service large
congregation had assembled, filling to
the utmost every available space in the
lare e building. All former pastors of the
church were invited to be present, but
for good reasons were unable to attend.
A letter from Rev. MacDuff Simpson,
fi,st pastor of the church and now SER
wing church in Scotland, was read by
Dr. Scott and is as follows:
THE MANsE. EDRoM. BERwIcKsHIRE.
Scotland, 22nd, Sept 1902. I
My Dear Dear Friend: -
Your letter of the 31st of Aug. has
given me much pleasure; for it carries
me back to the happy days when | was
pastor of the Second church in your
beautiful city, and to day, through
b. ind lixy;v =
ny hours again and dwelling with joy
on the friendships and associations
which link NE to the past. 1t is now
25 years since l lived amongst you,
but the ties of affection that still bind
me to you are as strong As in the olden
days when we labOured together in
founding the church which now enters
upon new era of prosperity.
regret profoundly that it ls not
possible for me to be with you at the
dedication of the new edifice; but l
wish you to convey my warmest con-
gratulations to both minister and PEG
pie, on the splendid success which has
been achieved. and 1 earnestly pray
that under the able leadership of the
present pastor, the church shall enjoy
many prosperous and happy years.
A picture of the old brick building
hangs in my Scotch study, and daily
reminds me of the old place, and the |
Did friends who become dearer still as
'he years 60 by.
Again l send to the church, and my
many warm friends in your mountain
,ity, the greetings of heart still bound
% you, by many strong ties and bless
ID associations.
With best wishes, am,
MACDUFF SIMPSON.
To Capt. T. G. Morton, StauntOn, Va.
After some remarks by Rev. DIR. w.
7. Scott, the pastor an Offering or COL
ection was taken which amounted to
omething over $4,000, aud which {;
as since been raised to about 81 400 II
At O'Clock p. M, communion ser
ice was held to which all the evangeli-
al churches of the city we're invited
nd another large gathering assembled.
The night service beginning at 1880
as union meeting of the First and
econd church congregations, the SER
Ices being participated in by both
astors, DR.. Stricken, as at the morn
lg hour delivering the sermon. Since
r. Scott's passionate here QIttle more
ian year, the church has been great
strengthened, not only to the extent
a new and handsome building, but
greatly increased membership.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
LOCAL BRIEFS,

E. Hon. H. d. Flood who had al ap
pointment to speak here tomorrow
n FIGHT, Will be unable to fill his ell
gagement, and that date has beeI
cancelled.
The ladies of the Second Presbyteri
an church will hold chrysanthemum
tea Friday afternoon, Oct 81, at which
time they will serve oysters, salaGs
coffee and home made candies.
Mrs. Ada Dennis, the victim of the
mysterious assault which has b flied
the Washington detectives since De
cember 10th last, died on Wednesday
morning from the result of the terrible
injuries she received Cd that date.
Sheriff Watts has followed the style
aud is now riding through the city in
handsome automobile. He has been
giving number of friends a ride in it
and all enjoy it, and we will not be
surprised to see number of others
here soon.
For SALE:-Seyeral pianos of first
class make, somewhat used but in good
condition. Will be sold very cheap
for cash. Call on or address,
F. r. WEBB.
Virginia Female Institute,
oct 10 If Staunton, Va.
DR.. J. S. Sellers of Meyers Cave,
went to Baltimore last week taking
with him Mr. Shifflet of North Dakota,
who went to be treated at a hospital.
Mr.. s. had been visiting Mr.. j. W.
Carpenter, and some time ago had one
of his legs injured.
Buy your cloth, yarn and blankets
direct from the Wooden Mills. The
Bedford Mills Co., Bedford City, Va,
will mail samples with prices on ap,
plication. Goods sold at manufacture
ers prices. may 80 3mo
A house belonging to Mr.. J. W. Kel.
ler at Buffalo Gap, was destroyed by
lire MOnudy. IL Wds OCCuplcu NY Ii.
N. Wagner the artist, and all of the
contents, including number of paint
ings were destroyed. Mrs. Keller h9
the building insured for 1915.
origin of the fire is unknown.
Rev. Drs. A. M. Fraser, w. n. Scott, ,
]. E. Ballou, II. A. Young, w. IL.
Bailey, c. s. Lingamfelter. J. N. Van
deventer. Holmes Rolston. A. II. Ham,
ilton, and Elders L. G. Morton, G. 5.
Patterson, M. F. Gilkeson, Z. S
Brown, and John A. Sillings, attend {
the Presbyterian Synod in Norfolk.
Clifton Forge Review: Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Blu Ter, who have been visiting
Mrs. Buffers sister, Mrs. W. B. An
derson, in Staunton, have returned
}. W. Goodwin and daugh- :
ter, Miss Mamie, have gone to New I
port NeWs.-The infant son of Mr.. and @
Mrs. R. G. Dudley, died at the resi-
dence of parents on Church street this
morning. The funeral will be held to-
morrow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
HI. l.. LANG,
STANTON, VA.
To Barn Builders !!

We are soliciting bids on the carpenter
work for bank barn 45x65 feet, to be
erected on our farm ON Knapp's Greek,
Pocahontas county, w Va. All lumber
on outside to be dressed. and work to be
neat and workmanlike Stables stalled,
but no unusual work to be done. Send
bids with or without board.
K &. & W. A. TURK.
oct 24-4t Staunton- Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
Mr.. Flood to Speak.

The following dates for speaking by
Congressman Flood are announced:
Churchville, Friday, Oct "a. night.
Nelson court, Oct q. Cumberland
court, Oct. %. Shepherds, October 80.
Buchanan, Oct. 80. Buena Vista, Oct.
81, nigh t. Clifton Forge, Nov. 1,
night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24

Chicago.
Mrs. Henrietta A. s. Marsh, President
Woman's Benevolent Association, of
827 Jackson Park Terrace, Woodlawn,
Chicago, ILL.,, says:
81 suffered with 10 grippe for seven
weeks and nothing helped me until I
tried Peruna. felt at once that had
at last secured the right medicine and
kept steadily improving. Within three
weeks was fully ored."LHsnrietta
A. 8. Marsh.
Independent Order of Good Templars, Of
Washington.
Mrs. T. W. Collins, Treasurer I. o. G..
T., Of Everett, WASH, has used the great
catarrhal tonic, Peruna, for an aggra-
waited case of dyspepsia. She writes:
"After having severe attack of La
grippe, also suffered with dyspepsia.
After taking Peruna could eat my reg
ular meals with relish, my system v s.
built up, my health returned, and !
have remained in excellent strength and
vigor now for over a year."-Mrs. 7.
w. Collins.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruns,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
Death at : eRgervilIe.

William IL. Cook, son of. Isaac Cook
of Sangerville, died on Friday at his
home, after about two weeks illness.
His funeral took place Sunday from
the Dnnkard church at that place. The
services being conducted by Elder A..
s. Thomas, and the church was file
with sympathizing friends. The young
man was only little over II years of
age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
Winter Schedules.

The Southern Railway will inau.
gurate it's winter schedules Sunday,
November 2, 1909. There will be sew
eral changes in schedules of local
trains. Exact figures will be announced
as early as practicable.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
Held on a Serious Charge.

Aspecial grand jury at Harrisonburg
Monday returned an indictment against
Cassim Issod. Syrian peddler. or
Charles Joseph, as he is called in Eng
lish, for criminal assault. and his case
was continued until the next term The
accused entered the home of Arthur
} Johnson at GrOttoes last Thursday and
it Is charged, assaulted nine year-old
daughter of Mr. johnson. The body
and clothing bore unmistakable marks
of the rough treatment she received,
but now her condition is improved
The Syrian is about forty years old
and something over six feet in height.
Prof. Julius D. Dreher, President of
Roanoke College. Salem. was in the CITY
last night, en-route to Princeton Uni.
versity. where he will attend on Satur-
day the Inauguration of Dr. Woodrow
Wilson, President elect of that insti-
tuition. DR.. Wilson is a native of Vir.
ginia and was born and lived for some
years in Augusta county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-10-24
City M arkets.

Staunton. Va. Oct. 20, 1902
iCo1recuedBy J. A. Fauver q Co., and the
White Star Mills.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

port any candidate. even II he was of the
same political faith as the membeF OF the
league, II he should not promise TO do all he
could for direct legislation.
The motion was made, but 1t was, finally,
after considerable discussion. decided to
leave the resolution matter over until some
subsequent meeting, at which 1t was hoped
that more people would be in attendance. a
committee was then appointed, composed OF
Or. Cook. S. A. Lewis and A. A. Perry. to
draft a suitable resolution to be presented
at the coming meeting.
1t was the opinion Of those present that
the question of direct legislation was the
most important before the American people
and that some good talker should be Sc
lected to speak upon it at a public meeting
! to be held at a date to be announced later
In order to get a large attendance a com
mittee was appointed to arrange a suitable
program for that evening. the date Of the
meeting being left with the committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
PUMPKIN SHOW LANDS AGAIN
County Commissioner Vote Mere Aid to the
Douglas County Pair"
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS THIS TIME
recent Action of BOARD Forgotten OF
Ignored, While ecord Are
Overlooked In Hurrying the
Appropriation Along.
PRICE 10 CENTS

At yesterdays meeting OF the Board
OF County COMMISSIONER II was moved by
ostrom and afhrmatively voted by every
other member OF the board that 1t be the
sentiment OF this board that an appropria-
tion OF $4,000 be voted by the county board
TO the Douglas County Agricultural society
with the understanding that Of this amount
$1,000 shall be paid the managers OF the
Ak-Sar-Bep festivities in connection with
which the fair is to be held. $500 to apply
on the society's old Indebtedness and the
remaining $1,000 to be for the use OF the
society, which is to assume responsibilities
Tor all Indebtedness hereafter"
At a meeting Of this same board not very
many weeks ago Member Ostrom made tbs
following report OF the conclusions Of q
committee that had considered the appli,
cation OF President John Armou and Sec
Rotary O.. W. Hervey for an a%ppropriatiOs
tor this same enterprise; Eve have giveI
the matter careful consideration and be-
lieve that the holding OF the county fall
In Douglas county Is not Of any special In
terest to the agrieulturalists at large an,
that the cost OF maintaining the same 4
greatly in excess OF the benefits derive,
therefrom; that the request Of the petit
tioners be rejected and that no apprOpria
tion be made for the purpose OF an agri
cultural xhibit In Douglas county for tn
year 1909"
And this report OF the ostrom committe
was unanimously approved BY the sam
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
PICKLE FORKS NOT PUNCHES
street Railway Men to Weld a New
Implement on Next SRt-
urday,

The Omaha street railway trainmen will
ride as passengers next Saturday. They are
to have their annual outing at Krus's park
and for that one day In all the year will
substitute the pickle for the transfer puncn
and the canopener for the bellrope. A fair,
not fares will occupy their attention. for
they are to have all the fun that properly
belongs to a jollifcation and have extended
a general invitation TO their friends to come
with lunch baskets loaded to standing room
capacity and share the pleasures. Hayden
Bros. have donated a long list Of prizes and
commencing at 2 p. m. there will be races
and contests that will occupy until 1880
p. m, with no stopovers. The Street Rail-
way Trainmen's Relief association has gem
eral charge and will add. as special fea-
lures a fancy cake walk and a contest in
which the one guessing nearest the total
number Of paid admissions for the day
will receive a silver set.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
MOVING FOR THE CONVENTION
Christian Church Workers Out in
state Presenting Matter TO
the Brethren.

C. s. Paine. chairman. and Judge W. w.
Slabaugh, treasurer Of the general com
mittee Of arrangements for the Christian
church convention. left Saturday morning
for Hebron and Belvldere. where they are
to speak in the interests Of the convention.
They will be at Hebron this morning and
at Belyidere this evening. Their presence
at these places is significant. inasmueh as
Il is a part Of the general plan Of the
committee to use every proper means Of
bringing the interests OF the convention
close TO the people OF the state. u is
hoped to cover the entire state before con-
vention time and arouse, IL possible, an
unprecedented amount OF enthusiasm for
the success OF the national gathering IN
the fall. It is felt that the Omaha con-
vention will surpass any ever held by the
Christian church and the members Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

Susie who has spent a week here visiting.
a f MT: and M, Mrs, Leach left last Monday
the summer months.
MI. A. J. Williams. has returned home
from a two weeks visit with relatives In
wayne and Randolph, Neb.
]. A. Howard, as deputy. filled Post.
master McGuire's place a few days Isst
week, during his trip to Blair.
The Benson Juniors went TO ~Irvington
iast week 10 play against the Irvington
base ball team, and won by a large score
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Nevins' new resi-
oence on the Military road is completed
week. '"e '1s'
Mrs. A. J. ~Rosenbaum, Mrs. Mckee and
Miss Glenn Mckee of Omaha spent last
G. Steiger.
Some repairing will have TO be done soon
TO the cnroing and paving which was
Benson during the rains.
Mrs; James Walsh returned home a week
ago last Wednesday, from the state OF
weeks ago TO visit a sister.
No church services will be held Sunday
at the Benson church, as the congregation
ice to DR.. A. c.. Hirst OF the First Metho-
dist church OF Omaha.
The, Country club has been rather de-
serted during the last week on account OF
the smallpox, scare, which broke out a
week ago: The case was removed and as
| ~ AC NV NaoNo nave bGNn uncovered.
The women OF the Methodist church gave
ar. ice cream social at the Benson town
hall last Wednesday evening, which drew
a good sized crowd. The proceeds will go
partly toward getting the refreshments for
the Sunday school picnic next Saturday.
The drama, The Heart OF a Hero" was
given at the town hall last Saturday even
Ing. IL was a nice night, and there was
a good attendance. After the play the
rest OF the evening was spent in dancing,
which drew a larger crowd h the play.
John camiEend met with a serious aeci-
dent last week While putting up hay he
TEL from the hayrack, driving a couple OF
small sticks into his cheek and breaking
the cheek bone. DR.. Mccoy was called
eral stitches.
The annual Sunday school picnic OF the
Methodist Sunday school will be held at
Rivervtew park next Saturday afternoon.
The children, under the supervision OF
superintendent f. O.. Hills, and the teach
ers, will 90 on a Walnut Hill car from
the church at noon and spend the after
noon at the park
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
INITIATIVE SLOW STARTING
Effort, but Fails on the
Impetus.

Eight members Of the Initiative and Ref
ereneum league responded to the call OF
President J. w. Logan for a meeting held
at the Paxton cafe last night. OF these
seven were veterans Of many political bat
ties and one is just getting his second
touch OF ~strenuosity. having formerly been
a member OF the Doer Relief league. The
especial object OF the call meeting was to
pass a resolution calling upon each candI-
date for public once, OF whatever political
faith. to state whether or not he would do
all in his power to bring about direct leg
islation. The members agreed not 70 sup
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

committee having the matter in charge
seem determined that Nebraska shall fur
nish a large per cent Of the thousands Of
delegates who Will attend. The enterprise
manifested is certainly to be commanded
and 1t surely betokens the greatest assem-
blage Of Christian hosts that omaha ever
entertained.
In addition to the matter of advertising
the convention through a vigorous speerh-
making campaign, the scene around head
quarters is one OF ever increasing activity.
Thousands of pieces of advertising matter
are being sent out all over the country
and before many weeks have passed it is
stated that every church congregation Ct
the Disciples Of Christ will be fully In
formed in regard to the convention and the
favorable rates that have been granted by
the railroads.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Marriage


Name and Residence. Age.
Larman B. Gillet. Boone. a................ q
ROsenella Brenbargen, Blair, Neb......... %
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Trains delayed by HIsh water.

The westbound Rocky mountain limited
Of the Rock Island route. which should
have arrived In Omaha at $50 q. m. yes
IL O'Clock last night. Passengers by his
train report the north part OF Illinois badly
Inundated and the track OF the Rock Island
between Joliet and the Mississippi river In
an impossible condition. The train came
over the Burlington from the former point
to Davenport. The Rock river, principally,
and other streams to a lesser extent. have
caused numerous washouts on this part OF
the road. The worst places are at Joliet,
Joliet on time, but was detained there
nearly eight hours. leaving for the west
will Be more or less delayed but none so
badly as the limited. The B~urlington's
train No. 10 from the east arrived at /
caused the delay, a. Il was impossible TO
a speed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

board that yestesday morning approved,
without any debate on the floor, an appro-
~priation Of $4,000.
Omcial Announcement OF Fair.
Secretary Hervey of the fair makes this
announcement through the Bee:
'"rhe Douglas County Agricultural So
ciety announces that the fair for 1902 will
be held in conjunction with the Ak-Sar-
Ben carnival and that arrangements look
ing toward the perfecting Of this exhibition
will be commenced at once. Farmers and
those having grains. fruits and vegetables
for exhibition will be supplied with pre-
MUM lists as soon as the board Of directors
can arrange for their publication. In the
meantime II Is desired that samples OF sheaf
stun in all kinds Of small grains be saved
for exhibition. This is q year OF unusual
growth in all crops and one Of the finest
displays in farm produce ever presented at
any fair Is earnestly looked for from the
Douglas County Agricultural society this
fall.
Let me again emphasize the importance
Of saving some OF the incest, largest and
best-developed samples Of everything
grown on the farm. for the coming fall ex-
hibition to be held at Omaha September
26 to October L."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Heavy Rain 10 the North,

Yesterday afternoons rain. which in the
city was a small affair. was to the north.
between Amos avenue and Florence. a
notably severe squat for fifteen minutes.
At Courtland beach the water Of the lake
was bio wn up under the pavilion and sew
woman, one OF the party of the Woodmen's
picnic. was on the water In a skin when
the squall struck and was rescued with
considerable difficulty and danger. SeVeral
old water front men said they had never
seen the lake rougher.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Florence,

Z. f.. Groosman n wife were Omaha
visitors Friday Afternoon.
Miss Mary Nelson ~ home from Omaha
for a two weeks vacation.
Rev. Palmer of Tekamah visited friends
here Wednesday afternoon.
z. Conrad and family Of Omaha were
the guests of Mrs. Edgar Powell Sunday.
The ferryboat has changed hands, and
will again be In operation In the near flu
ture.
Members OF the Presbyterian church near
Ponca school house, gave a social Friday
night.
Rev. Cardy of Calhoun, Neb., exchanged
pulpits in the Presbyterian church OF this
place with NJ. A. Camp Sunday.
James r. Plummer, cashier in the bank
OF d. T.. Taylor at Hay Springs, was the
day.
Mrs. Arnold of Omaha visited with her
daughter, Mrs. William Pulte, a couple OF
days this week, returning home Friday
night.
The water company has built two large
sheds on each side OF the sidetrack north
Of the building and Is hlling them with
lump coal.
+. L. Tracy, who has been at Pittsburg.
Kan, and Joplin. Mo-, for the last year.
doing dentist work. was at home with
his mother and sisters.
Henry Nicholson, who has a grading
contract on the Great Western, near Coun-
ell BLUFFS, was here Saturday and Sum
day visiting relatives and friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

tons.
The lawn fete OF the Kountze Memorial
church. which. was to have been given on
the grounds Of the house occupied by Rev.
Trefz for the summer was postponed until
some evening this week on account OF the
severe storm of Thursday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
OMAHA SUBURBS.


Mrs. Colfax, mother Of Mrs. W. L. selby,
has returned from her visit to Iowa.
Miss Louise Van Gieson returned from
her visit TO Hooper. Neb.. on Wednesday.
James Anderson, who was III for about
two weeks, died rather suddenly on Fri
day evening at $3.50 o'clock. He leaves a
wife and Ave children.
on Tuesday evening the ice cream fes-
tival OF the Dundee Sunday school was
held at the home OF Mr.. r. A. Benson
instead OF on the lawn of Rev. J. j. Lampe,
because OF the illness OF the latter's neigh
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

Other China Sill Waists
down to .............
Cream Serge Dress Skirts
$40. 90 down to.
Cream SicilLian Dress I
Skirts-$13.5 so to. -. 4
Cream SictLLidn Dress
SkirtS-$15 down to-.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Larsen are rejoicing
over the birth OF a son.
Mr.. Duff, an old friend OF ]. A. Morgan.
spent a couple OF days visiting in Benson.
Mrs. A. Van Cura and baby have gone
20 Chicago TO visit with relatives in that
city.
returned from a visit to Lincoln and Ash
land.
Miss Pearl Jenkins OF Lincoln has been
visiting with friends In Benson for a few
days.
Mrs. Scott Of Lincoln arrived in Benson
last Tuesday and returned home on