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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
State Bar Association.

The Virginia Bar Association will
haveits fourteenth annual meeting at
the Hot Springs, August 5th, 9th, and
18th. Maj. Thos. G. Elder, of Staunton,
is president. Among the papers to be
read Is one by Hon. H. st. George
Tucker, of Lexington, entitled 1.-The
Enforcement of Legal Rights by a
Court of Equity" one by T. S. Gar
nett, of Norfolk, entitled: 1.-THE I'm
parchment and Trial of Andrew ohm
son." Senator Daniel has carefully
prepared paper entitled: 1.-THE Consti-
tutional Convention of 1901 O2n which
he will read on the evening of the Sec
ond day,
The annual address is to be deliver
ed by James B. CAN'T, of Jefferson
City. Mo entitled: 1.-THE Nisi Prius
Judge in Our Judiciary System"
Judge CAN'T for many years has been
distinguished member of the Court
of Appeals of Missouri, who has been
elected to the supreme bench after a
successful judgeship in the United
States Circuit Court. He is a Georg-
ian by birth, graduate of the Uni
versity of Virginia, and served under
Stonewall Jackson in the Valley cam
paign.
Among those from Staunton who
will attend are: Maj. T. G. Elder. Hon.
Edward EchOls, Hon. Marshall Hang
err, Judge Geo. M. Harrison, Chas.
Curry, VIM. Patrick, Capt. T. d. Ran
son, r. S. TUX and others.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
A Distressing Family DlincuIty.

A family difficulty was brought for
chilly to thepublic notice Sunday morn.
ing. Mrs. R. II. Witt, who had been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
V. Jackson in WASH ngtOn, returned
home Friday evening. accompanied by
her mother. That night she and her
husband had family jar at their rooms
on Gospel Hill. Saturday morning
about II O'Clock he attempted to take
away his little girl, but was resisted by
Mrs. Jackson, mother of Mrs. Witt.
who was sitting ON the front porch.
In the scuffie Mrs. Jackson fell down
the steps and broke the large bone in
her right leg below the knee. Before
the trouble was over Mrs. Witt came
from the house, and she and Mr.. Witt
had a struggle also over the child,
which he was forced to give up by 9TH
er persons present. 3
AS result a warrant was sworn ont
for his arrest and he was placed under
bond of 5000 by Justice Glasgow to
keep the peace for 60 days, and later
Mrs. Witt instituted in the Corpora
ton Court suit for divorce and asked
for the custody of the child.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
The Time Is Up Today.

The registrars appointed to conduc,
the temporary registration under thu
new Constitution have only until to
day, August 1st. in which tt
qualify, under the provisions of the
ordinance of the convention on the
subject. The section of the ordinance
relating to qualification is as follows
IF any person appointed refuse to
qualify by the first day of August,
nineteen hundred and two, or to serve,
or If vacancy occur in such board,
the judge of the county court of the
county, or of the corporation court of
the city, shall by appointment supply
the place Or fill such vacancy; and such
appointees shall qualify in the same
manner as those appointed by this
ordinance"
Here is another important provision
of the ordinance:
ut shall be the duty of the Secre-
tary of Commonwealth, before the
twentieth day of July, nineteen hun
dred and two, to forward to each of the
persons chosen by the convention as
mem ers of the several boards of reg
lstration, a certificate showing that
such person has been 80 chosen, which
certificate shall be evidence of the
facts therein stated.
Upon the receipt of certificate the
member of the registration board nam
ed therein shall signify his acceptance
in writing to the clerk of his county,
or the clerk of the hastings or corpora
ton court of his city upon blanks to
be furni shed by the Secretary of Com
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
The FIshburne School.

In twenty-three years Prof. Jas. A.
Fishburne has built up at Waynesbo
70, Va, a military classical school, Of
which the founder may well be proud,
and of which the little city which first
nurtured it and which now shares in
Its prosperity. is proud. Its fame. had
some years ago, reached beyond the
limits of this commonwealth and last
session its patronage came from ten
States, including the District of Co.
lumbia. The location of the Fishburne
School, is in one of the most healthy,
moral and prosperous towns of the
great Valley of Virginia, and upon
the beautiful South Branch of the
Shenandoah river, at the junction of
the z. d. 0. and N. & W. railroads can
not be improved upon. The town is
well ordered, bar rooms prohibited, the
people cultivated and conservative and
the school surrounded by four churches
so near that even sick boy can, with
a few steps, reach any of them. The
scholarship standard is high, the fac
ulty experienced, the military training
thorough, and discipline well main
famed; this is the verG let OF one in no
way connected With the school, but
.or twenty years an interested Observ.
er. Those having boys to educate
hould send for catalogue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
Clare Items.

Glare, July 29-Mrs. J. B. HOLLOWAY
of "Oakland," and Mrs. Beck Of
Deerfield, have returned from theil
stay at Panacea Springs.
Miss Steinback and Mrs. Turner of
Richmond. who bave been board
Ing with Mrs. Jones, left Monday for
their homes.
The Ladies Aid Society of Rocky
Spring church had its monthly meeting
at Miss Lucy Irvine's Thursday.
Messrs. King and Steinback of Rich.
mond, spent Sunday with MI. Robert
Rodgers here.
Rev. Mr.. Irvine preached two very
able sermons at the Baptist church
Sunday.
The lawn party given by Mrs. Jones
Wednesday night was quite success
Every one reports an enjoyable time.
j. M Kinca1d is in Staunton on bus
mess this week.
Mrs. j. W. Hamilton spent Sunday
with her mother here.
Mrs. John Jones of Parnassus, Wis
tied relatives here last week.
DR.. Lynn McGill of Washington, en-
route to Hot Springs, spent Monday
with his friend J. M. Kincaid.
Mr.. Van Fossen visited at Mr.. Rod
ers Sunday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
The Wedding Of a Soldier.

On the oath ult., at p. m, Capt
Carter P. johnson was married to Mrs
Rose Harrison Rason. at the residence
of her father, Henry Harrison. Esq.
near this city. The marriage was a
quiet one, only the immediate family
and intimate friends of the bride and
groom being present. Mrs. johnson
is a charming lady, the centre of cir
Gle of devoted and admiring friends
and will be greatly missed. as they left
at once for Fort Robinson, Nebraska,
where Capt. Johnson's Regiment. the
10th U. S. cavalry, is stationed, and
her future home will be far from her
life long friends,
Capt. johnson, who was born and
reared in this community, left in his
early manhood for the west and en-
listed in the regular army, where his
career has been watched with interest
by his old friends here, as many acts
of conspicuous gallantry in the Indian
wars earned for him repeated promo
ton, and during the Philippine war he
attained to a majority in the volunteer
service. Few officers in the army
have served with more honor and cred |
it, and his friends in Virginia will
watch his future with high expecta-
tions of still greater success and adj
vancement in the honorable profession
of his choice.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
Death Of a Popular Minister.

Rev. George A. Rizer, whose Ions
illness from typhoid fever has been
mentioned, died at his home in Mt
Sidney about one O'Clock Wednesday
morning. AT one time he was impr0v.
ing, but had relapse. Deceased was
a native of South Carolina, and was
about SO years of age. He was grad
uate of Newberry College and then from
the Southern Theological Seminary.
His first charge in 1898, was at Gold
Hill, N. g.. from which place he was
called in 1899 to Salem passionate, en-
bracing the churches at Mt. Sidney,
Salem and Weyer's Cave. He had
made friends with the people of that
section regardless of denomination and
was doing splendid work. He is sur
vived by his wife, who is also a native
of South Carolina.
The funeral services took place yes
terday morning from the Lutheran
church at Mt. Sidney. and the remains
were brought to Staunton, where, On
their arrival a short service was held
in the Stanton church. The
interment took place in Thorn
rose cemetery by the side Of his broth
er, Rev. Sidney A. Riser, who died
while pastor of the Staunton Lutheran
church in 1888.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
CraigsYlIle Notes.

Craigsville, July 30.-Mrs. j. b.
Goolsby and Mrs. R. NJ. Newcomb are
in Clifton Forge visiting their sister,
Mrs. w. A. Dudley.
Mr.. r. M: Newcomb spent Sunday
in Clifton Forge, the guest of Mr.. W.
A. Dudley.
Mr.. h. 81. Merritt of Charlottesville.
spent Sunday with Mr.. J. b. Goolsby
Mr.. Arthur Andrew retu rned to
Clifton Forge Saturday.
Mr.. Daley Craig and sister, Miss
Margaret, are visiting at Messy Greek
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs F. II. Lewis returned
Saturday.
Mr.. Northrop and daughter, Miss
Marie Floyd, of Deerfeld. visited Miss
GoolsbY Tuesday. Miss Northrop and
Miss Goolsby attended the Albemarle
College at Charlottesville together.
Mr.. d. b. Kunkle was in town Tues.
day on business.
Miss Arlie Dudley returned home
today after very pleasant visit to
relatives at Augusta Springs.
Rev. }. E. Ballou has gone to Bath
where he will spend week or ten days.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
A Pleased Visitor from Kentucky.

DR.. /. s. McElroy preached in the
Second Presbyterian church Sunday
two great sermons to large and delight
ed congregations. His fine oratory
and impassiOned style reminded MANY
very strikingly of DR.. Strider, a for
mer pastor of the First church. and
his general appearance is not unlike
that of the lamented and popular
young divine. DR.. McElroy drove
over the city, around the park, out to
the-State institutions and the coun-
try, and was decidedly pleased with
all be saw. He entered daughter at
the Mary Baldwin Seminary and grew
enthusiastic over the beautiful grounds
and buildings, especially the handsome
memorial building on the hill. He
left on q. " 0. train No. 4 Monday for
Richmond. Va, his future home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
lusk-Rohrer,

A quiet home wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. J. H. Rohrer, near
Churchville Wednesday evening, July
%. the contracting parties being Mr..
Rohrer's daughter, Miss Effie NJ, and
Mr.. VIM. M. Lusk, of Ashland, Ky.
Rev. G. B. Fadley, pastor of the
Churchville United Brethren church,
performed the ceremony. After the
ceremony an elegant supper was ten
dered the bridal party at the residence
OF DIR. j. 8. Blair. Thursday morning
the newly married couple took the
early west bound train for Ashland.
their future home. The bride is one
OF the most popular ladies of the neigh
borhood, and the groom, a native of
Rockbridge county, is engaged in
business in Ashland.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
County Court.

W. F. Fretwell qualified as admins.
traitor of Chas. B. Stiegel; giving bond
in the sum of $4,000.
Edward L. Collins qualified as exec
utor of the will of Mrs. Martha E.
Collins, giving 81 900 bond.
y. V. Carson qualified as admins
TRAITOR of NJ. W. Collins.
j. ID. Rodgers qualified as executor
OF the estate of Mrs. Adeline Rodgers.
Sheriff N. G. Watts qualified as ad.
ministrator of j. s. Hawpe.
}. w. III. Pilson qualified to practice
law in this court.
The petition for change of road in
North River district was referred to
the road board of Pastures district to
report at the next term.
In the matter of the road petition of
j. A. Alexander ard others in Middle
River district, all parties concerned
were summoned to appear at the next
term of the court.
James II. McCauley was tried for
shooting W. B. Brown last December
near Basic City. and fined 1926.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
A Slick Rogue.

All who subscribed for the Ladies'
Home Journal or Saturday Evening
Post with slick young man who was
operating here on court day we're tax
en- in. He offered either of the above
papers one year and book worth 81. so
as a premium, all for 81. j. g. O'Cal-
lighan. Assistant Postmaster, tele-
graphed the Curtis Publishing Co.,
about him and he replies: Fraudulent
Canvasser, $25 for his arrest and con-
vlctIon. He was here two or three
days and secured number of SUBJ
scrlbers who were required to pay the
dollar Ia advance. He receipted in the
name of Harry P. Douglass. He
boosted that he had received 100 sub
scriptions. The young man was very
feasible, of genteel appearance, smooth
shaven and apparently about 25 to q
years of age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
Two New TannerIes.

Col. John L. McGraw, of West Vir-
ginia, passed through the city last
week on bis return from Pocahontas
county, where he met the representa-
tlves OF the United States Leather
Company in regard to the establish.
ment OF two large tanneries in the
Greenbrier Valley. It is understood
that the establishment of these tan
neries has been practically decided up
on. One is to be located at Marlinton
on the Greenbrier division of the { hes.
apeake and Ohio, and the other at. Dur
bin, at the TERMINUS of the division.
These tanneries, when built, will en-
ploy seven hundred men each.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
''Tley Keep the Curtain
from Falling

DR.. Samuel johnson is said to
have expressed surprise that the
inventor of such useful articles as
spectacles has found no biogra-
pher; for it would be difficult to
mention an article which plays a
more important part in modern
life than do spectacles, or one which
plays its part more acceptably. A
nuisance in some ways, yet 1t is
scarcely possible to estimate them
at their true worth. or to imagine
our condition without them. De-
prlved of their aid, most men would
DO too old for work at fifty and
parbllnd at eighty. For us all, as
an old writer quantity observes,
"They keep the curtain from fall
ing until the play has come to an
end.''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
Or. HOPKINS Declines.

DR.. Chertsey Hopkins, of the West
ern State hospital staff, has received
an offered as resident physician to
Converse College for young ladies at
Spartansburg, s. G. DR.. Hopkins is
in every way qualified for the position
and should she accept the offer the
college is to be congratulated.
Since the above was in type we have
been informed that DR.. Hopkins has
declined the offer referred to. We
know that we echo the feelings of
many friends here and others interest.
ed in the hospital at this place, when
we express much qualification that she
will remain where her services are so
valuable to the State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
H. L. LANG.
County Levy and Expenses.
SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN.

The Board of Supervisors met an
made the following levy for the ensu
ing fiscal year:
| For county purposes, IS cents.
For county schools, 10 cents.
| For district schools, Beverly Manor
l0c.; North River, 1Oc.; Middle River
&c.; South River, TIC; Riverheads, Toe.
Pastures. 1Oc.
For district road tax: Beverly Manor
1885,; North River, 1Sc Middle River
l2ac.; South River, 15c.; Riverheads
15c.; Pastures, Zoe.
The value OF personal property in the
county. outside of Staunton, Waynes.
boro. and Basic City is $2.4Ss, 1852.
Value Of real estate Of same $9,1Os..
1856.
The following are the estimated ex-
penses and appropriations therefor for
the year:
Annual appropriation for support of
the poor at poor house, 81, 900.
For support of poor outside of poor
house In Beverly Manor district, $500.
North River, $3.50; Middle River, $3.50;
South River, $3.50; Riverheads, $3.50;
Pastures, $3.50.
For contingent expenses of poor
81, 1000.
For burial of poor outside of poor
house. $400.
Commissioners of revenue for ex-
tending county and school taxes, ST.
600.
General road expenses, land damag.
es, bridges, ETC., $4,000.
Janitor and engineer at jail, $24O.
Account court house, $17 $50.
Account bridge in Middle River dis
trict, $500.
Lyman Chalkey, Judge of the county
court. public services, 1000.
Il. .. Ker, attorney for common
wealth. public services, $500.
Newton e. Watts. Sheriff, public
services, $500.
Harry Burnett, CLERK of the county
court, public services, $500.
Jury services, circuit and county
courts, 81 900.
Registration service, $500.
Board of supervisors, public service,
$500.
Harry Barnett. clerk Of board of su-
public services, 800.
Harry Burnett, commissioner of pub
ic buildings, $50.
Harry Burnett, clerk of county court,
looks and stationery for office, SIPS.
Harry Burnett, clerk of county court,
ce for county. $12.
]. B. Woodward, clerk of circuit
curt. books and stationery of office,
100.
}. N. Mcfarland. treasurer, station
ry and printing. 1925.
N. G. Watts, sheriff and jailor, white
1ashing Jail cells, $50.
Same, blankets and bedding for pri.
oners, 1915.
Same, coal for heating cells, $500.
Same, contingent Jail expenses, $75.
Same, ice for courthouse, $40.
Same, services to board Of super
isors, $40.
Election expenses, November, $500.
The board settled with the overseers
the poor, but postponed settlement
18th the road commissioners to Satur-
ay, August End, at 10 o'clock, to which
me the board adjourned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
How Highland Farmer got a New
Kind of Wheat.

E. A. Dudley of Crabbottom, the
best part of Highland county, some
years ago noticed among his growing
wheat two large heavy heads unlike
the rest. He carefully rubbed out
and preserved the grain as it was large
and plump and a variety new to him.
He has since then sowed and resolved
the proceeds Of the two heads until last
fall he sowed his whole crop with it
and it is said that he has an unusually
fine crop this summer, when nearly
every one else has poor one. A bunch
of So heads gathered by an experiment
ter was found to weigh a quarter of a
pound.
Some good things can be said about
led Dudley" He was born and raised
in Augusta, is a good citizen of High
land, prosperous and progressive
farmer and grazer, and sends annually
to the English market fine lot Of nice
cattle. He is an old and appreciative
subscriber of the SPECTATOR who this
paper inherited from the good old
VindicatOr.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
The Dr.. Cooke Monument.

Mr.. Frank Grim, manager of the
Marquis Marble and Granite Works
here, has the contract for the monu-
ment to DR.. Cooke at Wavnesboro.
referring to the mention of it in our
Waynesboro correspondence last week.
we have 1t from one who knows that
instead OF $500 which was given as the
cost OF the handsome monolith, it is to
be $3.50. The contract was awarded
TO Mr.. Grim In competition with sew
eral other bidders.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
EnchBntment.

There is much talk about Enchant-
ment. and the rehersals which are tax
ing place daily are beautiful, which
speaks we'll for the entertainment when
all are costumed. This gorgeous en-
tertainment will take place next Mon
day and Tuesday night. Besides see-
ing beautiful production. you will be
helping the Kings Daughters Hosp1-
tai. A gentleman from ROANOKE says
it is one of the finest predictions be
had ever witnessed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
Miss Lucy Blair, of Churchville,

Miss Lucy Blair, of Churchville,
visiting relatives in Highland.
Capt. G. G.. Child has returned from
| his summer tour through the north
| Mr.. p. B. Williams, of Milnesville
was in the city Wednesday on business
| Mr.. p II. Trout is spending the
week at Cold Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. s. M. Shepherd and her three
children, of Millboro, are visiting hel
father at Fishersville.
Miss May Eichelberger, of Brooklyn
is the guest of the Misses Hutcheson
Oh Winthrop street.
Miss Emma Peace, who has been
spending some weeks In Hinton, W.
Va, has returned home.
Wednesday and Wednesday night
we had some fine rains which did
much good to every growing plant.
Mr.. Park Teter, of Weyer's Cave.
was In Harrisonburg this week on
business.
Senator Opie and Hons. J. W.
Churchman and S. Fl. Walker have
returned from Richmond.
Mrs. TempIeton, of Roanoke, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Tapscott
of Churchville.s
Mrs. Geo. w. Powers, of near the
city, has been critically ill for some
days, and yesterday was thought to be
in dying condition.
Mrs. j. H. Taylor, of Laurel Hill,
who has been visiting her daughter in
Clifton Forge, is expected home this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Euritt are spend |
ing some time with relatives at Church |
Vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis, OF Huntington, |
W. Va, who spent some time with |
Mrs. Geo. Wood, at Laurel Hill, a sis
Ter OF Mrs. Curtis, returned home last
week.
DR.. Ernest Mosby, of New Hope. and
Miss Katheryne W. Bell. of Mont
.omery, Ala, were quietly married
lere Wednesday afternoon by Rev. R.
}. Gilmore.
The ladies' of the Methodist church
t Fishersville will hold lawn party
n the Church grove Oh Wednesday
vening. August 10. A delightful time
J promised all who attend. Ii
Clifton Forge Review: Misses Edna
nd Maud Shirley, of Waynesboro, will !,
ng in the Presbyterian church on
unday next at both services Miss i,
dina sang solo at the morning SER c
ice last Sunday, which was greatly
1joyed by all.
Mr.. John T. Mckee, the hustling
al estate agent of Buena Vista, was
the city this week on business. Mr.. .
cKee has for sale number of desir- g
lie of Rockbridge farms, also good
1siness and residence properties in I
le manufacturing city of Buena =
ista.
j. FL. Dinneen, attorney-at-law of S
altimOre, passed through the city last a
eek from the Old Sweet Springs. Mr..
inneen is son of the late Michael X
inneen who was so long and so favor
)ly known in this community. Mr.. a
will soon visit the mountains of y
ew England where he will spend v
me weeks. E
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-01
Lawn Party at Splitter.

The lawn party recently advertised
by the Young Peoples Society to talks
place at Splitter, was postponed on
account of the inclement weather. It
will cake place Thursday evening,
August 7th, weather permitting, if not
Chen the first clear night. Everything
nice will be served, and the Fair View
Band will be present and furnish
The proceeds are to carpet the
church.