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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Howard Kyle in Nathan Hale ),

The presentation of Clyde Fitch S
American historical drama of IN athan
Hale'' with Howard Kyle in the title
role at the Opera House, Saturday,
Jan. 3rd, is an event of interest to
Stanton theater goers. The play is
a very strong one of the noblest Dung
patriots of the American Revolutionary
period. Nathan Hale" is full of op-
portunities for intense acting and
Howard Kyle is said to fully meet
them. His success for the past two
years has been such as to encourage
him to continue playing this noble
play that is really benefitting the stage
in many respects. A play of such
quality and of such sentiment is one
to endure and we are glad that Ma
than Hale'' has stronghold upon the
theater of America. Itspeaks well fol-
the theater and for the public. The
play will be given by a fine cast and set
tings. Seats On sale, as usual.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Buena Vista Budget.

Buena Vista, Dec. 30-Christmas
passed off rather quietly in Buena
Vista and with the exception Of the
usual DRINKS and the consumption of
fireworks by the small boy land some
that were not so small their was not
much going on.
The Paper Co, The Tannery and
Extract Works remembered their
employees with turkeys or money such
is always their custom.
Some of our benevolent citizens re-
membered the poor of the city which
we are glad to say are very few. One
gentleman especially hired an express
wagon and after loading it up with
provisions and other things dear tc
the heart of the children went the
rounds and saw that no one wanted
| for good dinner.
| Messrs. Samuel aud Charles Miller
are the guests of their sister, Mrs. VIII
liam M. Brown.
Miss Virginia Fiers, of Northamp
ton county, is the guest of her sister
| Miss Mamie Fiers at the Seminary.
Miss Sallie Meriweather. who hal
been the guest of Dr. G. D MeriWeath
er for the last month, left for Holcoml
Rock on the Goth.
| Misses Relic and Mamie Almond, 0
Lynchburg, are the guest of Miss ELL
| Rucker.
Miss Rucker, of Lynchburg, is thu
guest of City Treasurer Burks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Items from Dorcas.

Dorcas, Dec. 29.-Mr. William But
Ter, wife aud little son of West Virgin
ia, are the guests of the family of Mr..
J. @. Douglass.
Mrs. Barbara Horn gave her family
and friends a nice dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. Rufus Owens, a railroad boy of
West Virginia, is stopping with Mr..
A. NJ. Horn during the holidays.
The radical branch of the U. B.
church of Mt. Oliyet- Zion will hold
their holiday entertainment for the
children tonight
The Odd Fellows of Mt. Scion gave
an oyster supper to their friends Fri
day night, which Was largely attended.
Miss Florence Michaels of Messy
Creek, Is the guest of friends here this
week
Mrs. D. Michael's sons of Staunton,
are spending the holidays with their
grandfather, Mr.. James Michael.
/ Nothing gives us more pleasure thar
to see the steady improvement tina
has been going on around, Dorcas TO
the past year. With so many mic,
homes, good climate and new rail
road within two miles of us, we are al
most persuaded to say, This is surel,
Gods own country"
Your correspondent, after coupl
of hours drive with bis best girl, at
tended a turkey roast near Zstta, a
the ,hOspitable home of Mr.. Henri
: Huffer's. 1t is nee Hess to say that j
. was enjoyed to the fullest extent.
We wish happy and prosperou
New Year for the SPECTATOR. whic
a is always q welcome guest at on
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Death of Mr.. W. A. Dickens.

Mr.. W. A DICKENS, father of DR.. W.
F. DICKENS, Of this city, died last week
at his home in fredericksburg, Md, af-
ter long illness, aged II years. He
was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and
had lived in Italy, Australia, France,
England and Canada, coming to the
United States about 20 years age.
Among his numerous literary and
scientific writings was an elaborate
paper on the feasibility of 1.-The Three
Americas Railways" from the extreme
northern part of North to the extreme
southern part of South America. This
paper, involving wide research and the
ascertainment of elaborate data. re-
| ceived the second prize of $500 in a
contest with more than 25, and was by
Hinton Helper, of st, Louis, printed
with several other prize essays in 8
book called 1.-The Three Americas Rail
way" He also wrote poem on the
death of Princess Alice, for which h.
received letter of thanks from he
Majesty Queen Victoria. He was
prolific and entertaining writer OF
subjects of wide latitude, many of hi
papers being absorbed by..Northern an
Western periodicals.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
MiddIebrook Mention.

| MIR. and Mrs. G. E. Helms are spend
ing few days with Mrs. Fl. 3 mother
Mrs. Silllng of Dayton.
Mr.. Hubert Splitter and Miss Nellie
Gibson. of Rich Patch, spent few
day S with Mr.. Spitler's mother here
Mrs. Annie Beard and Miss Beulah
Beard are visiting Mrs. Andrew Stone
in Fluvanna county.
Mr.. Littleton is visiting his 81 ster
Mrs. Marcus at this place.
Mr.. Jacob Arehart, Sr., is very ill al
this writing.
Mr.. Clarence Splitter spent Christmas
with his mother.
There was an entertainment at the
Lutheran church on Wednesday even
ing. The program consisted of reel
tation, songs, ETC., aud was much en-
joyed by every one present.
Rev. r. A Helms. wife and daugh-
ter are spending few days in Dayton.
Miss Jessie Miller spent Christmas
with Miss Nina Glover pear here.
Mr.. Krauth Spiggle of Penn, is
spending the holidays with the family
of Mr.. W. B. Glover.
MI. James Glover and wife of W.
Va, spent Christmas at Mr.. Il. s home
near here.
Mr.. Arthur Harris has returned
home from Indiana where be has been
for several months. He was accom-
panied by his cousin, Mr.. Whitesell of
Rockville.
Mr.. Bailey of Rich Tatch spent Sun
day in our town.
Miss Bessie Manley and brother are
spending q few DAYS with Mrs John
Manley at this place,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
DR.. Lewis Wheat Dead.

DIR. Lewis Wheat, one of the best
known physicians in the State, died at
his home in Richmond on Monday
morning. after short Illness, eyed 46
years. He was taken i'll Sunday after
noon, suffering from an affection of
the heart, and in spite of all that could
be done he continued to sink, passing
away about O'Clock Monday morning.
DR.. Wheat was born in Staunton, and
went to that city and studied medicine
at the Medical College of Virginia,
graduating with high honors. He en-
tered upon the practice of bis profess
sion, and several years ago he married
Miss Ella Rutherford, of Richmond.
She survives him, with three children
Misses Eliza and Frances and Master
James Wheat, also by three brothers,
John Wheat, of New York; Clifton
Wheat, OF Lewiston, Va, and Charles
G. Wheat, of Stanton, and one sister,
Miss Elinor Wheat.
DR.. Wheat was a WidelY-known and
exceedingly popular gentleman. He
was comprehensive, genial soul, and
made friends wherever he went. He
had large practice, and manifested
the keenest delight in relieving the
suffering. Rich or poor, high or low,
no one went to him for treatment who
did not receive it promptly. He was
at all times courteous and considerable.
He will be greatly missed. For several
years he was connected with the Uni
versity College of Medicine as an in
structor, his classes being greatly at
tached to him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Our Advertisers.

H. III. Bolen says he has some goods
left suitable for presents.
The advertisement of w. W. Put
nam & Co., gives you an idea OF how
the Jewett piano is appreciated by the
leading musicians.
The great mid winter sale of clothing
is on at the Weinberg Clothing Co. g
store, and bargains can be had by
those in need of anything in that line.
Ii. Clay Miller & Co., announce the
great st remnant sale in years for to-
day and tomorrow. Read their ad and
call and see them.
D. L. Switzer's card thanking his
patrons should be read by all.
A large number of Cbinaware novel
ties has been received at the Palaie
Royal, and those having premium tick
ct should bring them in before the
goods are picked over.
H. L. Lang tells you something o.
what he expects to do in his line the
coming year.
If you wish to get highest cast
prices for your eggs, poultry and feath
| ers, ship to A. J. M Murdoch & Co.
commission merchants, at AZ s. Water
St Philadelphia. This firm adver
tises prompt sales and daily returns
The references they give are the yer
best, including a prominent firm il
| this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
ShipIett--ReeveS.

On the morning of December oath,
a quiet but pretty wedding was SOL
emnized at the home of the BRIDES
father, Mr.. George W. Reeves, near
Slower, when his daughter, Miss Joe
Eta, was united in marriage to Mr..
George P. Shiplett of the Parnassus
neighboThood. Rev J. Nj. PlOwden OF
Loeb Willow church, performing the
ceremony IN an Impressive manner.
Only few relatives and immediate
friends were present. The bride was
dressed in a handsome suit of blut
ladies' cloth, the groomin convention
al black. After the ceremony they
were driven to Stanton, where they
took the II clock train over the &. .
O. for Buena Vista to pay short VIII
to Mrs. j. w. SilliIg and Mrs. G. L
Obaugh, sisters Of the bride. TIT
presents were many aid useful.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
A. Pastors Report Of 10 Months Work

q large congregation at the Second
Fresbyterlan church Sunday heard the
Interesting statement of the pastor
covering his work during the nineteen
months of his connection with the con
gregation. At the request of the SEES
sion DR.. Scott had prepared and read
it to the congregation. 1t showed that
during the time mentioned he had re
aeived into the church 14l members,
had baptized % persons of whom 10
we're infants. He has married % cou
ulss. conducted 26 funerals. and dis
Missed to other church es 70 members.
'Yhe membership has reached 4S1, and
within Is months of the time mention
I'd handsome new church has beer
built. l may be added that the fna
furnishing of the church has just beer
. accomplished by the ladies of the Ait
society, who have placed ID the churcl
sthis week a handsome cak set of pull
nit furniture and communion. Tt
4 furniture cost $l4o and is very cou
rlete.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
SOCIETY WOMEN
As Well as the Housewife and Professional Women Endorse
Pe-ru.na as Specific for Winter Diseases.

brane into the lungs where 1t will be
followed by cough, night sweats, rapid
loss of flesh, and the other dread symp-
toms of consumption.
To all such people DR.. Hartman's
treatment comes as . greet boon. It is
only necessary to send name apdaddress
to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o., sad COM
plete directions for the Hrst months
treatment will be sent free.
Not only Is 1t more successful In cur
ing catarrh than the treatment Of ca
tarrh specialists, but IT is in the reach
of every person in this land.
A medicine which is the principal part
of DR.. Hartman's treatment, known as
Peruna, can be bought at any drug
store, and is remedy without equal for
catarrh in all forms, coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, consumption, and all climatic dis
eases of winter. Each bottle is accom-
panied with complete directions for use.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., of
Columbus, Ohio, for copy Of their latest
catarrh book, instructiveiy illustrated,
and contains 81 pages of the latest in
formation on catarrhal diseases. Sent
free to any address.
a Housewife Who Suffered rs Years.
Mrs. ALA Schwandt, Sanborn, Mimi,
writes:
al have been troubled with catarrh
for twenty-five years. Could not sleep
day or night. After having used Peruna
L can sleep and nothing bothers me
+~now."-Mrs. ALA Schwandt.
Mrs. Jennie Gable, Spokane, Wash,
writes:
''After suffering for twenty-one years
with neuralgia, caused by catarrh Of
head, 1 tried all doctors and all kinds of
medicine, receiving no benefit. I be-
came discouraged and worn out at last.
My mother wrote me to take DIR. Hart
mans medicine, so I did, but my case
was chronic one, and was also In the
change Of life. Through the use Of Pc
runa and Manalin l am now entirely
well.
"When I began taking your medicine
I only weighed 81 pounds; now I weigh
ITO. I have not taken q drop Of medicine
for seven months, and would advise all
sufferers to consult DIR. Hartman. The
neuralgia affected my head and eyes,
and for the last year seemed to be in my
breast and between my shoulder blades"
Mrs. Jennie Cable.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving o
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus.
Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
EreenyiIIe GIeaninqs.

Greenville, Dec. 30-On Saturday
al high noon at Bethel church in the
presence of many friends and relatives
| Mr.. Edwin Bumgardner was united
| in marriage to Miss jamie Mcclure.
Rev. Jas. A. Mcclure performing the
ceremony.
Sunday night as the 1920 train
north bound on the N. q w. was one
mile south of GreenvilIe station. on a
| very high fill, the engine left the track
and tumb led down the bank, killing
the engineer, Wesley Bailey, who was
| the oldest engineer on the line. Some
scoundrels had broken into the tool
| house and stolen some tools with which
they removed a rail-. The train was
about minutes ahead of time and was
ruDning into the station very slowly,
| therefore none of the coaches left the
track There were some 800 people
on the train. Several parties were ar
rested, but released. Lynching would
! be Unsuitable in such cases
The same thieves,brOke into the ex-
press office of the b. Il o. Ry. here and
stole express packages that had been
sent Mr.. and Mrs. Bumgardner as bri
dial presents, also rifle and some small
packages.
On Dec. % at Cotopaxi quite a lively
little shooting affair occurred, -partlci
pated in by Ed and Isaac Lawhorn and
Doc and Newt Sneed, in which Ed
Lawhorn received two shots. one in
the hand and another in the thigh;
Ike Lawhorn got shot in the hand,
and Doc Sneed got one in the leg. A
fued has existed between the parties
for some time, and that morning they
tried to have it out. The case will be
heard this week in the magistrate S
court if the parties are able to be
moved.
Harry Palmer of Baltimore, Paris
Palmer of the V. P. L., Miss Clara b
Palmer OF DObb's Ferry, N. Y, Lee
McC. Williams of W. & l.. University,
and Benz. F. Lilley. are at home.
j. +. Williams. Esq, is on pleasure
trip to Crozst
Miss Geraldine McGuffin died here
yesterday and was buried today at Mt.
Carmel. She leaves two brothers and
three sisters.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Snead-BrOWn.

Monday last in this city, Mr.. A. K.
Snead of Waynesboro, was united in
marriage to Miss Sallie E. Brown of
the same place The cefemony was
performed at the manse Of the First
Presby terian church By Rev. A. NJ.
Fraser, D. D., in the presence of a
small company of friends and relative.
Among those present were Misses Alice
Kibler of Waynesboro, Lucy Taylor
of Richmond, and J~ w. Brown OF
Richmond, brother of the bride. The
party returned to Waynesboro on the
7:49 p m. train.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
II. l.. LANG
StauntOn, Va.
Death of a Veteran.

David Steele Houser,, died at his home
near GreenYille, Va, at 5 O'Clock on
the morning of December 23rd, 1902,
aged GO years, months and "a days
| The funeral service was conduc ted at
| Old Providence church, Wednesday
oath at IL noon, by the Rev. s. w. Had
| don and his body laid to rest in the
adjoining cemetery by the side of his
ancestors. The subject of this notice
| was born in Augusta county. the 18th
day of February. 1886. in sight of the
house in which be, died. His father
Peter Houser came to this county
about the year 1926 from Pennsylvania
and married Miss Margaret Steele of
large family connection in this county.
To this father and mother were born
two sons and four daughters, two of
the daughters have been dead for some
years, Mrs William Harris, now of
Fluyanna county and Mrs. Jas. w.
Hawpe survive. The other brother,
John e. Houser, who was also mem
Der of Company C, 9Th Va. regiment
was mortally wounded at the battle OF
Wilderness, May 4th, 1864, and lived
only few days. Mr. Houser was a
member of the Greenville company or
gained before the war Of which Ma
jor j. w. Newton was then captain
aud consequently went forth at the
very first call to defend the principles
of right and justice still dear to every
true Southern heart and all through
those four dreadful years of pfivation
and suffering no drawer, truer or more
gallant and willing soldier ever follow
ed a leader to victory or defeat, serving
for long time as one of the famous
sharp shooters of the immortal Stone
wall brigade.
At the battle of Port Republic June
9th. 1862 be received wound in the
breast of minny ball which could not
be removed tor several weeks, this
wound in connection with exposure
while suffering from measles during
the war finally caused his death. hav-
ing developed some time ago that
dread disease consumption. He was
also taken prisoner at the battle OF
Gettysburg with most of the company
and endured all the privations and
sufferings incident to confinement at
Fort Delaware for more than a year
and did not reach home until the mid
dle of June after the surrender.
In 1869 he married Miss Eliza J. D.
Golladay, who with three sons, two OF
which hold positions in Le1iL gton.
Va, and two daughters survive him,
who with large number of relatives
and friends mourn the loss OF kind
husband. indulgent father, a good
neighbor and an honorable man and
true citizen. The following comrades
and neighbors acted as pail bearers:
Messrs. Jno. s. Lightner, Geo. +. Will
liams, Jas. W. Hawpe, Stewart F..
Steele, M. II. Lightner and Jas. W..
Miller.
Soldier; thy battles are over,
The cause that you cherished, is lost;
Yet you nobly did all that you could,
Not counting privat1ons or loss.
! Then sleep the calm sleep of the weary.
LAS q soldier taking his rest"
When the long day OF conflict is over
And the call come to battle no more.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Fatal Accident.

Christmas Eve, shortly before dark
/, Robert Brand, an employe of Brown
q Dore, agricultural implement deal
ers, returned from hunt and placed
his gun on the desk ID the room, where
Mr.. James Dore, the senior partner,
was decorating Christmas tree. MI
Brand and Willie Bryan, the 8 year OLD
son of Mr.. w. 8. Bryan, were scuffilng
aud young Bryan struck the gun caus-
ing it to explode. The charge entered
Mr.. Dore's wrist and some OF the shot
penetrated the body just above the
heart. The wound in the arm was 50
| bad that he was removed to the King s
Daughters hospital, where his right
arm was amputated just below the
elbow. Mr.. Dore is very popular, ana
when the news of the distressing acct
dent was circulated his friends hurried
to his side to render any aid in their
power.
For several days Mr.. Dore's condi
ton was so favorable that there were
no fears for fatal result, but Oh Tues
day there was turn for the worse and
he passed away about o'clock Wed
nesday morning. His funeral will
take place this morning at 10 O'Clock
from st. Francis Catholic church.
Mr.. Dore was born in Monroe coun-
ty, w. Va, Oct. LIST, 1860, the son of
the late Edward and Mary Dore. and
came to Augusta county with his par
ents when small boy. For about fif-
teen years he had been in business in
StauntOn, dealing in agricultural i'm
plements, and was regarded as one of
the most public spirited and substan-
tial men in the city. He was man
of exemplary habits, the head of a
lovely and happy family. His wife,
who with five small children survives
him, was Miss Mary Brown, sister of
Dennis, John and Bat Brown and Mrs.
Thomas Kivlighan. He is survived
also by four brothers and five sisters,
Mrs. Mary O'Mara, Mrs. Ellen O'Mara,
Mrs Ann Mitchell. Edward and Rob
ert Dore of Staunton; Michael and
ohm Dore Ct Richmond. and Mrs
George Todd and Miss Hannah DOre
of Newport News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Died in Nebraska.

MI. George A. Guilty received a
telegram Friday Announcing the death
at Lincoln, Neb.. of his eldest son,
William K. Gulloy. He was about 80
years old end bad been residing in the
west for sometime. His father and
mother, and one brother, Mr.. Thos'
w. Guiley of Baltimore, aud one SIS
ter Miss Austress Gulley, survive
him. His remains were brought TIC
his old home for interment.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Live Sock Markets.

baltimore, Dec. "a,
Cattle-Receipts for the week 3, 81 head.
against 4467 head last week.
One hundred and eight car loads on sale
Market very dull and fully 10c to 25c low :
er.
Quote-Choice butcher steers 81 25 to
$5.25; others, $500 to 81 90; heifers. SO rs
to 81 So COWS. 81 so to So so; bulls, 50 so
to So 30.
Hogs Light receipts: market active
and higher, Quote; Westerns, Sc 80; from
other POINTS, IS 40 to Sc 50; roughs $4.7 rs to
Sc 90,
Sheep-Light supply; market steady.
Quote-S2 90 to IS 10.
| Lambs light supply; market steady.
lQuote-$4 80 to IS IS
Calves-Liberal supply; market dull.
Quote-common to best 70 90 10 IS co..
| Fresh Cows-Light supply: Market dull
and lower Quote-common to best, 81 &c
10 20 Der nead
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Horticultural Society.

The Augusta County Horticultural
Society will convene on saturday, Jan.
3, at Il M, at tie office of o Ror s
Harness Co. All interested persons
are cordially Invited to attend
VIM BRIL-, PIes't
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
Roll of Honor.

The roll of honor for Arbor Hill
school-Miss Beard, teacher-for the
3rd month: Irvine Swarfzel. Paul Spit
l9r, William Nader, John Wiseman.
Lena Roudabush, Ola Palmer, Mamie
Wiseman, Margaret Kennedy, Clara
.Nisn-~cn ard MsrE IN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
To Cure a Cold In 0ae Day

Take Laxat i've Brcmo Quinine Tablets.
All druggist refund the m one7 if it
tails TO cure E w Groves signature
is on each b OK. Csc. jan 2 l
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02

discharge from the nose, sneezing, and
pain in the eyes and forehead, weak, and
sometimes watery eyes, and occasional
loss of memory.
Unless something is done to prevent
the catarrh will follow the mucous mem
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
City m arketS.
UoantrS produce

| Staunton. Va. Jan. i, 1868.
Corrected By }. a. Fauver Co., and this
| White Star Mills.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-02
A SOCIETY LADY's LETTER.

Miss Blanche
society following
During each of the past four
suddenly chilled
several weeks would be result
and shall not dread colds any "BLANCE MYERS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Wreck on the c. and G.

Columbia, February 24.-There
was wreck on the Greenville and
Columbia road last night about mid
night, at Cane Creek, near the looks,
and several freight cars and two hun
dred feet of trestle were burned
The burning of the trestle came
about in most peculiar manner, and
was a matter of comment in railroad
circles to-day. The freight was de-
rallied by broken journal and seve-
raj of the cars thrown into the creek.
One of them was loaded with lime,
and almost Immediately caught fire,
the blaze spreading to the trestle and
cars, burning seven of them and
about one-half of the trestle before
it was extinguished.
Strange to say, no one was hurt,
and as soon as the Columbia office
was notified a wrecking train was
sent out and the work of rebuilding
started at once.