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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
TarIton Alexander Dead.

The Charlottesville Progress of last
week published the following interest.
ing bit of history in connection with
the death of TarltOn Alexander, the
old family servant of the Cochran's s.
Friday last in Augusta county, at
Folly Mills, passed away an old color
ed man, Tarlton Alexander, nearly one
hundred years old. He was we'll known
| here and was for nearly half century
owned by the COchrans. After the
| war he continued to live with them,
and his respectful manner and ever
polite bow, won for him host of friends.
He was very generally known as "Gen-
eral Tarlton." On several occasions
he attended the Confederate reunions
and was quite proud in wearing the
badges of the camp.
Some years ago a lady from the Uni
versity of Virginia, was travelling in
Europe, and taking up French pa
per, was pleased to see a good picture
vi L diibol anu XII tACeiloflL ShCtCU Ol
his life. The writer recalls q cold win
ter night, more than thirty years ago,
when in company with several friends,
be attended a party at Mr.. john Coch
rams, on Park street, now Comyn Hall.
TarltOn received US at the door, taking
our coats and hats, and remarked that
only Miss A. had come so far, but ''she |
is looking as lovely as the rose of |
Sharon and as sweet as the lily of the |
valley" We all agreed after seeing
her, and gave him a silver testimonial |
of our approval.
1t is sad to see such honest, faithful |
and worthy men departing, and sadder
still that the rising generation of this
race, promises few. if any, to take |
their places. If Booker Washington
could only train few of the ''new
ssue" to be genuine aud honestly
polite, not the kind, THAT all of us
xnow) whose chief end seems to get
lip and are polite for revenue only, he
would do grand work.
Peace to General Tarlton's ashes.
We would gladly place flowers on his
grave, and taking off our hat, rever-
,ntly say, "Thank God for such a
ife." O.I.C.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
SWink-Hunter,

Thinking Spring church was the scene
of a pretty wedding on the 18th inst.
The contracting parties being Miss
Juanita Hunter and Mr.. Edwd. Swink.
The bride, prettily attired in white
was attended by her sister, Miss Grace
Hunter, as maid of honor. while the
groom was accompanied by Mr.. g..
Julian Pratt, Jr., as best man. Messrs.
}. l.. Barksdale and Harry HOgshead
officiated as ushers. The ceremony
was impresslv ely performed by Rev.
DIR. G. W. Finley. The bride Is the
popular and accompanied daughter of
Mr.. John Hunter, of Lipscomb, and
the groom a former city of Augusta,
but now resides in Grafton, W. Va,
where the newly married couple will
make their home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Memorial Services.

Sunday afternoon Mt. Tabor Lutheran
church was packed to witness the
memorial exercises of Golden Link
lodge of Odd Fellows of MiddlebrOOk,
in memory of their deceased MEM
bers, Jos. Fl. Clemmer and Jacob Are
hart, Sr. The services were conduct
ed by the members of the order, and
the sermon of the pastor, Rev. r. Ray
mond Jones was mastery effort and
made deep impression on all present,
eliciting much favorable comment.
The singing of the large choir was a
feature of the occasion and added
much to the exercises. Quite num-
Der StauntOn Odd Fellows went up tn
be present at the exercises.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Street Car Strike in Richmond

' The street car conductors and mo
tormen of the Virginia Passenger ant
Power Co. of Richmond struck las
week, and things have arrived at Il seri
GUS condition. Strike sympatbizers il
large numbers have been blocking the
streets and obstructing the passage OF
cars which were being run by strike
breakers from the north who had been
brought to that city by the company.
Tuesday things had reached such a
condition that the police were unable
TO cope with the crowds that assembled
on the streets. and Maj Howard, Chief
Of-police, called on the Governor for
troops to assist in the work. and the
seventieth regiment was ordered out.
That night the West Augusta Guard,
under Capt. Braxton; and the Stann-
ton Rifles, under Capt. Bumgardner,
left on special train for Richmond.
| STAUNTON BOYS WOUNDED.
The strike situation reached crisis
| Wednesday evening about 6 o'clock.
The crowd which had been wild all
day became manageable about dusk,
and about 10 o'clock while the West
Augusta Guard was on Clay street
ear, Sergt. Dan. l.. Porter was hit on
the head by large stone and rendered
unconscious. He was taken to a pri-
vate residence and medical attention
given him. He WAS not dangerously
injured and will be on duty again to
day. Three other members of the guards
were injured by the premature explo-
sion of gun near the city limits about
1890; they were Privates Clarence
Croft, VIM. Develick and young
Dyche, none of whom. were seriously
hurt. In loading gun it went off, the
ball striking the curb and small pieces
of stone struck the young men.
The StauntOn soldiers after reaching
Richmond were On duty for thirty-six
hours without rest.
About noon Tuesday as car was |
baAho, ny tWO COul- |
panies of soldiers, Capt. Cleo. N. Ship
with of Co. c., was shot in the leg. He |
was put on the car and his wound |
dressed. The car moving down the
streets amid the hooting of the mob
and many rocks and other missiles hurl-
ed at it.
AT the Broad street car barns four
people were wounded by PinkertOn de-
5ectives, and a call was issued for the
Richmond HowitZers Battery, which
Vas rapidly rushed to the scene with a
gun, but when they arrived
very thing was quiet.
Yesterday Mayor Taylor issued a
requesting women and
hildren to keep off the streets, mol
ars had been run yesterday up to the
our OF going to press. There was
nuch sullen anger evidenced by the
rowd over the shooting of the night
'efOre.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MRS. ROBERT LANDLORD.

| MRS. ROBERT LANKFORD.
Mrs. Robert Landlord, whose death
was mentioned last Friday. was in be,
10th year. Before her marriage she
was Miss Nancy A. Fisher of the New
Hope neighborhood. She is survived
by five children-Mrs. J. I. Cribbens
OF Covington, Mrs. John Bullio =
louisville. KY, Mr.. Floyd Landlord
OF Wilmington, Del, and Mrs. Lou s.
Swartzel and Mrs. r. T. Landlord, of
this city. Her venerable husband only
preceded her to the grave few weeks.
The funeral took place Friday morn
ing from the Methodist church of
which she had been life long member.
The services were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. l. w. Canter. The fol-
lowing gentlemen acted as pail bearers
-Messrs. Chas Curry, J. w. Splitter,
Il. l.. EdmOndsOn, Geo. Earman, Ru-
dolph KinsIey and Bat Brown.
MRS. S. NJ. TEMPLEToN.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Templeton died
at the home Of her son, Samuel Tenn
pleton, in Roanoke, Tuesday evening,
aged "a years. Her remains were
brought to Fairfield Wednesday after.
noon. Funeral services were held
Thursday morning from the Presby-
terrain church, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. J. Spencer Smith, who was
by Rev. r. II. Wilson of Rock
bridge Baths. Interment was made in
the Fairfield cemetery, by the side of
her husband. The pail bearers were
six nephews of the deceased, as follows:
Messrs. j. Med. Adair Of Lexington,
l.. Templeton of Staunton, William
LILLY Of Greenville, and w. F. Temple
ton, E. d. Templeton and J. T. Sale
Of near Fairfield.
Mrs. Templeton before marriage was |
4 Miss Lilly, daughter of the late Col !
)nel Lilly of Greenville, where she was
born. She was married to Mr.. Samuel |
NJ. TempletOn Of Fairfield, where they
made their home for many years. Mr..
fempleton died about twenty five years
igO. Mrs. Templeton is survived by
Two cbildren-Mrs. Samuel Paris, and
samuel Templeton of Roanoke, and
me brOther-Col. John Lilly of Green
lille.
Mrs. Templeton was an estimabie
ady, of earnest Christian character,
nd for many years had been a con-
istent member of the Presb yterian
church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
New Market Battle Monument.

| AS stated last week the New Market
Battle Monument, virginia Mourn
ing her dead" was unveiled and de.
Dictated at the Virginia Military Insti-
tute Tuesday.
The exercises opened with prayer by
| Rev. DIR. Robert J. McBryde. This
was following by the commemoration
ode by Mr.. A. e.. Gordon, OF Staunton.
DR. John N. Upshur, of Richmond, a
member of the New Market Corps of
Cadets, delivered the address, in which
be eulOgiZed his companions of that
bloody field, where youthful valor We'd
with the stern bravery of grizzled war
rlors. The concluding address was
made by Maj. Holmes Conrad, of Win
chester.
The monument was unveiled by the
four cadet captains-G. S. Device,
North Carolina; l.. III. Meadow, Mon
tana; s. &. Whittle, Virginia. and w.
L. Blackwell, North Carolina. AS the
features of the statue were revealed
the battalion of cadets fired three
rounds.
The Virginia Military Institute
Alumni Association held an enthusi-
astic meeting in the afternoon. A
resolution was adopted comforting the
bronze cross on every member of the
Cadet Battalion at New Market or their
families. Eloquent speeches in adj
vocacy were made by Gems L. II. Mum
ford, class So, and Il. G. Wharton, class
AT. Capt. Henry A. Wise of Baltimore,
and Col. J. b. Purcell, of Richmond,
also spoke. Capt. John S. Wise of
New York city, made the closing
speech.
A resolution was adopted to cable |
Sir Moses Ezekiel, at Rome, Italy, con-
gratulations from 20 OF his comrades
in-arms In the New Market battle and |
regre:ting his absence from the ere |
monies.
The alumni banquet, which was
largely attended. was held at night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
A Good Train Service.

The G. q 0. railway have recently
the interest of summer travel to the
mountain resorts along their line.
Business men from Stanton and vi
entity may now put their families at
Variety Springs for the season, run up
every evening and spend the night
with them AMI retupn at a convenient
hour in the mornings in time for the
days work. There is no place so con.
veniently located, or that offers great
or attractions to Staunton people than
Variety Springs.
Special rates are made on applies =
ton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
E. M. Cushing & Co, Auctloneers.
Commissioners Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

BY virtue of decree of the Co-pora ion
court Tor the City OF StauntOp render
In the chancery cause OF Catherine N
Lynn'S credS. VS.. Catherine NJ. Lynr's
admir-, &C., the undersigned. as commits
sioners appointed by the court for the pur-
pose, will proceed on
SATURDAY, JUNE 81, 1908,
at - O'Clock NJ, in front of the County
Court House, in the City of Staunton, Va,
to sell at public auction, the fOllowinr
three parcels of land, situated in the east
ern part or Augusta county, short DIS
lance west of the mouth of the Blue Ridge
tunnel of the Z. q o. r. R., of which
Catherine M. lay nm died seized and pos
sessed:
LIST parcel of land containing 80 acres;
End parcel of land containing l acre and
2 roods, which said parcels were conveyed
to said Catherine NJ. Lynn by A G. Cor
don, com'r, by deed dated Nov. 80, 1890, of
record in the clerks Office of Augusta
county in d. Il. No. 112, p. 80.
Bird parcel of land containing acres and
rOods, which was conveyed to said Cathe-
rine NJ. Lynn by Geo. Perkins, com'r, by
deed dated Oct. 10, 1895, of record in said
office in ID. B. No. 1873, p. 167; upon the
following
TERMS, o-wit-One-third ca cash in
hand on the day of sale, the remainder in
two ~ equal annual instalments, with
interest from the day OF sale. said deferred
instruments of purchase money being
evidenced by the bonds of the purchaser
with approved personal security, waIving
the homestead exemption, and the title
being retained as ultimate security.
RUDOLPH BUMGARDNER,
HULST GLENN.
Commissioners.
In the Clerks Office of the Corporation
Court of the city of Stanton, May 7,
1908:
I, Newton Argenhright Clerk of the
Court aforesaid, do certify that Rudolph
one of the above named COM
has executed the bond required
by decree of sale entered on the 9th day of
April, 1908, in the chancery cause of Lynn's
Creditors VS.. Catherine Lynn's admir-, now
pending in this court.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT,
may 90 At Clerk
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
A Model Road for Augusta County.

! There is good deal of interest
shown by county and city people who
are watching the good road move
| ments in the McAdamiZe road which
Mr.. G. T. Harris is building for r. w.
Burke, Esq, out at his plantation near
the Winchester turnpike. Mr.. Burke
has determined to have model road
from the farm house on his old Wayt
Bell place to the pike, distance of II
miles, where the neighbOrhood road
from Annex joins the pike at Hill Side
Mr.. 7. P. Grasty has furnished the
rock, and Mr.. Harris has borrowed
the city rock crusher which is run by
Golf man & Kerr S big 12-hOrse power
road engine, and with II hands, sever
al teams and heavy roller-also
loaned by the city, there is quite a
rush of road building going on.
The lane from Burke's house has been
dug out and the ground rock is being
filled in inches deep, on the top a |
layer of gravel will be put, and both
rolled hard The total cost of-the road |
is estimated at 81 500, the burden of |
which will be borne by Mr.. Burke,
two thirds of the distance is on the i
county road, and the county only agrees
to grade its mile. The neighbors will
assist in the hauling. Mr.. Harris will |
keep an account of every item of cost,
so as to furnish all desired information
for any other enterprising farmer who
may desire to go into the road business
and it is to be hoped that others will
be found who will want to leave an
enduring monument like that behind
Them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Monday, the 9th Day of July, 1908.

uhVhouyS WV - IS Ody VI OuIys JUO,
County court day., commencing at - NJ,
the following real estate situate in the
county of Augusta, about six miles south
of the city of Staunton, viz:
1.-The trast of land containing about 81
acres, 2 roods and "a poles. of which W.
A. McPheeteIs died seized, and adjoining
the lands of M. F. GiikesOn, GLOVER and
others; this tract has upon it small resi-
dence building and nice young orchard.
2-The tract of land containing about SO
acres and "a poles. subject to the life estate
therein of Mrs. NJ J. McPheeters, and ad-
joining the lands of M. f. Gilkeson, CALI
SOB and Others; this tract has upon it a
large mansion house. barn and other
buildings. The two tracts are we'll water
ed and are in good state of cultivation;
and they will be offered for sale separately.
TERMS OF SALE Enough cash in
hand to pay the costs of suit and sale and
unpaid taxes, and the debt OF VIM. H. Kel-
ley amounting to $8O7.4 Al with interest on
900, part thereof, from May 10. 1908.
until paid. and the residue in two equal
instalments, payable respectively, at one
and two years from the date of sale, the
credit instalments carrying interest from
the date of sale, and the purchaser or pur-
chaSers executing bonds with approved
personal security payable at said respec-
tive dates and the title to be retained as
ultimate security.
j. M. QUARLES,
w. H. LANDES.
FITZHUGH ELDER,
Commissioners.
Clerks office of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, to wit:
/, Jos. b. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid, do certify that M QuarIes, one
of the Commissioners above named, has
executed the bond required by decree of
sale dated the 10th day of June 1908, in
the chancery cause of VIM. A. McPheeters'
Creds. VS.. VIM. A. McPheeters' admir-. &c
pending in this court
Given under my hand this 25th day of
jane, 1908.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
| !. Jun 26 ids
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
LOCAL BRIEFS,

The opening of the Highland Par
C,sino, has been postponed until mex
Monday. June go.
Mr.. James Hall and Miss Maggi
Moon were quietly married here OF
Monday by Rev. w. Q Hullihen.
s. Travers CrOwder has applied for {
hotel aud bar license for the Ton
Kivlighan place.
The daily papers of Monday contain
the announcement that Hon. J. Lind
say Gordon, has quit politics and be
come an evangelist Mr.. Gordon has
for some years been residing in New
York, and WAS n proiuinent member of
Tammany Hall.
Rev. }. w. Howe died at his resi-
dence in Dayt ton, on Wednesday even
ing of last week, after an illness of
about week, from typhoid fever, aged
Is years. Mr. Howe wis a prominent
minister in the United Brethren
church for nearly half II century. His
funeral and burial took place at Day
ton Friday. Mr.. Howe was the first
pastor of the u b Church in this city.
and had many warm friends here.
Last Saturday man by the name of
Harris, living in the pines near Avis,
was arrested by baud of men known
as the Secret Protective Association,
men in charge Of the prisoner were
M essrs. Jacob Armentrout, Peter Cot
fey and II. A. Davis. Que of these
gentlemen, Mr.. ArGentrOut, had his
smokehOuse broken into and lot of
bacon stolen. Harris and some others |
were suspected and II search warrant |
procured. Al Harris house the bacon |
was found secreted and recovered. The
prisoner then made a confession which |
implicated no Que but himself.
The Middle River Distl let Sunday
School Association held its annual
meeting at Mt. Horeb last week. AT
ter pleasant session it adjourned to
meet next year in Naked Creek church
near Burketown. The following of
ficers we're elected: President, Mr.. E.
A. Aldhizer, of Laurel Hill; secretary
and treasurer. Mr.. A. j. S. Richie, of
Mt. Sidney; vice presidents, Messrs.
H. 6. Barnhart. +. w. Teter, w. II.
DIR. J. s. Sellers, M. d. =,
and Rev. Il. A. Phillips.
Executive committee. Revs. j. H Tay
lOr and d. w. Files, Messrs. J. A.
W. II. johnson, John L.
Shaver. G. H. Sh, cts, E. A. Aldhizer a
and A. J. s. Richie.
Mr.. }. H. McCutchan and wife of .
Los Angeles, Cal. were in the city this .
week, returning from a visit to friends
10 Lexington and at Rockbridge Baths.
Mr.. McCutchan is a former resident !,
Of the Cralgsville neighbOrhoOd in this /
,ouuty and Is related to Messrs. George ,
w. Benson and VIM. H. McCutchan =
)f that Vlclnclty. throughout civil h
war he served in the 25th Va. Regi
nent, Stonewall Division Confederate
army and at Its close moved west locat- /
ng in California, where he has since c
'esided. Mr.. McCntchan narrates some
wonderful stories of fruit and vegeta /
de culture common to the soil of his L
adopted state. In support of these v
he showed us the photo
graph of mammoth pumpkin in
which three year old child was stand =
ng, the head and shoulders just emery
ng from the upright end of the vege !"
able. 1t measured three feet nine p
inches high, seven feet eight inches in
and weighed 23l lbs.
There were on the one vine with this
II others, varying in size. el
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Death at SanuerviIIe.

Saagerville, June 24-Miss Ready
Smiley died at her home here yesterday
after a lingering illness of consnmp-
tiOn from which she suffered long
time Her funeral will take place to-
morrow and the interment will be in
the old cemetery here.
Mrs. j. w. Crist, who has been in
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore,
for treatment, Is improving, and the
operation performed on her was sue
cess,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

Bridgewater Herald: Miss Allie Davis
went to Churchville last Saturday to
see her uncle, Henry Seig, who was
critically for several days. Mr.. Seig is
81 years of age. Miss Davis returned
home on Sunday evening.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
That ThrObhinq Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and build up your health. Only csc,
money back if not cured. Sold by b..
f. Hughes, Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
In AuluSta County.
In Augusta County.

Pursuant to decree in the chancery
cause of VIM. A. McPheeters' Creditors VS..
VIM. A McPheeters' Admir-, & ais, made
by the Circuit Court of Augusta county on
the 10th day of June, 1908, we shall, as
commissioners appointed thereby, proceed
to sell at public auction in front of the
court house of said county in the city of
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

Mrs. Joseph Lacelle, Ottawa, East,
| Ont. Canada, writes:
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relieved me of my miserable half-dead,
half-alive condition. am now in good
health and have neither ache or pain,
nor have I had any for the past year
If every suffering woman would take
Peruna they would soon know its value
and never be without it."-Mrs. Joseph
Lacelle.
Free Home Advice.
In view< of the great multitude of
women suffering from some form of
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis
eases, has announced his willingness
to direct the treatment of as many
cases as make application to him
during the summer months without
charge.
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Colum bus, Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Free Home Advice.

LosT-The undersigned has left a
nice Florida cane with an alligator head
in some first class Office or business
place in Staunton, and will thank the
gentle man very much to return it to
the Spectator office. Il. G.. MORTON
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
NOTICE.

l have opened a GROCERY, CON
FECTIONERY, CIGAR AND TOBAC-
co STORE at d. A. Sniteman's old
stand on South Augusta Street. No II,
and would be glad to have You come
to see me. 1 promise fair dealing with
every one. Come and see me before
you buy such as the above.
c. C. DULL.
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Lave Diamonds and other Stones reset by
u III. III. BOLEN, LOG W. Main st.