davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
ChiIdren's Day at Belmont.

The Children's Day exercises at Bel
mont church Sunday were a complete
success. 1t is surprising to see what
children can do when the right talent
gets behind them. 1t would be hard
to praise one feature of the program
without doing injustice to the other,
all parts being so well rendered.
One OF the most notable feature of
the occasion was a little baby girl only
3 years old, daughter of Mr.. George
Gilbert. This pretty little child step
ped out into crowded aisle, marched
to the platform and spoke beautiful
little piece without a tremor or pause.
She. had been so well trained that she
said it with as much grace as could
have been expected of person of 20
years.
The singing, which was exceptional
ly good was led by Prof. J. w. Splitter,
with Miss Bessie Myers at the organ.
1t was a most enjoyable occasion, and
all present were much pleased with the
manner in which the exercises were
rendered.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

The bones of Jefferson sleep on Mon
ticello undisturbed by the tramp of
negro soldiers, and away from all such
sentimental rot. True their resting
place is occasionally viewed by living
greatness, but that greatness stands
by in mute attitude with uncovered
head. No tales of "how I fought at
Santiago" are rehashed there, no
negrophobia ideas gather their inspira-
ton at that spot. The surroundings
are untitled for blood curdling nara
tive, doubtful romance. political clap
trap, or hypocritical reverence. The
of it all with the university
he founded in the distance, and a
great nation stretching away in all
whose Declaration of indie.
pendence he wrote, are the only senti-
nels Jefferson's tomb needs. We trust
these may in the future guard it as
they have done in the past.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Excitement on C. & o. Train.

Passe myers on the Chesapeake and
Ohio fast train from Washington to
Cincinnati had a most thrilling expert
ence Saturday afternoon between Alex
andria and Manassas. The premature
explosion of blast shattered the win
dows of the Pullman cars, hurled mud,
stones, leaves, and twigs Of trees into
the cars and severely cut one woman
passenger. So much dirt was thrown
into one that it had to be cleaned up
before the doors could be opened. There
was great excitement among the pass
engers who thought the train had run
into a landslide.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
HOW's This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. }. CHENEY q Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known FL.
Cheney for the last Is years, and beliey
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions andfinanciallyable to carry
out any obligations made by their firm,
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hall g Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and M u
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi-
mOnials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Eor Gold and Silver Thimbles call on II
BULEN, Jeweler.
Two Good Stories Of the New Market
Battle.

TWO 0OOQ St0rleS OF the New Market
Battle.
There is touching story connected
with the death of one of the cadets of
the v. M. 1. on the battle field of New
Market, May Is, 1864, which Captain
James Bumgardner heard at Mount
jackson last week, and relates with
much pathOs.
Miss Clinedinst patriotic and nervy
young lady, who at the time was in
her home in the village, watching
the battle from the windows of her
home, while other young ladies, more
timid, were hiding in the cellars, saw
the brave cadet boys fighting their
way through her fathers yard. With
strange emotion. she saw one of the
smallest of tho boys fall in the grass
near tue house, shot through with a
minnie BAL. Under the impulse of q
noble nature, she ran out among the
flying missiles of death, caught up the
little fellow in her strong arms and
bore him into the house. As his life's
blood ebbed away he told her the story
of the home away in east Virginia,
and the dear mother for whom he
gave his life and with messages to her
on his lips, died in her arms. His
name was I. g Jefferson, and she had
him tenderly buried on the bloody
| field OF honor, and soon afterwards
made her way to the home of the hero
lad at Amelia Court House, carrying
the last messages of love to the strick-
en- mother. Before she could return
to New Market, the enemy had Occu-
pied the country and cut the railroads,
but nothing daunted, the heroic girl
walked 10 miles Of the way through
! the mountains, forests and desolate
fields, returning safely to her father
home in the Valley of the Shenandoah.
This lady, now Mrs. Grim, was an &C
tive member of the ladies association
which had monument to the New
| Market dead erected in the cemetery
| there few years ago. She will be an
honOred guest at the dedication of the
cadet monument at Lexington next
Tuesday.
Another instance of heroism on the
New Market field was graphically told
by Judge 8. II. Letcher here the other
day. He belonged to the cadet corps
himself, and as they charged through
| the now famous orchard ON that fatal
day, he saw a wounded man lying there
among the dead and dying. When the
boys In grey rushed by, the wounded
man g spirit was stirred by the inspir
ing sight, and half rising he waved his
hat and cheered them on to the bloody
charge. While young Letcher's eye
was upon the brave man as he again
exposed himself. he saw him fall back
pierced by another shot from the enc
my and lying still, several who wit
messed the incident, thought that
now he was killed. But Judge Letch-
or relates that a short time ago while
in Harrisonburg attending court, he
was telling the story to a group of
gentlemen. when City Sergeant
Dryer, who was present, spoke up
and said, Il am that man, and L am
so glad to find some one who can per-
sonally authenticate your story. which
l have frequently told myself" Sergt.
Dwyer. who then belonged to a Mis-
souri, company, attached to the end
regiment, says he also will be at the
dedication of the cadets monument
ON the 29d.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Our Advertisers.

Have you seen those SO suits at Jos.
l.. Barth & Co.'s? They are beauties.
There are many others as we'll. Read
about them in their advertisement.
Why send away for an organ when
better ones are made right here at
home by w. W. Putnam & Go. See
what they say about them In their ad-
vertisement.
Read the new ed of the Timberlake
Shoe Co., it tells you of the wonderful
values they are now offering in sum-
mer shoes.
D. l.. Switzer wants to buy any gold
you may have.
See what II. II. Bolen says about
watch and jewelry repairing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
THE PRESIDENT IN VIRGINIA.

President Roosevelt arrived at the
University of Virginia at II a. m. on
Tuesday and was met by a large
crowd. This was the first time so many
Virginians had seen him, and the first
time Virginia had welcomed him on
such mission. He was in fine health
and seemingly in fine spirits, and if be
did not enjoy bis trip his actions belied
his words. He was most Hospitality
received. and everything was done by
his entertainers which suggested itself
for his comfort. He made a speech
in the public hall and one at the
alumni dinner, and while he speaks
with apparent effort, and as if he had
never made many speeches, still he
says what he has to say after fashion.
His speeches were rather happy on both
occasions, but they were neither
smoOthe nor eloquent. His pictures
are strikingly like him and his atti-
tudes have been caught by the cartoon
list so perfectly that he seemed no
stranger to many who had never seen
him before.
Somebody nearly spoiled the whole
show by sending to those in authority
at the university detailed statement
of what should be done and what the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt would
want in the way OF apartments for
their convenience. For instance GER
tain rooms must be provided for change
of garments, and certain positions
must be assigned the President in all
professions. No one was to be allow
ed nearer than ten feet from him ex-
cept under certain conditions. Soldiers
were to be on hand. and when leaving
the hall soldiers did stand at all places
of exit other than the door from which
his majesty left the hall, and with
crossed bayonets kept back the "rab.
BILE, F." a thing unhe ard of before at the
University OF Virginia. 1t is certain
there were no anar chists in that crowd
though many of them had voted fol-
VIM. ]. Bryan, still they were in nc
mood to spirit the President away
But VIII en- monarch places his safety
in the hands of funkies or modern de
tectives, they overdo things just as in
this case. We cannot describe all the
lily things some fool at Washington
prescribed, and had such instructions
been followed the air about the ole
no me of Jefferson would have fairly
stunk with mOnarc hical tomfoolery
As it was, save for few little imperi
alistic manoevers, Mr.. Roosevelt went
back to Washington leaving the PEG
pie with whom be associated that day
believing that they still basked in
some of the sunshine Of freedom men
toned in the speech of Judge Gordon
Robertson, read in the presence of biz
excellency that day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Chairman ElIyson's Call.

State Chairman EllYson has issued a
call for meeting of the Democratic
State central committee in Richmond,
June rs. The meeting is for the pur-
pose OF arranging for the primaries to
nominate candidates for the legislature
in the several counties of the State and
to do whatever may be necessary look
ing to perfecting the plan for nominal.
ing county officers at the same time.
The committee is composed of five men
from each Congressional district.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
DR.. Dreher RESIGNS.

President Julius d. Dreher, of Roam.
oke College, at Salem. has rendered his
resignation to the board of trustees and
it has been accepted. The presidency
has been rendered DR.. James A: More
bend, president of the United Synod OF
the Lutheran church of the South at
Charleston, 8. G., but no answer has
been received yet.
DR.. Drehsr has been connected with
Roanoke College for 80 years, and for
rs years was it's president. He long
since decided to retire when he had
served 25 years as president. He de-
clines to say what his future plans are.
He was the Oldest college president in
Virginia in point of service. and is one
Of the best known educators in the
South,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

Judge Kellar Of the u. s. Court at
Charleston. is trying miners who re-
sisted arrest in Raleigh county, W.
Va, last spring. In that raid in which
most of these miners who are being
tried were arrested. 81 miners were
killed and wounded, and a woman and
a child were also wounded. Many of
the miners were killed in their night
clothes, and yet there will never be a
single trial of the so called officers who
killed them. It is just such trials and
convictions as are now going on which
make anarchists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, June II, 1903,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, June II, 1903.
Gibbs, J. E. A., etc.
vs..
Bryant, Chas. p, ct ais,
All persons interested In the above
st lied chancery cause will Take Notice
that in pursuance of a decree of the cir.
cult court of Augusta county. entered in
said cause on June 10, 1899, / shall at nv
office In StauntOn, Virginia, on
Saturday, July II, 1903,
proceed to take. state and settle the fol.
lowing accounts:
1st-Of the real estate of which Cbas p
Bryant died seized; its fee simple and an
nnal rental value;
2nd-Of the liens thereon in the order of
priority. including unpaid taxes;
3rd-Uf any other matters deemed peril.
nent, etc.
R. E. R. NELSON.
Commissioner in Chancerv.
fatricK q dordon, pq. jun 19 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
A Valuable Farm for Sale
on Knapp S Greek.

offer for sale my farm. consisting of
4274 acres About half of fine bottom land
well improved. Two dwelling houses,
barn and other outbuildings. Well wa.
tered by creek and two good wells. Good
young orchard. Sixty acres of fine mead
Ow, and nearly all of the bottom land
can be put in meadow. Also hne for all
kinds of grain The timber land is we'll
timbered with Pine, Oak. Chestnut and
Hfmlock. Churches. schools. stores, post
Office and railroad are convenient. Situa-
ted mile south of Frost. in Pocahontas
county, West VIRGINIA. For further par
ticulars, call on or address.
HUGH DEVER,
apr lost Frost, w. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
V1RGINIA:-In the Clerks Office of An.
gusta County Court, May I'D, 1908.

VlRGlNIA:-In the Clerks Office of An
gusta County Court. May I'D, 1908.
10 Y. b. GwathnaY and A. B. Gwathnav
and all others whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that two lots of
land designated on the map of the Way-
nesD0r0 Company as Lots Nos. 81 and 80 In
BLOCK No. IA as appears from the Commits
sloners books in South River district. An
gusta county. was sold on the 18th day of
december, 1893, for delinquent taxes, lev
les, interest and costs to the Common
wealth of Virginia. and application for
tne purchase thereof has been filed in this
once, and it appearing from the records
IN this Office that you are interested in said
lands. you are further notified to appear
In four months from the date of this notice
and DO what may be necessary to protect
Given under my hand this the 22d day of
May, 1908. HARRY BURNETT'
Clerk of Augusta County Court, Virginia.
may 29-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

The Democrats are said to be look
ing for candidate who can win in
1904. Inasmuch as the game, in which
such candidate must win, is played
exclusively in Wall Street, and usually
with marked cards, the search would
seem hopeless.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Corporation Court.

D. A. Sniteman was appointed ad
ministrator of the estate Of Miss Ella
F. Lickliter, deceased.
Jas. d. HOughlett was appointed ad
ministrator of L. e. Houghlett, decd
Magistrate N. L. Wehn was appoint
ed substitute trustee in place Of John
nj. Hanger. deceased, in two deeds ex
ecuted by w. M. Matheney and wife to
said John M. Hanger.
81. l.. Lang was appointed admins
traitor of Mrs. Amanda Freeze e estate.
A decree was entered confirming the
sale of the Berkeley property on Vine
street to p. e. Wilson.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Sunday School Convention.

The annual Sunday School conven.
ton of the Baltimore M. E. Church,
South, will be held In Winchester from
July to 9. Every school is urged to
send delegates. Reduced rates on rail.
roads can be secured by writing to W.
w. MILAN. Equity Building, Washing
ton, d. G.. Delegates expecting to at.
tend should notify Rev. G. D. Bulla,
Winchester, so that entertainment
may be provided for them. The three
days program is very interesting, and
a number of the best speakers in the
conference are billed to make addresses.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Commissioners Sale
OF
VALUABLE Real ESTATE,

Pursuant to the provisions of certain
decree, entered on May 18th, 1903, in the
cnancery cause of E A. Demastus vs. VIM.
B. Campbell, &C., now pending in the Cir
cult Court OF Augusta county, 1 will offer
Tor sale at public auction, in front of the
Court house in the City of Staunton, on
Saturday. June 10, 1908, at II o'clock, N.
That certain tract of land in Riverheads
District, on which Mary Jane Demastus
resided at the time of her death and which
was set apart TO her dover interest In the
real estate of her late husband. G. II.
Demastus, decd. Said tract of land con-
talns 10 acres, rood and q poles, has good
and comfortable buildings thereon, and is
located in good neighbOrhOod.
TERMS OF SALE:-One- fourth of tn
purchase money cash on day of sale, and
the residue on three equal annual INSTALL
ments, to be evidenced by the bonds of the
purchaser, bearing date on day of sale.
With interest from date at six per cent. per
annum, and falling due respectively in
one, TWO and three years from date. with
good personal security thereon, and the
title retained as ultimate security.
F. B. KENNEDY,
Special Commissioner,
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of An
gusta county, tO-wit:
L, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid, do certify that F. F, Kennedy.
special Commissioner above named. has
executed the bond required by decree of
date May 18th, 1908, in the chancery cause
OF 4. A. Demastus VS.. VIM. B. Campbell,
&C now pending in this court.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of
May, 1908.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

Republican newspapers are assuring
the Democrats that they will make
nothing out of the Postoffice frauds.
There is not much usually left after
gentlemen of that party, who are pro.
verbally on the make, get through:
but We know some Democrats who
will make bonfire every time one OF
the big stealers is convicted, though
at present they do not anticipate any
great destruction of kindling wood.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Borden-Patterson

A pretty home wedding was solemn
lied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 8.
N. Patterson near Harriston ON w ed
nesday, the 10th inst, when their cid
est daughter, Matte Craig, was united
in marriage to Mr.. AndrewC Z. Borden.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Dewitt Burkhead of Mt. HOreb, and
q large number of friends and relatives
were present. After the ceremony an
elegant luncheon was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Borden were then driven to
Staunton, where they took the west
bound train for tour of several
months, which they will spend in Iowa
and California. Their future home
will be near New Hope.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19


The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
u they are sick or out
OF order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due TO neglected
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

1t is hoped that Judge Kellar's court
in West Virginia has now satisfied
itself that miners will hereafter res
pect it, though it looks as if he will
have to send the general public to jail
for much longer than s months, to
compel respect from that source.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

While travelling in Europe Mr.. John
w. Gates is said to have lost twenty
i've millions by shrinkage in stocks.
All have possibly heard Gates Ajar,
but this is certainly the worst jar
Gates ever got.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
Bath County Items.

Griffith, June 15.-Mr. Turner, an
aged gentleman of this place, fell from
his wagon last week and broke his ankle,
he was otherwise considerably bruised.
Mr.. George Strong, who has been i'll
for several months with fever, is able
to be around again.
Mr.. M. P. Keller of Buffalo Gap
was at Crane few dayy last week,
working as operator there.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. King spent sew
eral days last week in Augusta, visit.
ing friends and relatives at Buffalo
Gap, Churchville and Adlai.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
MISSIONER'SOFFICE,
" Staunton, Va. June II, 1908.
SCOTS Ex'Or., l.. L..

| 4 NOMMlSSlON Eh'SOFFICE.
~ Staunton, Va. June II, 1908
Scott's Ex'Or., L. L..
VS..
Gilkes0n, M. F., ct ais.
All persons interested in the abov,
styled chancery cause will Take Notice
that in pursuance of decree of the cir.
cunt court of Augusta county, entered in
said cause on May 16, 1908, shall at my
office in Staunton, Virginia, on
Saturday, July 1S, 1908,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol.
lowing accounts:
1st-The estate. real and personal. of
which Lula l.. Scott died seized;
2nd-The transactions of R. f. Larew.
her executor
3rd-The outstanding and unpaid debts
OF her estate, including taxes;
4th-Of the rights of w. B. Scott under
her will;
5th-Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
r. e. r. NELSON
Commissioner In Chancery.
fatrlck q Gordon, p.q. jun19 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19
To Saw Mill Men.

wish to employ Is PORTABLE SAW
MILLS complete with crews to do saving
for me on AnthOny's Creek about 20 miles
north of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va
off every 30 days. giving the highest casf
prices. No person who has not good out
fit need apply. Can give satisfactory worl
constantly for at least three years. Mill.
can be shipped direct by rail to the point
where the saving is to be done. Competen
wOodsmen can find ready employment with
me. Write or call personally on
ID. O'CONNELL,
White Sulphur, w. Va.
may 15-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-19

owing to the tact that l have to collect
the tax OF North River District, makes 1t
impossible for me to see all the voters in
person, therefore take this opportunity
to announce myself a candidate for SHEER
IFF OF Augusta county and City of Staun-
ton IN the election of November 3, 1908,
subject to the Democratic Primary. / res.
pectfully solicit your vote, and promise if
elected to fulfill the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
respectfully,
mar q 4t* d tt j. A. WALKER.