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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
Slower Happenings.

Slower, Va, Dec. 21.-A three inch
fall of snow of last week, has given a
body blow to the drought which has
for weeks held nearly all this section
in great hardship. The drought may
not be completely broken, but there
has come at least a temporary relief
which is received with thankful hearts
by many people. Despite the wet
snow of last week, there will be no per-
manent improvement in the situation
unless rain comes soon. and there
seems to be DO prospect of any right
away. If a few warm days should
come. the snow of the mountain ranges
would melt and much good would re-
suit.
The barn and all its contents belong.
ing to Mr.. Thos. Crum, farmer re-
siding about 81 miles from here, was
destroyed by fire Wednesday night.
All of his hay, grain and fodder were
lost, also two horses and three cows
persisted in the flames. The loss was
quite heavy on MIR. Crum, IS he had
nothing insured. He was left in bad
shape for the winter, but some of the
nelg boring farmers are sharing .their
hay, fodder, etc, with him. The origin
VI UuC HtC 10 uAhh NV A1C 10 AA4ohAh6
preparations to build another barn.
Miss Rosa Lee Baxter of Moscow,
and Mr.. Grover Nicholas of Port Re-
public, were married at the home OF
the brides uncle, Mr.. Charles Snapp,
at HagerstowD, Md, Wednesday, De
cember A. An At Home was given in
honor of them at the home of the brides
parents, Thursday night December 10,
large crowd was invited and the
bride received many useful and hand
some presents. The bride is a very
popular young lady and has d large
circle of friends in this section. She
is the oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Baxter of Moscow. The groom
is popular business man of Richmond,
Va. They will go to housekeeping in
the Spring at Long Glade.
Miss Lucie Hiner, who is attending
school in Waynesboro, came home
Wednesday to spend the Christmas
holidays.
Mrs. J. M. II, Randolph has been very
sick Tor several weeks, and is not much
improved vet.
Mrs. John A. Silling is very low.
She has steadily been growing worse
for the past week.
Rev: and Mrs. NJ. P. Wiekle are re
ported beng on the sick list.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Mckee will
leave Friday for Hagerstown, Md.
where they expect to make their fu
tnre home. Mrs Mckee's parents are
residing in Hagerstown.
Charles Driver returned from San
gervilie Tuesday evening.
Deputy Sheriff J ohm A. Huffman of
Stanton. passed through here Friday
night with prisoner. named Snead,
whom he arrested at StOkesville.
Snead is from N elson county, and was
arrested for Fighting man at that
place. lie was pluced in the StauntOn
Jail and taken to Nelson county Sat.
urday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
WILLIAM ]. 10TH.


Mr.. VIM. J. 10th, who has been in
bad health for several years, died on
Friday morning at bis home in Way
nesboro. having reached home from
Georgia only the night before. Mr..
10th came to Waynesboro from Rich
mOnd many years ago and had done
much to build ur the town. He was
president of the 10th Stove Works un
til compelled by i'll health to sell out.
He served the town most acceptably as
mayor, having always the best inter-
ests of the town at heart. He owned,
and for a number of years ran most
successfully, the Brunswick Inn. He
was kind hearted to the core, making
a true husband, devoted father ana
loyal friend. Mr.. 10th was sixty years
old. He had been twice married, is
survived by his second wife. who was
Miss Fannie Rust of Richmond, and
five small sons; also by three children
by the first marriage, they are Mrs.
Henry Lyle, Mrs. James A. Craig and
Mr.. F. Percy 10th of Waynesboro
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon at half past two CLOCK from his
late residence.
MRS, ELIZABETH A. BUTLER.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Butler. one of the
Oldest residents of Stanton, died at
her home on Church street, Wednes-
day night, after long illness, aged
about 80 years. She is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Harris and Miss Fan
ME Goodman of this city, and by one
brotoer in Cameron, Mo.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
M0ffatt's Creek Items.

Dee. 20.-Tuesday, the 9th, was one
of the prettiest days seen here for a
long time. After the heavy sleet, the
sun came out and presented her magni-
ticent chandelier to an admiring peo-
| pie.
Snow fell Friday night and continu
ed nearly through the day Saturday,
1t is a fine thing for the farmers, a
good protection for the wheat.
A pretty home wedding was solem-
nized at the home of the bride s father
Mr.. r. D. Watts, Nov. 30, when his
daughter, Miss Mollie, became the
bride of Mr.. Charles Dice, Rev. Henry
Miller officiating. After the ceremo-
ny they repaired to the grooms home
where a bOuntifnl supper was served.
Married-At New Providence manse
on the 7th. by Rev. g. A. Wilson, ID.
D., Miss Viola Swisher, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Swisher, to MIR.
Briscoe Dice. Both are from Walker s
Creek.
Miss Cara l.. Smiley of Frederick,
Nd, is spending the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Smiley.
Miss Edna G. Wade has returned
home after several weeks visit to
friends in lower Augusta.
Hansford, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. B. Miller, is convalescent
after an attack of pneumonia.
Rev. J. E. Booker, secretary of Home
Missions. gave very interesting lee
ture Sunday at New Providence in
behalf of his work. In spite of the
inclement weather goodly number
turned out to hear him.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Blanche Carson to Mr..
Ralston Berry, at Old Providence
church, Wednesday, the 21st, at II
o clock. Immediately after the cere
mOny they will leave for Washington
on their honeymoon.
Mr.. John Berry. sexton at New Pro
idence. expects to leave Friday with
his family for Safety Harbor, Fla.
H goes for the benefit of his wife 3
health, and will make it his home.
Cards have been received here an
the marriage Of Miss Julia
Vaughan of Roanoke, to Mr.. Kirk
Miss Vaughan visited in
this community several years ago.
Her father, Rev. G. K. Vaughan, ID.
was pastor of New Providence for a
number of years. The good wishes of
1er many friends here attend them.
There has been quite an epidemic |
Of marriages in this community, the
writer has not known so many for 20
years. Suppose there will not be SO
many in the future, as leap year will
not be years coming again.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
Mercereau Woodward.

A quiet but very handsome wedding
was that which took place yesterday
morning at 10 CLOCK, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs J Os B. w OOdward, No 324
Beverly Terrace, this city. The youth
full couple united were their daughter,
Miss Anna B. and Mr.. Max Wallace
Mercereau, Rev. Il. C. Jett of Emman-
uel church performing the ceremony.
The house was darkened and with
brilliant candelabra and chandelier the
illumination showed to handsome
effect the decorations and color
schemes of the parlors. White silk
ribbons held by tue brides brothers,
Messrs. Edward aud WIN. G.. Wood.
ward, formed All aisle through the
rooms down which the couple march.
ed, meeting the rector in front of an
improvised chancel arranged in the
large bay window of the front parlOr.
This alcove was beautifully decorated,
the coluI scheme being white and green.
Potted plants and palms were arranged
in pyramid figure with numerous Can
delebra interspersed, while above these,
| the arch of the great window and its
background were decorated in colors
to match-hassOcks covered with q
beautiful white fur rug on which ths
couple knelt completed The picture o.
the bay window, IN every way a mar
vel of good taste and beauty. The color
schem in the adjoining parIar was in
white and red. Miss Matte Shrek
hise presided at the piano and played
the wedding march.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Mercereau were driven to the e. & o
depot. where amid showers of rice ano
good wishes they departed for thu
wedding tour, which will be an extend
ed one. From Philadelphia they viii
visit and spend the Christmas holi
days at the home of the groom il
Binghamton, N. Y. aud then will
take a trip into the far South, whicl
may include the Florida East Coas
and Cuba. Concerning the young cou
pie, the bride needs no introduction t.
Staunton or Augusta people havin
been raised in this city-the groom
a native of New York but in yer
a recent years has become PROMINENT
identified with Stauntons business in
terests. He is partner IN the Vale
! Tie & Lumber Co. here and directo
t and part owner in the Basic City e.
t tract works.
J.. After their return Mr.. and Mr.
Mercereau will be at home to the
: friends at the residence of Mr.. an
b Mrs. J. NJ. SPOTS on South Coalte
street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
Marriage License.

Clerk Burnett issued marriage Ii
censes to Geo. E. St0utamyer and Miss
Elsie Dunlap; and to William F. Coy
ner and Miss Lula Grace Clemmer.
To Mr.. Oliver III. Kennedy and Miss
Lillian e. Moss; the ceremony took
place at Greenville yesterday.
To Mr.. Luther A. Rodgers and Miss
Gertrude L. Cromer; the ceremony took
place at Cave Station Yesterday.
To Mr.. ]. w. Lee MarstOn and Miss
Annie E. Lickliter; the ceremony took
place near Churchville on Wednesday.
10 Mr.. David Sirk and Miss Josie
Shelter; the ceremony took place at
Stokesville on Wednesday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

The Cosmopolitan has been received
from its editor in Irvington, New York.
and is replete with interest from it's ar
tistic Christmas cover to the end. The
Present Upheaval in France" is the
initial article. 1.-The Chase of the Wild
Red Deer on Exnoor Forest" and 1.-THE
Passing of the Home in American
Cities" are most readable. Lewis Nixon
writes of 1.-The End of the Steam Age
and everyone should read ''Some
Churches and their Ploblems'' by q
minister's wife. Other excellent arti.
Giles, six clever stories, "Men, Women
and Eyents,' humor and satire COM
plete this holiday number.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
sElsctlon Of Officers StoneWaiI Jackson
Camp.

4
| Camp.
At the annual meeting for the cleo
ton Of officers Tuesday uight, there
was good attendan ce and much in.
| terest, and the following were elected
Commander, H. Erskine Gay; LIST 1t.
commander, Carter Berkeley; End 1t.
commander. J. H. Waters; Sd 1t. com
mander, T. A. Pace; adjutant, Frank
I. Stribling; quartermaster, d. N. Bell;
commissary, 81. G. Hite; surgeon. DR..
Benjamin Blackford; asst. surgeon.
DR.. W. D. Armstrong; chaplain, Rev.
w. N. Scott; treasurer, J. N. McFar-
land; sergeant, N. 81. Anderson; officer
OF the day, VIM: Wholey; color ser.
geant, John A. Hupman; vidette, r.
A. Hamilton; LIST color guard, William
Fretwell; I'd color guard, j. M. John
ston. Executive committee-T. d.
Rauson, James Bumgardner, Sam'l F.
Pilson, 8. D. TimberIake and 7. G..
morton. Nominating COMMITTEE.
n. Mcfarland, T. D. Ransom, J. A.
Fauver and James Bumgardner.
j. L. Long of the old Staunton Artil.
lery, was made a member of the camr
The sick committee was directed to
look after Lieut.. o. G. Lipscomb who
is very ill. Appropriate resolutions
referring to Maj T. G.. Elder were
presented by the committee, adopted
and ordered printed. A letter was re
ceived from Gov. elect Lanham of
Texas, regretting his inability to be
present and deliver the annual address
before the camp Jan. 10. Messrs.
Berkeley and McIlhany were appoint.
ed committee to secure Hon. John
sharp Williams to make the address.
II possible. Hon. A. G. Gordon was
voted eligible as the Oldest son of Geo.
Loyal Gordon, who was killed at
Malvern Hill, to receive a cross of
nonor IN his fathers name. Rev. DIR.
scott was requested to preach the an
nuai sermon before the camp, which
he will do Jan. 18th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

The Board of Trade held a meeting
Tuesday night to take some action in
regard moving the freight depot to
make room for the new passenger sta
tion. Several prominent merchants
said it would be against their interest
to have the building moved. After
some discussion Mayor Landes moved
that committee be appointed to as
certain the sentiment of the city ship
pers in regard to the matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
To Get Crosses of Honor.

j. E. B. Stuart Chapter Daughters
OF the Confederacy have arranged
through Mrs. s. L. Mccullough, to
present crosses of honor to the oldest
sons OF deceased Confederate soldiers of
Augusta county. This will be done at
the general distribution Jan. 10, but
the applications mu st be made in reg
uiar form upon blanks prepared for the
purpose. These can be had from 1t.
Commander L. A. Pace.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

Among the boxes that went out from
Staunton, was one yesterday filled with
clothing and good things for the chill
dren of the Orphans Home at Lynch
burg, sent by Miss Edna ShanhoItzer7 s
Young peoples society of the Second
Presbyterian church. 1t has not been
long since generous Staunton lady
sent that orphanage check for $500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

THAT L. e. M. PAINT, and it only
requires gallons OF L. & Nj. and gal
Ions llnseed oil to paint a moderate
slzed house. Its lead with zinc.
Non clalkable. Call on b. F.
hughes. Staunton; N. 1. Kagey,
Weyer's Cave; Foster Bros, Mt. Me.
ridian; G. H. Cohron Stuart's Draft: J.
h. Roden, Waynesboro. dec 1e Ct
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
Appointed Marshal.

The President on Wednesday sent to
the Senate the nomination of j. E 3.
Stuart as marshal for the Eastern dis
trict of Virginia to succeed Morgan
Treat. This appointment was sur
prise to all parties.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

On Thursday of last week Mr.. Arch
er T. Roane of Craigsville and Miss
Lottie W. Tones of Basic City, were
married at the manse of the Second
Presby terian church by Rev. DR.. W.
N. Scott. They spent several days at
Basic City, after which they went to
Fordwick where the groom is. assistant
electrician for the Portland Cement
Co
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
MRS. ELIZABETH A. BUTLER.
Notice to Teachers aud Students.

The Office of the Baltimore Dental
Association will be open during Christ
mas week. in order to accommodate
teachers and students who wish to have
dental work done during their vaca
ton,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

The large saw mill of the Marlinton
Lumber Co., at Marlinton, W. Va, the
property really OF Col. John T. Nc
Graw, was burned last Friday night,
he loss being estimated at $4,000
There was no insurance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

The statement made IN our Greenvile
letter two weeks ago that DR.. George
of Newport, and DR.. futile of Green
Vile. had exchanged property and
would shortly change practice, appears
to have been a mistake. We under
stand that DR.. George is exceedingly
well pleased with his present place and
has no desire to make a change.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

yesterday morning at the manse OF
che Second Presbyterian church, two
couples were made happy in the bonds
of matrimony, Rev. W. N. Scott per-
forming the ceremonies. Both parties
were from Augusta Springs, and re-
turned home Oh the afternoon train.
The happy pairs " ere James Fridley
and Nellie Downey, daughter of Arch
Downey; and Jessey Wagner and Zetta
McLalne, daughter of Abraham Nc
Laine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23

Congressman George Henry White, OF
Tarboro, n. c., writes the following let
ter to DIR. Hartman concerning Peruna:
House of Representatives,
Washington, Feb. 4, 1859. =.
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
GenfIemen-'I am more than Sails
fled with Peruna, and find IL to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and CO.
farrh. have used it In my family
and they all join me in recommending
ii as an excellent remedy.
Very respectfully,
George III. White.
If you have catarrh write to Dr. Hart
man, giving a full statement of your
case, and he will be pleased to give you
his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, y.
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna
Al,anAnn gc~ innH
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-23
Ask Your Druggist for Free Psruna
Almanac for 1905.

NEVER SOLD BETTER In lifelong expe
IN rience, says Julius c. Scheffsr, Manage
OF the New Brown. Stone Bar-Cafe. Juiiu
so speaks of WELTY'S WHISKEY. Remem
ber-Welty's. Physicians recommend Wei
tvs. Sold exclusively by ]. C. STAFFORD
Orders solicited. J. C. Scheffer, Mgr. At
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
AUTO" T0OR REWARDED.
DET'ECTIVE'S EYE BLACK.
Mob Tries to Rescue Boy Prisoner
MatrOR One Of DecOyerS.

Captain Shaw of the Afadison-st. station ac-
companied by Detectives Fitzgerald and Rooney
and Matron Baldwin. OF the MacdougaI-st sta
ton, with a driver, made a trip yesterday in
Inspector Schmittberger's green automobile in
seach of stone throwers. They captured a boy
seven years old.
They left the Mad.son-st station at / o'clock.
first going through streets on the lower East
SIDE. They then crossed the Brooklyn Bridge
and passed through the principal thoroughfares
of Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Brownsville
without encountering hoodlums.
They were passing through Rutgers Square on
the way back when three boys VINO were wad-
ing in the bowl iof the fountain threw water
melon rlnds at the occupants OF the auto. One
rlnd struck Detective Rooney squarely in the
eye. The vehicle vas stopped instantly and
Rooney chased the boys, catching one.
Rooney took his prisoner back TO the auto
mobile, which was Immediately surrounded by
bowling mob of people from William H. Seward
Park near by. The crowd tried to rescue the
boy, and Was so dense that it was with the ut
most difficulty that the driver succeeded In fore
ing his machine through 1t. BY the time they
reached the station Rooney's eye was black and
badly swollen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
COCKRELL RUN DOWN.
Senator's Arm Broken by Collision
zoith Bicycle.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BuREAUl

Washington. June 11.-Senator Cockrell Of
Missouri was to-day knocked down by
bicyclist and painfully though not seriously.
injured. He was assisted TO his home. and
examination by DR.. Sewers his family physl-
cian and DR.. Mitchell disclosed a fracture OF the
bone of the upper right arm. and severe con-
tusions OF the right elbow and Of one leg below
the knee While no serious consequences are
anticipated. his physicians say that he will have
TO remain quiet for two three weeks.
The Senator was injured while following d
custom that has made him picturesque figure
during his long residence in Washington. He
Invariably attended to his own marketing. and
while on his way the market, basket in hand.
to-day he met with the accident He loosely
explained. as the bandages were applied, that he
fell I'm the line of duty
Senator Cockreu is power in the Democratic
party. is affectionately regarded by his Sena-
torial colleagues and universally esteemed in
Washington. The twenty-five votes OF Mis-
souri, are pledged TO his candidacy for the Demo
cratic nomination for President. indicating his
popularity in the State that has returned him
20 the Senate since 1915.
The Senator was born on october 1854, ana
rirst took his seat In the Senate in 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
WILL W1RN SCHOOLBOYS.
Mc4doo Trying to Suppress Stone
TRrOuing at Automobiles.

Police Inspector Cortright told Tribune reporter
yesterday that Commissioner McAdoo had issued
an order 10 all precincts that policemen pay spe-
eial attention 10 automobiles. and that they
receive the same protection all other vehicles
The Inspector added that most OF the stone throw
ing was done by small children but the police
confident they could put stop to it
Commissioner McAdoo has sent the following
letter to William H Maxwell. City Superintendent
OF Schools:
Three classes OF complcints against Juvenile Of
tenders stream into this office. They with
regard to. first the throwing Of stones and other
missiles at automobiles; second, the throwing Of
similar missiles at railway and tram cars; and
third dangerous ball playing in the public streets
10 the automobilists themselves from being struck
IN the of Mrs Cotshau. If the chauf-
Occurs) in a crowded street. and. thus stunned Is
Obliged 10 release his hold the steering gear Tor
short time the machine might swerve
and run into and MAIN or kill several people, espe-
cially II they Were children.
Second-The injury 10 travellers from being struck
by missiles thrown at public conveyances or from
being by broken glass is constantly sttested by
letters received here.
Third-Ball playing in the public thoroughfares
forcibly thrown from side OF the street 20 the
other. often when women children are passing.
is also shown 10 be highly dangerous
responsible for these offences do realize the
IT has been suggested that almost all @ the evils
teachers in the public schools 10 adnonish the
pupils the wickedness and danger OF these
practices. and the likelihood OF the Offenders being
punished by law.
II you believe as I do. and consider the sug
gestion in order, beg 10 ask that you kindly have
pupils IN the way outlined. As summer ana vaes-
ton approaching when the boys vii be Idle
and out Of doors. this would be an excellent time
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
FOR NURSES HALL, S25,O 900.
Miss T.. Il. WdtSOn's Gift to Home
for IncmabIcs.

A gift of $4,000 to the Home for Incurables
was announced yesterday by the vice-president.
y. o. Mills at the exercises attending the thir-
ty-eighth anniversary of the home. The gift
made by Miss Emily A. Watson, n patroness
of the Institution and will be used TO erect
four story fireproof building, TO be known as the
Nurses Hall. 1t will contain quarters for the
men nurses and twenty-five rooms for patients.
Building will begin this week, and it is expected
that the structure will be finished and ready
for occupancy by october |.
Nurses Hall complete viii cost $4,000 The
other $1,000 has not been subscribed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
GIRLS STONE TRAINS.
Car Windoscs Are Broken by
Missiles Hurled from Bridges.

Detectives are patroing the New-York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company's tracks be-
tween Scotts Bridge and South Fourth-ave- Mount
Vernon watching for girls who have been stoning
the trains as they pass The girls attacked the
COS train last night from scotts Bridge and Tenth
Avenue Bridge and succeeded in breaking a couple
Of windows in the coaches. Luckily no ono was
hurt When the train reached the Mount vernon
sta ton the conductor Informed the police
The detectives, Il is said have learned the names
Of some of the girls concerned in throwing stones
at the trains. and say they beloug 10 prominent
families. The police have received numerous com
plants Of A similar character OF late. and they say
they intend TO see that the guilty girls are p shed
Girls alone are said be connected with the attack
ON the trains Residents of Stevens-ave. have been
making complaints that soft coal smoke from pass
ing trains enters the houses in such volume as 10
sickness.