Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-11-30
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SHOW AND Bazaar.
Personal MENTION, ETC.

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Personal MENTION, ETC.
Mt. Scion, Nov. 26 The ladies OF
the NJ. E. Church, South, heIC
their Annual Cnrysanthemum Show
aud Bazaar the 9Th and 9th inst, in th'
large aud spacious halls of the Buck
ner building. Those 10 charge of the
fancy articles were: VI es lanes H. G..
HAMA, Ada McQuain, w. P. Rusl
and Miss Lizzie Vines. Tn rse WI
gave attention to tue DIM ON
were: Mechanics Lucy Reeves, A. L
Reeves, II. b. Mccall, MerLle ) 5over.
SalIie Cupp. Molie Hdnna, Margsre,
Blake more, Charles An Ter on, Laura
MesserslnILh, Jennie Piper, Sallle Bolen.
Willie Sheets. Katie E .rhart, Howard
Hottie and Bell Kerr. Those in charg.
of the homemade candies that were sc
dainty and sweet, were prepared by
Miss Ethel Hanna, and sold Ov Mrs
Bette Kunkle. Misses Sadie Hanna
and Lynwood Kunkle. The rom
set part for the lovely chrysautne
NUNS was supplied by .Mesdames K atie
Arehart. A. r. u Bass. Bette Kunkle,
Charles Knott, Ada McQuaiD, Louisa
Reed, Elizabeth Hall. Mertie Slower,
Jennie Piper. Laura Messersmith,
Charles Anderson. Maggie Blakemore.
A. I. Reeves, Alice Mohler and M lsses
Lou aud Eta Wills Tuis exhibit OF
flowers was the attraction of the 0cca-
sion and were very nicely arranged by
PiOf. James T. Clarke, who, displayed
much taste in placing them to best
advantage. 1t goes without tn say
ing, when the ladies Of Mt. Scion de
eide to have an entertainment that its
success is assured The music, vocal
and instrumental was pronounced as
charming, and the vast thrOngs OF
persons who attended were prOfuse in
complimenting the management. IL
was also q financial success $114 OO
was realized. There are many other
nice features that your scribe would
like to refer to in connection with this
enjoyable affair, bat we do not wish to
tax your columns too much. The
ladies deserve much praise for making
the occasion one OF the most success
full and enjoyable that has heen held
here for many years.
Mr.. A. II. q. Bass returned to his
home here last Saturday from Rush
burg, Campbell county. where be is
largely engaged In the lumber business.
He will remain with his family some
days before returning.
Mr.. J. A. Burton of Long Glade,
who recently married Miss Kelly of
Webster county, West Va. passed
through the village Sunday with his
bride en.route to the CyclOpean Tow
ers.
Mr.. Jared A. Hiner of Doe Hill,
Highland county. passed this place Sat
urday with a select bunch OF p year old
cattle 80 in number to be wintered on
bis Dunlap farm on Middle river. MIR
Hiner is one of the most successful
st0ckmen of his county, and handles
nothing but the very best grades of |
cattle and sheep and when bis stock is
ready for market be gets fancy prices |
for them. He has spent great deal of
time in the past - years in selecting
a bunch of beeves as high classes breed |
ers and informed your correspondent
that he realized this season $787 90 |
from the sale of lambs and wool from |
80 ewes. By close application to busl
ness and keen foresight be has acquir |
ed large tracts of fine grazing lands in |
Highland and Randolph counties, |
where bis immense herds roam at will
throughout the summer.
Mr.. Walter Blakemore. who has fill
ed position at the State reformitOry
for several months, has returned to his
home on account of sickness.
Misses Maggie Fahnestock and Bes-
sic Underwood accompanied by Mr..
Qiunter Cline, all of Winchester. came
to this place last week by private con-
veyance and were the guests of Miss
jamie Buck, their relative for several
days. The trip through the historic
Shenandoah Valley was greatly enjoy
ed by these romantic and interesting
young ladies.
John DamrOn, an eDgineerman in
charge of log train at StOkesville,
was badly injured Saturday by being
caught between two cars in an effort
to couple them.
MIR. William Messersmith has been
quite i'll for some days, much to the
regret of bis numerous friends.
Thomas Kivlignan, Jr., courteous
your CITY, spent some days here.
We had the pleasure of grasping the
hand of Mr.. A. 8. Morton, the business
manager of the SPECTATOR on his re
turn trip from StOkesville several days
ago.
The scarlet fever scare is about over.
1t proved to be only in mild form,
and all those who were effected with
the disease are now convalescent. The
skill of DIR. j. A. Alexander was fully
equal to the occasion and NO deaths
have been reported.
Professor Titus j.. Argenbright. the
teacher in charge of the school at this
place opened up IN the new school
building last week with near 40 pupils
on the roll. We learn that he will soon
have an assistant and that 1t is MS
purpose to bring this school up to a
high standard
The ladies of Messy Creek church
are making extensive preparations for
their annual Nv hite Sale" which will
be held at the commOdiOus home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Forrer on
THANKSGIVING day.
Mrs. Sallie Cupp and daughter, Miss
Norma. spent Monday in your city
making their holiday purchases.
A great feast was prepared at the
home of DR.. James T. Clarke, the 2lst
inst, it being the 17Lh anniversary of
the marriage of his daughter, Mrs.
Belle Kerr, among the guests were
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