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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Slower Happenings

Slower, Feb, Mrs. A. j. SilliDg
who has been visiting her home and
many friends mere, left on last Satur.
day for Manassas, and will make her
home with her daughter. Mrs. u. Ray
mond Radcliffe at that place.
Mr.. Henderson Elliott died on Jan
uary 3lst at 10 o clock, and was buried
on February 1st at Union church, the
funeral services being conducted by
Rev. J NJ. Pl0wden. Deceased 10 sur
viyed by bis mot her, one brother and
QUE sister. Mr.. Elliott was good
Christian man, aud was liked by every
one. DrOpsy WAS the cause OF his death
| The following gentlemen acted As pals
bearers: Messrs A. SillinR, 4 II
Dudley. A. r Gilkeson, A. l.: Jones
j. W. Shiplett and Benz Cox.
Mr.. w. A. Moyerhoetfsr and witt
have moved TO Mr. John Mohler y place
near Mt. Scion.
Mrs Ella w iIlsOn has been on thu
sick list, Uut Ia better at this writin &
Messrs Arey s. Craun went through
here last week With an engine for Ar
thur Wilson OF StauntOn.
Briscoe Dudley has been very sick.
Mrs. Z. B. Ralston spent last wse
with her parents In HarrisonbuIg.
d. q. Zgler and wife visited hi
brother near Mossy Creek last week.
Messls. J. H Ralston u Son loade
+ several cars of lumber last week a
: Mt Scion.
VIM Lo1ebaugh, travelling for j. h
! Homer u Co., of Baltimore, was i
3 this section this week.
Mrs. R. H. Dudley spent the da
with Mrs. McNair.
Mrs. Lohr Of Harrisonburg, is u
t nursing Miss Hettie Stoutamyer WI
has been very. Ill.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Col. Allen Succeeds Himself.

The President on Monday sent to
the Senate for confirmation the name
of s Brown Allen AS marshal for the
Western district of Virginia, to sue
coed himself. The Washington cor
respondents says: The nomination OF
s. Brown Alien, to be United States
marshal for the Western district OF
Virginia, which the President sent to
the Senate today, ends the hottest fight
the Republicans of Virginia have yet
had over Federal appointments.
Colonel Slemp has not let his posi-
ton in the matter be publicly known
1t was said be advised State Senator
Noel. of Lee county. for the place. HI
accompanied MIR. Noel to the White
House a few days ago and introduced
hun to the President. Noel friendl
claimed all the time that Slemp Wa
backing him.
Aliens reappointm ent may be de
| feat for SIemp, but the willy Congress
man will not admit it. The Ninth dis
trict was hot for Noel 8 appointment
| Tue Pres dent is said to have declared
he would not do anything to increas
the monopoly of Federal offices il
Virginia the Ninth District Republi
cans now enjoy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
The Tenderfoot. ~

Oscar l.. Figman and Ruth White
will be seen at the Beverly on Thurs
day, Feb. 18th, in Richard Carries and
II. l. Hearth Western operate COM
edy 1.-The TenderfOot.
MusicaIiy The Tenderfoot" may be
classed as being one of the brightest
light operate works on the roads. ID.
l.. Hearth seemed to catch the spirit OF
the outdoor life when he made the score
for Mr.. Carries am using book and the
result has been some twenty bright
and catchy melodies, which have the
advantage of being the kind people
whistle.
Mr.. Flgman an Miss White will be
best remember by theatregoers as
the stars of the big revival of The
BurgomasteT," which WAS seen two
seasons ago. Figmsn is playing an
entirely different role in The Tender
foot" that of Professor Pettibone, the
gentle semlnarian who visits his Dieees
ranch in Texas and ia Initiated into
the mysteries of plains life by the mix.
ed crowd of Texas rangers, cowboys,
senoritas, cowRirls and MexicaBs that
are shown in the piece. Figmsn Is
said to be refined in his methods. and
10 be the best Professor Pettibone that
has been seen in the character. Miss
White brings to the role of Marion
splendid soprano voice, beauty and
dramatic ability.
The remainder of the cast is CON-
posed of we'll known people, including
Jethro Warner, tenor Of achieve
ments: Fred Bailey, Harry b. Will
liams and Eta Lockhart, two OF the
best dancers on the stage; Louise
Bracket, George Roman and Others.
The chorus is u large one and contains
as q novelty the famous Dolly" girls
whose prettiness and singing ability
went far toward assuring the success
of the piece in New York and Chicago.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

Rev. 5. w. Haddon. pastor of tie
Presbyterian church at Old PIovident
r ,ckbridge county, accompanied ~
Mes. Haddon, were in the city on w ed.
les lay last.
Mrs. Edward II. Fox, who had spei t
more than four weeks at the Kings
Daughters hospital, was sufficient y
recovered to leave the hospital Oh We'd
nesday.
Frank Sprouse, who was recently
recaptured after a long sojoufn ct
5prouse Hollow and put in jail. decid-
. that he had not had sufficient hOIi-
day, and on Tuesday night again TOT k
his leave.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
kjrkuatrick-Hudson.

At the home of the bride at Green
bank, W. Va. on Tuesday, 9Th lust,
Miss Hattie Hudson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. j. l.. Hudson. was united in
marriage to MIR. j. A kirkpatrick Of
Cass, w Va. The ceremony took place
at 1870 a. m, and was performed in
an impressive manner by the Rev. II
q Burr.
The couple are very popular in their
respective neighbOrhOods and though
the wedding was to be a quiet home
affair, there was a large company of
friends and relatives III attendance.
The happy pair were in this city at the
Eakleton this week on their way to
Lexington near which place they will
spend some Gays al the home Of the
groom parents. Mr.. and Ms. W. h
Kirkpatrick Of the kerr's Greek sec
ton.
After their visit 10 Rockbridge ooun
ty Mr.. aud Mrs. kirkpatrick will re
turn to Cass, W. Va, their future
home where Mr.. Kirkpatrick is pro
prietur of the Mountalu lon Hotel an(
Is also mayor OF the town.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
A Handsome Picture (SIzs I0xi4 inches
Given Away Every Sunday.

The Philadelphia sunday Press new.
or does things by halves When it an.
nounces that it will give away fire
picture in colors each week. it means
something. 1t is true that this greal
Sunday newspaper gives each reader a
handsome color. picture faithfully re
producing the work of the World g
greatest masters. You will not be dis
appointed in having your newsdealer
or carrier deliver copy of The Sun.
day Press to your home.
The Sunday Press always gives its
readers the best Of everything. You
can i'll afford to miss it. Remember
the picture is free only with The Phila-
delphia Sunday Press, and as the enor
mous dem and for this newspaper is
greater aud greater each week, we
warn you to give your dealer your or
der today
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Board Of Trade MeetInl.

| Tuesday afternoon the Board o
Trade held largely attended meetiDl
It which the question of Staunton be
coming city Of the first class waS dis
cussed. The following resolution by
Mr.. Clarke W orthington WAS adopted
with but one dissenting vote:
Nv hereas, it has been brought to The
attention OF the board of trade Of the
city Of Staunton, that there Is an eff
fort being made by minority Of The
residents of tue city Of Staunton. to
prevent the enactment Of such legisla
ton as may be necessary for the trans
fer of StauntOn from the grade of a
city of the second elias, to the grade of
a city of the first class. and whereas,
il Is the hon st Opiuion OF the mem-
bers of the board of trade present, that
there are ten Thousand 60 000) inhabi-
t4nts and over within the corporate
limits Of Staunt0n, as shown by the
perfectly legal census taken by the
judge Of the corporation court OF this
city, at the req uest of the city council.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that
we, the mem bers Of the board of trade
of the city OF Stanton in regular meet
ing assembled, do most respectfully
petition the general assembly Of Viz
GINA, now ia session, to enact such
as may be necessary for the
OF this city from the
grade of city Of the second class to
the grade of city OF the first class.
Provided that no provision shall
be embraced in The laws now to be en-
acted. which would take from the city
OF Stanton, the coutrol and fixing of
lis salaries, where possible.
Mr.. Worthington was appointed
to bring the resolution TO
the attention Of the proper authorities
in Richmond. and do what WAS neces-
sary to procure legislation to adjust
the matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Master Gabriel's Farewell Tour.

Melville b. Raymond's cartoon CON
edy, "Buster Brown" will make Its
farewell tour of the South on its return
visit this season with Gabriel in tt Q
title role. This diminutive comedian
will, in all possibilities, only play four
cities next season, namely; New 7 ork.
Chicago. Boston and Philadelphia. The
Author Manager, Melville B. Raymond,
ha. finished Little Jack Horner" in
which lie will star Master Gabriel next
season. This return engagement is
billed for the Beverly. next Friday even
ing, February 10th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
III. l.. LANG,
BURIED UNDER COAL.
Mr.. John n. Dunlap, Coal HEAVIER, Meets
Violent Death.

viutCuN V0dkus
Early Sunday morning, Jan. Z, 1906
John H. Dunlap, coal HEAVIER at the
Union Pacific chutes, was killed by
falling from the top of the chutes into
the tender of an east bound freight and
breaking his neck Dunlap answered
the Call of the trainmen for coal and
letting the apron down slipped In some
way and was precipitated head fore
most His head struck the gate and
broke his neck causing instant death.
He was buried beneath the seven tons
) of coal in the tender, with only his
head protruding The engineer and
fireman worked fast and furious to
remove the coal from the unfortunate
man, but life WAS extinct and their
efforts futile. The body was taken to
the undertaking rooms of Snyder &
Snyder and prepared for burial. Every
possible effort was made to secure some
trace of the dead mans relatives, but
without success. Coroner Straup came
down Monday night and ordered tho
body buried as no one asked for an
inquest. John Fl. Dunlap was q
stranger here and carried no papers
by which his identity could be estab
lished. He was it. 10 In. tall, weight
about It's lbs, had black hair and eyes,
ann had dark complexion. On the
right forharm the initials w. H. &.
were tattooed, and underneath clasped
hands and shield
Later. A letter addressed to John H.
Dunlap arrived at the postOff1ce yester-
day morning, and Investigation prov
ed it was from the dead man. mother
and sister at Zetta, Virginia. 1t seems
a year or more had elapsed since Dun
lap had written home. and the old
mother and sister expressed delight to
know brother and son was still alive,
and impl0red an early visit home.
Before an answer could be returned
the unfortunate man had stepped in
with the silent pilot and been rOwed
across to the other side.-Oakley
Graphic, Logan Co Kan, Jan. 18th.
1906.
John HeDdren Dunlap was the young
est son of Madison and Carrie V. Dun
lap, of Zetta, Va. He had been absent
from home in the western States for
seven years last November, 1905. He
had written a bright cheerful letter
home on New Years Day." 1905,
stating that he had business contract
for six months, and when the time ex.
pired he intended to return to his
home in Virginia as he had grown
tired of his western life He was of a
sunny, cheerful disposition, was d
great favOrlte with his friends and
comrades. All will be grieved to learn
OF the sad circumstances of his un'
timely death. A FRIEND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
To Maud E. Frymyer:

TAKE NOTICE. that we shall on the I'd
day of March, 1906, move the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, Virginia. to have
marked released and discharged certain
vendors lien retained in certain deed
from YOU and G. l. Fryiuyer, your hus:
bard dated January %, 1909. and recorded
in the office of the County Clerk OF Au-
gusta county. Virginia. in Deed Book No.
13l. page $3.50, to secure payment of the
snm of One Hundred Dollars, evidenced
nv the bond of Mrs. o. Whistleman to
YOU. for the principal sum of 800 90, dat
ed January %, 1900, payable Oct Is, 1900
also to have marked released and discharg'
ed certain deed of trust from Mrs. o.
WbistIeman and her husband to A K q.
Bass. trustee dated January %. 1900. and
recorded in the ga me clerks Office in Deed
Book No 13l, p. 800. to secure payment OF
the same debt described above This no.
,, tice is given under Section 2498 of the
Code of Virginia, 1881 and acts amenda
/ tory thereof, the undersigned being own
er of certain real estate affected by the ex
istence of said vendors lien and deed OF
| trust The property so affected Is describ
ed briefly as follow: 8 Acres Rood and
! l61 Poles on North River at North Rivel
Gap, adjoining the lands formerly owne!e
| by Emanuel Hise and AbsOlOm Michael
POCAHONTAS COMPANY,
Tim berlake & Nelson. p.q. By counsel
feb At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
A Pleasant Social Event.

Quite pleasant social event WAS
that at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Stickley's, near this city, last Friday
evening, which was thoroughly enjoy
ed by all who were present. After the
arrival of the guests at S p. IN, and
their cordial and hearty recepti' n by
the hospitable young host and hostess,
the ample rooms were filled with the
sound of the merriment of the young
people. who INDUCED in various games
and amusements till the midnight
hour when rtfreshmsnts we're daintily
served Later the guests returned
to their respective homes with benedic'
tions upon the heads OF their charm
ing enterta iners.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Mardi Gras Festivities, New Orleans, La.
Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola. Fla,
February 22.27, 1906

Southern Railway offers very low
rates from all points on its lines to New
Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola and re.
turn account Mardi Gras festivities in
February; dates of sale February q to
20, inclusive, final return limit leaving
destination March 3rd, 1906. unless
tickets are deposited with. Special
Agent not later than March 3rd. 1905.
aud fee of fifty cents per ticket paid
at tine of deposit, when same will be
good for return leaving New Orleans,
Mobile or Pensacola not later than
March 18th, 1906 Stop-overs allowed.
For further information apply to
neal est coupon ticket agent, Southern
Ry., or write l.. s. Brown, Genera
Agent, Southern Ry., Washington, d.
lC. feb Al
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
E. D. Snapp, J r Gregory,
Practical Painters.

Don't pay cts per pound for wood.
II you buy 100 pounds Of White Lead
in kegs you get Ss pounds Of White
Load and II pounds of Wood.
When you buy L Il M. Paint you
get full gallon of paint that won't
wear off for IL or 10 years, because l..
& NJ. Zinc hardens the l. IL NJ. White
Lead and makes l. u NJ. paint wear
like iron.
gallons l. Il NJ. mixed with 8 gal
lous Llnseed Oh will paint a moderate
siz d house.
L. u Nj. costs only 81 ~ per 0allor
Sold in the north, east, south, wesf
C. 8. Andrews. Elk Mayor, Danbuly
| Conn, writes: "Paintt d my house II
years ego with l. u Nj. Looks wei
today.
Sold by G. II. ohrOn. Stuart
Draft, Va, j b. Roden, WaynesbOro
Va, Augusta Milling l. Mercantile
| Co, NOISY Creek, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
! The Gulf Coast Resorts, Mobile, New Or.
leans, Mexico, Arizona, New
Mexico and California.
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

VIA SOU ERN RA1LWA 1.
Winter tourist tickefs nov on sale to
the noted resorts of the Gulf Coast and
Mexico. ARR ,ra. New Mexico and
California; tickets TO b. sold up to and
including April so, 1906, fiial limit
May 81, 1906. for return passage
Stopovers.
Elegant train service: the route OF
the washington & Southwestern
Limited solid Pullman train; also
handling "Sunset Annex" Pullman
sleeper to New Orleans, connecting at
that point with the Sunset Limited
via the Southern Pacific for California
and intermediate States, with direct
connection for Mexico.
Ask nearest Southern Ry. ticket
agent for full information, or write
l. s. Brown, General Agent, Wash
| ngtOn, ID. &. jan 6-4mo
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
S2,750,0OO Every Day For a Year.

The Manufacturers Record OF Balti
more in it's issue Of Jan. 18th, publishes
Il mot comprehensive Industrial re
sumae of the South g progress for the
year 1908 The figures and tables OF
facts therein stated show that the
Southern States have grown and pros
pered during that period in most re
markable manner an actual increase
In material wealth of 81, $50, 900 a day
for every day during the past year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

A. L. Hewitt, J. P, West Berlin, VT,
writes:
81 am happy to be able TO write you
this letter in relation to what your
Peruna has done for my family.
"When I brought the first bottle
home, found my wife and daughter
both sick-my wife with indigestion
and my daughter with a severe cold.
They were both cured.
81 am willing to state that Peruna.
worst cold in "a to 36 hours.'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
TW0-Cent Railroad Bill.

Columbus, o., Feb. The House
last night, with great display Of en-
thusiam, passed the Freiner two cent
railroad fare bill. The Senate has pass
ed the Hatsburn bill, measure with
almost like provisions 1t is predicted
the Senate will agree to the Freiner
bill and pass 1t. Ii the governor then
signs the bill as confidently expected,
the railroads Of Ohio after thirty DAYS
must put railroad fares on tw0cent
basis.
The Virginia Legislature should fol-
low this example for the benefit of the
people.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Other Remedies Failed
-Pe-ru-na EfiCaci0uS."

Hon. Geo. w. Honey, National Chap
lain U. V. u, Ex-Chaplain 4th Wiscon-
sin Cavalry, Ex-Treasurer State of Wis
consin and x-Quartermaster General
State of Texas g. A. r., writes from
100 First ST., n. W., Washington, D. c.,
as follows:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
St2,50O for the Va S D B.

Under Il suspension of the rules the
Legislature on Saturday tn mp the
bill of Delegate Churchman apprOpri-
ating Sl2 500 for the Virginia Schoos
for the Deaf and the Bind aud pas t Il
it without dissenting vote The APP
preparation ia for certain improve ,nents,
buildings and additi )nil laul.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Pension Notice.

The Pension Board of Augusta cOun
ty will meet at the Court House on
Thursday, the 18th of Feb. 1906. at 10
O'Clock to examine all applications flied
for pensions.
SAMUEL F. PILsON,
Chairman Pension Board.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Followed nr. Hartman's Advice.

Mr.. John G. Nelson, Dayton, Tenn,
geologist and mining engineer, while a
Captain in the Federal Army during g
the Civil War, contracted case of rheu-
matism.
This malady was constant and per-
sistent, inducing the development of
other ailments, which also became
chronic. After taking q course of
Peruna, Capt. Nelson writes:
Having been painfully afflicted with
chronic rheumatism and the adjunctive
complications for many years, and after
having received many general and
special treatments with only temporary
relief, / read your scientific treatise on
catarrhal diseases.
''At my request, you prescribed for
me a special course of the Peruna RENE
dies, which closely followed, and am
happy to report that my rheumatism
and complicated ailments are subdued,
and l feel young again at the age of
sixty-nine years.
"Reason will accept your cLassifca-
ton of catarrhal diseases as scientific
and true, and the Peruna remedies as
a standard treatment for them.
al thank you heartily for your skilled
and logical advice"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Canton Officers.

Wednesday night Canton Staunton
No. 2, Patriarchs Militant. L o Q. F..
elected the following officers for the
ensueing term: Commander, J. G
Dudley; First Lieutenant, J W.
Black; Second Lieutenant, A. s.
Woodhouse. These together with H.
H. Harlow, Clerk, and John l.. Hoy
Accountant, constitute the commas
stoned officers of the body.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

W cannot too highly recommend
your preparation for the relief of
catarrhal troubles i'm their various
forms.
"Some members of my own FAM
lily have used it with most grafffy-
ing results.
"When other remedies failed.
Peruna proved most efficacious and
I cheerfuiIy certify to its curative
excellence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
|E-TREASURER STATE "a WISCONSIN
Uses Pe-ru-nd In His Own
Family as a Catarrh
Remedy.

~EO. w. HONEY, Ex-Treasurer OF
" the State of Wisconsin, is q man Of
wide acquaintance and extensive ex-
perience.
He has used Peruna in his own family
with the most gratifying results.
He gives it unqualified endorsement
as an efficacious catarrh remedy.
II is just such testimony as this which
has given Peruna such high standard
in the estimation of the American
public.
There is no possible way to gainsay
such frank and genuine testimony.
The only way to account for such tes-
timony is the fact that Peruna really
does what is claimed for it.
Because it relieves catarrh, it clears
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
How Are
Your Eyes }?

Are they weak ? DO they
water? Do they itch Do
they ache :? Do they ''glve
out" at close of work? Are
you dizzy? Do you have head
ache? II so. you need US We
are expert in the science of
optics. All affections of the
eye diagnosed. Consultation
free, and glasses furnished when
needed only after the most
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animation, by the aid OF the
retinOscOpe and ophthalmo-
scope. All work guaranteed.
The fitting of children's eyes
a speciality.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Royal
Baking Powder
Absolutely
Pure

DISTINCTIVELY A CREAM OF
TARTAR BAKING POWDER
1t does not contain an atom of phos-
phatic acid (which isthe product of bones
digested in sui phuric acid) or of ALUM
(Which is one-third sui phuric acid) sub
stances adopted for other baking powders
because of their cheapness.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
PE-RU-NA
The Reliable
catarrh Remedy.

id the system Of a great many different
:hronic diseases.
Catarrh is the stronghold of lingering
diseases. Once rid the system of catarrh
and it is very difficult indeed for disease
to linger very long.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

the way for Nature
to re-assert her
sway over the ply
Biological forces of
the body and thus