Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
FROM MT. S0LON.


TLE-sERIOUs ACCIDENT-PENsoN
AL MENTION, ETC.
Mt. Scion, Sept 30.-As We have nor
noticed any news items in yonT paper
for some time. and not wanting to be
classed as a back mum Der, we have de
cided to devote a little time to jotting
some of the doings and movements of
the folks in and around our village
From our own observation, and in
formation gathered from persons en-
gagged in the various enterprises at
this place, we can safely say it has
been the most prosperous year since
completion of the railroad. The ship.
ments from this point are lumber.
bark. piling. hay, wheat, cattle. sheep,
hogs, poultry, eggs, butter-all in
large quantities. The agent at the
station here informs us that the aver
age weekly output are 20 loads per
week. With the exception of the cat
tie and sheep, this output is from a
radious not exceeding 10 miles of this
station.
The large seed and fertilizer ware
house of Mr.. J. A. Riddle at this place
is under the management Of Mr.. Vir.
gil Miller, who is regarded as the right
man in the right place, we are inform
cd that bis sales this year far exceed
any other year.
There are several other tirmes hand
ling fertilizers who are also doing a
good business.
Mr.. A. r. G. Bass who for the past
year has been engaged in the lumber
business in Campbell and Appomattox
counties, is spending a few days with
his family here.
We learn that young and pretty
daughter of Mr.. Ed. FrYmoyers, who
lives near SaDgervllle, was engaged in
canning tomatoes several days ago
when one of the cans exploded, throw
ing the boiling fruit IN her face and
eyes. 1t is thought she will lose one
eye and probably both.
Miss Brownie Bass, accompanied by
Miss Nellie Hiner. returned to Powha
tan College last week.
Mr.. w. B. Todd and wife received a
80 day railroad pass over the N. & W..
Ry. to the Jamestown Exposition. The
officials of this road show their appre-
citation of true merit and worth.
DIR. ]. G. Alexander who recently
purchased the late ex-Treasurer Sam'l
Paul's property, is making many i'm
provements which add to the attrac-
tiveness of this very desirable home.
Mr.. A. B. Reed has purchased of Mr..
Byron Blakemore a residence here
known as the Lorenzo Sihert property.
Lake View" There are other sales
contemplated which IN all probability
will be consumated in the near future.
This place offers many opportunities
for desirable citizens. A good man
could find an excellent opening in the
harness business. Every mechanic here
is doing we'll
doc" B. [. Karicofe soliciting agent
for the Rockingham Hotel, Pine
Beach, arrived in the village Satur-
day evening for short stop over with
friends.
Mr.. w. M. Men ulty, one of Highland
county's leading stockmen, has COM
menced the movement of his vast
herds of cattle and sheep that be pur-
chased from the grazers in several of
the counties west of us during the
summer. His purchases are principally
for export purposes, and for this class
he shows superior judgment. His
shipments weekly from this place are
7 to loads, all of which are princi
pally export cattle. The shipments
made last week attracted number of
our local stockmen who looked upon
his fine herds of 400 and 1900 pound
ers with delight as they moved leisure.
ly through the beautiful meadow of
Mr.. W, 3. Todd, where they wei e
kept several days preparatory for
shipment. One of cur leading farmers
remarked that Mr.. McNulty was a
useful man in his own community and
also at this place. as he is in the mark.
ct for all kinds of stock and is quick
and ready for business at all times.
The tournament held at this place
On the 25th was successful from every
view point. The Knights, 16 in num-
Der, bore themselves with dignity and
grace, and the riding afforded the spec
tators much enjoyment. The lawn
party held Oh the grounds at night was
a financial success, and would have
been more SO, but the demand for
cloaks, shawis and overcoats, was
greater than for ice cream, which lat
ter was in abundance.
Mr.. Chas. Brenaman, the chief mar
shall. did his part admirably; mounted
on a beautiful black steed, moving
over the grounds as gracefully as a
military officer, using some discipline
in a modest way In order to make the
affair success. The Ole thing lacking
to have made it one of the most inter-
esting occasions of the season was the
failure on the part of the chief to de-
liver an address, and also the judge
whose duty it was to place the crowns
upon the queen of love and beauty and
the maids of honor. l suppose they
can be excused this one time if they
promise to do better the next.
Miss Mary Long of your city is
spending some time at this place, the
guest of Myree V. McFall.
MIR. VIM. Messersmith who was