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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
DISMAL SWAMP DRY.
LONG DROUGHT TURNS MARSH INTO
DUST.

LONG DROUGHT TURNS MARSH INTO
DUST.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 15.-Forest fires
which have been burning in Eastern
Virginia for ten days have swept over
thousands of acres of land, completely
depicting large sections of all under
growth, and even destroying timber.
Not within the memory of old men
has there been so little water in
swamps and other low places as there
is at this time. Swamps which have
been under water almost continuously
for years are now as dry as powder.
Muck has turned into dust.
Especially is this true of Dismal
Swamp. There is now but little water
in that almost impenetrable fastness
of nature save in Lake Drummond,
and the water there is lower than it has
been for years. In sections of the
swamp where water is usually from
one to three feet deep there is dry
ground.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
Kelly--Bo0ker.

Mr.. VIM. A. L. Kelly, Jr., brother of
Mr.. Monroe Kelly, formerly of this
city, was married Wednesday evening
of last week to Miss Mary w. Booker
in Hampton. Miss Bessie Kelly, for
merly of the Mary Baldwin Seminary,
was BRIDES maid. Miss Booker is
we'll known here, where her father was
for some years prominently engaged in
business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
RED CROSS STAMPS
FOR ALL VIRGINIA.
AND NATIONAL RED CROSS UNITE
FOR UNIQUE CHARIY,

STATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SOCIETY
AND NATIONAL RED CROSS UNITE
FOR UNIQUE CHARIY.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 15.-If the
plans of the State Anti tuberculosis
Association are carried out, Red Cross
Christmas stamps will soon be for sale
for Christmas use throughout the State.
Under arrangements with the National
Red Cross Society, the State Associa-
ton will distribute the stamps through
out Virginia and will share the pro-
ceeds with the National Society.
Perhaps no popular movement of re-
cent years has had the unique success
of this plan, devised to raise funds for
the relief work of the Red Cross Socie-
ty. The stamps are beautifully en-
graved, with the symbol of the Red
Cross, and carry brief Yuletide greet
ing. They are to be offered for sale
throughout the State, at one cent each,
and are to be attached to Christmas
mail. Thanks to the Post Office De-
partment the stamps can be sold in the
corridors and halls of government
buildings where they can easily be Sc
cured by those who desire to assist the
two great charities.
DR.. 7. A. Parker, Executive Secre-
tary of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society,
is in charge of the distribution of these
stamps and is maturing plans whereby
they can be had throughout the State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
Circuit Court Jury.

The following have been drawn for
jurymen for circuit court for Tuesday,
November %, at 10 O'Clock a. M, Rob
ert ID. Black, r. +. L. Hiner, Chas. S.
Cav, G. N. Chittum, Hugh HI. Rosen,
G. P. Rosen, j. A. Clemmer, Wilbur
Houseman, d. s. Hunter, D. L. Evers,
L. G. Burton, Fred FL. Obaugh, q. H.
Mackey, Robt. II. Newman, VIM. F.
Fry, Kemper A. koiner, Ollie P. Coin
err, John A. Enrslef, Ias F. Wade,
Jchn STRAIN, David I. GfeaNer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
Negro "Trusty" Assaults Girl.

One of the most atrociouS crimes in
the annals of Staunton came to light
Friday though the actual deed took
place several days back, Clifton Brock
enridge, negro "trusty'' prisoner at
the county Jail, is alleged to have made
a criminal assault upon Dorothy
Powell, the seven-year-old daughter OF
T. H. Powell, deputy jailer, in the mid
die of the week, but it was kept quiet
until Thursday night. When news OF
the crime was noised abroad talk of
lynching was heard on the streets, but
nothing was done in the way OF mob
violence, although the fre-bell was
sounded for the alleged purpose Of get
ting the mob together after midnight.
Breckenridge was cleaning in the
residence part of the Jail, it is said i,
when the alleged assault took place.
Jailer Hutcheson, the little girls
grandfather, is said to have taken the
negro in hand and administered sew
ere pommeling about the face.
Monday morning special grand
jury was summoned and after hearing
several witnesses returned true bill
for attempted rape against Brecken-
ridge. Judge Holt set the case for trial
at 2 o'clock that afternoon, and the fol-
lowing jury was obtained: Messrs. w.
b. Anderson, E. R. Anderson, M. II.
Armstrong, E. M. Bryan, J. w. Jardine,
A. B. Bosserman, w. B. Lackey G. b.
johnson, c. A. Masters, Morgan Byrne,
w. 8. Baker and Jos. Blackburn.
The court room was cleared of spec
tators, and the evidence gone into, at
its close the jury went to its room and
IN twelve minutes returned the follow
ing verdict: "We, the jury find the ac-
cused guilty of an attempt to commit
rape as charged in the Indictment and
fix his punishment by death.'
Judge Holt then passed sentence
which was that Breckenridge should
die in the electric chair on December
18th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
PAUL GILMORE In A
NEW PRODUCTION
s'THE CALL OF THE NORTH" AT THE
BEVERLY TONIGHT.

BEVERLY TONIGHT.
For his annual tour, Mr.. Paul Gill
more is appearing this season in new
comedy, 1.-THE Call Of the North,n a
romantic depletion of life in the Cana
dian woods by George Broadhurst, au-
thor of 'sThe Man Of the Hour" and
other remarkable dramatic productions
of the past few years. Mr.. Gilmore and
his players will be seen here is this new
offering under the direction of A. J.
Spencer, at the Beverly with the entire
lavish equipment of scenery, costumes
and effects, used in staging 1.-THE Call
of the North" for its runs last year in
New York, Chicago and Boston. Mr..
Spencer is said to have surrounded this
popular young star with cast of high
standard of selection, and report says
that Mr.. Gilmore himself has the most
advantageous role he has ever appear
ed in during his years of stardom. At
the Beverly tonight.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
Farms Wanted.

We want large number of. farms for
clients in the North and Middle West
who wish to locate not great distance
from Washington. If you wish to sell
your property send particulars or write
to AMERICAN REALTY COMPANY,
Washington, D. G..
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19

WANTED-Immediately, all guina
keets, chickens, eggs, rabbits and
country produce in Augusta county.
Best market prices paid.
STAUNTON PRODUCE Co.,
oc29 At IL w. Frederick st,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19

Rev. DR.. A. M. Fraser attended a
meeting of the Presbyterian Orphanage
board in Lynchburg this week. The
board decided to rebuild the building
which was recently destroyed by fire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
Sterling
Silver
Tableware

For wedding gifts. There is nothing
more appropriate, nothing more pop
ular.
New patterns, graceful outlines
and perfect finish characterize our
offerings in solid silverware for the ta-
BILE or sideboard.
Moderate priced articles of positive
value will be found in this department
to suit every taste.
We should be pleased to answer
any correspondence regarding the ar
ticles, designs, finish and prices Of
goods we show in this department., or,
far better, show you our stock if you
can make it convenient to make us a
personal call.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19

A well established business is offered
for sale in another column, by MI. w.
E. Hall, of Ivy, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-11-19
III. L. Lang,
Masonic Temple.

FOR SALE.
General Stock of Merchandise. Good
Stand. w. E. HALL,
nov 10 At Ivy, Va.
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
Tho Cantaloupe.

A striking exemplncation OF che
whirligig of fortune Is that while at
one time the wicked city folk sold gold
bricks and green goods to the honest
countryman, now tho honest country.
man sells cantaloures to the wicked
city folk.
Tho cantaloupe is a small, round,
wrinkled vegetable, and It Is a cross
between a Dead Sea apple and q
gourd, as q general thing,
Early In the summer II 10 brought
into the markets. AT that time II eX'
hales a perfume that 10 sweeter than
O blend Of oldfashionod roses and
early violets, Because II costs so
much to perfume tho cantaloupe thus,
the price is all the way from 80 cents
to rs cents each,
II IL estimated that enough money
Ia wasted annually In this country to
dig the canal across Panama. This
money Is wasted In liquor and cigars,
II wo would compile statistics Of the
money thrown away on cantaloupes
we should find that with the added
sum we could double-deck tho Panama
canal and have q sufficient sum left
to move all the Carnegie libraries to
It's brink.
The conventional way Of serving q
oantaloupe Ia to cut Il In halves and
remove the loose works on the inside.
While you are doing this the canva.
oupe sends forth tantallzing, appetz.
Ing flnvors, and your lips begin to
twitoh In expectancy and you wish In
your heart that you had stolen into O
corner back Of q billboard and eaten
the thing all by yourself, Neverthe'
less, YOU prepare II for eating, then
you Sigh, and impalo a bite on your
fork or spoon, Once Il Ia In your
mouth your soul sinks within you and
you remember the time you ate the
soop caramel ot the April fool party
Your subsequent remarks are not
such as could be printed In this GOV.
ernmont'inspected paeking.house Of
literary products,
BY and by people will grow weary
Of hunting for the north pole and OK,
plorlng parties will bo organized to
sock q good Cnntaloupo
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
Nervous
Prostration

II suffered so with Nervous
Prostration that thought there
was no use trying to get well, A
friend recommended DR.. Miles
Nervine, and although skeptieal
at first, | soon found myself re-
covering, and am to-day well.'
MRS. D. |. JONES,
$500 Broadway, Cleveland, o.
Much sickness Is Of nervous
origin. It's the nerves that
make the heart force the blood
through the veins, the lungs
take in oxygen, the stomach d.
gest food, the liver secrete bile
and the kidneys filter the blood.
II any Of these organs are weak,
II Is the fault Of the nerves
through which they get their
strength. DR.. Miles Nefvine Is
a specific for the nerves. 1t
soothes the irritation and assists
in the generation Of nerve force,
Therefore you can hardly miss
1t II you take DR.. Miles Nervine
when sick. Get bottle from
your druggist. Take II all ac-
eording to directions, and II IL
does not benefit he will return
your money,
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13

I've never seen a hill but looked at
me with grave content,
Good-naturedly and cheerfully, which,
ever way / went;
Though 1t were bleak and bare and
brown, It shouldered to the sky
And looked at me in quiet peace when
l went slowly by;
But any building, be 1t house, or tenn
pied place or mart,
viii face man with chilling brows
that set him far apart.
I've never seen country road that
did not have the time
To loaf beside the forests where the
blossomed vines would climb,
To coax me softly, lazly, to rest with
it awhile
And see the comfort It could find in
creeping mile on mile;
But city streets-they blare at you
and will not let you stay;
They hustle you increasingly and drive
your dreams away.
I've never seen the sky that shields
the countryside at night
All cDoH NtiNSt piufViJ iooPSu up
with gems Of light
That did not seem to bend to me all
frlendlywlse, and bless
And pour a balm Of comfort on my
heart in its Distress
But when the city has Its night the
glare beats In your eye
And look whatever way you will you
cannot see the sky.
I've never seen country road, or
brook, or HILL or tree,
That did not have kindly word to
speak or sing to me;
They never crowd US to one side, they
never sneer nor frown,
Nor view us strangerwlse as do the
streets and walls Of town.
And sometimes think that this may
be the hidden plan
TO show us how much better God
could make the world than man.
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
Unr BUSINESS uovernor.

We've got great "business
man" fer governor all right.
One third of the students at the
blind school must remain at home
because Donaghey vetoed several
items in the appropriation for
this institution. He didn't have
the manhood to do it while the
legislature Was in session either.
He waited till the members were
safe at home
Then he appointed two re-
publicans on the capitol COM
mission, and now he is trying to
get that Populist demagogue,
Ben Griffin, on the commission.
But Ben's running for congress,
and besides, he wanted to be
elected president Of the Farmers
Union at Little Rock last week /.
Ben is a humbug.
Now Donaghey openly defies
an order of the chancery court
and is tearing out work in the
new state house which Caldwell
and Drake offered to replace
without cost to the state. Men
who have been to Little Rock
and claim to know, say that
Donaghey's man De Lambert
has been on a protracted drunk
ever since the governor put him
on the capitol job.
Donaghey made a brilliant
record on the whiskey question.
Just THREE days before the
legislature adjourned he sent a
special message asking that body
to submit the question to the pe0.
pie. There is not saloon man
in Arkansas opposing George
Washington Donaghey.
The Christian people of Hot
Springs have asked the governor
to help them suppress gambling
in the Vapor City, and Donaghey
Gays hell do it-when he deems
it necessary.
The Old Lady Gazette is cer-
tainly "amoozing" these days in
trying to defend our great "busi-
ness governor.
Donaghey has evinced the
highest degree Of stupidity in
dealing with the affairs Of Ar
kansas, We believe he has got
the "hookworm disease" Yes
sir; we believe our millionaire
governor is victim Of "hook-
worms"
n UAccnN
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
browns Himself,

While sitting the river bank at
Fort Smith a few days ago, talk
ing and drinking with a compan-
ion, Stephen Feldstrom remarked
that he was going to drown him
self. After divesting himself OF
his clothing Feldstrom took an.
other drink and calmly walked
into the water. His body was
caught in the swift current and
swept down stream.
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13

Directory.
RELIGIOUS
Preaching at the Methodist
church second and third Sunday
in each month by Rev. G. W.
M. Freeman, pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock. 0. G..
Shaver, superintendent.
OEEICIEL
Congressional.
Member of Congress End District.
W. A. OLDFlLD.
Senatorial.
Member State Senate, econd
District-C. Fl. HENDERSON.
Judicial.
Judge Of the 10th Judicial Cir
cult j. W. MEEKs.
Pros. Atty.--C. E. ELMoRE.
County.
Representatives., M. STREET.
County Judge-W. II. KELLEY.
Clerk--ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
Sheriff-W. O. SMITH.
Treasurer--S. D. JoHNsToY.I
Assessor-W. L. SMlTU,s WI
Surveyor--R. K. ARNOLD.
THE COURTS
Circuit Court, Northern Dis
trict-l'irst Monday in January
and July. Southern District
Second Monday in February and
August.
County Court--Third Monday
in January, April, July and Oc-
tober. No County Court in The
Northern District.
Probate Court-Northern Dis
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
What II Shows,

"That Mllfers girl" says the en-
vious creature, ''is now surrounded
by a crowd Of young men who are
teaching her how to swim. Last win
ter II was the same thing, except that
they were teaching her how to skate
I'd be ashamed to appear 10 dull
Why, to my own knowledge she has
been learing how to skate and how tt
swim for three years, Doesn't that
indicate dullncss7"
Possibly" replied the injudieious
youth, "But on the other hand II
might indicate popularity"
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
Probate COuIt Mi

Notice is hereby given A., N
named administrators and guards. \
current at the June term, lsN h
Court for the Southern District 4 \
for settlement with their re,r,,,,,.
wit:
b. +, johnson, guardian mimi \.
Johnson, deceased.
Jas. M. Vance, guardian Tin, VA!
or.
Hardy Higginbottcm. guardian !,
ford estate. ..
And all parties interested IN N
Of said estates must come fOrv,a
ceptions to said accounts, Il any thrI
before the third day Of the next le.,
or they will be forever barred irur
accounts or any item thereof.
ArlhwSpE'
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
State Fair.

The Fourth Annual State Fair
and Industrial Exposition Of Ar
kansas will be held at the Oak
lawn Park, Hot Springs, seven
days, Oct. 7 to 10, 1909.
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13
coNTRA|l
BIDS ASKED ~ +
coAs1RllIl|

c BY authority of the c,..,
County Arkansas, the he vst' casAs III
missloners will on a'f''sa
between ~ Saturday. August !.
ssvsh DssHesn sr,u, the hours Of "a. y
ss Arkansas publicly let to ,,,a 4. ~
sIsets stsel sriass ,ne contract for fsrnsAt'''
river rive about 0, one-fourth njIs ls' ! a''sl
a0oa,saal' s0fa on the p0ushteepsis and ''ss s's'
Spo,'aeasi0rs ona cato Of which are ss ,,,' s'''|
ceuter ohs main nj ms span to be Ito + i,,' '''
one side and 20 feet on the ,'a !, 81
rest on cylinder piers, thirtv ra'' 1s
by twenty-five feet long eI.a mes''
composed of one part porl.', H.. Y
parts elsan' sharp sand, ,sa :
gravel Or crushed stooe. all toh% " /
med IN place. Said piers to b Y,
to bed .a rock All lumber to !. 'sl' =,
,''is whl,e oak free from large !, Z
s w,noshaheS' sawed true to H. =
nave SAP or more than two co,,,,,
oe two and a half inches thick, ,,s W.
by SIX inches hand rails, il vss I'''' Y
by ten inches. wv y
Complete n! plans and specias.t,n, !.
the office of the Clerk at Ev.s'ss ,,I's'' y \
sas. s y
All work contracted to hs .,,..,
months. "gs's'
The Commissioners reserve a. !.
any and all bids. :" y
IRl
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13

Saes agent for DR.. Chas. F. Simmons fain|
the line OF the already located San Antonio 80 J
Grande Railroad. The opportunity OF nM1
one OF the finest ranches that The world 0@
seem embracing $4,000 acres in the Garden s%|
the World Atascosa County Texas VP"l
ties like this seldom occur and will rroOaOy II
occur again,
Opportunity Seldom Comes But ~1
TWO hundred and ten dollars, payable Slo penTl
buys two lots for a home or business in town W
larm OF from l0acre truck farm to o4Vasea1
Mineral lands, farms improved and unimp''1
Arkansas for sale
Sharp County record., 1909-08-13

trict-Third Monday in March,
June, September and December
Southern District-Second Mon
day in March, June, September
and December.
Chancery Court Southern Dis.
trict-First Monday in May and
November. Northern District
Second Monday in March and
September.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
TAKEN 70 HOSPITAL,

Mr.. G.. *. Gibson, to whose III
ness we have several times referred
in these columns, was, on Monday
last, taken to the Memorial hospl-
tai at Richmond for treatment.
While his condition was some
what improved from that OF a week
before, it was such rs to necesSl-
tate great care in arranging for the
long drive to Stanton. 1t was
successfully accomplished, howev-
err, and he reached Staunton in
safety about 8 o'clock Monday
evening, accompanied by his broth
er, Mr.. Will, Gibson, his sisters,
Miss Kate and Mrs. D. NJ. Kyle,
and DR.. Fox.
Mr.. Gibson has been in bad
health for some time, thought to
be caused, in part at least, by be-
inc thrown from horse, but his
case became critical a few weeks
ago.
He is a young man who is held
in high esteem by all our people,
and it is sincerely hoped that he
NAV be afforded permanent relief.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
HOSE ON HAND.

The three hundred feet of hose
ordered by the town council sever
al months ago, and which had to
be returned owing to mistake In
size. is now here and ready for use
in case of fire.
1t came in by wagon on Satur-
day evening, and a few of our citi-
zens made some experiments with
it the same evening. The nozzle
seems rather large, although a l
IA inch stream was readily thrown
over Bishops store and the post
office. 1t is believed that by re-
ducing it to ga inch, water can be
thrown to the highest building in
town.
1t now stands us in hand to pro-
vide for the successful use of the
hose in case of fire. Without some
sort of organization and training,
our young men cannot be expected
to handle the situation in an
emergency. This matter should
be taken up by the council at an
early date, and the needed volun'
teer ought to be forthcoming, ano
doubtless will be.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
naasg or SUPERVISORS.

Al the meeting Of this body Oh
last Monday, there was but little
business of general interest trans
acted.
A majority of contractors IN Blus
Grass and Stonewall were allowed
on their respective contracts the
balance for the year ending Aug
ust lst.
j. Fl. Mackey was appointed
road commissioner for Monterey
district in place of T. J. Rexrode,
resigned.
A special meeting will be held on
next Monday for the purpose OF
considering the propriety of build
ing either the Stony Run bridge or
the Corbett bridge or both.
The county is pow in a position
to get about 81 500 state aid, and
it is not likely that the Board will
let it slip by.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
Ernm Mcdowell.

Mcdowell, Va, Aug. 4.-Misses
Rose Ward and Martha Bird are
visiting at E. A. McNulty's.
Mrs. Alvy Henderson, who has
been visiting relatives here, return
ed Monday to her home in Staun-
ton.
Mrs. ]. G. Dunsmore, of Staun-
ton, is spending sometime with her
daughter, Mrs L. B. Byrd.
Mrs. H. G. Quidore is much bet
ter at this writing.
Miss Mary c. Hiner returned
home Tuesday after teaching the
past session at Farmville.
Kennedy's moving picture show
is in town.
Mrs. Harry Bradshaw and Mrs
Benz. Hiner, of Holden, W. Va,
are spending a month here with
relatives,
Miss Jane Sheppe and Geneva
Jones, of New Hampden, are visit
ing Mrs. A. H. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs, Lowenburg, of New
York, and Mrs. John T. Hiner, OF
Stuart's Draft, are visiting then
father, Gilbert Siron.
John S. IRVINE is building a large
barn.
George Fifer, of Stanton, il
spending a week in town, and hi
many friends here are glad to SCI
him.
Blackberries are getting ripe ami
seem to be very plentiful.
Mrs. Gilbert Siple left Saturda..
for Bolar
Rev. Starbuck, of Dorchester
Va, spent last week in town an
preached at the Presbyterla
church on Sunday morning.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
VETS WILL CONTEST.

It is announced that the vets OF
Staunton will contest the recent
election, in fact, they have filed
their petition.
TO those who had hoped to see
the vanquished element submit
gracefully to the result, this action
is most disappointing,
The fact that some three or foul
columns are required to word the
alleged Irregularities is evidence o.
weakness, and, as usual, would
seem that the hope of possible sue
cess is based upon stumbling on {
pretext in some quarter.
The child that refuses to take 1T
medicine often gets spanking.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
DRYS WILL FIGHT.

There was an enthusiastic meet
ing of the drys. held at the Y. NJ.
C. A. last night and it was unani-
mouslv decided to vigorously OPP
pose the contest.
Those interested in opposing the
licensing of the saloon in Stanton
declare that they will fight to the
bitter end.
While the announcement in the
Dispatch and News of Sunday
morning, that the vets would con-
test the election of July %, did not
come as a surprise to many, never,
theless, it has been the principal
topic Of conversation ever since:
Throughot the day, Sunday
groups could be seen, here ano
there, all discussing the various
phases of the situation.
Advocates of the wet cause claim
ing that the points in the petition
were we'll taken, while those who
espoused the cause of the dry's de
clared that there was nothing to 1T
AS the matter now stands, TIT
drvs have about twenty days t6
file their answer to the petition.
Tuesday, Sept. Z, has been Sc
by the attorneys for the vets a
the day on which the deposition
will be taken that will be used a
evidence in behalf of epetitioner
at the hearing, which will probabl
come up at the September term G
court.-Staunton Daily News.