Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-02-18

are expressing themselves In opposition
to.the new tolI-gate bill passed by the
legislature, and if they are heard, as
they should be, the Supervisors will
not put it into effect.
The new drug store in the Virginia
Hotel, which is to be opened this month
by Mr.. Moore, the proprietor, is being
rapidly gotten ready for business, and
will be known as the Virginia Phar-
macy.
Mr.. II. M. Wegner, the artist, has
just completed portrait of the late
Mai. Thos. c. Elder, which will be add
ed to the list of distinguished lawyers,
which now hang on the wall of the cir
cult court room.
Mr.. Fred Earman left Wednesday
for Clifton Forge, where he takes
charge of the drug business purchased
bv him and Mr.. J. Harry Bryan. Mr..
Earman's family will make their home
in Clifton, much to the regret OF their
many friends here.
Mr.. Ash Lytton has bought an in
terest in the produce business now con-
Quoted by Mr.. ]. L. Emmert on West
Frederick street. The new company
will continue the business, which has
been great success in the hands of
Mr.. Emmert.
At the session of the Grand Lodge of
Masons in Richmond last week, Mr..
William B. McChesney of this city,
was chosen Grand Master Mr.. Nc
Chesney is one of the brightest Masons
in the State, and his friends heartily
congratulate him on his advancement.
The store of G. II. Cohron 4 Son, at
Stuarts Draft, was destroyed by fire
Friday night, together with large
stock of general merchandise. When
discovered the fire had made such head
way that it was impossible to subdue
it. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Hon. H. d. Flood delivered an adj
dress here last Friday night before the
teachers of the 10th Congressional dis
trict, and despite the snow storm,
large audience greeted him. He re-
turned to Washington the next morn
ing.
A telegram was received here last
Friday by Mr.. Chas. E. Ashburner, an
nouncing the death in Lincoln, Eng
land, of his sister, Miss Constance Ash
burner, principal of the Lincoln High
School for girls. She was about 4S
years of age, and was highly esteemed.
Her death followed an operation for ap-
pendicitis.
Mr.. S. J. Harris, formerly of this
county, was killed some days ago near
Jennings, Kansas, while at work on
bridge. He was prominent farmer
and stock raiser. His wife and seven
children survive MIN. His parents,
four sisters and two brothers also sur
vive him. One of his sisters is Mrs. M.
F. Gayhart of Greenville.
The congregation of Thinking Spring
Presbyterian church, has called Rev.
James O. Mann of North Carolina,
student at Union Theological Semina-
nv, to the pastorate of that church.
Rev. Mr.. Mann filled the pulpit there
last summer so successfully that his
name was the only one presented to
the congregation.
The meeting of the school teachers OF
the 10th Congressional district, which
was held here last week, was, despite
the snow storm Of Friday, decided
success. Quite number of prominent
speakers were present, and all the pa
pers read were very interesting and
created much discussion. The visitors
were highly pleased with their recep-
ton.
MIR. Elon G. Henkel, editor of the
Shenandoah Valley, at New Market
and member of the firm of Henkel d
Co., the oldest Lutheran Publication
house in this county, was in the city
this week, where his wife is having he
eye treated. He paid our office pleas
ant call, which we hope to return II
the near future. Mr.. Henkel spen
several days at Churchville with Rev
: w. w. Richie, before returning home
Mrs. Clark, mother of Mrs. I. L
Fauntleroy, of this city, who was seri
2 ously burned Thursday, died that nigh
from the effects of her injury. Mrs
1 Clark had made her home with he
daughter, who had only been absen
from the house few moments whel
she heard her mothers cries and say
; her at the front door in flames. Neigh
bors hurried to her assistance, but a
help was unavailing, and she died ths
e afternoon. The remains were taken
y Charleston, S. c., Friday for burial.
: The trouble at the Kings Daughter
hospital, WI1fCH Hdo Couo0u al uoAA WI
}, in the city, reached climax Wedne
s. day, when the board of directors aske
= for the resignation of Miss Moore, i
superintendent. The trouble cam
- about by the admittance of tuberc1
i, losis patient over the protest OF some
~ the doctors and the superintendent
The other nurses in the hospital havir
stood by their superior, also tendere
Al their resignation.
~ The Augusta County Fruit Grove
: held most interesting meeting he
on Friday, Prof. Fletcher, of the V.
l., was the principal speaker, and tho
e, present showed great interest. H
e, talk on how to grow an orchard W