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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-10

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-10

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Old siaunton Boy Marries


From the Raleigh. IN. CO. Times.
issue of September IL:
The many friends of the popular
couple will read with pleasure the
following announcement:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank @. Morins an
nounce the egagement of their
daughter, Minnie to Mr.. Horace Vat
tell Daniel, of Staunton, Va, the mar
riage to take place early in October.
Mr.. Daniel is travelling auditor for
the Standard Oil Company, for the
eastern section of North Carolina and
has made his headquarters for the
past two years in Raleigh. He has
made host of friends while here
and is greatly admired by all who
know him.
Miss Moring Is the daughter Of
Mr.. Frank o. Moring, a prominent
cotton mill man and one of the most
popular members of Raleigh's social
set. Having a most lovable disposi-
tion, she has gathered around her
quite large number of friends, and
they will be glad to know they intend
to make thei rhome here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
CRIMORA YOUNG MAN
SHOT WHILE HUNTING

Crimora, Sept. 15.-yNr. Arthur
Breeder, a young man 16 years of
age, living near Sampson, while hunt
ing. had the misfortune to drop his
gun. It discharged the entire load
into his ankle, inflicting an ugly
and very painful wound which will
confine him for several weeks. It is
hoped no complication will develop
which often occurs in such serious
cases.
Mr.. c. A. Koiner's daughter, Miss
Lucille Koiner, was taken i'll sudden
ly. with appendicitis. She was rush
ed off to the hospital at Charlottes-
vile, where she was Immediately
operated upon. She stood the opera
tion we'll and is resting we'll today.
Communion services will be held
at Mt. Horeb church next Sunday
at IL o'clock, the pastor
Rev. Ratchford, having returned
from Presbytery at Union church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
HUNDREDS CONFESS TO
MURDER OF mrs. BEATT|E
Cranks All Over Country Insist
That They Committed Crime

Richmond, Sept. 16.-Cranks from
all parts of the country are flooding
Richmond with letters cOnfessing to
the murder of Louise Owen Beattie,
whose husband, Henry Clay Beattie,
Jr., was recently convicted of the
crime at Chesterfield courthouse.
Prosecuting Counsel Wendenburg
received eleven letters from cranks
this morning, all insisting that they
committed the murder. None of
them, however, made known his
identity, and most of them said they
would be leaving for other parts by
the time the letters were received.
Police Chief Werner is another re-
cipient of such communications, no
fewer than sixteen having come to
him within the last week. Here is
the way 80. r. j." writes from Bel
laire, Ohio:
81 killed that poor Beattie woman
that mite. just meant to scare the
fellow. He got sassy and when 1
fired he jumped on me and he grab
bed my gun, and 1 run. I didn't
know you had the dude arrested till
the other day, so he is innocent Of it.
l didn't leave till early this morning
l jumped a freate train and got to
Wheeling. I've been there since,
but I'm going to the West, so if that
dude is elecruted you'll be killing the
rong man."
To be a policeman is Paul Beat
ties latest ambition. He called on
Police Chief Werner today and ask
ed to be placed on the waiting list.
Chief Werner told him there was
little probability of his getting a job
on the force, his lack of height alone
precluding him from the eligible list.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Elk Run

Elk Run. Sept. 15.-Mr. Frank
Snyder and Mrs. Jamie Shuey, Of
Rockbridge Baths have returned
home after visiting realtives here
and attending the Prsbyteery.
Mrs. John and Earl Neff have re-
turned home after visiting their
grandmother, Mrs. Julia ]. Hunter.
Mr.. Herber Altaffer, of Mt. Sidney.
will leave this week for college at
Chattanooga, Tenn, where he will
take course in law.
Mr.. R. A. Skelton will take his
auto today to start to the oMnterey
Horse show. Mrs. A. R. Gilkeson,
Mrs. Cora Hiner, Mrs. Lena Burton
and Mrs. Hester Burton will 60 with
him. They start at six O'Clock and
will return tonight. -
Miss Mamie Street, of Highland,
will be one of the assistant teachers
this session at Parnassus. She will
board at Mrs. A. R. Gilkeson. The
school opens the 18th.
Mrs. Bessie Hiner and children, ,<of
the city, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Charles Driver and three chill
dren are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Stuart Caricofe. near Sangerville.
Mr.. John Zimmerman is erecting
a silo near here. It is one OF the
first to be built In this neighbor-
hood.
The first frost of the season was
the 14th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
PROF. w. D. SAUNDERS TO
LEAVE THE COMMISSION

Professor William D. Saunders,
who has held the position Of State
Dairy and Food Commissioner, and
who is SO we'll known to the people
of this county, will terminate his
connection with that department
when the end of the year comes.
He has announced that he will not
be a candidate for reappointment.
desiring to return to his farm in
Franklin county and take up the
work of improving that.
Professor Saunders has done a
valuable work in the State, having
prevented the sale of adulterated
foods for human beings and for cat
tie, and he has done a great deal to-
wards eliminating tuberculosis In
cattle. When he was first appoint
ed to the position it was over his
protest, and now that he has mapped
out the work and the department is
running with smoothness, he thinks
that it Is a proper time for him to
retire. His successor will be named
by Governor Mann for a full term of
four years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTE
Blacksburg, Va,

Degree courses in Agriculture,
Horticulture, Applied Chemistry, Ap-
piled Geology, Civil, Mining, Mech
anical and Electrical Engineering,
Metallurgy and Autobiography. Six
ty-four Instructors, Thoroughly
Equipped Shops, Laboratories and
Barns. Steam heating and electric
lights in dormitories. Library 49,
GOO volumes. Farm of 100 acres.
School Of Agricultural Apprentices
Gone Year Course for Young
Farmers.)
Total cost of session of nine
months, including tuition and other
fees, board, washing, uniforms, medi-
cal attendance, ETC., $2S3.85. Cost
to Virginia students, $233.S5.
The next session opens Wednes-
day, September 20, 1911.
Paul B. Barringer, M. D., L. L. d.
President.
Write for catalogue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
W0RK|NChEN TO BOOST
PLAN BIG new MOVEMENT
Association Will Advertise Staun,
tons's Advantages to World

Boost Staunton' was the senti-
ment of the Workingmen's Fraternal
Association at the regular Saturday
night meeting held over sMarshall's
Drug Store. After successfully pull
ing off the greatest Labor Day Cele-
grafton ever. attempted in Staunton,
the association enthusiastically en-
dorsed the movement to spread far
and wide knowledge of it's residen-
tial and commercial possibilities.
Attention was also called to the
fact that a Staunton man, e. D.
Snapp, had taken the contract to
complete repairs on the spire of the
First Presbyterian church, begun by
a skilled mechanic from Baltimore
and that the work was now rapidly
nearing completion at the hands of
Messrs. Ernest Butler and Bob Lynn,
both StauntOn mechanics.
Post cards view of the Working
mems Fraternal Association float, de-
dicated to the knockers" and of
the Augusta County Boys Corn
Club were also distributed and will
be sent out over the country as an ad-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Check Cashed By Robber
Said to Have Been Mailed
By Staunton Bank
CROOK HELD IN LYNCHBURG
Letters Containing Checks for
Hundreds of Dollars Were
Stolen BY Bold Thief

Dispatches received from Wash
ington last night brought news OF
the recovery of great amount Of
stolen mail by postal inspectors. Lo-
cal interests attaches to the case by
reason of the fact that among the
mail stolen was letter containing q
check said to have been mailed by a
Staunton bank. The dispatch fol-
lows:
Inspectors Hal B. Mosby and L. H.
Mitchell of the Washingtons division
OF postoffice inspectors have reported
to Carter B. Keene, inspector in
charge, a discovery made by them
which resulted in the recovery of a
great quantity of stolen mail sent
out from Norfolk and points south,
much of it business mail for northern
houses containing large remittances.
There is now in the Lynchburg jail
a man who gives his name as David
Lee Madison Henderson. He is
charged with passing bad checks.
Some of these checks got into the
hands of the inspectors and were
traced by them to their makers, who
were able to furnish the date of their
mailing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
New Organization Comes In
to Existence at EnthusiaS-
tic Meeting Last Night
ALL LINES ARE REPRESENTED
Local Storemen Combine to Pro
tect Themselves and Their Inter-
ests for Patrons Berefit

An enthusiastic. businesslike meet
ing of the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation of Staunton was held on the
third floor front room of the 7.
M. G. A. Saturday and plans were
we'll laid for the most solid and sub
stantial organization Of retail men In
every line ever perfected in this city.
At this meeting, officers were elect
ed for the ensuing term, the destiny
of the new and promising associa-
ton being placed in the hands OF
such men as w. C. Marshall, presi-
dent; J. w. Splitter, vice-presfdent;
and H. L. Lang, treasurer. The
board of directors to consist of eleven
members was unanimously elected as
follows: J. P. Shreckhise. J. C.
Lurie, Jno. H. Bowman. J. C. F. Bell,
H. B. Woodward, J. J. Flavin. R. E..
Timberlake, W. B. Timberlake, E..
M. Bryan, Thomas Hogshead and l..
G. Strauss, the president to act with
these as ex-officio member. In the
selection of these men, it was sought
to represent as many diffrent lines
of business as possible.
A meeting of the board has been
called for next Wednesday night at
eight o'clock at which time paid
secretary will be appointed to look
after routine matters of the associa-
tion and to carry out the instructions
Of it's officers.
The merchants Of Staunton have
responded literally to the call for
funds, subscriptions up to the present
time aggregating nearly thousand
dollars. Nearly every merchant in
the city has either already joined or
signified his intention of becoming
a member and prospects point to a
most successful organization. Doubt
less many matters of mutual benefit,
impracticable through individual ef-
fort, will be handled with greater
facility by the local body which is af-
fNiated with the Retail Merchants
Association of Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
SEVEN CET-uCENSE
FOR LIQUOR SHOPS
Other Applicants are Granted
a Continuance by Judge
Of Corporation Court
TROUBLE FOR HOTEL OWNER
Refused License Unless He Occu-
pies Room Designated by Court
Dry Lawyers on Hand

There was scarcely standing room
In the Corporation Court yesterday
morning when Judge Holt took up
the matter of granting liquor licenses
to the several applicants. Those to
whom permission was granted for
the opening of saloons were: George
Klise, retail and shippers license, Is
West Johnson street; ]. ]. Murphy,
retail and shippers license. 10 South
New street; j. T. and E. M. Har-
man. retail and shippers, II East
Johnson; S. A. Day, retail only, 1S
South New; Augusta Hotel, retail;
l.. B. Masincupp, "a South New;
Virginia Hotel and Lytton and Lyt-
ton, 101-103 South Newt. ]. HOuni-
han asked a continuance which was
grantD'l
Ons behalf of residents of Green
vile avenue, Attorney Blease object
ed to the location of the Virginia
Hotel bar in the east end of the pool
room, the court sustaining his eb-
lection. Mr.. Timberlake, represent
ing Mr.. A. T. Moore, spoke of the ex-
pense his client had incurred in fix
ing up the room it was sought to use
and the loss it would entail to give
up his drug store on the corner but
the court decided the bar would have
to go in the corner room.
The application of j. r. Morrissy
for a saloon on West Johnson street
was not granted. A number of wit
nesses were examined to show that
three saloons would not unduly crowd
this street while the testimony of
others went to show that three
would be too many.
Until the Beverley Hotel is regu-
larly opened with a clerk and other
employees necessary for carrying on
the business, the court decided not
to grant license for that hotel.
By a general agreement among
the licenses, it was agreed not to
open the saloons for business until
October 2. Judge Holt also took
occasion to caution them against any
laxity in enforcing the various res
trictions surrounding the liquor trade
in this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
vspy Of The Potomac

Providence, R. l., Sept. 15.-Many
distinguished veterans of the civil
war are in Providence participating
n the annual reunion of the Society
If the Army of the Potomac. This
morning was given up to the busi-
ness of the meeting, but tonight and
tomorrow the visitors will enjoy en-
tertainment provided for them by the
city and citizens.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
ODD PILLOWS GATHER

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 1S.-The
opening day of the sovereign grand
lodge meeting of the Independant
Order of Odd Fellows was busy
and enthusiastic one. Every repre-
sentative entitled to a place on the
floor was In his seat this morning
when the session began. All of the
states Of the Union and the Provinces
of Canada were represented. John
B. Cockrum, grand sire. occupied
the chair. The visitors were well
coined by Governor Marshall, form
er Vice President Fairbanks and U.
2. Wiley, past grand master. Fol-
lowing the opening formalities the
regular business of the convention
was taken up. There will be no cleo
tion of officers by this convention.
st. Louis delegates have started a
spirited contest for the convention of
next year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
ODD FELLOWS MEET

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 16.-Odd
Fellows from all parts of the United
States, Canada, and Mexico gathered
in Indianapolis today for the eighty
sixth annual communication of the
sovereign grand lodge, which will be
opened on Monday. Today many of
the delegates went to Greensburg to
visit the I. O. o. F. Home there.
1t is estimated that by Monday
100000 members of the fraternity
will be IN the city. Addresses of
welcome by Governor Marshall, form
er Vice-President Fairbanks, U. z.
Wiley. past grand master, and John
B. Cockrum. grand sire of the sover-
eign grand lodge, will mark the open
ing session Monday morning. The
parade Wednesday night and the
military ball Thursday night are
principal features of the weeks pro-
gram. Auxiliary organizations will
meet during the week. These in
clude the Rebekah Assembly and the
Patriarchs Militant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
THIRTY YEARS TOGETHER

Thirty years of association-think of
it. How the merit of good thing
stands out in that time-or the worth
lessness of bad one. 80 there is no
guess work in this evidence of Thos.
Ariss, Concord, Mich, who writes:
81 have used DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for 80 years and it's the best cough
and cold cure | ever used" Once it
finds entrance in a home you can't
pry it out. Many families have used
il forty years. It's the most infalllble
throat and lung medicine on earth.
Unequaled for lagrippe. asthma, hay
fever, Group, quinsy or sore lungs
Guaranteed by B. F. HUGHES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
PRESIDENT TAFT OFF
FOR A WESTERN TRIP
Tour Expected to Be a Record
Breaker for Speech Making


Beverly, Mass, Sept. 15.-Presi-
dent Taft bade adieu to his summer
home this morning and, accompanied
by his secretary and assistants, de-
parted in an automobile for Boston
where he makes his start tonight for
his recork-breaking speaking tour of
the Middle and far Western States.
Prior to leaving his home he spent
more than an hour looking over and
debating replies to some Of the many
messageS Of congratulation that
poured in upon him on hisfifty-fourth
birthday anniversary.
From tomorrow morning until the
morning of November 1. when his
private train rolls into the station at
Washington. the President will be
kept constantly on the move. maxi
ing speeches, attending receptions
and dinners. reviewing parades. and
travelling.
The trip will occupy forty-six days,
during which time the President will
visit twenty-four States and travel
approximately 1900 miles. He is
scheduled to deliver nearly 200 set
speeches, in addition to innumerable
addresses.
The first speech of the trip is to
be made tomorrow morning at Syra-
cues. There the President will de-
liver an address to the farmers and
others assembled at the New York
State Fair. Leaving Syracuse he will
go to Erie and from that point he will
head straight for Michigan, where he
will spend four days. From Michigan he
viii go to Illinois and Missouri. After
leaving Missouri the States through
which he will pass, in about the
order of his crossing them. are Kan
sas, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, ,Wyom-
ing. Utah, Nevada, California. Oregon
Washington, Idaho. Montana. South
Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. In
diana and Maryland.
Some of the larger cities and towns
where he will stop, after visiting
Syracuse and Erie, are Detroit, Bay
City, Grand Rapids. Peoria, St.Louis,
Kanass City, Hutchinson, Topeka,
Waterloo. Des Moines, Ottumwa,
Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, Cheyenne,
Laramie, Salt Lake City, Pocatello,
Boise, Walla Walla, Lewiston, Spo-
kane, Tacoma, Bellingham, Everett,
Seattle, Tacoma, Centralia, Portland,
Sacramento. San Francisco, Los An
geles, Butte. Billings. Livingston,
Sheridan, Deadwood, clad, Rapid
City, Pierre. Aberdeen, Mankato,
Minneapolis, st. Paul, Green Bay,
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee,
Racine, Kenosha, Chicago and Pitts
burgh.
The itinerary, it is to be noted,
covers the most of the States which
may be regarded as debatable ground
in the coming presidential contest,
and the most attention will be paid
to the sections where the support
of the La Follette-Bourne organi-
zaion is supposed to be strongest. In
his speeches the President will dis
cuss five principal subjects-tariff
reciprocity, currency, the peace trea-
ties, and conservation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Middlebrook

Middlebrook, Sept. 15.-Mrs. Alma
Kerr, and son Noell, have returned
home after spending some weeks
with relatives at Miller School, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. McGary have
left on a trip to Atlantic City, Phil
adelphia and Baltimore. While
away Mr.. McGary will buy large
fall and winter stock of general mer-
chandise.
Mr.. Frank Dunlap sold his fine
farm near here, which he purchas-
ed from the Hogshead estate sever
al years ago, to Mr.. Bowman, of
Rockingham county.
Miss Mary Belle Hyde has left to
attend tie Mary Baldwin Seminary.
for the coming session.
Miss Beulah Beard was called to
Charlottesville Wednesday on ac-
count of the illness of her sister
Mr.. Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Haines. Mrs.
G. W. Bow ers, and Mrs. G. ]. Coch-
ran. of Staunton, spent Wednesday
at Mr.. N. J. Baylor's.
Miss Corneha Morgan, of Alabama
is visiting at Mr.. w. w. Sprouts.
Little Lula Dull, daughter of Mr..
Robert F. Dull, who has been very
il: with tonsilitis for some time, is
reported slightly better at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Helms have
returned from visit to friends at
Buena Vista, and Roanoke.
Mrs. Joseph Shelter was called to
Palo Alto, Highland county today on
account of the serious illness of her
father, Mr.. Crummett.
Mrs. N. B. Rusmiselle and daugh-
ter Miss Nellie spent Thursday in
Staunton.
Mr.. David B. Weaver has about
completed the handsome residence
of Mr.. John D. Rosen near Middle
brook. When the workmen are
through Mr.. Rosen will have one of
the up to date farms in this section.
Mr.. w. w. Wells, the contractor,
has started work on a barn for Mr..
Jas. H. Wiseman, near Middlebrook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert j. Baylor, of
Staunton, are spending some time
at Mr.. N. J. Baylor's.
Mr.. Earnest D. Wiseman has sold
his property which he recently pur-
chased from Mrs. J. H. Swortzel.
Miss Ada Sensabaugh is spending
some time with her friends, Miss
Maggie Greaver. near Swoope..
Miss Mabel Benson has returned
to Staunton after spending several
weeks at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L. Harris
have returned to West Virginia after
a visit to friends and relatives near
here.
Harvest Home services will be
held at st. Johns Reformed church,
near Middlebrook, ON next Sunday
September II at II o'clock a. m.
and at st. Pauls church at Newport,
on the oath at IL o'clock a. m. At
the latter place Childrens Day SER
vice will be combined with the Har-
vest Home service,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
ELECTRIC PO WEIR FOR
LOCAL INSTITUTION

The Virginia School has just made
arrangements with the Staunton
Lighting Co., to install a modern
motor and to furnish electric power
to run the laundry, carpenter shop
and machine for cutting fodder for
the silos at this institution. The
motor will be twenty horse power
and will be similar to those now in
stalled at the Western State Hospi-
tai and at Hoy and Woodson's grist
mill. A considerable saving is made
at the school under the existing ar
rangement and they find 1t to their
advantage to shut down their steam
engine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Miss Drake a Bride

Mr.. Willie White and Miss Florence
Drake were recently married in Mis-
souri,. The bride Is sister OF Mr.,
w. e. Drake, druggist of this city
and the groom a son of ]. E. White
merchant here, and is now employ
ed in Missouri as an expert window
dresser.-Valley Virginian.
The bride is also sister of Messrs
James B. and David M. Drake. o1
Staunton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
DARNELL-GEIGER

Miss Nancy Geiger and Mr.. Law
renee Darnell were quietly married
Saturday morning by Rev. R. c..
Jett at his home on N. Madison
street. The bride has spent most of
her life in and near Staunton and
has many warm friends here. She
is the daughter of Mr.. w. j. Geiger,
who now lives in Hunting, w. Va,
with lis son. The groom is popu-
lar business man of MillbOro. Mr..
and Mrs. Darnell left on the east
bound train for bridal tour.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
MRS. MOORE CoNvALEsCENT

Mrs. A. T. Moore is recovering
nicely from the effects OF an opera
tion for appendicitis performed at
the Elizabeth Buxton hospital in
Newport News some days ago. Mrs.
Moore was on her way to Boston
where she was to have visited
friends, when she was stricken. Mr..
Moore as well as her Staunton friends
were kept in ignorance of the attack
until several days after the opera
tion had been performed and Mrs.
Aoore's recovery was assured.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Checks and Orders Cashed
cRIMoRA JoTrINGs

Crimora, Sept. 16.-Miss Ida Bar
mates since July IL, returned home
Tuesday on train Is. She had
delightful visit.
Miss Florence Firebaugh's friend
and schoolmate, Miss Christine, left
for her home in New Jersey on train
No. 2 last night. She was a fine
young lady and will be greatly miss
ed in the community.
The revival meeting at Hendricks
Chapel conducted by Rev. Echols was
largely attended last night and all
present were rewarded by a fine SER
mon delivered by our able and ear
nest speaker.