Mr. I. C. Morton, who has beenspending his vacation hero, letnrne !to Newport News on Monday.

Dr. Carter Berkeley has returned: from a trip to Bnckroe Beach aridHampton.

Mrs. Estelle V. Hawpe of the Orpon-

v'ille neighborhood, is spending some'ime with her brother, Mr. NewtonArgenbright, on Sears' llill.

Messrs. H. C. and .1. Kemper Lock-ridge of Highland county, are visiting

I friends and relatives near Zetta in thisI I'Oiinty.

Mr. A. B. Collins, formerly ofStann-I tonand nowresidingat Newport News.I Va., was in the city last week visitingfriends and relatives.

Rev. F. Kuegele of Koiner's Store,returned Wednesday from Winona,Minn., where he attended the Lnther-

I in Synodieal conference.Mr. Wm. McNett of Washington, J«

spending a two weeks vacation withhis parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mc-Nett at Annex.

Mr. Wm. A. Harnsberger, a popularDanville business man, has been theguest of bis brother, Mr. A. E Hamsberger, for some days.

Mr W. W. Bpronl of Middlebrook,who has recovered from his recent illness, was in Danville this weekon busi-ness.

Past President H. H. Harlow ofElliott's Knob Aerie, F. O. E., was inLynchburg Monday, where he institnted an Aerie with 70 charter members.

Mrs. John W. Cilkeson and threedaugoers, and Miss Mary Berkeley leftthis week for St. Louis to take in theexposition.

After service at Mt.Tabor Lutheranchurch last Sunday the congregationheld a meeting and extended a call toRev. John H. Wise of SouthwesternVirginia.

Miss Mattie Lnpton, who went toCharlottesville to attend the Horseshow, was taken with typhoid feversoon after reaching there, and is nowquitesick.

Mrs. Jennie King of Eglon, W. Va.,a sister of Dr. W. B. Dodge and Mrs.Itader, of Stuart's Draft, died recentlyat the University Hospital In Ball I

Mrs. Addie Baldwin and Miss BessieHoge left Wednesday to visit, relativesin Colorado. They will take in the St.L >nis Exposition and other points ofinterest, before returning home.

Robert McCue, inf int. son of Mr. andMrs. James Ker, Jr., of Clifton Forge,died of hcnte meningitis Wednesday.Tbe funeral took place yesterday morn-ing from the homo of Mr. W. C. Mar-shall.

The little three-months old child ofMr. and Mrs. S. M. Shepherd of Mill-boro, died on Monday afternoon. Mr.Shepherd was for a number of yearsO. & O. agent at Fishersville and hasmany friends there who will regret tohear of his loss.

Wilson Dowdy, aged 3(> and unmar-ried, was shot Monday night near Natural Bridge by J. W. Wallace. Hedied immediately. The cause of thetrouble was an old grudge. Wallacewas acquitted at the preliminary hearing Tuesday.

Miss Janet Wallace, daughter of Mr.E. E. Wallace, of Wayneshoro, andMr. John H. McCray, also of Waynes-boro, came up toStaunton Monday accoiupanied by Mrs. Joseph Vaughau,ofRichmond, and Mr, Harry Hogsheadof Waynesboro, and were married.

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Friday, August 26,1904.

LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Mr. W. W. McCiiflin of Sewell. VV.Va., was in the city this week.

Mr. James McCainliridgo and familyLive returned from Busic City.

Plot. J. R. Weaver, a member of theR mnoke board of aldermen, spentseveral days with friends here.

Mre Kate Slout bus returner! from avisit to her brother, Mr. Alex Melson,in Roanoke.

Mr. and Mrs lames A. Tenipletorhave been vlaitiag relatives at FairA«NL

Mr. Ceo. R Hell, A successful youngdruggist of peieii.buig, lias been visiting his inoi hei here.

Mai. A. \\\u25a0 tiarlier of Richmond,who spent some iinie with the familyof Mr. Arista Hoge, has returned home.

Dr. George Houston Hell of NewYork, is spending his vacation with hisfather, Dr. Win. Bell at aft. Sidney.

John McCue of Nicholas county, W.Va , died on the Srd inst., at bis bornein that county, sged about 70 years.

Mia Minnie Horrid of Charlottes-ville, hits been the guest of the MissesHulcbeson, on Wmthrop street.

Misses loaie and Janet Stephensonof Monterey, have been visiting rela-tives iv Staunton and Augusta.

Mr. W. S. Kuiseley has been in then jrin this week purchasing his fallStJCk of millinery.

Mr. and Mrs. Shelt.on !'. Mann havereturned from a visit of several daysto Washington.

Mies Eva Hamilon of Middlehronk,his been visiting relatives at MossyCieck and Bridge water.

Mr. auu Alia. D. L. SwitZT left lastwjekfor a trip to Atlantic City Fromtaere tbey will go to New Yorkto pur-chase boll.lay goods.

Rev. Fiauk (i. Hartman and wife,who have been spending some time withrelatives here aud in West Virginia,returned to North Carolina last week.

The Lewisburg, W. Va., Milling andElectric Co is instilling sufficient power to tun tbe mill and also an electricrailway from that point to Ronceverte.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frazier andMiss Oladys Frazier have returned toLewisburg, after visiting relativeshere,

Mrs. B. Miller McCue and Miss EvaMcCue left here Wednesday for St.Louis and the World's Fair, expectingto make quite a visit.

The Stonewall Band will accompanythe Richmond Blues to the St. LouisExposition. They expect to leave hereabout the 18th of September for a 10days trip.

Mr. Frank L. Sublett of Harrison-burg, passed through the city Satur-day, en-route to the World's Fair.While away he will also visit severalcf the far western stales.

Reuben H. Pickering of Greenbriercounty, W. Va , died ou the 15th iust.,atter a short illness. He was a valua-ble citizeu. He removed to (in-enbrierfrom Rockingham some years ago.

Dr. C. C. Jones of Highland, hasmoved into theproperty of Dr. C ('.Rodgers at Arbor Hill. Dr. R. havinggone to Gladys, \\. Va., to practicehie profession.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Geiger and MissVirginia. Churchman have removedfrom Miss Churchman's homo on Coal-ter and Vine, to Mr Geiger'u residenceod Madison street.

Mr. N W. Bossei man of near ArborHill, who has longbeen a sufferer fromrheumatism, left last week for Martinsville, Ind , for treatment. Mr. Hosser-uiau's many fiiends iv the county hopehe will be benefitted by tbe treatment.

Mr Charles B. Davis and family leftlast week for their new home in Caclil-Uc, Michigan, where already a num-ber of Augustapeople have made theirhome. Their many friends wish themmuch success ami bappiueis.

Waynesboro Virginian: Rev. S. L.Keller has declined a flattering call toDuluth, Minn., and decided to remainwith his people of the Zion-St. Jamespattorate. Pastor and people are unitidaud the work is prospering underRev. Keller's administration.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Shancr havejissued invitations to the marriage oftheir daughter, Miss Carrie, Mr. ErviuMichaelCoiner. The ceremony to takep!a:e Wednesday evening, August 31st,in Christ Lutheran church, at eighto'clock.

Miss Anna M. Strickler, niece of Rev.De. Ceo. B. Strickler of Union Theo-logical Seminary, and Mr. Jos. M.Bowles, were married in Washingtonoa Thursday of last week. Rev. Mr.Giy performing the ceremony. Theirhome will be in Richmond.

Home Wedding.

A pretty, but quiet home weddingwas solemnized Wednesday afternoonat 5 o'clock at the homeof Mr. and Mrs.Jann-8 A Hntcheson, when their eld-est daughter. Miss Katberine, wasunited iv marriage to Mr. Wilson O.Jososh. The ceremony was performedby Rev. David Bush, D. D? presidingelder M. E. Church, south. Miss KateAnthony played the wedding marchfrom Lohengrin, as the couple enteredthe parlor, and the soft sweet strainsof Hearts and Flowers dnringthe ceremany. Miss Mildred Ilulcbesou, sislet o'l the bride, and Miss Minnie Norlis of Charlottesville, "each wearingwhite tailor-madesuits, acted as ustiers. The wedding was witnessed liyonly a few fiiends, owing tothebride'smother's being an invalid.

The bride, who is deservedlypopularwith a large circle of friends, washandsomely attired in a blue broad-cloth suit aud a large picture hat otblack, trimmed with ostrich pinnies.Immediately after the ceremony, Mr.and MrH. Josephdrove to Adlai, wherethe groom is a prominent businessinau, and has prepared bis new home.A number of pretty and useful pres-ents werereceived.

Stuart's Draft, Va., Aug. 22.?Mr.William Fretwell, while in tbe moun-tains about six miles from here, whith-er he had gone for whortleberries, cameupon a huge rattlesnake which he atonce dispatched, and, while taking offthe rattles, was bitten on theWrist bya large rattlesnake, which was con-cealed under a large stone, nothing be-ing seen but bis bead peering out. Itthen became apparent to Mr. Fretwellthat be was In tbe midst of a den ofthe venomous reptiles, as the air re-sounded with the whizz and whir ofa number of rattles. Mr. Fretwell,realizing the dangerofhis wound, start-ed for home on loot as he could notride, owing to the density of the thicket. Impelled by the fear of the deadlypoisonbe made a heroic dash for Mr.Madison's home, where a phone mes-sage was sent to Dr. Dodge, who camewith his borse upon the run andpromptly set to work with antidotesand extracting the poison from thewound. He relieved the sufferer, whois now out of danger. Mr. Fretwelland his friends have sworn vengeanceagainst therattlers and aparty is be-ing organized to go to the den and tryto exterminate the reptiles.

Bitten by a Rattler.

the 12th, aged it:! years. She was adaughter of thelate John Marshall Bellof lineben, ami wasasisterof Mr. Jus.H. Bell of Waynesboro, and Mr. Jonn"W. Bell, mauager of the RockbridgeAlum Springs.

Rev. C. S. Lingamfeltcrhaving speuthie v.ication at. home here, left Tues-day to resume his evangelistic workat Codton, W. Va., and assist Rev.Finley Pijson in a meeting there andin raising funds for the completion ofthe new church which has been com-mencedat ('oatton.

A chance to win $100 is offered toreaders of this paper by tbe OxfordDistilling Co. They will present, thisamount to tbe person guessing nearesttbe numberof votes received in thecoming election of Parker and Roose-velt. For particulars address the Ox-ford Distilling Co., No. 859J N. How-ard St. Baltimore. Md. - ?"\u25a0 Rt

loseph?Bolen.Churchville, Aug. 20.?Mr. Daniel

F. Joseph aud Mrs. Flora IS. Bolen,daughter of the late James A. McPall,

| were married ou tbe 17th, at "Maple-ton," tbe home of the bride's sister,

IMrs. Howard S. Irvine. The cere-mony was performed by Rev. HowardS. Irvine, pastor of tbe DeerlieldBap-

\u25a0 list church, in tbe presence of a num-ber of nearfriends of tbe contracting

! parties. Among those from a distancei were Dr. and Mrs. George 11. Eyster,? Dr. English Eyster and Mrs. Chas. C..' Bagby of Baltimore-, Mrs. N. 11. Phil-

lips of Williamsburg; Mrs. Calhoun

' of Albemarle; Mr. P. 1). McFall, of? Staunton, and Mr. Chas. B Irvine, ol

Harrisonburi'.

Wm. F. Oilkeson, Rev. J. H, Taylor.'(Executive Committee, Wm. Buckley,Jr., Rev. E. D. Kendig. Samuel HGood,N. C. Kester.Prof.W. A Bowles,De. W. B. Dodge, W. D. Hoge.i On motion of Dr. Finley, the place

of ihe meeting of the next, con-i vontion was left with the executive; committee. The secretary.made his re

port,O. R. Caldwell, Treasurer, made his

report.A collection was taken by A. Lee

Knowles, assisted by Mr. A. 11.McCueand Capt. T. C. Morton for county andstite work, amounting toabout $38 00

Rev. W. S. Campbell, D. D., gave anillustrated address on objects in teaching.

Capt. C. E. Vawter, L.L. D., gaveclosing address the vision before us.

On motion, Mr. H. H. Blease waselected fraternal delegate to tbe Albemarie county 8. S. convention, Aug.24.

Committee on resolutions made thefollowing report which was unani-mously adopted: The AugustaCountySunday School Union, about to closeits 2lst annual session,desires to placeupon record, through its committee onresolutions, an expression of heartfeltgratitude to Cod for thissuccessful audhelpful convention of Sunday schoolworkers and our pleasure thatso largea nnmber of our friends and well wish-ers have had it in their hearts to meetwith us on this auspiciousoccasion.

We also wish to repeat what thisUnion has beforerecorded, our unitedaud undivided opinion of the inspira-tion and instruction that we all gatherat these conventions and our determi-nation, with the help of Divine Provi-dence, to foster and to continue theseannual meetings.

Resolved: That our thanks are dueand are hereby tendered toour visitingbrethren. Rev. A. L. Phillips, D. D.,of Richmond, Va., Rev. H. M. Mc-Ilhany, Ph. D., of Charlottesville,Rev. John O. Knott, of Lexington,Rev. W. S. Campbell, D.D., of Rich-mond, and Capt. C. E. Vawter of tbeMiller Manual Labor school for theirable, interesting and practical address-es which have helped us all so much.

Also resolved that we express mostheartily our appreciation of the kindoffices of tbe pastor and session, and jthe committee of arrangements ofTinkling Spring church who furnished ius with a commodious building in Iwhich to bold our sessions with convenient access to it and their beauti-ful grounds, and last hut not least wetenderour thanks to tbe families ofTinkling Spring congregation andthose of the neighboring sister church-es for the generous hospitality shownus with open hearts and hands whichhave made us feel at home ind««d.

TINKLING SPRING MEETINGOf the Augusta County 8 8 Union.

The iMst annual convention of t'.ieI Augusta! 'mint y SundaySchool Union

was called to orderby President Harry1 H. I.lease at 10 o'clock at Tinkling

Spring Presliytcriiin church near Pish

" ernville, Va., Thursday morning. An--1 fillet the 18th, 1904.'I The tirßt on the program: "How toI get together in soiifj 11 was conducted

? by Prof. C. L. Wilson, all the congreCation joining heartily in singing auiiiulier of familiar songs.

"How to Begin Right: the help weneed unci how to get it: Bible study,"was conducted by Rev. 11. M. Mc-llliany, Ph. J). Thedoctor prefacedhisBible study by offering some practicalin,-thoilH of how to get and keep some\u25a0rood from this convention: In thestudy thespeaker urged that we askCod for wisdom to do the thingsneedful lor our good and the buildingup of Cod's Kingdom iv our own eounty, ami closed wilhaqiiiet liveiuinuteswailing upon God for his blessiug.

After singing "My Faith looks up toThee" and "How to Htlp EachOther."An experiencemeeting on the solutionol difficult problems in associationwork was conducted by Rev. .1. O. S.Myers. Mr. Win. Buckley, Jr., made-some helpful remarks on the topic.After singing, the next speaker on theprogram. Rev. A. L. Phillips, I). 1).,discussed, "How to Help Parents andSecure their co operation in our work:Open Conference on the Home Department." The speaker mentioned dif-ferentkinds of homes, Ist the homewhere tbe mother has all the religion,-ml a few homes where the father hasall thereligion, 3rd some homes whereboth fathers and mothers areChristians, and 4th some homes withno Christian iuiluence at all. Thegreatest need in Sunday School worktoday, the greatest difficulty, thegreatest longing is to be better fitted,heller prepared teachers, teachers traiu-ed to teach. Every Sunday School owesit to theirpeopletohave trainedteach-ers. We owe them best organization,best equipment. We owe to homesthat their children be converted toCod. Statistics prove that most peo-ple who are unconverted, are convert-ed St fifteen years of age. ParentsSunday school workers in Augustacounty, Virginia, haye you a sou ordaughter 15yearsoldormore unsaved?bring them now to Jesus.

Words of Welcome: How to givethem, by pastor, Rev. Ceorge W. Fin-ley, I). 1)., were not simply conven-tional words, but were words of wis-dom and instruction and help to everyone present. Response by PresidentH. 11. Hleiise. After singing a beautifulhymn, the benediction by Dr. Finleyaud tbe convention was adjourned tomeet at 1:30 o'clock.

The afternoou session of tbe firstday's meeting was called to orderpromptly at 1:30 o'clock by PresidentHlease, aftera delightful song service,couducted by Prof. C. L. Wilson, Dr.W. H. Scott, made a helpful thought-ful 15minutes talkon "Howto ObtainWisdom for Our Work."

How to have a Front Line School,was spoken to by Rev.Dr.J.S.Aiihuth-not, of Nashville, Term., in the absenceof the promised speaker. "How IdTeach a Sunday School Lesson to anAverage Class, illustratedby the use ofnext Sunday's Lesson" was the sub-ject assigned to Mr. W. D. Huge, whopresented practical work in teaching.Mr. Wm. Buckley, Jr., read a piecefrom a religions paper uponprayer. Then came the discussion hyN. C. Kester of "How to Secure theAttendance of men and Older Boys."He told how he secured a large classof men and held them at the Auditori-um Sunday School at Staunton.(>ther Sunday School Problems: Openconference, led by Dr. Phillips conduct-ed as a round table exercise was theiicbl and most helpful part of the daysproceedings, some IS or more interest-ed delegates taking part aud possiblyevery one present thoroughly enjoyingI iti. in:'..?i ) 11>

Respectfully submitted,T. C. Morton,Jno. W. Paul,S. M. Sanger,A. R. Gilkkson,A. R. Glover,A. W. Craiin,E. D. Kendig,

Committee.No. 155 was sung, and the 21st an-

nual convention of the Augusta Coun-ty Sunday School Union was an ad-journed with the benediction by Rev.Ceo. \V. Finley, D. D.

Mr. OscarC. Lipscomb residing withbis son, Policeman N.K. Lipscomb onEast Frederick street, has been com-pelled to lose one eye in the hope ofsaving tbe other. Dr. J. 15. Rawlingssuccessfully performed the operationassisted by Drs. Rodgers and De Jar-nett. The eye removed had becomesightless and the other being involvedit, was feared that the old veteranwould become totally blind. Mr. Lips-comb was a sergeant of Col. James H.Skinner's company when he first tookit into the service as captain of Co. A,52d Va. regiment. Bis comrades saythat be was a good and brave soldier,and was promoted to be Istlieutenant.After the promotion of Capt. Skin-ner and thesu liseijuent killing ofCaptGarber and wounding of Capt. Davis,be was iv command at the surrender.Lieut. Lipscomb is in a low state ofhealth, but it is hoped that nowhe willbe restored.

The Army Maneuvers?Sept. 5-10.Tbe Southern Ry. will

trip tickets between Washington,Bliiemont,Harrisonburg, Front Royal,Warreuton, Danville and intermediatestations to Manassas and the maneu-vercamps, on account of the ArmyManeuvers, at greatly reduced ratesThere will he from 25,000 to 311,000United States troops and NationalGuard iv the maneuvers that will oc-cupy an area of (10,000 acres, and every ,one should take advantage of the lowrates offered by the Southern Ry. towitness the drilling of this large bodyof soldiers, which will present a grandspectacle, All through trains of theSouthern will stop at Manassas dur-ing tbe maneuvers. 8 2(i 3t

Texas Visitors.Mrs. J. W. Ownby of Paris, Texas,

is stopping with her daughter, MissOiiita, at "Tbe Essenton," the oldBaldwin home. Mrs. Ownby is a Virginian by birth, daughter of the lateDr. J. W. Shuey of Botetourt county,and is related to the large and wellknown old Augusta Shuey family.Her husband is one of tbe four districtattorneys of Texas. Tbe ladies will

KJobn A. Shuey uear Fortmd other relatives beforehome.

Sity Markets.CountryProduce.

Staunton. Va. Auk.25, 111(14.ty J. A. Kauver icjo., and theWhite star Mills.

i-rscent SS-SS

Family *??Straight 6M

Offals, perton 530.00Olilekenspur lb, young WallKKUS }<*MButter laai;Oat3--*helled "?Uy. , 45Irish Potatoes 3Sa4UWool-unwashedWool?black, hurry and cotts.... 3to6c lessLard ? ? '"Sacoh? countrycureu.new manHams >3JMShoulders '"»}'

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Live Stock Markets.Baltimore Aug. 23

Cattle?Receipts for the weokJ3ls9 head,aeainst38(il head last week.

87 car loads on sale. Strictly prm cbutcher st. ers and export cattle steady.All other cattle fully 10c to 2.r>e lower.

Quote?Steers, export, J5 25a5.50: butcher *2.75a5.25: heifers, *2.75a4.25; cowsSI 50a3 40; bulls, *2 50a3 SU., Hogs? 1.light supplv.uiarket about BteactjQuote?Westerns, light. J«.30 ; fronother points, J5.90afi.15; rou«hs, *4.50a5 2!I Sheep and Larabs?bight supply,markeextremely dull. Quote?Sheep, J2.0)a4 25ILambs, J3.50afl 50.I Calves?Fair supply, market higherQuote commonto best *4 0 >a7.00.1 Fresh Cows?Pairsupply: market steady. Quote?common to best, Jl7a4spe

An Old Soldier in Hard Lurk.

.1. C. S. Myers, Rey. Ceo. A. PhillipsJohn W. Hodge, Capt. C. B. Coiner.Mrs. .1. E. Todd, Mrs. Sue Funkbouser.Miss Ilessie Johuson Resolutions?John W. Paul, A. R Clover, 8. M.Sanger, A. W. Crauii, !T. C. Morton,A R. Cilkcson, Rev. E. D. Kendig.On Finance?David S. Sheets. Wm. FCilkeson, 11. A. DetTenbaugh, J. T.Mudimau, B. A. Caw, James H.liell.C. E. Irvine.

Friday morning, August 19th. The2nd day's meeting of the AugustaCounty Sunday School Union wasopened with a song service conducted

How to Get a Wider and Better Viewof Our Work, was led by Rev. E. A.Repass, who made a graceful and pre-pared address upon the subject assign-ed bim. Dr. Finley also made a talkshowing how this is the best work,bow we have tbe best material, tbebest instruments and the best help.Promptly at the appointed hour 10:45Dr. Phillips conducted an old fashion-ed Bible school study ofDent. G: 1-10.Neb. S: 1-8. Bind the word of Cod be-tween thine eyes, a guide to what weshall see. Bind tbe word of Cod uponthe forehead a training of the mind.At the conclusion of Dr. Phillips ad-dress the entire congregation gave bima rising vote of thanks for the splendidwork done at this convention: Tbeworld wide Sunday school extensionwhy and bow was thesubject of abeau-tiful address by Rev. J. O. Knott.

AFTKUNOON.The convention was called to order

promptly on time by the President.Tbe first topic,''Howsecurea blessingfrom on high for our entire county,"was discussed by Rev. W. H. Hender-son. Rev. Mr. Cline made a helpfultalk how to improve our work '{

Theciiinmitteeon nominations madethe following report which was adopt-

For President 11. 11. Blease, Secre-tary, A. Lee Knowles; AssistantSecretary, Miss Nannie R. Tay-

llor; Treasurer, C. R Caldwell.Vice-Presidents, William E Skelton,

IJo epb A. Houff, Rev. Ceo. A.Phillips,[diaries W. Fitch, Wm. H. Johuson,

FineOldFamilyJewelry.

If you have some fine old familyjewelry that you want repaired,made ovtr, or altered, bring itin, and leYs talk it over. Trices?we don't claim to do cher.pwork; but we'll do good woikcheap?there is a difference.

Many beautiful pieces of jew-elry are ruined with lead solderby careless and incompetentworkmen.

H. L. LANG,DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.

MRS. ALBERT SniTLTZ.Mrs. Madeline Barth Shultz, tbe

beloved wife of Mr. Albert Shultz,d'ed quite suddenly on Sunday morn-ing- Although her health had notbien good for the past, four years,her death was unlooked for. To thet-ndcrest of care on tbe part of herhusband and parents the long respiteof life was doubtless due. Everythingthat loving bands and hearts could do,was done by her devoted family. Sev-eral years ago she spent many monthsunder tbe medical supervision of Dr.E. L. Trudeau at haranac Lake, NewYork, and againspent last winter thereaccompanied by her mother and herlittleson. The members of her fami-ly bad lost hope of her recovery, butthey thought she would still be withthem in life for many months. Recently she had been as well as usual, andonSaturday night she was clown street,bright and cheerful.

Mrs. Shultz was the only child ofMr.and Mrs. Joseph L. Barth of this city,and was horn in Philadelphia, May 19,1878, coming to Stauntonwith her par-ents to reside when two and a halfyearsof age. She was graduated fromtbe Mary Baldwin Seminary ifi June1890and was one of the tenderest, gen-tlest,and most cultured sent out fromthat great school. June 9tb, 1897, oneyear after graduation, she was marriedto Mr. Albert Shultz, oneofStaunton'spopular young business men, and he,with their little son Sidney, enteringhis third year, survives, also her par-ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Barth,wliese unconsolablegrief tbe peopleofStaunton share.

For many yearsMrs. Shultz was theefficient secretary of the city missionfor the poor.

Tbe funeral took place Tuesday alternoon at three o'clock from the resi-dence of her father on North Newstreet, and wasattended by a concourseof friends that exceeded the capacityof the commodious residenceto accom-modate, thus testifying to tbe esteemin which she was held. The serviceswere conducted by Rev. Dr. E. N.Callsell of Richmond, who made abeautiful and appropriate address.The interment was In theJewishceme-tery, and the remains were accompa-nied to their last resting place by thefriends assembled, who covered thegrave with the most beautiful floraltributes.

Tbe pall-bearers were?Active-Messrs. Adolpb Loeb, Charles Switzer,Sim Weinberg, CharlesJ. Lurie, AbramWalter, W. B. McCbesney and J. Mcl).

McCue. Honorary?Messrs. W. L.Olivier, Jr., Fielding Olivier, H. H. iWayt, J. H. Rawlings, W. W. King, jM. J. Payne, W. C. Marshall and W.j11. Harkman.

kdward m. woodruff.Mr. F. T. Woodruff received the sad

intelligence last week of the death ofbis son, Edward, wldch occurred atSanta Anna,Cad. Mr. Woodruff wasiv bis 261h year, and was a young icim,

of much promise, and held a positionwith the Sunset Telephone company,a branch of tbe Bell company, withwhich be had been connected at vari-ous points in that State for the pasteight years. No particulars of hisdeath were received, and instructionsweresent to have the remains seul herefor burial. He is survived by his fath-er, Mr. F. T. Woodruff, aud threebrothers, Mtssrs. Frank L of Mont-gomery. Ala., Benjamin, of Washington, aud Elliott of Charlotte, N. C.Tue body readiedhere yesterday morn-ing, aud the funeral took [dace at 11o'clock, interment ill the family lot inThornrose cauietery.

MAJ. MARION 1.. BLACKLKY.Mr. James 11. Blackley received a

telegram on Thursday of last week an-nouncing the death that day of hisbrother, Maj. Marion L. Blackley atBristol. Mr. Blackley bail not beenwell for some time, but his death wassudden aud unexpected. He was 68yearsof age, and was a native of Albemariecounty. His wife, foursonsandtwo daughters survive,also four broth-ers and twosisters. The deceased wasa lawyer by profession, and a memberof the law firm of Hopkins& Blackley.He served through the civil war,a gallant soldier, coming out as a major.Heheld a prominent place in bis protension.

RICHARD H. DUDLEY.Mr. RichardH. Dudley died at Strib-

ling Springs on the lGth iust, of heartfailure, aged about 23 years. The deceased bad been in ill health for sometimepast and bis death was not unex-pected. He was the son of Mr.-RodneyH. Dudley, oneof tbeprosperous farm-]ers of the Glade section, and is sur-vived by his father,.mother and severalsisters rend brothers. I lis funeral tookplace on the 17th from Mossy Creek,church, the services being conductedby Rev. L. H. Paul.

AUSTIN HANGERAustin Hanger, a bright boy of seven

years, son of Mr. and Mrs. HenryHanger, diedat the homeof his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hall atStuart's Draft Friday morning, from aviolent attack of appendicitis. Interm.iut at Cavalry, services being eon-

[ d icted by thepastor. Rev. S. A. Par-; k ir of the Methodist Epscopal church

south.MRS. K. H. KENNEDY.- Mrs. E. H. Kenutdy. wile of Mr. K.

.H. Kenned v of near New Hone die lor

tl c 25rd in Baltimore. She had goneto John Hopkins Hospital about amouth ngo htid was operated on for in-tern il cancer. She bad stood the opc ation well and nil reports as to borc indilion wereVery favorable, and thesudden news of her death was a greatshock to her husband and friends. Be-sides her husband she is survived byfour small children.

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Raphlne Items.Rapbine, Aug. 23 ?The Young Peo

pie's Union ofthe Associated Reformedchurch, is in session at Old Providence.

Rev. S. A. Parker of Greenville, liasbeen assisting Rev. H. H. Echols in arevival service at the Methodist churchhere. Mr. Farker preached with greatpower, and bis eloquentsermons madea great impression on those who at-tended from time to time. A greatnumber have come,oaton the Lord'sside and we are still looking for greatit outpourings of the spirit in ourmidst.

Mr. Fred Chancy of NewYork city,is the guest at the home of Mr. J. AParker.

Miss llidy of Charlottesville is theguest of her aunt, Mrs J. E. A Gibbs,at "Raphine Hall."

Mr. Lawrence(iilesof Clilton Forgehas been visiting bis parents here.Miss Mary Lackey of Timber Ridge,is visiting her grandparents here.Mrs. Swain of Richmond, is visiting

her daughter. Mrs. W. S. Browu.Stuart llrown, a promising young

man, still continues quite 111 at hishome here.

Rev. A. II Hamilton, our belovedpastor, has been very much indisposedbut wo are glad to report much beltir.Rev. C. 11. Echols and Mr. J. A.Parker are attending tbe Young Peopie's Union at Old Providence.

Miss Wabneta Berry of Lexington,is visiting her parents bere.Mr. and Mrs. C. 1). Shultz of your ,city, were the guests last week of theirparents. Mr. and Mrs. Parker.

Mr. and Mrs. Juhn McCorinick havereturned from Wilson Spring to theirhome here, "The Piues."

Swoope Items.W. H. Adkins visited relatives in

Lynchburg this week.Miss Talley of Hot Springs, is visit-

ing Mrs. D F. Clemmer.Mrs. Cecil Taylor of Newport, Ky ,

is on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. S. C.Brown.J. W. Barksdalehas taken aposition

with the N. & W. as telegraph operator.Some of the farmers in our section

have just finished their hay harveston acconnt ofrainy weather.

Tiie special train carrying Hon. Hy.O. Davis, Democratic nominee forVice President, east, Aug. 15, madestop at our station. x\lr. Davis bundl-ed our station by a short visit.

Mrs. E. P. Harvey, near liuffaloCap, is reported as being quite sick.

Mr. John I). Sheets, manager for L.I). Myerly. Esq ( Wuo has been sickfor some time, is not improving as hisfriends would like to see him.

Mr. C. J. Coiner is harvesting a veryfine.crop of peaches.

Visiting Their Old Home.Rev. SamuelFloryof South English,

lowa, is visiting his many relativesand friends in Augusta. He is one ofthe pioneers of lowa, having movedthere in 1854, just 50years ago, in coinpany with several other families fromthis county. Tbey made the trip inwagons and it took them about eightweeks to make the journey. Mr. Florywho is 7S years of age, is the only surviving member of that party. He isaccompaniedby Mr. Win. D. Grove,wife and children, from the sameneighborhood, who are visiting theirparents In South River.

Virginia Traoshooters.The annual tournament of the Vir

giuta Trapshooters Association will beheld in Richmond early in SeptemberClubs from Staunton. R-mnoke, Waynesboro.Charlottesville, Bristol,Wytbc-Villa, Lynchburg, besides the RfCn jmood ciubs will be present. A special'feature will be the "high gun" te.im |race between a picked ten from North iCarolina and a team of ten pickedfrom the crack shots of all Virginia.The teams will shoot for a silver cup iand for $l():i a side, to which ca'ih of jthe tea losers will contribute iflO.

A Bright Augusta Girl 6oesto Kentucky.

Miss Laura J. Caldwell, tbe danghterofMr. J. S. Caldwell of TinklingSpring, has received a very cnmplimentary appointmentbs teacherin thePreshyterial School at Phelps, in Pikecounty, Ky. It is under tbe chargeof Ebenezer Presbytery and has apromising outlook under the directionof Rev. 1). M. Armentrout, well knowniv Augusta. Miss Caldwell is a dis-tinguished graduate of the ValleyHome Institute, from which sh* lookher diploma at the early age of fifteen.In her childhood she was the wonderof her friends and acquaintances as agenius in figures, who could with mar-velous quickness give the corrtc'.answers to long sumsin addition, mv!tiplicatiou, etc., by a mental processof her own as soon as the questionwhji

asked. At school Miss Caldwell developed mathematical and linguisticability of a high order, taking rank at.the bead of her classes and graduatingthere, where she took some classes! bustsession, teaching with efficiency anddignity many pupils older than herself.She leaves for her Kentucky home nextweek, taking with her the best wisiasof many devoted friends and admirers.

Difficult Feat of Engineers.

Tbe Engineering News for Augustcontains an article from the penof JohnA. Harman, of Virginia, a graduate.of the V irginia Military Institute, whois at present engaged by the gevern-ment of Ecuador m engineer in-cbiefof the Crayaquil and Quito raihoad.The article is illustratedby a numberof excellent halftone pictures show-ing tbedifficulties encountered by tbeengineers and describing the route ofthe road.

At one place tbe road girdlesa moun-tain twice, one of the lines being some1,500 feet or more above tbe other.

Mr. Harman is }a native of Rock-bridge county, is a brother or W. 11.Harman, of the State library. He hasbeen in Ecuador for tbe last six yearsand expects to complete the road within tbe next twelve monrhs.

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1 Letter From Congressman White, ofNorth Carolina.

HON. GEORGE H. WHITE.

Congressman George Henry White, ofTarboro, N.C,writes thefollowingletterto Dr. 11 ur tinan in regard to the meritsof the great catarrh cure, Peruna: 'House of Representatives, >Washington, Feb. 4,1869. {PerunaMedicine Co., Columbus, O.:

Gentlemen?" lammore than satis-tied with Peruna, and find It to be anexcellent remedy for the grip and ca-tarrh, i have used it In my familyand tbeyall join meInrecommendingIt asanexcellent remedy."

Veryrespectfully,George H. White.

Mrs. Nannie Wallace, Tulare, Cal.,President of the Western Baptist Mis-sionary Society, writes:"I consider Peruna an indispensable

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