The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-27


Mrs Kate NJ. Kelley is selling off her entire
stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods at cost all
SO lot of children's clothing.
One Of the convict employees on the Jerry's
Run cut, worked by leasrs Mason g. Hoge, was
run over and killed by the construction train on
the 22d
BADFo FREDERlcKsBURa.-The Ledger says
there is not single house in process ofconstruc-
ton, and no one thinks of building The only
sign of improvement, is some paint being spread
on the Methodist Church. $50.
New HAY ScALEs.-It will be seen by the pro-
ceedngs of the City Council, that that body have
made provisions for the purchase of new set of
Hay scales This is timely and much needed
improvement.
THE WHEAr.-Now that threshing out the
BILE extent all the state, the complaint is gem
eral, thatnot more than half an average crop
will be realized. The quality, reported good, but
there is great falling off from what was expect
ed. .1El- 1se-l ..-.. s E-.a ~ .,,a., -,-..
ENLARuED.-We noticed last week that the
new building on the site of that burned, intend
ed for their Planning Factory. Since that para
graph was penned they have erected an addition
rs capacous as the original building, have it I'M
der roof, and floors are being laid. They will,
hv Tho iu,pp
as they had previous. to,the burning of the Fac
tory. - @a
New BUILDINGS New buildings are being SO
rapidly constructed in Staunton that we do not
pretend to keep pace with them. gentleman
informed US that he noticed, in walking around
the city few days ago. at least fifteen commo-
dous and stylish new buildings going up. There
are doubtless, more than thatnumber, and large
y in excess of it, in contemplation. -
FRESH MELoNs.-Our friend, Hugh Glenn,
across the way is daily receiving the incest and
most delicious water melons, ice cool. We had
the pleasure of demolishing huge one on yester-
day, which the first we had tasted this season.
Those wishing fresh, ripe melons, should call on
sIr. Glenn. He keeps them on ice, and furnish
es them at moderate prices
Court DAY.-Last Monday was the first day of
the July Court. goodly number of the citizens
of the County were present in the city. We had
the pleasure of meeting number of our friends,
adding the names of a good many to our subscrip-
ton list, and receipting for various amounts due
the Virginian. That's the way to paronze a
newspaper. There is some substanc in it, and a
| vast deal of encouragement.
! Coon APPoINTMENT.-We noticed last week
that the Governor had appointed John NJ. Kin
ney, Esq, a Notary Public for, Augusta county.
Mr. Kinney has taken the rear room of Niche
& Mchie's Office, and will take pleasure in at
tending to any business that may be required of
him. in he Noarial or in the Scrivener line, such
as drawing deeds, articles Of agreement etc., etc.
He is we'll qualified for the business which he
processes, and we commend him to public favor.
CHILD ScALDED TO DEATH.-On last Satur-
day, the 22d inst, little boy, aged about three
years, son of VIM. Ranes, living near Folly Mills,
four miles South of Staunton, on the Greenville
road, was stalded to death by falling in kettle
of hot water The child's mother was cleansing
the beds, and while the mother was unloosing the
bed cord the little fellow said, mamma, | will
help You" While in the act of pulling at the
pins that held the cord, he stumbled and falling
in the kettle, it was upset, the scalding water
ming over his body. He fingered in great pain
until Sunday night, when death came to his re-
| lief. ~ IA
Peoples EDITIoN.-TnE Ill rE AND ErIsTLEs OF
sr PAUL-By Connybsare 4 Hoacson.-This work
is regarded as standard in modern religious lit
erature by the best judges of all denominations,
both of Great Britain and the United States
1t is sold by subscription only Mr.. Therrell,
the agent for this valuable work, will remain in
the city for few days, and we commend him to
the courtesy and patronage of our citizens, and
trust he will be successful in introducing among
the people of Staunton, at once literature so
interesting and useful.
1t is commended by ministers generally, and
no one should fail to avail himself of this oppor-
tunlty to procure work of such valuable merit
HOOK AND LADDER CoMpANY-We are pleased
to notice, and the property holders of the city,
will be gratifed to learn, that there has been re-
Gently organized the 'sStaunton Hook and Ladder
Company" with the following officers-Eyler,
Captain NJ. L. Bobbtt, LIST 1t; John Cook, End
It.; Il. Cooper, Secretary ; and VIM J. Nelson,
Treasurer. There are 20 members. fa
Such an organization was much needed In CO.
operation, with our excellent Fire Company, its
services will be invaluable in case of fire. The
officers are intelligent substantial working men,
who are not afraid to SEIZE hold, when the erner-
gency arises. Now let this company be appro-
priately equipped, with the best material adapt
ed to the part they propose to performs and let
1t be done at once, for we know not what day
| may bring forth
Rev. j. A. LATANE.-We regret to announce
the departure from our midst of Rev James A.
| Latane, who left in the cars on Saturday morn
ing last, to assume the duties of pastor of the
Episcopal congregation at Wheeling, W. Va IL
is a loss to the cause of religion in Staunton as
well as social circles, that will not be easily sup
piled. He combines the attractions of the polish
| ed gentleman, with the virtues of sincere chris
tan, effective and successful minister, and an &C
complished scholar, in an eminent degree and
leaves with our people the example of spotless
character, which cannot fail to have its influence
for good for long years to come; for life adorn-
cd as is his, by almost every virtue that can at
tach to man, is forgotten What is the loss