The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-30

The Sabbath School of the congregation is 10
meet for organization AMI entertainment, on next
Saturday at p P. NJ.
Sabbath after next the Lords Supper is to be
administered and DR.. Handy is expected to
preach on Thursday, Friday AID Saturday Of
next week.
VIRGINIA 11orGL PRoPERrx-1MpoRTANT DEc1s
1os-In the Supreme Court Of Appeals, of Vir-
gina, sitting at Richmond, on the 22d inst, the
following decree was rendered. in the long con
tested case Of Booten u.s. Schaffer, involving one
half Of the Virginia Hotel. This case was heard
by this court at Staunton last Summer apd decid.
ed here to day. 1t comes up upon an appeal from
the Circuit court of Augusta county. The ques-
ton involved is as to the purchase and sale OF the
well known Virginia Hotel in Staunton. Schaf-
fer bought one moiey of said property during the
war for 1900 Confederate money, his contract
| giving him the privilege of purchasing the other
moiety if he should elect to do so by o certain
time. Booten brought the suit for partition of
| the property, which was resisted by Schafer,
Who in his answer to the bill, alleged tina. he
had elected TO purcl ase the whole property, he
had a right to do under his said contract, and
asked for specific performance of the contract.
The court below decided in favor of Schaffer and
by its decree gave the whole property to him.
This court reverses this decree, and remands the
case to the Circuit court of Augusta county for
partition of the property if it can be convenient
| ly made, and also for full and final settlement
| Of all matters Of account between the parties.
Judge Staples delivered the opinion Of the court,
which was clear, convincing argument.
| STANTON MUSICAL AssocIATIoN.-This Associ-
alton was organized, January, 1867. 1t has now
on its rolls over fifty members, composed of ladies
| ~ ~
talent to be found in the Slate, and representing
nearly every denomination in the city.
W. H. Tams, President r. NJ. Guy, Secrea-
ry; W. D. Drake, Treasurer DR.. J. L. Brown
Conductor.
art of music in our community, and elevate its
standard. The Importance Of giving cordi-
al support TO the Association cannot be too earn
| estly impressed upon our citizens 1t is not on
ly of great utility in the various churches, bat is
/ refining and elevating in its tendency. Much that
is beautiful in life and attractive in social inter-
| course is inseparably associated with high grade
/ of musical attainment
A favorable feature in the constitu. ion of the
1 Association, allows any one to become contribu-
ting member, and have the privilege of engaging
in all reAearsals and concerts, by paying three
dollars to the Treasurer.
4 The programme of the First Concert will be
given IN que time, anu Is unusually AtlEactife,
having number of solos by talented ladies Low
in the city. Various old familiar ballads will al
so be rendered, and the entertainment generally,
be of the highest order
We call the attention of our citizens to the FIRST
concert of the season by the Association, to be
/ given at the Institution of the Deaf and Dumb
and Blind, on the evening of the 9th of December.
We earnestly hope that there will be a large at
tendance and that encouragement given the As
soeiation which it SO richly merits.
N. B.-The members of the Association are re-
quested to meet at Odd Fellows Hall, on Monday
night next, for special rehearsal
COUNTY CoURr-Novem5er Tsm-Judge J. N.
Hendren, presiding
I The Grand Jury was composed Of the follow
ing persons--A. A. Mcpheeters, foreman, W. 7.
Rush, C. B. Koiner, S. K. Taylor, ]. A. Mills,
NJ. S. Cease, J. W. Calhoun, f. Fretwell, J. A.
Gilkeson, W. A. Hanger, II. B. Jones, 7. A.
Lightner, J. Neff, W. Patterson, II. Rippetoe,
J. H. Shiery, J. 7. Shields.
The following indictments were made: Against
George Harlan, for permitting prisoners to escape;
w. Brown. (colored, for barn burning Dabney
Trice, for assault and battery two cases against
Henry Howard, (colored,) one for assault with
intent to kill his wife, and he other for assault
and battery against the same-true bill in each
case.
James H. Callson and DR.. Samuel Kenner-
ly renewed their bonds as Notaries Public.
J. D. Craig, was appointed guardian of Mary
S. and Annie L. Walker, in place Of Dr.. George
S. Walker.
George B. Rusmisel was appointed guardian Of
Luther and Alex. Wiseman.
John Price appointed guardian of Martial
Josephine Wright.
: Letters of administration, de 5onis non. wer'
| granted W. P. Johnston upon the estate Of Mar
tina J. and Elizabeth NJ. Johnston.
David Steele was appointed committee for Pc
ter'G. Steele.
The will of Christian Goodnight was admitted
: to probate-A. A. McPhecters qualified as exec
utor
) The estates of Andrew Livick and George K
Snapp were committed to w. L. Mowry, Sheriff
for administration, de Jonis non.
Commonwealth VS.. C. c. Carson, indicted TO
killing Clinebell was continued until next term
!, The Judge issued bench warrant in the cas-
f of w. Brown, indicted for barn burning.
The petition Of ]. K. Koiner and others for
t road from the Depot at Waynesboro.' to Hern
/ Harner's barn was established, snd ordered t
t be opened by Road Commissioner of South Rive
9 Township.