The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-06-20


4th of Julv We notice among the names Of
the committee that of w. p. Tsms. son Of W. Il.
Tams, of this city. u n ~
#*Fs srAuxroS, June 10Th, 1872.
have been authorized by our Pastor and the
Ladies' who had charge of the Catholic Fair, TO
take this method of returning their sincere
thanks to the public, for their very liberal pat
ronape SO kindly bestowed Their object is to
raise sufficient means to enlarge our Church,
which is too small for our rapidly growing con-
gregation. The amount netted, was $o50.lo
W. H.. GoRMAN.
june 20-1t-spec vim copy.
G1.pKE.-Lock to the card of Gladke. the Stew
art Of Stanton He sells every thing in his line
as cheap as Stewart of New York. Go try, get
that $500 Piano, by making with him the biggest
bill of the year. You can also compete for the
Piano. by purchasing Of his branch house at Big
Bend Tunnel, conducted by McQuade & Co.
Crowds are always found at both houses, buying
great bargains. and trying to get that Piano
Monroe Register,
The Washington, Cincinnati and st. Louis Mar
row Guage Railroad Co. was organized in Luray
on the 18th, by clecting Col. p. D. Dorst, Presi-
T
Seig, A. Broaddus, F. NJ. Almond and P. B.
Borst, Directors. The President is q gentleman
Of great energy, and his heart is enlisted in
this enterprise. We cannot see why it will not
he a success. 1t will pass through very pro-
life country. where there is no Railroad conpe-
t,tion, and will, therefore, be paying enterprise.
SrRlBL1NG SpR1Sas.-We understand that Mr..
Samuel Goode, formerly proprietor Of the cele
brated Hot Springs, Of Va has leased Stribling'
Springs. this county, for FIVE years. aad will
take Immediate possession. MIR. Goode is we'll
and favorably known in connection with Virgin.
ia Springs, and has large experience in cater
ing to the wishes of the springs going people. =
Stribliug. doubt, under his management, will
maintain its high reputation.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAtLRoAD-The work
on this great Improvement is satisfactorily pro-
crossing, and all the indications point to a spec
dy completion of the enterprise. Arrangements
have been made to let to contract in short time,
the road as far as Luray. George Barrett Esq,
who has been employed as Engineer, has been
elected OK ef Engineer of the line. The contrac-
tors being promptly paid, and everything
looks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 80 than ever before.
Thieves are busy at work in Harrisonburg.-
They scaled the walls Of Judge Jno. c. Woodson's
house and stole some choice hams of bacon from
his garrett. They entered the premises Of Capt.
Ran D. Cushe through the kitchen window, and
stole some meal and lard. Also, those Of DR.. J
H. Harris, and took there from lot OF bacon and
-four. They robbed the garden OF old Mrs. Flynn.
aged IS years, which she had worked herself, and
was her main support, Of ali the growing vegeta-
bles.
CATHOLIC FAIR-The Catholic Fair, held in
Town Hall last week, was literally patronized-
realizing stt $780, Quite an animated contest
over a gold headed cane, added zest to the occa-
sion. The ladies nominated Mayor N. K. Trout.
Dr. VIM. S. McChesney- D. c. MsGuHa aud Maj
A. s. Kinney for the prizs-each vote requiring
a deposit Of 10 cents. The original cost Of the
cane WAS 1913. and we understand $40 was real
lied for it. On Saturday night eectioneering
became very excited and the friends of each can
didate did their best. 1t finally awarded to
DR.. McChesney.
From RICHMOND TO CINcINSArI.-A. H. Per-
ry, General Superintendent of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad advertises in the Richmond
papers, through tickets from Richmond to Gin
cinnati by way of the White Sulphur Springs
and Huntington, $40. After the 18th inst f,
the cars C0mmenccu TuHuluK lIOul nuullnH.
ton to the Kanawha FALL. leaving gap of sixty
miles to the White Sulphur to be Travelled by
stage. This great improvement, it will be seen,
is rapidly progressing to completion, and it is
believed the entire line will be in running order
by the first of November.
W. R. TYREE.-We were pleased to notice in
the Columbus IS. CO. Daily Phoenix. that W. R.
Tyree formerly connected with the drug store of
Dr. B. P. Reese s Co., of this city, had passed
successful examination as pharmacutist, be-
fore the Board Of medical examiners, of that
State. It seems that all persons except physi-
cians who follow the business of apothecares,
are required. by statute of that State, to stand
an examination before the medical Faculty of
the State University. or of the medical College,
at Charleston, in order to receive licen e.
| The many friends of Mr. Tyree, residing in
| this community. will be pleased TO hear of his
| high standing in the profession Us druggist, in
his adopted home, in Columbus.
| Our friend, j. W. Dawes, now of the firm Of
Ridgeway & Dawes, Lexington, and formerly Of
the house of Timberlske & Dawes, of this city,
has been stopping in Stanton for several days
| past. We are pleased to learn that the Licking
| ton establishment is doing thriving business
This was to be expected from the known energy
and experience Of Mr.. Dawes, and the solid quail
tiles of AR. Rdgeway. While we always feel re-
greet when any of our 60 ahead young men leave
u.s. to try their fortunes in other localities at
the same time cultivate earnest desire for their
success. and are gratihed to hear of their expec-
taticns being realized especially when they so
richly merit it, as in this instance.
We are pleased to see Mr.. D. looking so we'll,
highly pleased with his new home, and lavish in
his praises of the good people Of Lexington and
Rockbridge county.
MANUFACTURE The Warren Sentinel, notices
the arrival in Front Royal, of several Northern
gentlemen, who are looking out for site to erect
q factory for the manufacture Of spokes fellows,
SC. The scarcity of lumber in the North is dri-
wing many manufacturers to the South for the
purpose Of engaging business of this kind. There
is no place in the United States. where advanta-
ges for factories of this description, would pay
better than iu the Valley of Virginia. We have
the necessary timber in abundance. whichis now
being used for frewo.d; our facilities OF commu
nicating with the city markets. are good, and ev-
ery other essential TO profitable prosecution Of
manufactures, equal to apy other section Staun'
ton is one of the mast eligible points in the South
for the manufacture of wooden ware, carriage
and buggy work, &c., and the parties who viii
frs. inaugurate the enterprise will speedily real
ize fortune.