The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-09

MECHANICS UxIoN.--In consequence of the
defect in the Gas Works, which prevented the
necessary light, the regular meeting Of the Me-
chanics Union was not held on last Monday
night. The Union will meet promptly at their
Hall at o'clock, Monday night, the Goth instant
-Srd Monday in May.
Rain is very much needed. The oats and grass
are suffering for the want of it. The wheat gem
orally is looking well, but in some localities, we
hear, it is very thin on the ground. The papers
Of the State report the appearance OF the wheat
favorable. But it is too soon to make any caicu-
lations as to the crop.
Burnham's New Turbine Water Wheel. Is now |
generally used throughout the country and the
more it is used the better it is liked. The rapid
ity ofits revolutions, its accuracy ami durability
are UNSURPASSED We invite atteation to the adj
yertisement and recommend it to those wishing
an improved Water Wheel Of great merit.
Valley Ledge, No 40. I. o. 0. F., celebrated
the 53ci anniversary of the order, by p ocess-
ion, address, SC, in Harrisonburg on the 18th
ult. Peniieton Byaa, Esq, delivered the ad
furnished the supper. 1t all passed off credita-
bly, and pleasantly.
Mr.. and Mrs. GLADKE have just returned
from the Northern Cities, with splendid assort-
ment of Dry Goods and Millinery. Their stock
is large ana well selected and their prices are
really lower than ever. Call and see their stock,
and look out for the grand millinery opening
day. may 1t
Mr.. Gideon Koiner, of the firm of Fuimer s. |
Koiner, commission merchants, Richmond. Va, |
is now in the Valley. stirring about among his
old friends and acquaintance. He is a native of
Augusta-of the old Koiner stock, which is suf-
fcient recommendation as safe man to deal |
with
Our old friend John B. Scherer, is moderzing |
his bar-room on Court House Alley, by substitut-
ing handsome open front for the old narrow |
door and dingy window. This will admirably |
with the handsome improvements
made by Mr. Hagemau in the front part Of Mr.. |
Scherer's building.
telegram in the Richmond Dispatch of the |
9th, states that on Saturday last, white man. |
while attempting to cross the track at Covngton
was run over by the cars, and killed. lie had q |
pass directed to D. J. Harris, from Richmond to |
Covington and return.
Since the above was in tppe, we learn his name
was Coleman
E. NJ Cushing Esq, left on Monday last 10 at
tend the .sNatonal Industrial Exposition, now
going on at Nashville. Tenn. He goes there in
the interest of the Char NJ churn invention of
Messrs McKeever Sehoppert. of this city. He
NAY attend the National Industrial Fair which |
meets in St. Louis Ga the 9th, before he returns
Mr.. McKeever one of the patentees accompa-
MED MIR. Cushing.
DRAMATIC ENTERr ,ISMENr.-The dramatic en-
,ertainment given on last Thursday Friday and
Saturday nights, in Town Hall, for the benefit Of
the Cath bic Choir, we'll attended. The
young persons participating in the exercises per-
formed their respective parts very we'll, and ev-
erythng passed off to the entire qualification of
the management of the exhibition.
An alteration took place in the U. s. Treasery |
department, Wash gton, on the I'd inst, between
Senator Lewis, of Virginia, and Supervisor Pres
special assessor of internal revenue, which result
ed III Mr.. Lewis striking Presbery blow which |
the latter did not return How sweet for breth I
rem to dwell together in unity"
DARKSEss-For several nights past our city
has been in comparative darkBess-not because
of our :sevl deeds''-but for the reason that the
Supern cndent of the Gas Work.-R. W. Hardy
is compelled 10 make radical changes in
the gas pipes. The probability is that we will
have accustomed light, before the close of the
week.
1t will be seen by the alvsrtisem snt that John
F. Beard has changed his business. but still oc
cupies his old stand and has converted his bar
room into well appointed Family Grocery
MIR. Beard is determ neil 10 try the experiment,
whether not he can make rs good living sell
ing some,hing to eat he did something to drink
and therefore has dispensed with he Liquor bust
and opened Imb.r oae family Grocery, |
where every thing, in that line Of business may b.
had. II 3 Groceries, Sc. are all fresh. w com
mend his new enterprise to our citizens generally
BARTER Brook Co Neil, 48, Friends of Tenn
perance. was instituted on the night of the End
inst, by II. H.. Peck, D. v p, aided by G. A.
Bruce. John Huff, and James Gentry, of Waynes
boro' Council, and the following officers were in
stalled
DR.. Thos W. Shelton President; W. S. Boyd
Associate; Rev. G. 3. Stricken. Chaplain Jas.
Shelton, Secretary; Finley Gilkeson, F Sec
rotary; c. b. Grooms Treasurer; John w. Bran
naman, Conductor; John W. Watts, Assist con-
ductor; J. II. Marshall. l. S.
VALLEY RAILRoAD.-We learn from reliable
source. that the contractor on Section 81, Valley
Railroad. is now putting up his cabins. preparato
ry TO active operations. This is the section st
the crossing of Middle River. near Cline's Mill
We also learn that the Contractor for Sec tons II
and IL will soon commence his work The work
on Section 9, near Mt Crawford, is being vigor
ously prosecuted, large number Of hands beng
engaged on it.
These facts give assurance that the heavy sec
tons of the line will all soon be under way.
AN IMPOSING STRUcTURE.-The daring under
taking of placing the final on the cupola of the
Presby terian church is about completed, and the
stating will be finished in day or two. The pro-
portions of the structure are uniform. and the
entire design and finish of commanding and i'm
posing character. Mr.. Bobbltt deserves great
credit for the energy and perseverance, as
well as mechanical and architectural skill. he has
displayed in this work. His wonderful nerve in