The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-16
May l6. 1872.
Local,

Thursday. May l6. lS72.
Al Local.
LAND SALES ApvEnTIsnD.-The following de-
birable real estate. advertised in the VHy'n'an'
will be sold this and next month
May 24ah-Sale of two tracts OF iano heaf
Waynesboro, by N. K. Trout, Commissioner
Mav 29N.Zsaie of farm of VIM. Armstrong % z;
lying ON the Jennings Gap road oy N. H. Hli'
and Thos. C. Elder, Commissioners
Mav 24th.-sale of the farm owned by James
" Patriek. lying on South River, containing
boss acres. BY. Marshall Hanger and Ct. NJ. Coch-
ran, jr., Commissioners
The Page Courier has come out in new dress.
See advertisement ofkoase and lot for sale or
rent sssss7ss
DR.. OK. Gila.er has been appointed guager for
The thirAiBastrfst of visginia,by the Commission
er of htsihai Revenue
Dr:4bPP. Reese s Co IS Soda Fountain is in
operation. and the refreshing, sparkling bever-
age isdslightful TO partake Of.
Mr.. James N McF lrland will be voted for at
the ensuing election, for Collector of Beverly
Manor Township.
We are sorry TO learn of the death of Col. u.
Zane who died in the Wheeling Hospital, on the
28th ult.
The Bank lot, in Harrisonburg. opposite the
Efineer House, was sold last week to J. Glass;
man & Bro; for $4,000
Impro7eSdehtsare being made at Goshen. Messrs.
Thompson andGifmore have finished new build
ings, and Mr.. Armstrong is improving his prem
Uses
At Dr. Reeses Drug Store, will be found deli
cious Soda Water, and syrups of various kinds,
made from the pure juice of the fruit-no adulter-
ations.s
Mr.. James II. Yeakley of Frederick county,
Va, has invented a portable staye machine 1t is
a ten-horse power, and capable of manufacturing
5000 -four barrel slaves day.
SALE OF Lor.-Capt J. c. Marquis has sold
to A.. II. Euitz, Esq, lot on New Street, near
the Augusta Academy, 40 by 100 feet, for 81, 600
equivalent to cash.
Our thanks are respectfully tender ed Messrs.
Glenn SstCo.. for daily contributions Of ice We
commshd ;tliesnto On epafrsaage of those wishing
good, solid and pure article.
Therehas been an increase in the membership of
the Baptist church of Lexington of forty five, and
and oses sstg persons pro'esssd CONVERSION $50 at
A revival of religion is progressing in the
Metkediat congregation at Lexington. Rev. Mr..
Johnson has been preaching with great effect, as
we learn from the Gazette.
Weare informed that the Registration Books
FOR Ward No. 1 noticed in our last issue as mis-
sing have been found. AS expected, they had
been mi laid IN the Office.
Mrs NJ e. Pagan h Sister are now opening a
beautiful assortment ofMillinery and Fancy goods.
They will haze their regular exhibition Of Pat
sern Bonnets, &c, on Friday the 18th inst.
On Saturday the 18th inst. Mr.. VIM. Dey. an
old and respected citizen Of Culpepcr. found
dead in his bed at the residence Of his in Jaw
MIR. A. J. Stofer. of the Culpeper Observer
Rev. W. 7. Richardson. for number of years
pastor of the Presbyterian church, at Waynes-
boro wffihe added to the corps of teachers at the
AugustsaFemale Seminary, during the ensuing
session.
HuGHEs g. MATHENnY are still at their old
stand on Augusta street, manufacturing Boots
aud Shoes, for gentlemen and ladies, of the best
material and after the latest fashions.
may 2-ly.
The farm advertised for sale by Geo. A. An
-derson, is one of the best in the county 1t To-
Gated in good neighborhood is we'll watered
and improvements good. Land buyers should
make note of this.
WIrHpRAwN.-It will be seen by his card. that
Geo. NJ Harrison. ESQ.,, has withdrawn from the
canvass as a:eandidate for Commonwealth Attor-
aey for the Corporation. The contest is now
narrowed down to Messrs. Phillips and White,
of whom is certain to be elected.
An exciting game Of Bass Ball took place last
week, at the Virginia Military Institute grounds.
between the ssMontfceIos'' of the University of
Virginia, and the "Shoo 7Flys,'' of the Military
Institute The "Monticellos'' came off winners,
after close contest.
RKa1srRARs.-The following persons have been
appointed REGISTRARS oy Judge henaey, u heeh'
ingham:
John q. Cootes, Cootes' Store; Ran. D. Cushen
Harrisonburg Z. z. Myers, Merose Simon
Smith, Edom; Solomon Funk, Singers Glen; Hen
~ A. Rife Timberville.-OLd Commonwealth.
SrR1BLING SpR1NGs.-The proprietor of these
celebrated Springs is making arrangements and
.enlareing his facilities for for the accommoda
.tion Of visitors this season. Although it would
he difficult matter to improve the way they
ARE managed, it is Mr.. Kianey's purpose to spare
mo means by which their high reputation will be
maintained, and the pleasure and comfort of visi
stors promoted.
STATE Board OF HEALTH AND VITAL STATS
'rrcs.-Goyernor Walker has appointed and com
cd tho folfnxynr nLusicianS to cnnstifuff