The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-07


PAPER MILL.-We have on several occasions
heretofore called attention to the splendid OPEN
ing here for a paper mill. AS yet there has been
no organized movement to puton in operation,
although no one doubts the entire practicablilty
Of such an enterprise nor its success II starteu'
There are several sites in this INN diate locah-
ty which would answer admiralty for such an
Improvement The lot and water power on Main
street, opposite Bickle s Bros. Furniture store,
owned by I. Witt, Esq, and part of the distll-
-lery lot, in the western part of the city, owned
by Capt. W. A. Abney and A. W. Hartman, Jr
Either of these positions would answer to pro-
pose in question. Will not some of our. enter
prisng capitalists take the matter in hand, and
push it to successful re suit The experience
of the company at Winchester, shows that there
is an immense per cent. of profit realized from
their mill. This is q far better locality, and &C
cessible to much larger range of'country than
the one at Winchester. By the time the mill
could be constructed, and put in operation, stho
Railroad to Harrisonburg will be ready for the
cars. This would give direct communication by
speedy. transit to the lower Valley. The Ches.
apeake s. Ohio Railroad will furnish transporta-
ton east and west and by proper energy the
trade of the southwest could be commanded by
the Orange & Alexandria and Virginia & Tennes-
see roads.
The opportunity is promising for paying bu-
siness. If our people do not avail themselves Of
it, foreign capitalists will. -
The MEMORIAL FAIR.-The memorial Fair,
held last week in the ware room of Capt. J. N.
Hardy, for the purpose of raising funds to be-
comingly fit up the graves of the Confederate
dead, who lie in Thcrnrose Cemetery, was large
ly attended and well patronized. The ladies had
made every preparation to assure success, and
the result of their energies and labors Melted
them about $3.50. The room was beautifully
festooned with evergreens, fancy papering, ETC.,
and the table set in magnificent style.
The rafting for various articles Of attraction
created quite an excitement on Friday night
The most costly article was beautiful silver ta-
bile set, which cost about $40, and was won by
Levi Shaver, Esq, of this city. The Stereoseope,
presented by Mr. Owen Keefe, of Philadelphia,
brought in a handsome revenue and fell to the
fortune Of Dr. Hanger. Large cakes, pictures,
comforts, coverlets &c., were put up-at handsome
figures, and won by parties too numerous to
mention.
The ladies and membership, both male and fe-
male, of the Catholic congreg 5,tion, manifested
great interest in the enterprise, and MIS-. Kate
NJ. Kelley managed this department with con-
summate skill, and her proverbial energy and
tact. Maj. Mcmahon opened his purse as well
as his big heart, and to save the trouble of being
solicited to take chances in the various articles
offered to rattle, told them to put him down fsr.a
chance in everything.
The Fair passed off very pleasantly, smile
wreathing the face ST each participant and the
result gratifying to all.
The anouIl realized, adied to that already on
band, will enable the President, Col. j. H. Skin
ner, and the management, to commence at once
to dress up the graves and grounds in appro
pirate manner There should, however, be a
| permanent fund, the interest of which would
| keep up the improvement. The good work should
not stop until such fund is accumulated.
| ALBEMARLE HUNTING PARTY.-The annual
hunt of this Association came off last week, and
was very successful. The range 1er which they
extended their sport, embraces large tract of
mountain land owned by the company in the
western part Of Augusta county, known as the
''Armstead" place. The operations of the party
commenced on Monday, the 28th ult. and closed
on Friday the 1st inst. They reached here on
Saturday last, and after feeding their stock, and
refreshing themselves at the American hotel,
where they remained several hours, continued
their homeward journey to Albemarle. The re-
suit Of the hunt was nineteen deer and one wild
cat killed as follows
Peyton S. Coles, President, two bucks.
JOSEPH Lipop, four deer.
George A. Madison, three deer.
Isaac Hudson Staunton, one deer.
F. R. Rives, New York, one deer.
S. G. White, Albemarle, one deer and wild
cat.
W. W. Worldge, one deer.
A. McManaway, one deer.
w. Madison, one deer.
W. Derrett, two deer
Henry Massie one deer.
Frank Robinson, one deer.
There were some very large bucks among the
number killed. MIR. Coles represents the hunt
as successful and lively, all the parties enjoying
good health, and no accident occurring.
Mr. Rives, of New York. is son of the late
Hon. W. C. Rves OF Virginia, and this was the
first time he had ever participated in the sport
as one Of the company. He will hereafter con-
.stitute stakeholder He is gentleman of great
wealth, and was reported as showing great liber-
atty to those residents of the mountains who ex-
tended them accommodations and kindness
John Scherer, Jr. and W. w. Donaghe, with
l. Hudson, from Staunton, participated in the
hunt
The steamship Missouri, was burned, in
gale on the 22d ult, en- route from Havana
to Nassau. All on board were lost, about
80, except eleven. The fire suddenly burst
out in volumes of flames amidship, spreading
raniGlu ouer tho shin Thu heats uoro