The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-12-05

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TIE VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
STAUNToN VA
Thursday, 80 December 8. 1872
Local.
David A. Kyser is receiving fresh additions y
his already splendid assortment of goods'
Mrs Mosby, wife of the late a. "os'y' nav
her arm broken last week, ny a iau' MI D ~
by is aged 81 years.
rxb;h;t;ons will be given at Newport, in this
county, tonight AMI to morrow night thursday
and Friday, for the benefit OF the augusta Me
mortal Association"
P.B. Hoge of this city, was elected Direct
or in the Virginia Telegraph Company. at the
annual meeting of the stockholders, held In thf
city of Alexandria, on the 3rd instant.
The epizooty is rapidly disappearing from
this vicinity. and most of the horses affected by
II have resumed service. The horses of some
of our farmers entirely escaped the disease
Mr.. Adam H. Steele, living near New Port IL
this county, had his leg broken, and ankle dislo-
Gated few days ago, by the falling OF hmoer'
from the new merchants mill which he was en-.
gagged in building.
Iron LAND We understand that in addition
to the Clifton Forge property, Messrs. Echois,
Bell Catlett have purchased two o'her iron
properties on the line of the Chesapea Ike u Ohio
Railroad for themselves and other parties
LAND SALs-On Friday last. E NJ. Gushing,
auctioneer. sold part of the Moon property,
mile north of this city. Five acres were pur-
chased by Maj. B. T. Bagby at S5425, and "a
acres by Col NJ G. Hartman, for So, 500.
Wood is still being brought on the cars for the
use of the citizens of the city. Persons wish
ing to get supply, can do SO by application to
Mr. H. L. Powell, at his coal and lumber yard,
near the depot.
The recent cold weather had the effect to sus-
mend work on outdoor contracts. Operations on
the round house ceased for several days, and
also on number of brick buildings IL process Of
erection.
The editor of the VIEGINIAN, after preparing
most of the matter for the present issue, left the
city on Tuesday msrning, to be absent several
days. Mr. St oneburnsr will attend to the bust
ness Of the Office in the meantime.
John W. Smith has been appointed postmaster
at Reidsvlle Rockingham county, vice r. II,
Wray, resigned.
The post off sc at Salem, Va. has become pre-
siiential, the increase of business making the
compensation over $1,000 VS.. Oakley, the
present incumbent, is e-appointed.
A singular rumbng in the air was heard on
last Sunday night, number of persons thinking
it was train of cars making its approach over
the Chesapeake s. Ono Road from the west. We
presume it was nothing more than the higa wino
prevailing at the time
NEW FIRM We are pleased to welcome to the
active business firms Of Staunton, Mr.. H. Vel
Ter, late salesman in the store Of D. A. keyser,
ESQ who has purchased the stock of A. II. Tay-
lor & Co. Mr. Weller is one of our most ener-
getic young business meu, and deserves far
share of public patronage.
FtREs-Oa Tues lay of last week. the house Of
Mr.. J. W. Bsowa, of B.rs Valley, R,ekorilge
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dis family out i'll the incemsat weather. Esti-
mated loss, s. ,000 an no insurance.
= On the night of the u 81 ult the residence of
Dir. Jas B. Spcer, at ..sis' Tunnel, on the G.
s. 0. R. R , was destreyi 5y FIRE. The furni-
,;ture was saved.
MISSING MAN.-In June, 1871. Henry Virgin,
aged 81 years, was living in Martinsbarg, va
Since then nothing has bean heard from him
Any information in regard to his whereabouts
will be thankfully received by his father, Isaac
Wright, whose address is Carrick Furnace
Franklin county, Penn'a. Exchanges will con-
fer favor by copying this notice Vallsy spir-
II, Chamber s6urg Pa.
The Bo,RD OF SUPERVISORS for Augusta, m ct
on Monday last. In consequence of the absence
of several of the members, no business of impor-
lance was transacted. The meeting adjourned
to meet next week, when full board is expected
and at which the County levy will be laid
Messrs. John Paris, Of the Supervisors, and
~. A. Burnett clerk Of the Board were desig
mated q committee to examine the accounts
against the County, and report at the adjourned
meeting Several matters of Importance will
then be brought to the attention of the Supervi-
sors.
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.-We noticed last week that
John J. McMahon had purchased the building
and lot on the corner of Main and Augusta street
from P. N Powell anu intended to erect three
story edifice on the site. 1t is Mr.. Mcmahon s
present purpose to construct a four story brick
building. The first floor will be used, when COM
pleted, as salesrooms with half partition. in CEN
tire of the room, the second floor for stock. and
the upper stories for the manufacture of boots,
shoes SC. for his extensive trade. This is the
spirit we like to see manifested. 1t looks like
business.