The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-22

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Thursday, .-A. August %. 1S72.
Local.
, Apo1ocRr1c Tho absence of the editor the
early part of the week. and the press upon ooi
advertising columns will account Iof any aPp
rent want Of industry in our local Blu eah'oi i"i
columns this week
c,.nxr,s sale at cost will continue until Sept.
lot Many bargains yet in the house. Embrace
Who onporunity while you have a chance as
Gladke always means what he says.
The rails on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
are laid forty miles beyond the White Sulphur.
Mr.. Peter Eversole of Rockingham, died in
Pocahoatas county, W. Va, on the Goth inst.
REMEMBER the Excursion to Rich
mond on the 18th OF August.
Capt W. N. JORDAN mas lett hOcklnSnam LOT
Indiana, which State will be his future home.
The Courthouse square, in Hartisonburg, is
fenced in with show bills. Why not fence in the
.eswn, or is that already perfected?
TIE excursion to Richmond on the 29th is
0niy 81 for the round trip for either ladies or
gentlemen.
in Lgget, Esq, of the most talented
gentlemen aud effective speakers in the Valley,
has. been appointed Senatorial Elector for the
Rockingham district He should have been elect
or for the Congressional District.
Capt D. Butcher is ripping up the ear part OF
Capt Funkhouser's store room for the purpose OF
running the store back the whole length of the
'aouse. There will be sky light in the back part
which will make the room light tand attractive
CouRr of AppEALs.-The Court of Appeals Of
Virginia met in this city the goth. All the
Judges are present-Judse Moncure, Christian,
Bouldin, Staples and Anderson
We notice in attendance, c. Woodson, of
Rockingham.
PARTICULAR attention is ca led to the announ-
cement of the County superintendent. OF the plac'
es of holding the Township meetings TO appoint
delegates to the Con gressional Convention. The
Township meetings will be held on Saturday,
43lst.
Me- REMEMBER the Excursion to Rich
moud on the 2Sth Of August.
Mrs Adams living near North Mountai n,
Rockingham, was bitten by a moccasn Y snake
last week, and at last accounts lay in danger
GUS condition.
DR.. s. A. Coffman, county superintendent, has
appointed Saturday the 3lst as the day to hold
the township meetings in Rocking CHAM, to desig-
nate dele rates to the District Convention to be
held in this city on the 9Th of September.
Henry hacklett has been appointed Council-
man-Harrisonburg-t fill vacancy. John
Paul, has been elected Attorney for the Corpor-
alton Both good appointments.
PERsoNAL-Maj ]. Marshall Hanger has re-
turned from Saratoga and Col. J. Ii. Skinner,
from Capouy The latter gentleman addressed
the people of Shenandoah, as a candidate for
Congress.
THANKs-We are under obligations to Col. T.
F. Walker, Supt. of Public Printing, for bound
copy Of the Acts of the General Assembly CT
Virginia, for 1871 -. We appreciate the cour-
tesy and win reciprocate the favor ii ever an
opportunity presents.
Mass MEETING.--IIon. S Z. Leake, Gen.
James L Kemper and Col. r. g. Withers
ARE expected to address the people of Angus
ia on Monday next, on the issues OF the pre-
sent canvass.
r<REMEMBER the Excursion to Rich
moud on the 18th of August.
c.. A. Gladke an's Geo A. Smith have placed
above the ewes os their houses large front piece
about three feet in height, upon which will be
placed the signs of their respective business
The design is novel, and when properly lettered,
will be very attractive.
We had very refreshing and reviying rain on
Thursday and Friday of last week-the only real
ly beneficial rain have had for over three
months. There is quite contrast in the laugh
ing face of nature to its sicky, parched and
dlespondent appearance before the rain.
GRAND EXCURSION TO RICHMoND.-The Excur-
tsion Train to Richmond advertised to take place
,on the 18th of August, is postponed to the 2Sth.
Secure your tickets early this will be of
1.-THE most interesting excursions of the season.
See advertisement.
We direct attention to the advertisement
of two houses and lots for sale by E. W.
Chairman. These houses are finished III the
best style. convenient to business, in good
neighborhood, and can be purchased on reas-
enable terms.
Remember the excursion 20 Richmond on
the 18th, for ladies and gentlemen. Round
trip, only 81, or $3.50 including hotel fare.
The Shenandoah Herald and Harrisonburg En-
terprise give deserved reb ike to the candidates
for Congress for the character of the anecdotes
they tell to illustrate their ideas. We were
thoroughly disguised ourself during the discus
sion at this place, with the moral tone of some
of their t'auecdotes," and hope they will not be