The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-21
RACES AT THE FAIR ON THURsDAY-Th'


Crook, and the race was won by Solitude,
''Charlie,'' second. The purses were. $50 to
| the first, $40 to the second, and $40 the third.
The lacking match was between Snaps
''Herbert,' Walkers ''Sleepy Davy, "and Har-
mans 'sGrey Dora" and was won by 'tHer-
Der" without m',ch Of an effort.
A running race, quarter dash, was won by
Massie's .'Lark'' over Ope's ''Stonewagg,' - and
IIMrison's Star"
The racing was not as good as it usually is
upon these occasions, but the horses were all
from the town and county. and most Of them
hal but little training. In the trottirg match
! esd -toosffnde' and ''Charlie" were generally
side by side, which made it very exciting, if
the time wasn't anything extra. We hope to
7 see a big turnout of fast stock at the spring
races. #se
SUPREME COURT OF APEAIs.-On Satur-
day las. the Court OF APPEALS adjourned for the
term. In addition to those heretofore publish
ed, the Court rendered the following decis-
ions:
Triplett VS.. Allen ct als.-From the Circuit
Cour Of Shenandoah. Decree OF the lower
court reversed. Judge Christian delivering the
opi'ion Of the cottrt.
Hess & Miller VS.. RAIDER and wife ct ais
From the Circuit Court Of Augusta. Decree OF
the lower court affirmed, Judge Christian e1e-
lisering tie opinion of the court.
| Peal VS.. Peal ct als.-From the Circuit Court
of Rockingham. Decree Of the lower court re-
versed, Judge Christian delivering the opinion
( of the court.
Myers vs.::Nelson ct als.-From the Circuit
Court of Augusta. Decree Of the lower court
affirmed, Judge Anderson delivering the opin-
| ion of the court.
!. Coilman VS.. Nisewander and wife ct ais
From the Circuit Court OF Rockingham. De-
cree of the lower court reversed, Judge Staples
delivering the opiliion OF the court.
Rice vs.. Zirkle.-From the Circuit Of Shen-
| andoah. No OPINION but affirmed by an equal
y divided court.
Moore ct ais VS.. farnsberger's Ex'rs.-From
the Circuit Court of Rockingham. In sale
Of land made in October, 1862, the presump-
ton is strong that it was made with reference to
| Confederate money rs standard OF value, and
strong proof to the contrary must be adduced
to overthrow the presumption. In this case
nor such evidence appears and it is, tllerefote,
decided to I've Confederate contract, and the
true value OF the land at the date OF the sale
(335. 90 per acrt) to I've the measure OF recovery
Decision OF the lower conrt reversed Judge
Moncnre delivering the opinion Of the court
Coffinan s. Brtlfy VS.. Daniel Miller q Co..
| From the Circuit Court of Rockingham. Golf
man & Brulf'y owed Daniel Miller & Co., yari-
ols notes aud accounts, amounting in the ag-
s,regate to over 81, 900. In 1868, they settled
with Miller 6 Co., by delivering to them notes
and bends on other parties to the amount OF
/ IL in(lAbt flat the
bonds ana notes SO assigned should be placed
in Iil,. lrlnt}s OF an attorney selected to be col
lected, Cofi,lsan & Bruffy agreeing to pay any
| deficiency arising from the inso vency OF amy
Of the notes ETC. Is months after, it was as
ccrtained that some $1,000 OF the assigned ra
per could not be realized, and thereupon Con-
man & Brutf'y executed to Miller g Co thelr
note for thai amount WITH ehaofSels. SUI
being brought upon the last note (Which was
| not paid at MATURITY the defendants pleaded
uSuly, and Judgment We lar the planltiHS.-
The lower currt refused new trial, and upon
the refusal M appeal was taken. \ part OF
the original indebtedness of the defendants
was for borrowed money at a llEHri GUS rate OF
interest bat the liote for $4,000 sNed upon was
{, new eontract for new consideratN n, tl'e oi.i
debt having been settled by the transfer stared,
and. therefore. there no ,istlry in tNe '.ote
sued upon. Decision OF the lower court a.fir.n-.
ed, Judge Christian delivering the opinion o.
the court.
Marshall ct ais VS.. Cross ct als.-From tlie
Circuit Court of Clarke. Reversed, Judge An
tlerson delivering the opinion Of a minority OF
the enurt-Jutlge Christian dissenting.
Russell vs.. Beverly Randolph, wife ct ais
From the Circuit Court of Clarke. The bcne
fiji Of the homestead act cannot be claimed
against debts contracted antecedent to the
passage Of the Constitution. and Russells, the
assignee of the original creditors, stands Ill
their shoes, with all their rights and remedies
( unimpaired Decision OF The lower court re-
versed, Judge Staples delivering the opinion OF
the court.
RocKINGIIAM ITEMs.-To day commences
the GREAT two -davs Festival Of the Odd Eel
lows and Red SIcn, at Harrisonbllrg, which
promises to be an occasion Of unusual enjoy
nent to al who may attend. Inc exercises
to-day will consist o. an address, PROCESSION,
dinner, tournament, oyster supper, &C; ana
on tomorrow there will be u Wlleeioairo"
tournament, sack race, dray chase, lat men $
foot race, base ball matches, soap pole cll'ao-
ing, pig race, and a number of other o,t-Goof
sports. At night the festivities will wind up
with Il coronation and ball. A jolly time may
be anticipated. The 'sAlroy" colt exhibition
will also take place.
james Richards, q citizen OF Rockingham,
living near Ottobine. was killed by fall from
his horse, on Thursday a week ago. lie was
intoxicated at the time.
A number of new buildings are being erected
in Harrisunburg.
According to the Assessors returns for 1919.
there are in the county of Rockingham 3,622
dogs-2. 1874 male. and 13s female. The tax
on the male dogs is Is cents each. and on the
female s. co. making for the whole number
assessed the sum Of s2,SS9.
On Unveils creek, OH Sunday Of last week,
shot GUN. in the hands of jacob Turner,
boy about IA years OF age, was accidentally
discharged. and shot Reuben Rhodes, a son OF
John Rhodes. in the face destroying one eye
and so seriously injuring the Other that tie
physicians think probable that he will be made
totally blind.
On last Tuesday, Joseph Shreckhlse, OF
broadway. whilst on his way from his home to
IIarrsonburg on the accommodation tram
when within about two miles OF Harrlsonbure
fell off the cars and broke his leg between
| the knee and ankle.
The famous Martz will case, A4IieD has beer
tnJ1,Ic fnlsc nxyn,e