The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

last week was a m, ch more successful one,
in regard to, numbers, than any previous
one. Major Aver II furnished for the occa-
sion the best rolling stock owned by the Bal
timore & Ohio road, Capt. John C. Smith
was more than interchangeable in his exer-
tions to make the trip pleasant one. and
handsome viii Dorsey, as conductor, made
many new acquaintance and added largely
to his list of friends. In fact, it was pleas
ant party-iust enough to be comfortable,
and every passenger endeavored to please or
instruct his neghbor. Your correspondent
was fortunate in securing seat near VIM.
H. Ii. Lynn, of your city. and was instruct
ed how to run newspaper. and many yalu-
able recipes for housekeepers were impart-
ed beside listening to a fund OF anecdotes
told in Lynn's irresistible manner, enough
to make craven image smile. Among the
recipes listened to is one worthy Of being
printed-an infallible cure for the bite Of Ii
snake is to dilute ammonia with water and
drink it. Lynn says it is the second best
cure in the world, the best one being not to
get bit. We had among our party delega-
ton of the Sons of Jonadab going to the
Sovereign Council. A good joke is told at
the expense of this really innocent temper
ance order. Several weeks ago the Germans
of Washington had Scheutzenfest during
the fest, the Jonadabs prayed for rain, rain !;
they would not be satisfied with less than q
deluge. But not one drop fell; the Ger
mans had the most delightful weather. Last
week the Jonadabs had their fest-the rain
arrived. In this connection it is worthy of
remark that your worthy fellow-citizen, Mai.
j. w. Newton, was elected Deputy Sover-
eign Patriarch of the World, the second
highest honor within the gift of the organi-
cation. The Staunton Jonadabs have cause
to feel elated at their success over their Har-
risonburg brethren. One word about eX-
cursions. Why don't the B. 6 o. company
give at least one weeks time to return on
their Baltimore excursions? There are many
reasons why they should, and can think of
no good reason why they should not. A
large number of our citizens were compelled
to pay their fare who returned on Friday.
The railroad company would make money
by extending the tickets seven or ten days,
instead of three days.
Several robberies occurred in this place
last week. Mr.. Anthony Hockman's house
was entered and $1S5 taken from Secre-
tary. Mr.. W. R. Falls, whilst eating his
breakfast one morning last week, had his
coat, which was hanging in another room,
e.gone through" to the tune of $50. Mr..
Ney, the confectioner, suffered the loss of
lot of bedclothing and knives and forks, and
several other residences have been entered
and victuals stolen. Some thief escaped from
j. D. Prices back porch Saturday night in
time to avoid being a travelling or located
lead mine.
As an item of news, l merely mention
that the post Office door remained locked
during the equinoctial storm.
Henry Berry, confectioncr, living in Mt.
Crawford. whilst driving along the Valley
pike on Friday last, near Naked Creek, was
thrown from his wagon by his horse becom-
ing frightened and running off. Mr.. Berry
had his head and hip badly confused, and is
yet unable to leave his bed. Mr.. Joseph
Andrews, Superintendent of the Valley pike,
witnessed the accident, and assisted Mr..
Berry to his home.
There are now engaged in repairing the
Valley pike, between this place and Staun-
ton, twenty-four workmen. This famous
highway is in excellent condition nearly the
entire length from Staunton to Winchester.
The system OF class leading under the dis
ciplinary rules of the Methodist Episcopal
Church (South) has been revived at Andrew
Chapel, at this place. Messrs. Geo. S. Chris
tie and D. Fl. Lee Martz have been appoint
ed class leaders. The elder members are
being assigned to Mr.. Christie, and the
younger to Mr.. Martz. The first meeting
occurred last Sunday, and being very credit
ably attended, gave great satisfaction to the
leaders.
Col. A. S. Gray, U. S. Marshal, and Capt.
Warren S. Lurty, U. S. District Attorney,
are absent attending Lynchburg Court.
Some malicious person entered the ware
house of Luther III. OFT ON Saturday last,
and turned the spigot of a barrel of linseed
oil before it was discovered the contents of
the barrel had run out on the floor, causing
loss of about $50.
DR.. Frank T.. Harris and family returned
home Saturday last, after protracted visit
West. Little Lurty Harris was the lion of
the southern end OF town Saturday evening,
as he is favorite OF every one.
The stock grazers of this county are re-
joicing over the appearance of the grass
since the recent equinoctial rains. Some
say that the grass crop will nearly atone for
the inferior corn crop this season.
A daughter of Mr.. George Hall, whilst
riding from her fathers to Taylor Springs
on Sunday last, fell from her horse because
of the saddle turning, dislocating her left
wrist. DIR. VIM. o. Hill attended her inju-
ries. 1t was fortunate for the young lady
that her foot was released from the stirrup
DR.. Thomas Hume, of Norfolk, occupied
the pulpit of the Baptist church last Sunday.
An excursion party, principally of colored
people, arrived here on Sunday morning to
participate in religious services at the Bap-
fist church (colored).
Dick son of Col. J. N. Liggett, met
with a painful accident Monday evening.
He was cutting some grass, when he severe.
ly cut his left foot with the scythe. DR..
Hill was several hours in attendance before
the hemorrhage was entirely stopped. Dick
10 fJ,,tvv So
R. G. Campbell, GvGnt courier of Coles
morning. He informs me that an excursion
train will be run next Monday from your
city to ihis place, fare 81 the round trip,
which also pays admittance to circus. A
number of our people intend walking up to
Stanton Saturday, so as to ava 1 themselves
of the cheap ride aud admission. Mr.. Camp
bell is not only we'll posted in his business,
but most excellent conversationalist on
topics foreign 70 the show business.
Court day last Monday was busy one for
the politicians. The sobriety of the people
was subject of general remark. A person
under the influence of liquor was rarely to
be seen. The auctioneers did large bus
mess, everything was offered for sale from
stage coaches to junk lots. In the Court
House very little business was done, several
Wits 1ululttcusdtlu nAdIy Ncliy, oil iuldilb I'LL
der IA years of age, daughter of S.las Morris
condemned To be hung, was apprenticed to
Sheriff D. H. Rolston until she arrives at
the age of is, when she is to receive $50.
and a new suit of outer and under cloth
ing"
The brakes of car, loaded with wheat,
belonging to Sibert and Moffett, broke yes
terday morning and the car ran through the
engine house door at the Depot, smashing
things generally.
If the town authorities were to dig els