The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-26
Death Of Adams Lpshhanqh.

On Sunday evening last, mir. Adams LUSH
bauch breathed his last at his residence in
this place, in the S0th year of his age, sur
rounded bv all of his children. Few men
pass from the realities of life to the silent
chambers of death, who leave behind them
a more faultless record or memory more
richly favored with good works. DE was
born in Staunton and here was his long and
useful life spent. From his earliest man
hood to the close of his earthly pilgrimage,
there was beautiful moral symmetry OF
character sustained, and an unostentatious
christian simplicity of department, which
won to him the confidence and esteem of ali
classes of citizens. In all the relations OF
life be was just man. In business he was
prompt, energetic and inexo-able in his adj
herence to rules of right aud Justice as a
citizen, he shared and sympathiEed in all
endeavors for the advancement OF the inter-
ests of the community; as christian, he
was devoted to the church of his choice, and
for forty years illustrated in his walk and
conversation the SUI bduing influence OF the
graces Of the spirit. He was identified with
the Methodist congregation of Staunton
from its earliest infancy sustained it by his
counsel and means in its weakness and
stood by it in all its varying fortunes, to
strength.
He was not only intimately acquainted
with and enjoyed the friendship of the entire
citizenship Of Staunton through three quar-
tiers of a century, but was well known in
adjacent communities, where his business,
as builder, often called him. Our first re-
membranee of him was in Harrisonburg.
where he erected the old Court House. forty
years ago, when we were little more than
| prattlng infant, and when we came to
Staunton, thirty years since, a mere boy. he
recognized the name and renewed the kind
offices which had so libby impressed his
features upon our earliest recollection. His
| friendship was uniform and sincere, and in
! every relation and station of life where he
was called to act part, he maintained
character uniform for Kindness, integrity
and justice. In his four score years Of life,
he so demeaned himself to all as to leave no
harsh remembrances, and to pass away in
charity with all men.
He leaves four children-two sons-H. j..
and W. L. Lushbaugh, the enterprising
contractors and builders of our city,-and
two daughters, Miss Lushbaugh, and Mrs.
Addie Evans, of Winchester. An appr0-
pirate and feeling sermon was preached at
his late residence by Rev. DR.. J. S. Martin,
on the occasion of his death, and his re-
mains were followed to the cemetery by
very large .concourse of citizens, preceded
by the masonic fraternity, of which he was
worthy member, attesting their respect
exemplified, the following citizens consti-
tuting the pall-bearers J. G. Marquis, w.
A. Burke, T. A. Bledsoe, L. Ide, H. II. Peck,
F. M. Young, H. Risk, and C. W. Hunter.
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COUNTY CoURT-Judge Hendren presid-
ing, commenced on Monday last. The fol-
lowing are the proceedings:
Probate.-Letters of administration on
the estate of Abram May were granted to
G. w. May; same on estate of Mary 3.
Cochran, granted W. B. Glover; same on
estate of James O. Perry, granted Mary E.
Perry /; same on estate of Frances Steele,
granted Chas. S. Arnold, with will annexed !;
same on estate of J. S. ). Gessenger, grant
ed J.H. .Callison, with will annexed, estates of
Sarah D. Miller and David Mccormick, com
mitted to Sheriff; will of Geo. Morton, COL,
admitted to probate Fl. H. Norris was APP
pointed guardian Of Susan Bee, and j. j.
Larew appointed guardian of Martha B.
Slower.
Crimiual-Justice B. O. Ferguson re-
ported and paid into court a fine Of $3.50,
assessed against Luke Woodward for as
sault; Brooke Eskrfdge and M. A. McComb,
confessed, judgment to one cent and costs
for not keeping public roads in order Thad-
deus Wool was tried fer petit larceny and
acquitted, and verdict of not guilty was
found in the cases of the Commonwealth VS..
Silas Cave aud Mack " omack, for refusing
to assist officers a verdict Of 81 fine and
costs was rendered against Alex. Brooks for
unlawful trespass /; John Craddock was tried
and fined $50 for assault on P. B. Sublett,
and SIS for assault on officer A. Ii. Curd.
Roads.-H. C. Carter appointed surveyor
precinct No. 20, South River District; II.
D. Peck, for No. 81, and J. T. Mitchell for
No. 80, Beverley Manor the petition Of B..
F. McClung and others for new road from
Meetings. Mill to Greenville road, near
Bumgardner's distillery, was established
upon condition that petitioners and citizens
raise 5000 in aid of construction of Che road,
the estimated cost and land damages of
which being between 500 and $50. The
amount must be reported as pledged by next
Saturday.
Miscellaneous.-J.A Alex. Ker, qualified as
Notary Public the returns from the Mof1ett
Punch, amounted to $64.27; number Of
accounts for road service, &C., were allowed.
| HYMENIAL.-On Thursday morning last,
st. Francis's church. Staunton, was the
scene Of a gay and happy gathering Of a
large number of the citizens o: Stanton.
The occasion was the marriage by Rev.
Father Fitzsimmons, of Capt. Michael Cox
and Miss Nora Hurry, of this city. The
following gentlemen and ladies were atten.
dants Mr.. John Cox, Of Richmond, and
Miss Katie Hurley, of Staunton ; Mr.. Chas.
Robinson, Of Philadelphia, and Miss Ella
Mccarthy. of Staunton; Mr.. J. J. Murphy
and Miss Mary Crimmens, of Staunton; Mr..
Michael Hounihan and. Miss Ella Cathral, Of
Staunton Mr.. Jno. Burns and Miss Annie
Hounihan, OF Staunton.
A sumptuous repast had been prepared at
the residence of the BRIDES mother, Mrs
Julia Hurley, on Main street, at which 8
number of invited guests were present, ant
participated in the inequalities Of the occa
sion. After spending .some hours in con
CALCULATIONS aud social enjoyments tht
groom and his bride took the 1:30 train foi
Richmond, to remain there several days.
The presents we're many and handsome
embracing almost everything needed fol
housekeeping. Among them was an elegant
set of silver knives and forks presented by thu
members of the CITY Council, handsome