The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-11

announcement OF who is to run again
Senator Paul. A number of candidates 81
the cool" for the House of Delegates are al;
expected to WARN" up.
One OF the most violent storms of the Sc,
son visited this place on Sunday night.con
siderable hail fell in portions of the tow
fortunately no material damage was done.
Miss Matte G. Jones, daughter OF Strothe
Jones Esq, left here on Monday mornin
| last to attend the Lutheran Female Institute
Prof. Miller of your city, the coming schol
astic year. Miss Jones was attended to tn
depot by regiment of her friends, VIII
not only wished her bon voyage but q perfec
success in her studies. This is only a dro
in the bucket of how we magnanimous Rock
inghamers help you Stauntonlans to bull
up city to the detriment of fiarrisonburg
Wonder when our capitalists will learn tina
we need superior schools here, to enabl
US to compete with you Stauntunians.
| George Bonds, whilst endeavoring to cap
ture loose horse III Staples livery yart
| last week, was kicked upon the right knee
tanning him considerably.
| The Sabbatharians who worship in th,
Court House Park, killed large snake o
the viper species, during their afternoon ses
sion on Sunday. This should be a warning
to the parents Of the children, who permi
their nurses to visit the Park with thei
charges.
Miss Irene. daughter OF J. w. F. Allemong
who has been i'll at her grand parents, Mr.
Benz. F. Mailman of Augusta county, dice
on Sunday. This will be sad news to hel
numerous acquaintances.
Rev. Joseph Funkhouser, living near Kee
zletown. one Of the best known gentlelne
In the county,is lying dangerously i'll of drop
sy Of the chest.
The Sabbath Schools of Mt. Crawford or
Sunday last performed most GRACEFUL act
by forming in procession and marching to
the grave Of Mr.. Reuben A. Whitner who
died quite recently, and decorating his grave
and effective worker in the Sabbath School
cause.
Rev. Fl. W. Kenzee and Rev. Mr.. Gun
ningham are holdings series of revival meet
ings in Sangervile with great success.
The change OF the name of Pleasant Val
ley Post Office to Rockingham, is greatly
objected to by number Of the people OF
that neighborhood and largely signed pe-
tition will be sent to Washington to have
the matter re-adjusted.
John E. Roller, Commissioner sold two
tracts Of land last Saturday belonging to the
heirs of Samuel Baker, near Cross Keys,
containing % acres and nine poles for $780,
90. .. B. Roller purchaser, Noah Landes
auctloneer.
Maj. P. C. Ried, one of the best business
men of Page County, has been for several
days confined to his room at the Virginia
House, suffering from chills and fever. He
contracted them in the marshes OF lower
Page. He is now convalescent.
Miss Jennie Davis left on Tuesday to at
tend the Birmingham Pennsylvania Female
College, the present scholastic year. There
you have three line lecture on s'why we
don't educate"
The cool snap Of last Monday and Tuesday,
caused general withdrawal Of summer
wear as signs by clothing merchants.
Mr.. L. Potteiger, of Lebanon County,
Penna., who has been here several days with
J. D. Price, Real Estate Agent, with view
of purchasing land, has purehared of Mr..
William Harrison, 26Q acres OF that elegant
farm lying contiguous to town on the North
side for $4,000 per acre, a very small sum
for so excellent farm. This division of
this excellent farm causes two fair sized
farms, a decided acquisition to our county
Mr.. Potteigerhad agreed to take the Derius.
necessary writings were to be signed, MIR.
Loose for some causeor other s'backed out"
Mr.. Potteiger is said to be most successful
practical farmer, and will be an addition to
our already numerous good farmers. He
will move on the land the first day of next
month. Practical farmers are what we want,
and Mr.. Price has many as good farms for
sale.
From conversation with several millers l
learn that the new wheat is of exceedingly
good quality. The employees at the depot
in this place are kept busy handling The
large number Of barrels of flour, which are
being shipped daily.
The meeting Of the D. DPS. in this place,
has been indefinitely postponed
The necessity for a female seminary OF high
grade in Harrisonburg was exemplified on
Tuesday by the departure of Misses Fannie
Shacklett and Ada Partlow for Winchester,
to attend the Female Seminary there duripg
the scholastic year.
Senator John Paul, the idol Of Booking.
hamers and The champion Of the Mozarters,
returned home on Tuesday evening. The
smiling face Of the Senator does not indicate
a defeat in any of his d;sputations with the
'tother side. The Senator will be here on
Monday, next court day, to attend to profess
sional business.
The colored people of this place, will on
The I'D instant, celebrate the 18th apniversa-
~ Of the emancipation proclamation. Sew
aral colored military companies are expected
20 be present, number OF sports will be in
lulged in during the day. and fancy dress
ball at night, to be given at Morrson's hall.
P. B. Delaney, ESQ. formerly the versatile
md able editor OF the sold Commonwealth"
arrived on the noon train, Tuesday. The
departure Of Mr.. Delaney several days ago
was "noticed''at some length by the spirit
II the Valley" in venomous article. Mr..
D. Dechert, the editor OF that paper is absent
from town, More anon. FAX.