The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-01
& nappsa.d prosperous New Year.


can get them by calling at this office.
The weather for the past few days has
been as bal:ny as spring, and overcoats are
at a discount.
The communication of Subscriber" is
omitted, for the reason that the writer failed
to give his name.
A new Post Office has been established at
Patrick's Mill Augusta county, with David
Berry as postmaster.
Frederick street is almost impossible for
loaded wagons. II it should rain, the mud
would be four inches deep.
Geo. Philips, brakeman On the C. & O..
R. R. had his leg badly injured by falling
from moving train, near Meadow Creek.
last Friday.
Chas. NJ. Gallaher, we'll known in this city,
and popular wherever he is known, has re-
ceived the appointment of Express agent at
Huntington.
The Post Office will be open to-day from
8 to 10 a. m, and from to p. m. No
money order or registered letter business
will be transacted.
Pnafore was performed in Harrisonburg,
on last Monday and Tuesday nights, our
townsmen, Messrs. JEo. McQuaide and C. /.
Cooke, sustaining the parts of the Admiral
and Ralph.
Mr.. Jno. A. G rove. formerly of this city,
son of Mr.. David Grove; died on the 10th
of paralysis of the heart, at Sanford, Florida,
where for some time past he had been en-
gagged in business.
A numbero the young ladies Of Staunton
will receive to-day, and the visitors promise
to be numerous. We have been told that
wines and Intoxicating beverages, will be
offered but at few residences.
The committee of the Baptist Charch have
determined upon calling pastor at once,
and fixed upon their choice. The selection
made by them will be submitted to the con
gregation for ratification.
At meeting on Tuesday last, the Direc-
tors of the Augusta National Bank declared
a semi-annual dividend of 8! per cent. to
the stockholders, and credited two per cent.
to the surplus fund and profit and loss.
In difficulty which occurred on Christ
mas day between Clinton Grove and jeff.
age, Grove was stabbed in the back with a
knife, and painful though not dangerous
wound inflicted.
The Shooting match at the Fair Ground
on Friday was largely attended, and the
evening passed very pleasantly. The pigeon
match resulted in tie between Mr.. J. B.
Sherer, and Mr.. Ben. The rifle match was
won by Mr.. Blair Morris of Richmond.
Our townsman, Mr.. L. L. Sagindorph, has
received patent for his metallic roof, one
of the most useful and valuable inventions
we know Of Already orders have been re-
ceived, and the work OF pushing forward
the enterprise will not be allowed to lag.
Mr.. Geo. II. Plat, the Livery-man, has
fitted up a neat and attractive office on
Court House street. and has one of the most
cozy ard neatest establishments imaginable.
When you want first class team go there
and leave your order with Mr.. John Shsfer.
Maj. A. NJ. CARRIER, well known in this
city, where many years of bis life were
passed. died in Dallas, Texas last week,
of congestion of the brain. He was the
founder of the VIRGINIAN, and gentlemen
OF fine literary attainments. Some three or
four years ago he moved from Virginia to
Texas, and up to the time of his death had
been engaged in the newspaper business in
the Lone Star State.
MEssRs. BARTH & OBERDoRFER'S part
nership expires by Limitation on the LIST day
of March, 1880, at which time they will dis
solve, Mr.. Barth continuing the business at
the old stand, and Mr.. Oberdorfer going into
partnership with his father, in new cloth
ing house to be estab lished at the Brande'
burg corner. In the meantime, they will
sell out at the lowest cash prices, their
present excellent stock of clothing, &C.. land
those who desire bargains, should call on
them at once. See advertisement elsewhere.
was concerned, was wet and dsagreeable,
but this was probably fortunate, for itnter.
fered not in the least with the general hilar.
ity, and served to render less dangerous the
squibs and fire works, which in every quar-
ter of the town were exploded. The amount
of noise was simply beyond computation,
fire. crackers, tin horns, and every conceiva-
BILE Instrument OF torture to the nervous, be-
ing brought into full and exhaustive play,
whilst the yells and screams of the Christmas
jewellers made night and day one perpetual
echo of dscordant sounds. There was a
great deal of drinking, but less drunkenness
than we have seen on similar occasions for a
long time. Everybody seemed to be in a
good humor, and in for frolic. On Christ
mas eve and Christmas day the stores where
fire works, toys, candies and such were sold,
did an immense business, and from the large
amount of money that poured over the coun-
tiers, one could have readily imagined that
the promised 'good tines was fully upon
us.
During the day the ancient and honorable
order of the IS hang hais" paraded the
streets and created much merriment, not
only by their unique and ridiculous appear
ance, but also on account of their caricatures.
The hog ordinance was pictured true to.na-
ture, two live pigs being introduced on the
scene, and the various banners of the COM
panies, supported notices intended to stake
off, narfieS Sects &c
Socially the day passed pleasantly, many
of our citizens having teemipg bowls of
eggnog and other beverages for the many
visitors that called.
The Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran
Churches were handsomely decorated, and
services appropriate to the day were held in
each. At the Catholic Church, the sermon,
by the regular pastor, was we'll suited to the
occasion. and the music was excellent. At
the Episcopal Church. Mr.. Hullihen preach
ed, and on Sunday night took occasion to
remind the members of his congregation of