The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08
Arbor Hill Items.

Church notes. L. L. Smith, tine newly
elected pastor OF the Mt. Tabor church,
preached there on last Sunday morning to
large and interested congregation. The
text was fourth chapter, fourth verse Of
st. Mathew s'Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that proceedeth
out Of the mouth of God,'' from which he
preached an excellent sermon. We refrain
from giving a synopsis OF the discourse for
we feel that we would do great injustice to
his able effort. Mr.. Smith has a fine deliv.
cry and is an eloquent speaker, but, owing
to severe cold and hoarseness, could not
give the sermon the full power of his voice.
The congregation, however, seemed to APP
preciate that he YVES "the right man in the
right place." We congratulate Mt. Tabor
on securing the services of such promising
young man as pastor and christian gentle
man. Mr.. Smith graduated with high hon
ors, and will in short time finish his
theological course at Salem, when he will
come and enter upon his field of labor,
which will be about LIST Of April. Rev. J. I.
Miller, of your city, has kindly consented to
preach as often as he can between this and
that time.
1t is with deep regret that we learn of
the acceptance Of the call made upon DR..
Manly, for he had frequently, from time to
time, favored us with his preaching and had
endeared himself much to our people. Our
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home and field of labor.
Improuements.-N improvements are
going Oh continually in our little town.
Mr.. Yates has built an L. to his residence
which is quite an addition in attractiveness
and beauty.
Messrs. Palmer Bros. have built a new
residence and all out houses, and are run
ming the mechanical part of the town sue
cessfully in turning out new wagons, vehicles
&c. CT. Palmer has erected fine pair
of Fair Banks scales for weighing stock, hay
&c. He is the merchant OF the town, and
is doing live business. He has shipped in
the small trade of cherries alone, three and
a half tons this season.
The new school building and Grange Hall
have been elegantly painted by your towns
man Mr.. Chas. Stafford. The school trus-
tees have received new desks and the school
is now occupying it under the administra-
ton OF that worthy and efficient instructor,
Mr.. A. Henry Towberman.
The Grange is still in active operation at
this place, when they have failed or given
away throughout the country. This speaks
well for the energy and faithfulness of it's
members, which is the only road to success.
They have added a new carpet, furniture
and other ornaments to their ball, making it
quite attractive. 1t will compare favorably
with halls in large towns.
The Jackson Literary Society will hold its
anniversary celebration here on the 23rd
inst, in joint session With the Mint Spring
Debating club. A lively time is anticipated,
and from accounts the crowd will be i'm.
mense. We hope to have large represent
alton from your city. The society, at its
last meeting, elected the following officers
for the next term of six weeks: President,
R. A. Palmer; Vice President, F. B. Yates;
Recording and corresponding Secretary, C.
H. Nader; Treasurer, G. G. Hanger Cen
sor, L. S. Palmer.
Personal-Messrs Speck and Zimmerman,
after an absence of two months, shipping
cattle to London, England, have returned,
They report having been in storm at sea
for three days and nights. They had to
throw overheard all the cattle except 20 to
save the vessel and their lives, They say
that they were not scared in the least.
Good pluck.