The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-08-25

DEATH OF THos. E. WooDwARD-At Will
hanson, on Thursday last, Mr. Thomas E.
Woodward, son of Maj. P. H. Woodward. of
this city, died from the effects OF an overdose
OF laudanum. For number of years Mr..
Woodward had been engaged as hotel mana
ger at different points, position his courtesy,
afability and business tact well fitted him to
fill. He was known far and wide as a most
popular and capable hotel man, and every one
who knew him esteemed him for his many
sterling qualities For the past three or four
years he superintendent the McCurdy house at
Covington, for the proprietors, the Misses
McCurdy, and more recently had been put in
charge of the new Hotel at Williamson, which
these ladies have erected. For years the de-
ceased had been subject to the most violent
attacks of headache the pain of which was
often almost too intense to bear As relief
he was accustomed to use laudanum and other
anodynes. On the day of his death he pur-
chased a vial of laudanum, and went to his
room. Sometime afterwards he was found in
al insensible condition, and although every
effort was made to revive him, they proved
unavailing.
The remains were brought to Staunton
Thursday, and were met at the train by Messrs.
j. E. Rollins, G. A. Richardson, W. A. Hud-
son and Capt. A. b. Fultz, representing the
Knights of Honor, of which order the de-
ceased was a member, and Messrs. g. M.
Harrison and j. A. Cochran, representing the
citizens.
The funeral took place from the Second
Presbyterian Church on Friday morning.
EYE AND EAR INsTITUTE-.Dr. T. f. Bliss has
opened regular Eye and Ear Institute in the
Efflnger Building, on Frederick street. Two
of the large upper rooms haye been nicely fit
ted up, furnished and carpeted, and are ar
ranged for tie treatment of patients. The rear
room in which the operations are performed,
is specially prepared for the purpose, the lights
being SO adjusted as to produce the best effect
for that critical and delicate examination so
essential in the treatment ofthe organs of Wis
ion and hearing, On stand in the centreare
arranged the surgical instruments, so that in
the work Of operation the Doctor can lay his
hand upon any that is needed.
A remarkable success has followed the
opening of the Institute. Within little oyer
week, fifty patients have been treated, opera
tons OF most delicate nature being perform
ed in the majority of instances. Yesterday
two operations were performed by Dr. Bliss,
assisted by DR.. Baldwin. The one for cata-
ract on the eye of a child, and the other for
cross eyes, in an adult. Both are regarded as
entirely successful, SO far as can now be deter
mined. Indeed almost every one of the pa
tients treated since the establishments of the
Institute, have experienced great benefit, some
of them having their vision restored after
years of darkness, and some being enabled to
hear to whom before, sound was meaningless
term.
We trust that the Institute may continue
to grow in prosperity, and that it may remain
permanently in our midst.
PRocEEDINGs OF THE COUNTY COURT
The proceedings Of the County Court, Judge
QuaFlea presiding, which commenced on Mon
day, are as follows.
e.8eess,-frapk NJ. Bell was appointed j p
OF South River District in place of George A.
Bruce, who declined to qualify.
H. W. D. Hensley was appoinqtseAd Qyerseer
Of poor in place of CAass Brooks declined.
The qualification Of Chesley Kinney as J. P.
Of Noggt4 Fayerr District was entered.
| Jas, Il, Cross was appointed Judge Of elec.
ton at Lebanon Springs in, place Of tESaomas
H. Cross removed to Kansas,
P'ooate.-Letters Of Admamaiis Administration: were
granted to FRANKLIN EA Rarger upon the estate Of
Martin tin \. Bargers to John Wampler, on estate
OF Annie Wampler to B. M. Ellis on estate estate of
/ Vim. L. Hunter; to G. Edward Crawford On,
the estate Of William CrawpFA
The Wills Of John G. Paul and Thomas l F:
Paris were admitted to record.