The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15
The public schools open to-day.

Messrs. Earnest Strayer ana Loose, anu MI.
George E. Sipe and wife, of Harrisonburg, are
in the city.
A number of communications and quanti-
ty of other matter are unavoidably deferred
until next week.
Col. w. G. Turk and family have returned
from Orkney Springs where they remained
during the summer.
Attorney General James G. Fieldsa A.
Moore, Jr., of Clark, are attending the sessions
of the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Ed. Slower, son of our worthy county
surveyor, goes to Hampden Sidney this year
to complete his education.
Mrs. VIM. M. Hughes, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her mother-in-law Mrs. H. Risk, and will
remain for few days yet.
Mr.. w. T. Buck, of Mt. Scion, has purchas-
ed of his brother, }. R. Buck, 1862 acres of land
in West Virginia for 3d. 45O. 49,
Harvey Risk, ESQ.,, has, because ofprotrac CT
ed sickness, resigned the office of U. s. Com
missioner in Judge Rives Court
Mr.. West Clinetenst, son of B. M. Cline
denst, formerly of this city, and young artist
of decided talent, has gone TO Europe to finish
his education.
Mr. Jno. A. Bickle, senior partner of the
popular furniture firm of Bickle Bros, has re-
turned from the Red Sulphur Springs, much
improved in health.
The Re-adjusiers of Rockingham have nom-
mated Dr. Webb for the Senate,a and P. II. Her
ring and H. B. Harnsberger for the House-a
strong ticket.
Mr.. J. d. Price, of Harrisonburg, was in
Staunton on Monday last. He accompanied
his daughter here ON her return to her home
IN Huntington, W. Va.
Mr. Peachy Wine, an old and highly re-
spected citizen of Rockingham county died at
his residence ON Dry Run, on Tuesday of last
week, aged about 70 years.
Clarence c. Massey, son of Auditor Jno. +
Massey, died at "Ashlawn" Albemarle county,
the home of his father, on Saturday last. He
was twenty years of years.
Mrs Kinnier, an accomplished lady, and ex-
cellent teacher, will open school this year at
Willow Spout. Mrs. Kinnier is u daughter of
VIM. Rock, Esq, of this city.
Mr.. VIM Blackburn was at the Red Sui
phur Springs for several months during the
summer, and has returned. His health did not
improve as much as was hoped
JNo. T. OWENS performed "Solon Single
at the Opera House last night to crowded
house, and gave Staunton the best theatrical
performance it has ever witnessed.
| Mr. H. Risk who has been confined to his
house for the past two weeks, by an enerva-
| ting illness, has improved somewhat but is not
yet able to venture upon the street.
Mr. o. p Helphenstine, of Harrisonburg
died in that place, after a lingering illness, on
the 9th inst, aged about 63 years. He was a
good citizen and consistent christian.
After the longest and most severe drought
ever know in this section, a most refreshing
and grateful rain fell Sunday evening. The
sitting dust was laid, and all nature seemed
refreshed.
| hOu. d. L. ID was III thO CieJ
last, on his return from the White Sulphur
Springs. Dr. Jas. H. Harris, of Baltimore
formerly of Harrisonburg, was in Staunton or
Monday and Tuesday last.
Gen Malone addressed the people of Shen
andoah county on Monday last. He was fol
lowed by Col. Hinton, of Petersburg, and
Hon. John Paul, OF Fl irrisonburg, on The
same side of the controversy now gong on il
Virginia.
The family of Col Biddle, who is now com
manding the operations in the field with g
troop of the 9th cavalry against the Apache
Indians, in Arizona, is stopping in StauntoI
at Mrs. Baily's. They were at Stribling Spring
for several months.
In the death OF Miss Julia O'Brien, which
occurred on Friday last, Staunton losses one
of its most attractive and beloved daughters.
She was most estimable lady, and heart
felt and universal sympathy goes out to her
kindred in their bereavement.
Mr. Clinton Davis, son OF the energetic sew
ing machine agent, ]. Frank Davis, and for
mer typo, is on visit to his friends in Staun.
ton. Mr.. Davis is now with the well known
drug house of A. Vogeler & Co., Baltimore, the
proprietors OF the celebrated St. Jacobs Oil.
Among the attorneys from distance at
tending the present session of the Supreme
Court are Messrs. j 3. Roller and II. v
Strayer, of Harrisonburg. Col. Jno. B. Speice,
of Nelson county, Edward Pendleton, j. B.
Dorman and S. H. Letcher, of Lexington, R
L. Parish, OF Covington, J. P Moore, of Clark
We see from the Atlanta Daily Post that
Clement R. Harris, son of J. O. Harris, and
nephew of the late DR.. g. r. Harris, of this
city, has been elected by the mayor and gen.
eral council of that city, real estate assessor
and receiver of tax returns over twelve COM
pititors. 1t will no doubt be very gratifying
to the friends of Glen to see him when so
young elected to snch high and responsible
office.
Mr.. Thomas J. L. McManus, who will be
remembered by many of our readers as hav-
ing taught in St. Francis Parochial school OF
Staunten, and who left here to take charge OF
a newspaper in Iowa, is now member of the
law firm of Lord, Van Dyke and Lord of New
York city, at the head of which is Hon. Scott
Lord, the former law partner of Roscoe Conk-
ling, one of the most eminent lawyers in this
country. In the celebrated Vanderbilt will
contest he was the leading counsel for the con-
testants, having associated with him Judge
jeremiah Black, of Pennsylvania. We hearth
1 ~ congratulate Mac ON his stroke of good for:
1 tune. Some time ago he received the degree
| of l.. L. D. from the University of New York
at which institution he graduated with honors
PINAFoRE.-It should not be forgotten that
the old favorte "Pinafore'' will we given on
the 18th and 18th of October in the Opera
House, for the benefit of the West Augusta
Guards, to procure funds to enable them to at.
tend the Yorktown celebration The operetta
4 will be presented by as fine crew as evel
manned the gallant craft, and with scenery
&C., comparable to the best OF the city
theatres. 1t will be real musical treat and
should assure rousing houses.
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