The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-13

mences on the LIST day of next month.
A commission has been issued to W. R.
Talley as postmast at Koiner's Store, in this
county.
See that your name is on the Registrars
books, and tia. you are registered in the dis
trict you live in.
We are indebted to Mcssrs. Warner s. Co.,
New York, for beautiful lithograph of Pres
ident Garfield and Cabinet.
The best street commissioner Staunton has
ever had is Capt. J. G. Marquis. He is giving
a new appearance to the town.
Rev. ]. l. Miller, will fill the pulpit of Rev.
A. c. Gearhart, at Pleasant View Church, next
Sunday morning at II o'clock.
A postoffice has been established at Back
bone, Allegheny county, on the line of the G.
& o. R. R. with Mr.. Frank Lyman as post
master.
Two miles of the extension west from Viii
liamson's of the Richmond & Allegheny
Railroad have been let to contract to Mr.. Body.
This indicates that Williamson's is not to be
! permanent junction.
The Greenvile Y NJ G. A. will celebrate
its fourth university on Sunday next, on
which occasion Rev. J. M Frost, of this city
will deliver the address aud the officers for the
ensuing year will be elected.
The Bedford Sentinel of last Friday says
Mr. M. p Carder was summoned by telegraph
to Augusta county, few days ago, to the bed
side of Mrs. Carder, who was on visit to her
friends, and was taken quite suddenly i'll. AT
last accounts she was no better"
We are indebted for an invitation to attend
the twelfth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Strasburg, at their resi-
dence on North Augusta street, tomorrow
night This is the Linen Wedding and the
invitations are beautifully printed on fine
| linen.
The o. s. Court, for the Western District of
Virginia. commenced its fall term on Tuesday
last the nth, Judge Alex. Mves presiding,
The Judge has been suffering from severe in
disposition for several months past, but has
been able to hold his courts this fall at the sew
eral appointed places.
We learn from the Allegheny Tribune that
Messrs. Bagby & Earman of Stauntor have
contracted to build a commodious brick dwell
ing for R. L. Parrish, Esq, of Covington, and
that Messrs Shomo & Bissell OF this place will
| do the wood work. The same firms built the
court house at Coyington.
We have received the first number of the
Conservative Democrat. published at Marion,
| Smythe Co., Va, and edited by G. H. Carper
and g. H. Fudge 1t is what its name indi
Gates, DEVOTED to the interestes of the Demo-
cratic party. 1t is we'll gotten up, as parti-
ian journal, and shows good newspaper talent.
| SUPREME COURT OF APPEALs.-The follow
| ing is summary of the proceedings of the
Supreme Court oeAppeals since our last issue
Thursday, Oct 6, 1881.-Switzer VS.. Nc
Culloch-Rule nisi made absolute.
]. P. Haddox VS.. the County of Clarke
Writ of error and supersedeas awarded.-Bond
in penalty of 5000 required.
Wilson &c. VS., Lowman &c. Opinion de-
Ivered by Judge Christian, affirming the de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Bath county,
Judge Burks dissenting.
The Valley Mutual Life Association VS..
Burke &c. Opinion delivered by Judge An
derson, affirming judgment of Circuit Court of
Rockbridge county.
Geo. W. WEIGH VS. Jacob F. Elersole-
Opinion delivered by Judge Staples, reversing
judgment of Circuit Court of Frederick coun-
ty, and remanding the cause.
Fink, Bro. and ais. VS.. Denny and ais
Opinion delivered by Judge Burks, reversing
the decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick
county, and remanding the cause
|. Farish'a admir- &C., vs.. Niche, Assignee
&c. Opinion delivered by Judge Christian,
reversing decree of the Circuit Court of Rock
| ingham county.
First National Bank of Harrisonburg vs.
Mary J. Paul &c. Opinion by Judge Staples,
affirming decree of Circuit Court of Rocking
ham county.
Geo. w. Berlin vs.. John w. Melhorn-
Opinion delivered by Judge Burks, reversing
decree of Circuit Court of Rockingham
county.
Erasmus Coffman, Jr., VS.. David R. Hop
kins and ais, from Rockingham county
Submitted on printed arguments.
Thurmond Il wife vs.. Hewlett and ais,
from Rockingham county. Argued by John
E. Roller for appellants, and by Winfield
Liggett for appellees, and submitted.
Friday. Oct. 7A. 7S1.-Harding, Elk or, &c.
VS.. Turner, SC. Appeal and supersedeas to
decree of Circuit Court of Westmoreland. Bond
required of W. W. Walker in penalty of $780,
Richmond case.
Brockenbrough vs. Turner, &c. Appeal
and supersedeas to decree of Westmoreland
Bond required in penalty of 5000. Richmond
CASE
John E. Roller VS.. Peter Rollers EXT, &C.,
and VIM. T. Carpenter VS.. the same, from
Rockingham county Argued for appellants
by Robert johnson and H. W Sheffey and by
Geo. G. Grattan and Geo. M. Cochran jr., for
appellees and submitted.
Jas. D. Coles, of Chatham, Va, qualified as
attorney in this court
Monday, Oct 1Oth.--O A. s. M Railroad
Co. VS.. Files. Continued
Loving vs. Sneeds Executor. Dismissed
/ III iniluiC VI dppCllduG W pay COctS dHu pllLt
the record.
Goodwin's admir- VS.. Dummond, sc. Con-
tinued until next term.
Shaver Bros. VS.. Stratton &C., from Amherst
county. Submitted on briefs.
Citizens National Bank of Charlottesville VS.
Manoni. &c. Continued till next term.
Mary F. Lewis, &C., VS.. Bells admir-, &c.
Argued by A. R. Pendleten for appellants,
and by NJ Mccormick for appellees, and
submitted.
Setterlee VS.. Cameron. Continued till next
term.
Carter and wife VS.. Hardesty, &c. Submit
ted on briefs.
Timberlake VS. Undertake. Dismissed.
Strayer VS.. Long, &c. Rule against appel
liant to show cause why he shall not be requir-
ed to execute a new bond in penalty oflarger
amount than $500. Returnable on Friday
next.
| The Court announced that after Thursday
next no further arguments would be heard
and that adjournment would take place next.
Saturday or Monday.