The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-17

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving.
An abundance of rain has fallen within the
past week. 80 @-i. ~
Red Mills is the banner precinct of the coun-
ty. She deserves chrome.
Grand Re-adiuster Torchlight Procession at
Harrisonburg tomorrow night.
Mai. Edward Mcmahon, was on visit to
his family in this city, on Monday.
A. B. Iightner, Esq, Sheriff of the County,
is recovering from quite serious illness.
Mira. Dr. Chapman of this city is visiting
her sister Mrs. Jno p Brock, of New Mar
ket.
Mr.. E. c. Vincent, civil engineer is at home
from summer campaign. He is now Orga-
nizing corps for work in the West.
Mr.. John Wallace, of Harrsonburg, was in
the city yesterday, and seemed in excellent
humer over the result OF the election.
The number of new hats to be seen on the
streets is something appalling, especially TO
the losers of bets who had to pay for them.
Rev. Chas Manly, the former beloved pas
tor OF the Baptist church in this city, has been
elected President of Furman University a--s
Rev Dr. Stricken, of Thinking Springs con-
gregation, preached in the First Presbyterian
church of Lynchbnrg, on last Tuesday night.
Rev J. w. Roseboro. pastor of Messy Creek
church, has been unanimously elected pastor
of the FRS. Presbyterian church of Savannah,
Ga
j. W johnson, from Augusta county, will
be discharged from the penitentiary this
month, his term Of Imprisonment having ex-
pred.
The present owners of the Luray caverns had
been in possession of the property five months
on the 14th ult., and during that time twelve
thousand persons visited them.
Last week, Mr. David O'Rork the enterpris-
ing Augusta street grocer, shipped barrel of
| shell -barks direct TO London. The order was
received one day and shipment made the
next
Miss Annie Carter, daughter of Gen'l Wick
ham, WAS married on the 9th to Ro. n.
Renshaw of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Rem,
shaw will make their home on one of the Ca
nary Islands.
All the riverside factories at Richmond are
now at work with full force. The water in
the canals for several weeks past has been am
pie to meet all the demands made on them tor
water power.
Dr. T. F. Bliss of the Eye and Ear Institute
recently performed an operation FOR Artificial
Pupil for Edward Allen, of Blacksburg. KY
tally blind twelve years. r-.o
Arch G. Stuart, ESQ.,, who has been travel
ing through the West, and whose entertaining
and instructive letters haye proven so interest
ing to our readers, has returned to his home
and resumed the practice of the law.
Maj. U. l.. Boyce, Vice President of the
Shenandoah Valley R. R., says that it is the
intention of his company TO build branch
road to Lexington and connect with the Valley
and Richmond and Allegheny lines
Mr.. Martin, an employee at the Crimora
Mining Company fell down the shaft at the
works one day last week. The depth Of his
descent was 131 feet, but strange to say he was
not killed, only his jaw bone being broken.
The bearing of the Republicans and Read
justers of Augusta since the election has been
worthy of all praise There has been no dem
onstration, but everything moved along as
smoothly and quietly as possible. They meant
tbo., .,xfa Go,lt
now that the contest is ended, they are pre-
pared to continue the even tenor of their way,
At the late meeting of the American Insi-
tute of Mining Engineers held at Harrisburg,
paper on THE Great Flat-top Coal Fields OF
New River" by Major Jed Hotchkiss, of The
Vaqyanaas. He exhibited some remarkable
analyses Of Goals. and stated that a contract
was lately made to deliver coke with IS per
cent. of carbon or no pay.
| 1.-THE American Newspaper" an essay read
before the Social Science Association at Sara
toga Springs September 8, 1881, by Charles
Dudley Warner. has been received from the
publishers, James r. Osgood & Co, Boston
This is handy volume, well bound, and can
be carried in the vest pocket. The essay
abounds in practical suggestions as to how a
newspaper should be conducted, and Mr.. War
ner shows that he possesses remarkable in
sight into every department Of journalism
This essay is an invaluable adjunct to news
paper Office, and should be read from the press
room to the sanctum.
The Industrial South has the following COM
plimentary notice of our townsman. When
it is known that membership in the American
Philosophical Society is conferred upon none
who ask admission, the honor of being enroll
ed on its list can be appreciated Meme bu,
distinguished scientists, biologists, &c, arc
members of this body The lSouM says
major Jed. Hotchkiss, of Stanton, has beer
elected member of the American Philosophi
cal Society, an association of distinguished
scientific entlemen of Philadelphia. 1t wal
instituted by Benjamin Franklin. The honor
that has fallen to Major Hotchkiss is we'll be
slowed. He is ia the best sense learned
man, being learned In things that are useful
And he is doing splendid work for the two
Virginias in acquainting the world with theil
mineral treasures, and other business attrac
tons" te4.-,..,.. ...,,,..s-r
DEATHs.-On Tuesday last, Mrs. Bette Els
enman, wife of Mr. L. Esenman, of this city
died after brief illness, aged about twenty
eight years. Mrs. Eisenman was most estl
mable lady, her gentle and lovely disposition
winning to her friends wherever she CHANGED
to be, end rendering the home over which she
presided centre of affection and happiness
To her grief stricken husband and little chill.
dren we extend the most heartfelt sympathy
The deceased was a sister of Mr.. Myer ODER
dorfer of this city, and daughter of Mr.. B
Oberdorfer, of Charlottesville, to which place
the remains were taken tor burial.
Yesterday, at the residence Of her son, Mr.