The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-12-21

II. V. Strayer, ESQ.,, of Harrisonburg,
was in the city Wednesday.
Remember the poor during this festal season,
and let charity keep pace with merriment.
An Ohio company is now engaged in ship
ping manganese from mines in Augusta Co.
Isaac Dunn, near Greenville, was married
on the 14lh, 10 Este Kennedy, of Midway.
Much annoyance has been caused by the
freezing of water pipes during the recent cold
spell
County Treasurer Hamilton was in Rich
mond last week making his settlement with
the Auditor.
Judge j. d. Goodwin, of Norfolk, was in
Staunton last week, and favored us with a
call ..
Here's health and prosperity to each and
all, and may the New Year bring JOY for
every day
Several communications have been una
voidably omitle. this week for want of
space.
Hon. John Paul, who was reported seriously
i'll last week has about recovered and is at
his post again.
Mr. McCutchen, of Middlebrook, in this
county, has invented railway gate and re-
ceived patent therefor.
Let there be some organization effected to
look up the deserving poor and make their
Christmas more than mockery.
Christmas and Court day come together
this year, and the double inducement will
doubtless bring large crowd to town.
Newtown Friendship Hose Company will
give grand ball on the night of the I'd OF
January, IN the hall of the Stonewall Brigade
Band
Professor de Comm, formerly of the corps
of instructors of the Augusta Male Academy,
has accepted position in the st. James Col
lege of Maryland.
W. G. Sterrett, Esq. well known citi-
zen of Staunton, died suddenly on Thursday
afternoon last. AT one time he was prom
inent Commissioner in Chancery.
Maj n II. Hotchkiss, the indefatigable
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company, WAS in Chicago on the 13th.-
Thanks for papers.
Mr. B. F. Fifer has been re-appOinted lnspec-
torof Flour for Augusta County. He has held
the position for a number of years, and always
to the satisfaction of our people generally.
The city council has suspended the ordi-
nance against firing squibs, &c, from daylight
Christmas morning to New Years night. The
boys can now let loose the fire brigade with
out let or hindrauce.
The new Lutheran church at Mt. Sidney, Is
being pushed 10 completion as fast as pos
sible. The frame work is up, and so far the
structure presents handsome appearance. Ii
will add much to the town.
On the 18th Miss Carrie, daughter of Mr.
James B. Smith, of Greenyille, was married
by Rev James Murray, to Capt G. Benton
Koiner, one of our most successful and in
telligent farmers. The bridal pair are off on
an exten ded tour.
The largest lot OF yenison ever brought
to Staunton, was purchased by David ORork
last week and shipped to Washington and
New York There wee seventy five saddles,
and the aggregate weight was near 5000
pounds.
Next Monday night the annual distribution
Of prizes presents, &C., to the members of the
Baptist Sunday School willtake place. These
exercises are always peculiarly interesting, and
they promise to be especially so on christmas
night.
On Monday night last, the residence OF
Amos and Joshua Crosby, about six miles
northwest of Staunton, was burned, with
nearly all of its contents. The fire was ae-
cidental. The loss fails heagily on two
worthy citizens, as there was iib Insurance..
The Greenyille Banner Of the 18th an
nounces the marriage Of Miss Kate Bare.
daughter off. NJ. Bare, ESQ, near that place,
and Mr.. Robert B Lambert, of Waynesboro,
of the firm of Lambert Bros, manufacturers
Rev James Murray OBLIGATED, and numerous
presents testified the good wishes Of friends.
On Monday next, Christmas day. the post
office will be closed, except for the delivery
of the mails between eight and q half and ten
O'Clock, a. M, and from three and half to
five o'clock p. N. No money order or regis
tered letter business will be transacted.
The young people of Mt. Sidney propose
giving an oyster supper for the benefit of the
Lutheran Church, on the nights Of Dec. 25th,
Goth and 9th Much excitement prevails as
to who shall be the most fortunate and pop
ular young lady, for to her viii be presented
a beautiful gold watch.
On the 18Th, Mr. Jno f. Gale, ofthis, county,
was married TO Miss Anna D., the youngesI
daughter of the late d F. Clemmer, Esq The
ceremony was performed by Rev. l.. L. Smith,
at Hillside" the residence of the brides pa
rents, and number of friends were IN atten-
dance. The presents were handsome and
numerous.
Our friend, j. Howard Wayt, Esq, returned
Monday evening from weeks visit to the
national capital, where he saw all that was 10
be seen and heard all that was to be heard
AIber llStcHluS W HuliiU1i VI thS AAStAh
guished Senators speak, he arrived at the con-
clusion that Senator George 81 Edmunds il
the greatest man, intellectually, in the Union.
A series of religious meetings are being
held at Barren Ridge Church, seven miles
northeast of Staunton, under the auspices OF
the Thinker church. Revs franklin and Root
OF Md, and Rev Samuel Driver. Of this
county, have been preaching for the past
week. The meetings have been well attended
and increasing interest manifested in their
exercises. -..-.
New Market Valley W Z. Manor, New
Market, Va, and F. R. Bear, Stsunton, Va
purchased, last week, of VIM. Loeb, Harrison
burg, Va, his entire stock of boots, shoes and
mems furnishing goods. They will conduct
the business, in Hsrrisonburg, Va, after the
31st of December, 1882 Their store will boon
public square, north of the courthouse.
We regret to learn that DR.. M Baldwin
homeopathic physician, who has been success
fully practicing his profession In this place
and vicinity for several years past, and has
made many friends has determined to return
to Michigan, to resume practice at jackson
vile, in that State. The Doctor expresses re-
greet at the necessity which has Influenced him