The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-13
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There was exquisite singing at the Episco-
pal church on Sunday last.
Mr.. D. NJ. Grooms has bought the Weller
property, in Mt Sidney, for 81 800
The market Is beginning to be supplied with
spring radishes, peas, cabbage and the like.
A large party of girls from the Augusta
Seminary visited the Luray Caverns last week.
On Sunday last the Rev. Thos. Peck ofNew
York, preached in the second Presbyterian
church.
Very few persons remembered that Sunday
last was the anniversary of the surrender at
Appomattox.
G. E. Sipe, ESQ.,, and wife OF Harrisonburg,
and W. b. Lurty, Esq, of the same place,w
in Staunton Tuesday.
Slaunton stores never presented more beau
tiful displays of spring goods than is shown
in the windows this season,
Judge T. T. Fauntleroy passed through
Staunton on Wednesday, on his return to his
home in Winchester from Richmond
The young ladies of Hollns Institute have
invited Ell. St. George Tucker, Esq, to deliver
an address during the commencement season.
We were glad to see Mr. P A Ross on the
street yesterday, after his protracted and Sc
we're illness. He is now rapidly convalescing.
We are indebted to Hon. John Paul for val
liable public documents, among them bound
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The crop of fruit this year promises to be
abundant. Peach and pear trees are ladened
with blossoms, and the apple bloom is beginn-
ing to put out.
We understand that several of the purchasers
of the Donaghe lots, recently sold, are prepar
ing to erect handsome residences in the near
future.
The Charlottesville Jefersonian has
changed hands. Mr. Prout, formerly of the
Gordonsvlle Gazette, succeedingto its pro-
prietary and editorial management.
Capt. Grandstaff, the efficient and gentle
manly representative in the Legislature from
Shenandoah county, passed through Stanton
on Tuesday on his return to Richmond.
Mai j. n. Woodward one of the best springs
managers in Virginia, will have charge of Ork-
ney during the coming season, and we may
safely predict excellent accommodations for
guests.
There will be communion at the Second
Presbyterian church next Sunday morning
Preparatory services Friday and Saturday
night, with preaching by Rev. Frank McCutch-
en-, of Waynesboro.
The Alexandria Gazette appears in a new
and handsome address, which gives it a
fresh and attractive face. The Gazette is
most excellent newspaper, and barring its
extreme partizanism, is one Of our most
enjoyable exchanges.
Judge Mclaughlin has set aside the verdict
in the SANDER suit of Wolfe vs. Harris the
particulars of which were given in this paper
several weeks ago The judge held that the YER
dict was contrary to the law and evidence, the
damages being inadequate.
Easter Sunday was typical April day, sun
shine and shower following each other in such
quick succession that it was hazardous to pre-
dict what an hour would bring forth. As the
congregations were leaving the churches, a
very hard rain fell, drenching more than one
new Easter bonnet.
Invitations will be issued this week for the
marriage of Mr.. Benz. Sackerman, the popular
clerk at Messrs. Oberdorfer & Sons, to Miss
Hannah Hahn, one of Charlottesyille's most
| Oft i've la6iac Tho oararoonv will ha nor
formed at the residence of the brides uncle,
Mr.. L. Leterman, OF Charlottesville, on the 9TH
OF May
The three-card monte men who were arrest
ed here last Court day, proved to be regular
gang of the light-fngered fraternity Two OF
them have been taken to Washington to an
swer to charges of swndling and the other
will be tried here. The prisoners taken to
Washington were accompanied by Chief of
Police Waters. and deputy marshal of that
city
Rockingham county never had three more
faithful and useful representatives in the Leg
islature than Senator Webb and Representa-
tives Harnsberger and Herring. They are Wig
liant, intelligent and popular, and although they
rarely speak, have as much influence as any
three representatives who ever went from the
Valley.
DR.. D. F. May, of Petersburg, has beer
elected Superintendent of the Central Luna
tic Asylum. DR.. May is at present member
of the House of Delegates. He is fine ply
stefan, and gentleman of culture. His fathel
was brother of DR.. Henry May, whose sons
Messrs G. W. and D. F. May, are promnen
residents of this city.
Monday night was very cold in comparison
with the temperature of the past month, anG
fears are entertained that serious consequence
have resulted to the budding fruit. The tenn
perature of Tuesday night was still lower
producing quite freeze.