The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-09-07
Parnassus Items.

Parnassus Items.
Reported for vrRaINIANl
Death-Mr James P. Byers died suddenly
at his residence, last Friday night, Of neural
gia of the heart. He was slowly convalescing
from severe attack Of typhoid fever, and his
many friends were congratulating HIM on the
return of good health and hoped for him many
years of usefulness. 1t is with deep regret we
make this announcement. which will touch Il
chord ofsympathy in many hearts. A devoted
husband and father, his family have sustained
a bereavement which time alone can soothe,s
omnipotence alone can heal. The sympathies
of this entire community are enlisted in their
behalf Mr.. Byers was in his fifty ninth year.
He was good citizen, kind neighbor and
friend. A long and mournful pageant fol-
lowed the remains, on last Sunday, to their
last resting place, Mt Union Church cemetery,
at,csting the grieffelt by the community. The
funeral services were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. Isaac N Campbell. The text chosen
from the CXlX Psalm: II thought ON my
ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
| made haste and delayed not to keep thy
commandments" So beautifully and APPLY
described the condition of the deceased toward
his Maker. The coffin was covered with
beautiful crosses, and an anchor COM
posed of immortelles placed there by kind
and loving hearts.
| Death has been busy in our midst; the death
of Mrs. Sophia Midway, who died from paral-
ysis. on the Goth ult., makes four deaths in our
vicinity within the past fortnight.
Masrqed.-Mr. George Jordan, of the Hugh
land Recorder, was married on the Goth ult.,
to Miss Lucy Horn; Rev. R. M. Williams Of
ficiating.
| Personal.-Messrs. Z. 8. Whitmore and Ami
Huffman returned this week to Missouri after
several weeks pleasantly spent among parents
aud friends
Misses Lucy and Margaret and Mr.. J. Al
exander Turk, of Newport, with their guest,
Miss Lucy Grant, OF Richmond, passed
through our village, last week. on their return
home from a visit to the caverns and friends
in Rockingham and lower Augusta.
and Woodell are fast thinning out. DR.. G.
D. Kunkle and family have returned from the
Striblng. We now have two resident physi |
cians-Dr H. A. Argabright, OF Rockingham, |
having located here.
On last Sunday evening, our section was
visited with heavy thunder shower.
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StuartS Draft Items.
[Reported for the vIRGINIAN.l
Since my last Items appeared in your col !
umns haye had the exquisite pleasures Of
visiting the Luray Caverns III company with |
some twenty Of Stuart's Draft Sons and fair |
Daughters. On the morning of August Goth |
| we started for swing on the Rail and visit |
under ground which upon the whole was the
! most pleasant trip that have ever been per-
mitted to enjoy.
| The scenery was very grand and was en-
joyed by all. will mention some prominent
places in the Cave, viz: the Crystal Fountain,
the Angels Wing. Ball room, Bird Nest, Ske-
eton Gorge, Lady's Riding Whip, and many
more places of interest, but space forbids l
will not give any names, but some of our
party thought best to take Sleeper on our
way back, but it was only 8 O'Clock P. M
when we reached our destination and having
enjoyed q good time and getting acquainted
with some of Luray's business men and their
town, we felt well and amply paid for our time
and trouble.
| have heard many flattering reports about
the Page Valley, consequently was very de-
sirous to see it, Their crop of corn looks well
while ours look much better. They have some
fine buildings along the Valley which are
marks of industry and speaks well for the
enterprise of the people.
| The lawn party at Cavalry chapel was a
success. About $50 was realized from the
| T'h,eating is about over, some machines have
gone into quarters. Our friend Davio II. is still
| in the field. Last week he thresled 1900 bush
els of wheat for Mr. Jacob Forrer. (G0od)
| Vistsng.-Mr. A. H. Kindg IS sojourning in
Illinois and Miss Mary E. Wenger of Illinois
is now spending several weeks at her fathers
near Woodstock, Shenandoah Co. would like
to tell you of wedding which is soon to take
place but l was told not to TELL Mr., OFT, who
had his leg broken some time ago,s improving
slowly.
Religious camp meeting commences
at Sherando next Thursday the 9TH. Our folks
look for a good time as usual. Pink and Daisy
will he there of course. The stand at Mt.
Vernon was filed last Sunday by Rev., q. P.
Richardson from East Va, who is a fine speak
en- and genial fellow. He also immersed one
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the same day. TWIN.