The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
Parnassus Items.
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Deaths Mr.. James A. Kracofe died las
Friday night in the thirty fourth year of hi
age, at his residence near Parnassus. His dis
ease was consumption. No one could hav
died in this community who had fewer enc
mics or a greater number of friends and who's
loss could have been more universally lament
ed. Cut down in the first flush of manhood
with a promising future before him, his dealt
is one of the saddest we have been called upol
to record. The deep and sincere sympath,
of his many friends will abide with his bel cav
ed wife and four interesting little children
whose hope and most cherished aspirations
have ended in q untimely death. That thes'
hopes are now scattered by that All Wise Prov
dence whose summons none may hope to evadt
is but an added, none the less mourntul mon
ition that "all flesh is grass" and we but fleet
ing shadows ON the pathway of eternity. His
funeral, by his request, was conducted by
Rev. / n. Campbell of Union church. ana the
body laid 10 rest in the family section q,
Emanuel church
Intelligence has recently been received Of
the death of Mr.. James Dinke at his residence
near Miami, Mo The deceased was brother
OF our beloved Mr. Robert Dnkle and emigra-
ted 10 that State from Rockingham many
years age. He had amassed handsome for
tune and was well known and very popular in
his adopted home.
Thos. Burton, aged about 81 years, highly
respected citizen, died at his residence near
Parnassus on the night of the Oath
Real Estate-The recent movements in real
estate in this section tend to show that there
is undeveloped wealth in this part of North
river district, that only requires little capital
and energy to develop. We have several
transactions noted, but at present can only
give publicity to the following sales Forty
four acres of land from Henry Hoover to John
a. Ralston. The land is situated near the
junction of the Staunton and Parnassus roads
AT this point there is blacksmith and wagon
makers shop. Messrs. Knipple 4 Hulvey
proprietors. They have a large custom and
Hoover is making preparations to put up a
merchant mill which will be great accommo
dation to a thickly settled community. Mr.
Alex PETER has sold a dwelling house and
lot near the above locality to Mr.. John Wag
goner for $500.
A Polar Wooe reached us last Sunday even
ing, which We sincerely hope will remain I'M
til ice is formed. AS yet but two ice-houses
in our vicinity have been filled with this in
luxury.
The ladies' of Messy Creek church gave
supper at Moscow last Friday evening" and de-
spite the rain and almost impossible roads a
large crowd assembled The proceeds from
the sale of edlbles were very satisfactory.
On next Friday evening, the Goth, the
Ladies Society of Union church have arranged
to be served at Parnassus Hall, 10 which ev-
cry body is invited Send them large dele
cation from your city.
Personal. MIR Simon Wampler residing
near Spring Hill was recently attacked by a
vicious dog and received several painful
wounds on the left hand. He was threatened
with lock jaw and friends of the family were
sent for believing that death would soon end
his sufferings. His physicians, doctors Van
Lear and Morrow, succeeded in avert ng the
attack and at last accounts he was doing well
Mr. Yves. w hitmore. OF Iowa. is on visit to
relations and friends OF this section. Mr.. Jno.
E. VIII itmore, who recently left Augusta for
the west has located AT Miami, Mo, ard is en-
ploye as salesman in one of the leading dry
goods house. John P. Scott, proprietor OF
that fiouri slng river town.
Miss French Cooper, of Eau quier, who has
been en- visit to her sister, Mrs. Dr. Kun
kle, of this place, left Monday for home, hav-
ing been advised of the illness OF her brother
Mr.. VIM. c. Hedrick of the W. L. A. paid
US flying visit this week.
Mr.. james Byers of Orange, formerly of
this county contemplates removing to this
section.
Items. Dogs made raid on flock OF yalu-
able sheep belonging to Mrs Sallie Wilson
some nights ago and killed several. The fifty
cent tax on dogs is poor protection to sheep,
and poor remuneration to the owners.
On Monday last three of Mr. VIM d. Clark's
sheep were killed by dogs. One of the dogs
was shot.
Mr.. Shiplett, of Moscow, lately lost an ex-
cellent mllch COW from disease that is I'M
known among the catte-raisers of our section
Three feet of the animal rotted off just above
the hoof
The Eldridge Sewing Machine Company
claims to have the latest improvement in sew
ing machines. One of our enterprising mer-
chants, Mr.. John II Silling, has accepted the
agency and so far has been very successful in
introducing the New Eldridge"