The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-09
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Parnassus Items.

| lhepOftod Tor the VTRGIN1AN.]
| Roads-The editorial in last weeks VIR
GILMAN, advocating the necessity ola radica
reform in the present inefficient road law ha
met with the hearty approval of the farmers 0
this section. The present condition of thu
main thoroughfare from this vicinity to you
city is impossible tor loaded wagons, and a
many points, dangerous. The Middle rive
ford is very dangerous one, and the single
track along the edge of the steep precipice
opposite Mr. Crum's is perfect man trap
We are sure road of easier grade and of suff
Gent width could be afforded and easily obtain
ed and as the merchants of Staunton are di-
rectly interested in good roads leading to the
| city, any movement on their part that would
bring about reform in the present Anticipated
system of woodworking would be heartily en-
dorsed by the farmers of the county.
Snop.-Friday night snow storm set in.
The feathery fakes fell thick and fast until
Saturday noon, covering the ground to the
depth of thirteen inches.
The marriage statistics of this township will
l am confident, out number any of the county
for this season. Two of the contracting par
ties recently drove to the Methodist parson-
age at this place and in obedience to their
request the marriage ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Williams. the couples remaining in
their buggies.
Entertainment On the evening of the 14th
inst, company Of ladies and gentlemen will
give an entertainment at our town-hall The
high character of the ladies and gentlemen
engaged in the affair will make the entertain
ment successful.
me fodder mostscator recently introduced
by Mr.. James P Byers, has met with the en-
tire approval Of our farmers. 1t utlizes very
inch of stalk. With sprinkle ofoffal scatter
ed over the ground fodder, it is devoured
greedily by stock. The farmer is also relieved
of a great nuisance-the absence Of whole
corn-stalks IN manure
The communion seruices at Union Church
closed Sunday. The inclement weather de-
barred great many from attending who were
anxious to hear Rev. Wintree, pastor of Shem-
eriah church, who assisted Rev. I. N. Camp
bell on this occasion.
Personal-Rey. o. W. Hammond and Wal
lace F. Whltmore, Esq, of your city, attended
services at the Methodist church at this place
Sunday.
Mr.. Leasing and family of Texas arrived
Mrs. j. Addison Whitmore.
Mr.. Snyder, of Wisconsin, who was reared
in this township, has returned in company
with bis wife to visit their relations after an
absence of twenty-five years.
On last Tuesday, Mr. Riley Lands, of Rock
ingham. was married to Miss Alice, daughter
of our respected citizen, Mr.. VIM Drummond.
The happy couple will in few days leave for
Illnois-their future home
Our citizens are enjoying excellent health.
We have two resident physicians waiting
patiently for case:
Mr.. John Burgandine one of our highly
esteemed citizens, is FRUSTRATED 18th severe
attack of rheumatism
Boil Of Honor.-The following names ap-
pear on roll of honor of the public school at
this place, Mr.. E. F. Vincent, teacher; Miss
BEETLE Hamrick, assistant. The report exhib-
its a satisfactory and gratifying spirit of emu
lation among the scholars:
Girk-Minnie Fairburn, Annie Fairburn,
Florence NJ Beard, Augusta Hedrick, Lucy
Byers, Alice Byers, Bette Campbell, Lena
Wright, Ada Drummond, Jennie Chapman, l |
V. Drummond, Lima Driver.
Boys.-John Fairburn, Arthur Whitmore,
Richard Whitmore, Nicholas Whitmore, M
A Kiracofe, Arthur Redfer, T B Clark, VIM
m 1oc
Chapman, John Redifer, Elliott.