The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-06-22
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Our farmers are now cutting their grass, an,
report not over half the usual crop, on accoun
Of the shortness of the growth. There is .
difference of opinion among them as to tn,
probable damage to the wheat crop BY in
sects. We have observed in some of the mos
thrifty fields of wheat that the grains have
missed on about one-fourth of the length o.
the heads at the lower part-the effect of the
wet weather, we presume
accident Young Robt Shiflet, son of our
old friend Harry Shif1et, had both bones OF
one of his legs broken about three inches
above the ankle by being thrown from horse,
His ankle became entangled in the lines, and
he was dragged around and considerably
bruised otherwise. The accident occurred at
the house of Peter Driver, on North River, on
last Friday, no one being at home but his lady,
and some time elapsed before she could get aid
to carry him to the house, her husband being
absent in Tennessee.
DeoM.-Mr. Abel Carson, who accidentlv
fell and dislocated his hip whilst passing out
OF his house on the 9Th inst, died on last Sun
day evening. Being 70 years old, and his con,
stitution broken down by pulmonary disease
he was not able to stand the shock from the
accident. He was one of our most esteemed
citizens man of sterling integrity and con-
sistent christian. TrrMs
CITY CoUNCTL--At the regular meeting of
the city council, Tuesday night all the men,
bers were present except Mr.. G. W. May.
A number of petitions were acted upon. A
resolution was adopted making it the duty of
the city attorney and street committee to see
that the Valley r. R. does not encroach ON
Greenville avenue, and that said railroad strict
ly complies with all of its engagements in
crossing the streets of the city A petition
was presented asking that the express wagon
stand be removed from the corner of Main and
New streets, and was appropriately referred.
An ordinance in regard to small pox was
adopted. 1t provides that the physician shall
report each case to the mayor, as soon as he is
satisfied of its existence. 1t also makes pro-
vision for small pox hospital, the compensa-
ton of guards, physicians sc.
This being the last meeting of the old coun
ell, the following resolution offered by Mr..
Todd was unanimously adopted
Resozged-1hat the thanks of the counsel are
due and are hereby rendered to Ro. W. Burke
for the ability and fairness with which he has
the duties OF President of the coun-
ell; to Newton Argenbright for his efficiency
and accuracy as clerk, and to John II. Kurtz
for the faithfulness and promptness which have
him as messenger.
The CRoPs,-The wheat in the Valley
never looked more promising. The scare
about the nudge has passed away, as it was
found 1t was doing no damage to the wheat |
grain, nor indeed, affecting the blade or stalk
Something similar to the army worm is rep
resented in small spots, but has done no Sc |
rious injury. In passing from Harrisonburg
% Bridgewater, in Rockingham county, the
wheat fields look magnificent, scarcely an in
different spot being discernable. The stalk |
IS tall, the head large and wtll-flled and the |
straw unusually thick and strong. Nothing |
put some extraordinary visitation can pre-
rent an unusually large yield all through that
section. So far as we can learn the yield will |
De more than an average in Rockingham and |
Augusta.
The corn has uniform growth and is look
ng healthy, although it is not as far advanced |
1t this time as is usual, because of the late |
planting. There is large acreage planted
The grass is very luxuriant and the hay
crop will be large. But the oats and rye
have been more or less damaged-the oats |