The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-10-18

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finished through to Lexington next week.
The work. lately, has been progressing but
slowly.
Mayor Pendletol Bryan, of Harrison
burg, passed through Staunton on Tuesday
evening last, on his way to the Louisville
Exposition.
Mrs Susan Flory, widow of Isaac Flory-
decd, died near Mt. Hope, on the 18th
inst, aged about SIS years, leaving q large
family to mourn their loss.
Rev. Saml. Driver ana eight others
started on business tour for Kansas and
the west, over the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail
road, on Tuesday night last.
The Temperance people of Staunton re-
joice over the whiskey triumph in Ohio.
That shows how deep their convictions
are, and what jewel consistency IS.
Rev. j. r. Bowman, of Harrisonburg.
will preach in the Second Presbyterian
Church on Friday night. tomorrow, at
1880. and Saturday morning, at IL O'Clock.
Arrangements are being made to have
the splendid marble bust of Augusta's dis
tinguished son, Col. John B. Baldwin, by
Valentine. exhibited at the Fair.
Mrs. ]. w. Basore, died at Broadway,
Rockingham county, last week, after
protracted Illness. She was a christian
lady, much beloved by a large circle OF &C
uuaintaDpnS
On the 18th inst, at Lexington, Miss
Gertrude Tucker, daughter of Hon. J. r.
Tucker. was married to Mr.. j. l.. Logan,
prominent lawyer of New York, for
merly of Salem Va.
Shenandoah Valley: Miss Kate Trotter,
of Staunton, Va, arrived last Monday at
II. J. Rosenberger's about three miles
south of New Market. in whose family she
will serve as goyerness this winter.
Dr. NJ II. Crawford, of the .. S. Navy
is visiting his fathers family in this coun-
ty, Oh sick leave He is much improved
now and will start for Il two years cruise
about the lst Of November.
The Grand Lodge of the Knights OF
Pythias met in special session. Richmond
on Wednesday, October 18th. w. L.
Olivier attended as the Representative
from Valley Lodge, No. is, Of this city.
The wild geese are taking their southern
flight. The prophets say this is the sign
that winter is upon us. A better sign,
however, was the temperature of Tues
day, which caused a general scampering
after overcoats and wraps.
Col J. J.. Peyton returned to Stamton
on Monday last. He will remain only u
few days to give attention to pressing
business and then return to his family in
Washington city, where he will spend the
winter.
Mr. r. j. Sweetwood. is now attending
the National Convention Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, which met
in Buffalo, n. Y. yesterday He repre-
sents Stanton Division, No. So, which
comprises % members.
Mr.. Frank M. Bell met with very Sc
we're accident last Thursday. Whilst en-
gagged in building house on his land near
Fishersvile, he fell through the rafters
and very severely bruised his side and head.
The injuries, however, were not serious,
and Mr.. Bell will soon be well again.
We regret to learn that Mrs Wallis. wife
of Mr. Wallis, Of the firm of Houck & Wal
lis of Harrisonburg died on last Saturday in
that place, Of a cancerous affection, after a
long and painful illness. Her remains We're
conveyed to Maryland for interment. She
was IL lady of many social attractions, and
fmuch esteemed and beloved by all who
knew her.
Capt. Donald Allen, formerly city engi-
neer Of Staunton, who planned and super
intended the construction Of the Staunton
Water Works and Reservoir, and is now
connected in an official capacity with the
Railroads Of Texas, is on visit to his rela-
tlves and friends in Staunton. His wife
has been with her fathers family, MI. c..
Halle, for several months.
We had the pleasure of a call last week
from Robt. j. Walker, Esq, of Woodstock,
and MI. King, of Suffolk county. Both
were returning from a canyassing tour in
| Southwest Virginia, on behalf of the Re-
adjusters, and report the cause progressing
and certain of great triumph in Novem-
Der next. MI. Walker has made splendid
reputation among the people of that Sec
ton.
We would suggest to our city fathers
that little paint on the enclosure of
the Reservoir would do no harm. Hun
dreds of strangers visit this spot every
season, attracted by the beautiful view of
the surrounding country it commands.
They are pleased with everything but the
dingy appearance Of the outside and the
unkempt condition of the grounds. Give
them brushing up. tl ftt
We publish to-day the prospectus Of the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette for 1884, a
journal which is unsurpassed for the energy
displayed in gathering news from all parts
of the world, the ability with which it is
conducted, and the influence it exerts. 1t
is the journal of the west, and we commend
it to our people as q publication that will
fully repay the investment made. See pro-
spectus.
Mr.. John I'll. Hale. aged As years, died at
his residence, near Bridgewater, Rocking
ham county, last Wednesday morning, ..af-
ter brief Illness. The Register says that
she was in the employ of Showalter q
Thomas. of Harrsonburg, and was at their
office on Monday morning, where he was
taken violently i'll with cramps, and was
taken home and died as above stated
Rev. Father O'Ferrall, for several years
past assistant pastor of ST. Francis Church
of this city, has been transferred to Fred
ericksburg. and pow has charge of the
Catholic Church of THAT place. Father
O'Ferrall was one of the most popular
ministers that ever resided in Staunton,
By the members Of his own church he is
deyotedly loved, and many outside of his
immediate pastoral charge entertain for
him the sincerest friendship and respect.
We congratulate the people of Fredericks-
burg, without regard to denominations,
upon their good fortune in securing his
services He will do much good in what