The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-10-25

Mr.. Jesse Gilbert has shown us q SEE
ond growth potato, good size, of this SEE
son. He also says that some of his pea
trees are in second bloom, which he think
is not a healthy sign.
The Fair will be continued to includ
Saturday, because of the inclement weathe
on Tuesday. To-day, and tomorrow, an
Saturday will be big days. Let everybod
come and see the splendid exhibits.
Theo. F. Shuey, Esq, official steno
grapher to the q. S. Senate. has been calle
from his beautiful farm near Churchvill
in this county, to attend the meeting o
the Senate Committee on the Mississippi
Capt. Wm l.. Balthis, formerly Mayo
of Staunton. has purchased a farm nea
North Garden, Albemarle county, o.
which he will build residence and max
his home there. He purposes to go int
the grape culture.
Capt. f. A. Dangeried and Ed. S. Con
rad, Esq, Of Harrisonburg, were IN atten
dance at the Fair on Wednesday. Mit
Graybill, Esq, with a beautiful sorrel an
imal, was also on ha nj, and entered hi
horse for the races.
Wasaesbcro' MESSENGER: Our friend, Mr.
M. Harvey Alexander, son of VIM. b
Alexander, Esq, of this place, arrived
last Saturday with his bride. Harvey i,
engaged in The Undertakers Business, il
| Marshall. Mo-, and we are glad to know, il
doing well.
Wdynes6oro' Messenger: Frank Lush
baugh, well-known in Waynesboro' and
Staunton. formerly of the latter city, has
! been promoted to captaincy on the S. V
| r. r. Frank has been running passenger
| trains for several weeks, and his many
| friends will be glad to hear of his pro
motion. He is Il thorough railroad man.
We understand that Il joint discussion
was had at Mt. Meridian last Saturday
night, between Mr.. Chas. l.. Kemper, Oh
behalf of the Democrats, and Mr.. &. d. A
Curry, on behalf of the CoalitionistS
There was a big crowd and Mr.. Curry is
badly.
Last Thursday at 10 O'Clock, a. M, Mr.
JAS. w. Austin, of Waynesboro, was united
i'll marriage to Miss S. J. Austin, at the
residence Of the brides father. Dr. III. O.
Austin, near Charlottesville, Va. The
beautiful ceremony was pronounced by
Rev. Mr.. Cutler, in the presence of a large
number of friends who had assembled as
invited guests to witness the plighted vows
for veal or woe of this popular young
couple.
| The Spi,H Of the VALLEY was presented to
\ its readers last week in an enlarged form
and improved Typographical appearance
1t is now one Of the largest weelllies pub
lished in Virginia, and enjoys liberal pat
ronage. The editor has right to congra-
tulate himself and his patrons on the pros
porous condition of his journal, as evidence
ed by the outlay. he felt justified in making
in these improvements. The Spirit had a
hard struggle in its earlier history but
push and pluck have brought it up to it's
present flattering financial condition. We
wish it continued prosperity.
We learn from the HMrisonburg Spirit
that MI. j. II. Bowman, formerly of Rock
ingham, but for some years residing in
Ray county, Mo-, was fatally stabbed in
u renconter with Mr. Monroe Pugh on the
4th inst, near Moreton, Mo. In the scuf-
file between the men, Pugh plunged knife
into the arm Of Bowman, which cut an az
terry, causing death from hemorrhage.-
Pugh carried Bowman into his residence,
and gave him every attention possible UNI
til he died. He then went to Richmond,
the county seat of Ray, and gave himself
up to the officers of the law. Mr.. Bowman
was the father OF Mrs. Alice Brathwaite,
Of Harrisonburg, Va.
REMEMBER THAT SATURDAY is the last
day of REGISTRATION. REGISTER at once
and vote for Fulcller and Hamilton.
MARRIAGE.-Las Tuesday morning
quite large company Of friends assem-
bled at the residence of the BRIDES moth
Ell to witness the marriage Of Miss Katie
Beck, daughter of Mrs. Benz. Plant, of
this city, to Mr.. Isaac G. Mills, of Louisa.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father McVerry, and the attendants were
Mr.. Alfred Smith and Miss Matte Beck !;
Mr.. Robert Gillock and Miss Eva
Kinney. After sumptuous breakfast the
young couple left for the groom S home in
Louisa county. The bride is one of the
most accomplished ladies of Staunton.-
She is an artist of rare talent and a gen
eral fayorite with those who know her.
The groom is an engineer ON the G. & 0.
r. B., and very popular. The presents
were numerous and handsome.
THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF A
WEDDING. -On Tuesday last, one of the
Oldest and best esteemed citizens of Au-
gusta, VIM. Withrow. IT,. of Waynesboro.
and his wife celebrated the fiftieth ami
versary Of their marriage. The venerable
nair are of eoual aGe having both reached