The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-22
Annex Items.


! The ql0eoiaq scteat crop in this vicinity is
looking verylbadly. 1t has Suffered much from
the continued freezing and thawing out, but
with the openweather Tor the past week and
the ram with which we have been so recently
treated, we may hope for an Improvement in
this most important crop in due time.
| Post Offce-We are now out ola Post Office
at this place by the resignation of Mr.. A E.
Cleveland, who was our postmaster, but we
have made an effort to have it renewed. MI.
.Jro. W. Critzer has applied for the office.
A aoqte,5ng place between this place and
Staunton is very much needed by the travel
ing public, as there is no suitable place be-
tween Christian's creek and your city on the
Port Republic road where any stock can be
watered. We learn that step has been taken
in this direction by Mr.. j. w. Stout, of your
city, who has permission to erect a large water
ing trough about J mile west of Mrs. John
Harman's residence, the, cost of which will be
about $40. He proposes to raise the amount
by subscription Those feel ng interested can
subscribe to Mr.. j w. Stout or tc Mr.. J. w.
Critzer, Annex, Va.
Business of every kind seems to be more
brisk than usual at this season OF the year.
Mr. VIM L. Critzer has rented MIR. John A.
Harris blacksmith shop and is pushing bust
ness with such q vim as TO indicate that he
will be successful and will close up the year
with full pocket.
Land has been changing hands quite rapidly
around here for the past month M. Z. 1.
Harris has sold his place to Mr.. Dnkle Of Mt.
Sidney, and we learn that Mr.. Dinkle will
move to his new home to-day wednesday,.
Mr.. John P. Cleveland was offered few days
ago 800 per acre for his small farm, (equiva-
lent to cash) and refused the offer.
. Pers0nal-Mr, r. S. Harnsberger has been
confined to the house Tor sometime suffering
with asthma. We hope he will soon be out
again.
On the 10th Hon. j. Amber Smith brought !
suit for Col Thos. Worthington against E.
W. Knightly, Sd auditor of the United States
Treasury for $4,000 damages caused by hun.
dreds of groundless statements in his reports
and letters in relation to plaintiffs claim
against the government for army supplies fur
nished to United States volunteer troops at
Fort Dennson, Ohio, in 1861
ROCKINGHAM READJ UsTERs-Last Saturday
he Readjusier County convention for Rock
mgham, met in the Court House at Harrison
burg. A full delegation was present, each
precinct being represented by intelligent in
tluential men. Dr.J. B. Webb was elected
temporary and permanent chairman, anG G.
P. McQuaide and Jas. Sullivan, secretaries.
Some discussion arose upon the report of the
on rules, the friends Of MIR. Charles
Harrison, candidate for the nomination for
Commonwealth Attorney, advocating their
adoption, and the friends of Rockingham
Paul, also a candidate for the same position, !
opposing them. The former prevailed, and
shortly afterwards Mr.. Rock Paul, in grace
full and handsome speech, withdrew from the
contest leaving the field open to Mr.. Harrison
Mr.. Paul stated that he did not withdraw be-
cause he was apprehensiye ofdefeat, but be-
cause he wanted to see the party harmonic
aud united His speech was received with
enthusiastic applause, and Nj. Harrison nom
mated unanimously. s. R. Sterling was then $
nominated for treasurer, and ]. H. Ship for I
sheriff. The ticket is an unusual strong one
and will be successful, After the proceedings, !
Hon. Jno. Paul was called upon and made one {
of his characteristic speeches. 1t took the I
crowd by storm, and obliterated every trace of
ifany existed a
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