The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-06-21
Parnassus Items.

Reported for the VIRGTNIAN.l
Mr.. Jacob Netf died at his residence
near Messy Creek, on the 9th inst, of con
sumption. He was one of our most pros
porous farmers and Il good citizen. lie
was about 63 years old and was a member
of the M. E. Church South. The remains
at his request We're inferred in the GENE
: terry at this place, Rev. Gaver, his pastor,
conducting the funeral services. He
] leaves Il wife and three children to survive
| him.
| Real estate i'll our village is selling at
high figures and is a favorable sign of our
prosperity.
Mr.. Chas. ). Byers, the retiring consta-
bic and deputy treasurer for this district,
after ten years laborious service gladly ac-
cepts the situation, us it affords him u
very agreeable and ong-sought rest. He
WAS II very popular and efficient officer, an
excellent CONSERVATION of the peace and a
perfect terror to evil doors, as a collector
very successful, and with less resort to
levy than any of predecessors prompt
in his returns, he was considered one of
the best collectors in the county. We mean
no disparagement to his successor, Mr..
Wheeler, young man fully qualified for
the important trust and we hope he will
be as successful rs the late incumbent.
Our TURNER'S are gratitied with the prom
lslng outlook Tor fine crops of all kinds,
but there is q scarcity Of harvest hands.
Rev. +. M. futile, pastor of Union
Presbyterian Church has for some months
been preaching i'll Il school-house to large
congregations, on the land Of Mr.. b. Sill
lings. Mr.. Adam II. Shuey has generous
ly donated sufficient land upon which to
towards its completion. This is sign of
prosperity on the part of this church which
we are glad to announce.
On last Sunday, during the services at
Union Church, a heavy wind and rain
storm passed over that locality, and during
the storm large tree was blown down in
the church-yard, just grazing the horse
and buggy of Mr.. Il. G.. Byers. 1t was a
narrow escape, but providentially no harm
was done.
DR.. G. Kunkle has been extremely i'll for
several days. He is improving and will
soon be out.
On one Of the main thoroughfares to
your city, and where Elk Run crosses the
road near Union Church, there is quick
sand hole. Recently Mr. Chas, A. Beard,
whilst watering his horse at this place,
found the animal suddenly sinking under
him. He sprang off and the horse was SO
deeply submerged that only his head was
visible. After a desperate struggle the
horse was recovered seriously cut and
bruised
Several smoke-houses and granaries in
this section have recently been invaded by
thieves and a considerable amount of ba-
con and wheat carried off We expect in
the near future to record the result of the
discharge of several masked batteries
Thieves nowadays claiming ignorance OF
kleptomania, go u.whipt OF Justice from
stlled gun there's no appeal.
The buildings of that old and well-es-
tabished summer resort, Striking Springs,
have been thoroughly overhaulad, repaired
and completely equipped for the season.
Guests are daily arriving. A large party
of tourists from South Carolina will arrive
this week. The medicinal value of the
waters of this place render it one of the
most healthful mountain resorts. The |
on iptp +nI
fine music for lawn and ballroom, billiard |
saloon. ballroom, ten pin alley, and good |
time for all.
The pleasant face and hearty laugh of |
the dry goods and notion house of John
son, Sutton IL Co., rejoiced many friends |
here last week. He is closing up a very
successful tour through the Virginias,
and leaves for an extended Southern trip |
in a few days.
Mr.. John A. Sillings' wool clip from a
lot of common sheep averaged seven
pounds of very long and beautiful wool. |
The lambs he sold for 1911 each.
Miss Mollie Heiner. of 1.-The Oaks is I
enjoying a visit among her many friends
and II latives of Highland.
Mr. A. r. Gilkeson left last week for I
his grazing farm in Pocahontas.
Our band, composed of the following
gentlemen. Messrs. w. H. Floyd, John II.
Silling, G. l.. Shutting, VIM. b. Hamrick.
j. L. Knipple, j. M. H. Randolph, d. H.
Driver and Chas. A. Picker, have re- {
ceived splendid combination Of "Up-
rights, " the most popular style of instru-
ments, direct from STATIONS manufac-
tory, New York. Under the instruction
of Turner, we may safely predict first
class music from the VALLEY Frontier"