The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-10-18
[Reported for the vIRGINIAN.l

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Now is favorable time for the organi
zation Of the Farmers Club proposed
by several of our progressive farmers. AS
means of advancing agriculture, none
stand higher than the organizations OF
agricultural societies. They afford an OPP
portunity not only attaining to the best
methods of farming, but they also serve tc
develop its participants both intellectually
and socially. Brain work has done more
for the farm in fifty years than the muscle
of many thousands. The exchange Of the
sickle for the self-binder, the fail for the
steam thresher, prove the assertion
The timely warning of the VIRGINIAN
to our farmersA''to go slow" in accepting
offers for their apple crops has been needed.
Agents are securing the country and have
made some contracts at very low figures.
The barn of Mr.. Ro. G. Gilkeson, sit
uated on the Hogsett land, was raided sew
eral nights ago by thieves and a large guam
tity of oats and rye carried off. A Deffen-
baugh detective would rid our community
of thieves and the outlay would only
amount to the expense of coroner's in
quest. 4
Mr.. Robert B. McFall and his estimable
wife left recently for Indiana, their future
home. Mrs. McFall is the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. j. Hartsook of Bon Air,
Nelson county. She will be greatly missed
in the home and social circle. Her hus-
band is native Of this county and is one
of our most promising and popular young
business men. He possesses those quail
ties in demand in the West and which are
the guarantees of success in every locality.
The many friends Of our esteemed citi-
zen, Mr.. John N. Clarke, will be pleased to
learn he has recovered from his late severe
illness and is taking short drives during
the delightful weather With which we have
been recently favored.
Mr.. John E. Donaghe, formerly of this
place, is successfully engaged in mer-
chandising at Gardner, Colorado. He is a
young man of high standing and fine bust
ness attachments.
Mrs. DR.. Kinney, Of Deerfeld, is at the
Stribling Springs where she is sojourning
for her health.
Mrs. McFall, of Atlanta, Ga, and Miss
Nettie White, of Messy Creek, were the
guests of Mrs. II. M. Blair last week.
Mr.. John Crum's sale of personal prop
erty will take place at his residence on
Mnndov Tho Doth NJ (sr,,,,, ,,,;lI ~, ,,,t1..
leave for the West. We regret the de-
parture of one of our most useful, quiet
and Industrious citizens who has for the
past forty years resided here.
Miss Lizzie Kinney, of Stribling Springs,
willspend the winter in New Orleans.
Miss Alma Hite, Of Nelson, is visiting
relatives in Augusta.
Miss Gertie, daughter of Judge Taylor,
of Albemarle, is visiting friends here.
Mrs. DR.. Argebright and Mrs. VIM. H.
Hanger, have returned from visit to
friends in Rockingham.
Miss Kate Bryan is visiting relatives in
the Valley.
Will you please give the following in
formation for an old Confederate of
25th Va, Batten Barton's Brigade, Lee IS
Division Can he join the Augusta Asso-
citation of war veterans 20 This old s'rebn
has a. well preserved leave of absen ce
granted by z. Nash, A. A. G., approved by
Gen. Lee, and a blood-stained testament
A picnic by the M. E.. church Sunday
School, Mr.. d. l.. Snyder, Superintend-
ent, will be held at Oak Hill church
next Saturday. 1.-The VALLEY Frontier''
Cornet Band, VIM. H. Floyd, leader, have
kindly rendered their services and will
furnish music for the occasion.
Mr.. Frank Harlow heads the list as the
most successful hunter for this season.
During a late hunt a fine specimen of the
s'Antlered Monarch" fell victim to
Franks trusty rifle.
Mr.. John Jones is erecting on his farm
near here, q very neat, commodious two
story frame dwelling. Mr.. VIM. Burton
is the builder.
Miss Mamie Byers has been reappointed
principal Of the school near Mt. Sidney.
Mr.. Arthur L: Silling, of Bealton, Eau
quier county, paid a flying visit last week
to relatives here. He il. sengaged, and is
very successful. as a travelling salesman
for the dry goods and notion house of d.
Miller s. Co., HBaltimore. i The patronage
Of this reliable and venerable house in
cludes every section Of the Union.