The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-15


guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Heilbroner, of Hender-
son, Kentucky
Messrs. 9. NJ. & D. A. Shanahan, sons of
Maj. ID. Shanahan, are now successfully en-
gagged in railroad contracting in Kentucky.
w, A. Reed has been appointed Regis
trar for Ward No. l.yice J. w. waddy. and
NJ. 5. Cease for Ward No. 3 vice w. II.
Goode.
Hon. Jno. F. Lewis was in the city last
Monday, on his way 10 Washington. We
were gratified to learn that his health had
much improved.
Mr.. w. II. Montgomery, prominent citi-
zen of Lewsburg, w. Va, and native of
Augusta county, and brother of Mrs L. Wad-
dell, now of Charlottesville, died on Monday
of last week
We had the pleasure Of call last evening
from German Smith, Esq, of Winchester, one
of the intelligent progressive men OF the Val
ley The Messrs Reed, of the same city, IA
yorcd MS with a call on Tuesday.
We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
TO attend the commencement of the 10Th an
nual session of the University OF Maryland,
School of Dental Surgery Our young
friend, G. s. Lindsey, of Bridgewater, is Il
student al the College, and to his courtesy we
are indebted for the favor.
Some weeks ago Prof and Madame De-
valley visited New York to consult medical
advice tor the benefit of the Professors
health. They returned week before last the
Professor being slightly improved He is able
to be about the house, but his health is still
precarious. They contemplate journey to
Europe this summer.
Mr.. Adolph Loeb, one of the most popular
merchants of Staunton, and late of the firm
OF Barth & Loeb, has rented the large storeroom
in the Grange Hall and viii open clothing
establishment in tirst-class style The stock of
Barth & Loeb was divided, and Mr. LIS por-
ton will be put ON sale, together with new
goods al the above place.
1t is stated by those who profess to know
that the present spring and summer season
will be prolific of all kinds of insects and
worms, whose mission it will be to depre-
date on vegetation. The branches of the
trees indicate this, as almost.every twig con-
tans pods, from which are bred worms and
caterpillars.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper viii
be administered at the Evang. Lutheran
Church, next Sunday morning Rev. Mr..
Croll will be assisted by Rev.J. II. Barb,
of Waynesboro. who will also preach the
preparatory sermon on Saturday at u p.
m, and Sunday night at the same hour.
The Directors of the Western LuGatic
Asy um met in annual session yesterday at
the Institution. The Board organized for
the coming year by reeectng Capt. E A.
Fulcher as its president, and John H. Par
kins, ESD, secretary. 1t viii resume its sit
tings to-day and possibly be in session to- NOR
row, as there is good deal of important bu-
siness 10 transact.
Heber Ker Jr has inst graduated at the Phil
adelpha school of Pharmacy, after two years
course ofstudy The final examination occu-
pied the whole OF five days and was very thor
ough and searching. He VIII remain with the
old established house of NJ. Wyeth & Bro;
where he has been at work in the practical de-
partment of his business during his college
term. His many friends in Staunton, his old
home, will be pleased to learn of his success
Pluck and perseverance always win.
Mr.. Alfred b Cone, one of the clerks in the
a..
sition which he had filled sat sfactorily to The
department and the public, to accept an office
in a drug store, at his former home IN Michi-
gan, left on Wednesday night of last week for
his destination in the West Mr. Cone made
many friends while in Virginia, and especial
ly by his courteous and atfable department in
the eXacting official place he held. The bust
ness firm that has secured his services will be
Fortunate for he will do his duty, and do it
WE'LL in whatever employment he may be en-
gagged We wish him abundant success in his
new venture.
The report of the Chesapeake and Ohio R'y
Company for the year ending December 31st
shows that the freight earnings for 1882 were
80 ,600.55 being an increase of 23.4 per cent.
over 1881. The passenger earnings were 1924,
1893, an increase of 239 per cent; mail, &C.,
s109,S40, an increase of 161 per cent. Total
earnings for 1882, 1884 ,947, an increase of
1913 per cent. over 1881. The expenses for
1882 were 50 ,3O9 ,449, leaving net earnings ST.
039 529, being an increase of $594, 5S3, or 1858
per cent over 1881. The percentage of expen-
ses for the year showed decrease of 10 8 per
ent. The fixed interest charges last year
were 1891 900, leaving a surplus OF 1901 1923