The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
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| Whilst our community was in the height Oh
the Christmas festivities the sudden announce
ment of the horrible death of Emmett, eldest
child and only son Of our respected citizeh
Mr. Thomas S. Hogshead, cast gloom over
every heart The gaictes of the season were
discarded and gave way TO the heartfelt
sympathy of the entire community for the be-
reaved family. noble hearted, courteous and
atfable young man, he was great favorite and
enjoyed an extensive and popular acquaint
ance. Upon the holy precincts OF that sud
denly stricken home, where his bereaved chris
tian parents and his weeping sisters mourn
their lost and loved one. do not propose tas
intrude. They know where the only source,
of consolation is,and that there is Physician
there" There is no power here to bid ifes
purple current to roll again. The vital spark
has fled and will never be e-illhmined till the
great day of final retributioh.a The fnnerak
took place from Union churcE The remainss
were followed to the church Iaaslarge con-
course of people The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Winfree. The casket was
OF the sympathy of his friends and typical of
life that went out in the spring time The
remains were borne from the church as the
choir sang "Jesus lover of my soul" The fol-
lowing gentlemen acted as pal bearers Dr.
Q. D. Kunkle, VIM. H. Floyd, J. Bell Kinney,
A r. Gilkeson B. F. Eakle, Robert G. Byers,
Jacob s. Bumgardner, E. l. Jones
aN ~ e.
Hem$-A collection was taken up at the
Methodist church, at this place, recently,
amounting to $26, to assist in purchasing
site for the gle-Chinese University, at
Shanghai, China. This is independent of the
regular missionary contribution. The Meth
odsts of this Conference are responding lib
orally in aid of this wonderful and PROMISING
enterprise.
Rev. Mr.. Tuttleo f Texas, heda communion
service at Union Presbyterian church on the
oath inst Preaching preparatory begun on
the Friday preceding. The very able and
practical sermons delivered on this occasion |
by this eminent divine were eulogized for the |
force and simplicity which marked their utter |
ances and the entire absence of an effort at |
display. This church has been without pas |
tor since the resignation of Rev l. N. Camp
bell.
MIR. Luther Crum has determined to try his |
fortune in Ohio. He is an industrious, quiet
and useful citizen. We regret the loss of such |
men from our midst.
The entertainment given on last Thursday |
and Friday nights, at the hall by the ladies of |
the Methodist church South for its benefit was |
very successful. One of the most pleasant |
features Of the occasion was a we'll rendered |
musical programme. The participants in the |
exercises were Mr.. James Clark of Mt Scion,
organ accompanist, Misses Josie and Willie |
Copp and Belle Clark of Mt. Scion, Maggie |
Blair, Lucy and Ida Whitmore, Bette Ham
rick and Mrs Regina Todd, also Messrs. Moh- |
Ter, W T. Wright, John H. Silng and Eddie |
Z. Beard. The suppers We're bountifuly pro-
vided and much relished The informal social |
after that was fit finale to so successful an |
entertainment. /
The road that leads up to Unionchurc from
the main thoroughfare is very steep and at this
time covered with ice In returning from the
funeral of Emmett Hogshead, the horses at
tached to the vehicle occupied by Mrs. Salle
Wilson and Miss Alice Hupman fell on the
ice, the wagon ran oyer and held one of the
horses fast The other animal gained his foot
hold and commenced kicking. The ladies.
were rescued from their perilous situation and
things were soon righted without any serious
damage, The wagon containing Mr.. J. A.
Hamrick and family broke down on the route
to the church on this occasion.
An artesan well to the depth of seventy five
feet has been sunk on the farm of Mr. Quincy,
near Stribling Springs, formerly owned by
Capt. John Hogsheaa. A good stream of water
has been secured and we are informed that a
windmill will be erected to force the water
from the we'll
On last Thursday morning Mr.. N. Dinkle.
accompanied by Miss Laura Lambert, drove to
the Methodist parsonage Of this place and
were united in the holy bonds of matrimony
by the pastor Rev. R. NJ. Williams