The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-02
Parnassus Items.
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of this county. is soliciting subscribers
for the Lives of the Methodist Bishops, y
a recent publication of the Methodist
Book Concern of New Y ork. 1t is a large
octave of 500 pages, Illustrated with 81
steel engravings, neatly printed and hand
somely bound, a book of permanent value
and meriting a wide circulation in all the
departmentsoft the great Methodist family
The Supper provided by the ladies' Of
the congregation OF Union Presbyterian
Church was served in the beautiful grove
at the old Camp Ground. near this place,
Oh last Wednesday evening, ana was a
grand success socially and financially. The
tempting refreshments which the ladies
had prepared for their patrons found a
ready sale: the different booths were hand
somely festooned and Illuminated ia
cob's Well" from which i'll an Iron
bound, moss-coyered hucket'' was drawn
delicious iced lemonade was heavily pa
tronized. The attendance was very large
and the occasion was enjoyed by every one
present, and was a gratifying success to q
most deserving cause. The VIRGINIAN,
Spectator and Tndicafor will accept the
sincere thanks Of the ladies for their kind
and valuable assistance
Improved Sheep. The truth of the old
saying ssLuck goes hand in hand with
pluck is being verified by those of our
shrewd and progressive farmers who have,
at Il large cost of time and money i'm
proved their breed of sheep. They have
been rewarded by abundant success, and
are assured of satisfactory profits from a
branch OF industry that is us interesting
to men OF the highest culture and refine
ment as it is essential to the daily wants
OF the world. Rev. r. G.. Walkers clip
ping from his flock of pure merinos ay-
eraged eight pounds of beautiful wool,
and there is a ready market for it in this
section and Philadelphia.
Deaths. Mrs. Nancy Youel died at her
residence near Rockbridge Baths on the
18th ult., aged IS years. The remains
church she was u member. Mrs. Youel
was Il native of this county. Her father,
Capt. Isaac Grey. deed, resided near Jen-
nings Gap. His mansion in ante belum
days was the seat of lavish hospitality
He was a genial, generous and social
Scotchman, spiced with u fund of choice
anecdote, which he would relate i'll his in
Irritable way. Mrs. Youel bequeathed her
estate, with the exception Of some minor
legacies, to the Presbyterian church for
the benefit of home and foreign missions.
Mrs. Madison Dunlap, of this county, a
neice of the deceased lady, is the only liy-
ing descendant of this family in the
county,
Mrs. S. B. Kidd, an aged lady, died on
the 21st ult., at the residence of her hus-
band, near this place.
Florence, infant daughter of David and
Lizzie Ziegler, died of cholera infantum
on the 23d ult. Her remains were inferred
at Union Church.
Sick.-Mrs. Mary Rubbish, relict of Mr.
John Rubbish, who died at an advanced
age near this village some years ago, is,
we regret to learn, very i'll. She left Au-
gusta two years ago to spend the remnant
Of her long life with her son-ill-law. Rev
Timothy Funk, near Singers Glen, Rock
ingham county. Mrs. RUBBISH is ninety
two years old, has one hundred and thirty
five living descendants, and is but four
years younger than the government of the
United States.
Accident -Mr. J. M Fl. Randolph, in
attempting to lock wagon which was
heavily loaded with wheat, fell, and the
rear wheel passed over his right foot, caus-
ing very painful bnt not serious hurt.
The accident occurred last week on the
Frontier farm.
Lightning. the thunder storm
mentioned in last report, lightning struck
a large oak tree near Elk Run Church,
completely demolishing it. On the farms
of Messrs. Philips, Fauvers and Randolph
shocks Of wheat and rye were destroyed
Near Mr.. jesse Ralston's a large black
oak was struck and two pieces of timber
as large us rail cuts and about forty feet
long, were torn out and thrown some dis
lance. The remainder of the tree was left
standing.
Personal. Annie II. Crosby has
returned home after apleasant visit among
relatives in this section.
Miss Ida Whitmore, we are glad to state,
after a protracted and painful illness, has
passed the crisis of her disease and is rap
idly convalescing.
Mrs. Laura A. Holman, nee Whitmore,
Of Shenandoah, and formerly of this place,
is on a visit to her many relatives and
friends.
MI. G. L.. Shutting and wife have left
for West Virginia to visit friends.
Mr.. A. A. Crawford and wife and MI.
David Gilkerson and family will spend the
heated term at Lone Fountain.
Mr.. j. Wesley Whitmore, of your city,
is on visit to the numerous watering
places of Virginia. He reports over 800
visitors at Capon Springs.
Miss Rosa Cochran, of Elk Meadows,
is visiting relatives in Rockbridge.
Mr. Adam Shuey met with q singular
and serious accident recently He was
seized with sudden fit of coughing, sup
posed to have been caused from u cherry
seed passing into the wind pipe. He
mounted his horse to return home and be-
came unconscious and fell from eXhaus-
ton, sustaining severe injuries.
Last Sunday Reys, r. Williams of New
Market, and G. O. Homan, of Columbia
Furnace. preached at the M. E. Church,
South, at this place. Their unexpected
appearance was very pleasant surprise to
the congregation. They met with very
cordial and fraternal greeting.
The following persons are registered at
Lone Fountain: Messrs. A. A. Crawford,
wife and G. Hiner, Frank Gilkeson, Geo.s
Hansberger, wife and daughter, VIM. II
Hanger and wife,, and Jno. Fauver and
family, Jno. Brown, an invalid, Jno. g.
Slower and wife, Mrs Diamond, George
Hanger and wife, Miss Cornelia Myers.
Misses Sellers and brother, Revs g. r.
Jefferson and wife, F. M. futile and wife,
G. 0. Holman and wife, Mrs. ErtsWisle,
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