The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

has resigned
The delightful letter of our special Washing
ton correspondent, was rowded out this week
but will appear next.
Mr. Reuben Atatfer, a venerable and good
man, died in Bridgewater last week, aged "a
years, months and q days.
The change from the cold rainy disagreeable
weather OF last week, to the bright sunshine
Of the past two or three days is most agreeable
Mr. W. B. Miller, a nephew of Messrs. X.
w and VIM A. Burke, of this city, has been
appointed conductor Of the Pullman cars be-
tween Gordonsville and Newport News.
A petiton is being circulated for sigma
lures, praying the County Court, at its
March term, to change the voting place in
Beverly Manor District. from Peacos Mill
to West End.
On Monday last, Mr.. Jno. Rogers, living
just cut of town, on the Parkersburg road, ac-
cidenially SHOT himself through the hand, with
pistol ball. DR. Reese rendered the necessary
surgical attention.
Rockingham Register: Rev. J. NJ. Frost
pastor of the Baptist Church. Stanton,
preached very powerful and original sermon
in this place. on Thursday night of last week
to large audience.
Mr.. fillmore Francisco, who has been in Vir-
ginia but few months. is now perfectly help
less, at the residence of j. n. Ryan, Esq, with
paralysis. His many friends sincerity hope
for his recovery, of which the gravest doubts
are entertained.
Jack Dinwlddie, colored, a famous hostler,
in his time, died at the city poor house last
week, aged about 80 years During his sick
ness oyerseer Kuriz rendered every possible
attention, and when he died had his body
neatly clothed, and consigned to the grave.
Bridgewater Journal. Jan rs Mr., De Witt
Brown, of stanton, spent Sunday in Bridge
water, and returned on Sunday night to Staun
| ton. We are glad 10 see that De Witt is de-
veloping such fine business qualifications, as
well as to learn of his growing popularity in
S.aunton.
We are gr,eved to learn that Col. D. H. Lee
Martz the popular Assistant Clerk of our Cir
cult Court, had a severe fall on the ice near
the big SPRING" at Harrisonburg on Satur-
day, VIII CHI resulted in the fracture of one OF
his legs in two places. We understand that
he is suffering very great pain.
Mr. VIM Wholey gathered from his place
near town, during the recent freeze, some OF
the finest ice ever seen in this section. Ii
was from eight to 10 inches thick, solid and
clear as a crystal His houses were filled with
this choice article, which is even better than
that brought from the lakes.
| The body of male caild was found on
| Monday last, just outside of town near the
Middlebrook road, Chief OF Police Waters,
and Coroner Cushing of the county, repaired
to the spot where the body lay, and after ex-
animation concluded that an inquest was
unnecessary, as there was no possible clue
to the inhuman parents The body was buried
| by The two officials.
| Mr.. Alex. Doom, young man widely
known in Staunton. and generally esteemed
for his many manly qualities, died at his
home in Washington city, on Monday last, of
consumption, aged about "a years. He was
and had for some time been employed in the
Treasury Department at Washington
Wenegected to notice in our last issue the
funeral Of Mrs. Robert Taylor, of Gnrdons-
vile, which occurred on Sunday, the 21st, in
the chapel of the Institute, Rev. J. M. Frost
offic ing. Mrs Taylor was matron of the Vir-
ginia Female Institute, and died from the eff
fects of fall, causing internal injuries. Her
rem aims were removed 10 Gordonsville.
| Mr.. N. D. Forbes, son Of the late VIM.
| Forbes, General Agent of the Valley Mu-
tual Life Association, has removed to Ro-
anoke TO engage in the Timing and Plumb
ing business. Mr.. F is young man of high
character, energy and business capacity, and
will make valuable acquisition to the pop
ulation of the rising city, We wish HIM sue
cess in his new venture
Rev. DIR. j. G. Hiden, of Charlottesville,
has been assisting Rev. j. NJ Frost, jr., of the
Baptist Church, in the revival meeting now
in progress in that congregation. DR.. Hidden
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tinuirg his able and effective sermons this
week. The services are largely attended by
all denominations, and deep and serious
interest is being manifested by the crowded
houses.
/ Owing to the large number of important
surgical cases that have applied for treatment
at DR.. Bliss Eye and Ear Institute during
the last month, the Institute will not be
closed until the 10th of February During
the month of January one hundred and fif
teen patients have been under treatment and
twenty successful surgical operations have
been performed for Cataracts, Cross-eyes,
Pterygium, Cauthoplasty, SC. Persons wish
ing TO consult DIR. Bliss should take notice
that the Institute will close on the 10Th.
The Brldgewater journal" announces as
settled fact that the German Baptists have
determined to locate their Normal College at
that place. The building will cost about
| 1905, will be built of brick 40x60 feet, foul
stories high and to he erected on ten acre
! lot. It is intended that the cost to each pu-
pill, for a session of ten months, shall not ex
coed s125. The school, in fact, has already
commenced with Al pupils, and is held at
present in the Sanger Chapel, over the large
store building of Sanger Bros. Rev. Peter
Miller and Rev. John Flory, of Bridgewa-
ter, Rev. Samuel Driver, Of Augusta, and
Rev. D. G. Moomaw, of Botetourt, have been
appointed solicitors for the college, which as
sures its success beyond doubt.
PATENT GRANTED TO AUGUSTA AND
RocKBRIDGE MEN.--Hugh F. Lyle Co.,
pillow manufacturers, Vesuvius, Va, have pat
ented an improved pillow point and Golfer,
which consists of a point and a Golfer or cut
| ter cast in senarate nieces and SO constructed