The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-21

ground on North River, Aug. 81. Several
ministers are expected to attend.
Capt. j. H. Dinneen and family, of
Richmond, are on visit to Capt. d.
father. Mr.. M. Dinneen, of this city.
H. c. Tinsley, editor of the Vindicator,
is off on summer vacation. We hope to
see him return soon fully restored to
health.
Mr.. Howard 7. Frazier, of Chicago, is
spending a short vacation with his friends
and relatives Of this city. He is looking
unusually well.
Mr.. John Linaweaver has sold his farm
of l22 acres, near New Erection, Rocking
ham county, to J. M. Flory. for 81, 600
one half cash.
The Council has elected Mr.. II. E. Sum-
merson School Trustee, to fill the vacancy
caused by Investigations Jno. w. Todd,
Esq. removed from the city.
Col. j. l.. Peyton, wife and son. arrived
in Staunton from the Catskills, N. Y,
last week. He was called here by bust
ness connected with his landed interest.
and may remain several weeks.
The Annual Convocation of the Grand
Chapter of Masons. of Virginia, will be
held in Lexington, Wednesday, Sept. oath.
w. HI. II. Lynn, of Staunton, Grand High
Priest, will preside over the body.
| Mr.. Thos. Hounihan, son of Mr.. ,Jno.
Hounihan, Of this city, was quite seriously
affected last week from sunsJroke. The
prostration lasted but short time, and
he is now, we are glad to say. fully restored.
| Miss Mamie, the young and accomplished
daughter of DR.. Chas. Manley, formerly
the popular pastor of the Baptist Church
of this city, is visiting her numerous
friends in Staunton. She is the guest of
John B. Engleman, Esq.
Mr.. Patrick Hughes, Manager of the
Telegraph Office at Cotuella, Texas, is on
visit to his Virginia friends. He is de-
| lighted with the Lone Star State, and will
upon his return take his family along with
him and make his permanent home there.
The Stonewall Brigade Band have gone
to the Allegheny Springs to enjoy six
days encampment with the Lynchbnrg
Artillery. Our people will miss their open
air concerts, but they will all join with us
| in wishing the members pleasant stay
and safe return.
A Blaine and Logan club was organized
at Scottsville, Va. Monday night. The
following named officers were elected p.
w. Ross. President; T. j. Moss. Vice
| President ID. d. Lewis, Secretary Henry
| Johnson, Treasurer. Forty names were
enrolled. The club adjourned to meet
Monday night.
At the meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the State Agricultural Society,
held at the White Sulphur Springs on
| Tuesday last, Col. J. II. Crawford and w.
| A. Burke, Esq. of Augusta. were ap-
pointed representatives to the World S Ex-
{ hibition, to be held in New Orleans, COM
mencing Dec. l, 1884.
The Harrisonburg Spirit says that on
Tuesday of last week the teachers of Au-
gusta county, in attendance at the Pea
body Normal, made Mr.. Sheffey Roller, Su-
perintendent of Schools for Augusta coun-
! ty, present of a beautiful gold pen and
holder, also, an ink stand, which are APP
preciated by the recipient.
Peter S. Roller, ESQ.,, who is in charge
! of the.fine farm of his son, Gen. John =.
Roller, near Harrisonburg, made this sea.
son 1872 tons of hay, 152 tons of which
were taken from fifty-two acres, averag-
| ing three tons to the acre. That is more
profitable and less expensive than raising
wheat or corn.
Miss Eta Alden attempted suicide at
the residence Of her parents near LinvillR,
Rockingham county, last week, by cutting
her throat with razor. Two gashes were
cut, when loss of blood weakened her SO
she could not finish the patchwork. Her
mother had refused her consent for Miss
Eta to GO to camp meeting, is the alleged
cause.
Our old and valued friend. Nicholas
Sneed. ESQ.,, formerly of this county, RRt
for the past four or five years resident OF
Audrain county, Mo-, is, with his estimable
I wife, on visit to Virginia. lie is en-
thusiastic over the West, and is looking
better than we ever remember to have
seen him. His many friends of Virginia
! wiIl give him hearty welcome and hand
shake.
The venerable Bishop j. ]. Glossbren
ner, of the U. B. Church, filled the Luth
eran pulpit of this place on Sunday night
last. He gave avery interesting and i'm
pressive discourse from LIST Collossians, Isl
chapter and 18th verse. The Bishop left
] Staunton on Monday morning to. fill hi
| appointments in his Diocese, embracing {
number Of States and eight Conferences
He will be ON his work until the LIST Of DC
tober if he meets the demands of his Gil
7 cult. He left home with some reluctance
as his wife is in delicate health and NOR,
, than usually complaining.
The malarial pool at the crossing of Lewis
and Main streets, near Mr. G.. w. Hewitt
residence, is public eye-sore and dis
grace to the city. 1t has been in that con
dition for q month past and no attemp
made to remove it. # Is one Of the mos
public crossings in the city directly in tn
path to three of the churches west of it
3 also the Treasurer's and Assessor offices
and public thoroughfare as frequentl,
3 used as any in Staunton. Why has thi
!, offensive, stagnant pool of filth been al
lowed to remain, even a single day, a
9 it is?
Mr.. HI. A. S. Hamilton, one of the mos
prominent and successful breeders of fin
: stock in Virginia, has been appointed a
= an expert judge at the Ohio State Fair, t,
: be held at Columbus Sept. 1st. His de
partment is that of sheep and swine. TIL
Executive Committee could not have mad
a better selection, or one which woul
, have insured juster award of premiums
: Mr.. HI. is one of the best judges of liv
|. stock to be found in the South, and is i
! other respects thoroughly qualified for tn
. position. After the fair, he will retnrl
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