The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-05-29
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Capt. M. Lynn, the popular and accom-
modating conductor on the G. & o. d. ~,
made visit recently to his home III
Prince William county. He met most Oh
friends of other years, who made the occa-
sion of his visit a perfect ovation TO him.
Each of his old friends wed with the
other in doing him honor; and well does
lie merit it. for more courteous and COM
panionable gentleman is hard to find.
Mr.. James Carson, of Fishersville, is pre-
pairing to furnish large supplies of vegeta-
bles to the citizens of your city during the
summer. In his method of farming, he is
setting an example, which if initiated
will be worth many thousands of dollars to
the farmers of our county. He can sup
ply tomato, cabbage, sweet potato and beet
plants enough for half the county.
A tenant house on the farm of Mr.. z
Snucker was destroyed by fire few days
ago. 1t was occupied by colored family
who lost all they possessed.
The mother of DR.. J. M. Watson while
visiting at DIR. S. Fl. Dold's few days
since. broke her leg below the knee while
walking across the yard. DIR. Dold re-
.duced tine fracture and the lady is doing
well.
While in Richmond buying his spring
goods, Mr.. $. w. Patterson made a mis-
step in passing a stairway and fell dis
itanee of twelve feet, sustaining some severe
bruises, but we are glad to say was not
dangerously hurt.
Bob Turner, who works ON the farm of
Mr.. Gilkerson, near Fishersville, whilst
splitting rails few days ago, let his axe
glance, which struck the inner side of his
leg about five inches above the ankle joint.
The large bone was almost severed and
split to the joint. 1t was sometime after
the accident before he was found. The
hemOrrhage had greatly Frustrated him
leaving him in bad condition to bear the
severe operation that followed, that is, the
removal of several pieces of the shattered
bone. This critical piece of surgery was
performed by DIR. S. Harnesberger OF Bar
terbrook, and the latest reports represent
the situation of the unfortunate man as
1iattering.
With the people of Waynesboro', the
citizens of our whole district extend theil
warmest sympathies to Mr.. James Austin
and their family in their hour of mourn.
ing over the grave of their loved one
IT'S sad that one so young, so beautiful
should nave been called to die; and yet
while our hearts bleed DER the new made
grave, there comes stealing to our ears
words of consolation and hope that were
spoken eighteen hundred years ago, to
Those who wept as we now weep: ''The
damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
Miss Willie Whitesell, while playing
with pet squirrel last week was bitten OF
her finger near "a joint. The wound in
&eted was painfulin the extreme and al
most resulted i'm the loss Of her finger, but
active remedies earnestly persisted in
saved it.
The seasons have been all that the worst
grambler could wish for
Dr. J. W. Watson will in q short time
nSeve into his new house which is as Gilf
residence as the district can boast of.
Apet bear belonging to a daughter OF
DIR. Watson, got loose on Saturday night
last and kicked up thunder for an hour OF
two. About thirty people assembled and
after bruda had had three or four balls fired
iato him at short range he was despatched
10y blow from an axe. The village Of
Fisheasxiile has hardly recovered from the
excitement at this AVn6ihg. ROVER.