The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-10
Parnassus Items.


Christmas was bleak and dreary holi
day in this vicinity, and with many it was
one of peculiar sadness.
Deaths.-Considering the fact that there
is no epidemic raging and that we have
been visited by neither accidentnor calam
ity, the season was notable for large
number Of funerals.
Christmassmorning, the remains Of Miss
Belle, Oldest daughter Of Martin and Mar
garet Stombock, were laid to rest in our vii
lage cemetery. The deceased was Il victim
of that merciless disease consuH otion, and
through all her suffering she was calm and
trustful, and waited with beautiful faith
upon Him who doeth all things wisely.
The many friends of Miss Rosa Belle
Hogshead were shocked and panied to heal
of her death on Monday, 31st ult., after q
brief illness that only assumed danger.
GUS phase within two days of its fatal ter
mination. The deceased was only Is years
of.age, and generally beloved, of rare per.
sonal attractions and womanly character
and in our society she was one of its
brightest and most popular ornaments
New Y ears day, the funeral took place
from the NJ. Il. Church South,at this place
conducted by the Rev +. M. Futile, pas
tor Of Union Presbyterian church, assisted
by Revs. X. G. Walker and II. A. Gayer
The services were very impressive. On
the beautiful c;asket were deposited floral
tributes by loving hands. expressive of the
sympathy of friends, and typical Of pure
and fragrant life that went out In its
springtime. n o more feeling attestation
OF the deep hold the deceased held upon
the affections Of the entire community,
could have been given than the immense
throng OF sympathizing friends who at
tended her funeral. Every available space
in the sacred edifice was crowded and many
were turned away, not being able to find
standing room. At the conclusion of the
ceremonies every one present took their
last view at the remains. The features OF
the dead wore their customary sweet ex-
preston, anda many remarked, ''She was
beautiful i'll DEATH Her ashes were laid
to rest beside those of her father, Mr.. John
Hogshead. Earlier or later death cometh
to all. -
The following young gentlemen acted as
pall-bearers Messrs. Baxter Myers, James
Seig, Alex. Dudley, w. B. Hamrick John
Karicofe and Geo. Brown.
On Sunday, the 30th ult., the funeral of
Mary, infant daughter of Mr.. John and
Matte Kanost, took place from the M. E.
Church, South at this place. Rev. Slime
spring, of u. B. Church, conducted the
services. A tender, lovely bud plucked
here. and transplanted to bloom and bios
som in Paradise. To each and all so sadly
bereaved by these dispensations of Divine
Providence, every sympathy is extended.
May the Affections work out for every one
an exceeding great joy.
The Matrimonial Market in this vicinity
is brisk, asthe following record of recent
marriages will attest
Mr.. Robt. G. Byers to Miss Bette Dud-
ley, of Augusta Mr.. Rudolph McGlamery
to Miss Jackson, of West Va: John w.
Chapman to Miss Matte A. Alexander, of
Mt. Crawford Mr.. Rudolph Redifer to
Miss Ella Stoner Mr.. C. L.. Coyner, Of
Texas, to Miss Matte Blair, of Moscow.
The groom and his bonnie bride left for
their home in the Lone Star State.
A Grateful Stranger.-A few nights ago
a stranger. applied at the residence of Mr.
VIM. y. Clark, near this place, for nights
lodging. He was accommodated, and the
morning after his departure purse, con-
tanning $50, and a watch, valued at $50,
were missing.
Founders -During the holidays, Rev. H
A. Gaver, pastor of the M. E. Church at
this place,.,was heavily pounded by his con-
gregation. Rev. T. M. futile, pastor of
Union Presbyterian church, was presented
with purse from his congregation, con-
tanning handsome sum of money. And
the needy and afflicted were not forgotten.
They were beautifully provided for. Cant
ing Journalism cannot reach up to that sub
lime philosophy which floods the soul with
a love that runs outsafter suffering human
ity in deeds Of,kindness and eases to the
portals of the dark valley the spirit of the
distressed. 'Inasmuch as We did it unto one
of these ye did it unto me- is broader
christianity than can be extracted from
ceremonies, and lifts the soul to compan-
ionship with Him who went about doing
good.''
Personal Mr.. Lewis Miller, son of Mr..
DERRICK Miller. has returned to Colum bus,
Ohio, after pleasant trip to his native
heath.
Mr.. Cyrus Heinef has returned to West
Va, to resume his duties as principal of a
flourishing school in that State.
Miss Mamie Byers spent her school va
cation at home, and has returned to Mt.
Sidney. She is one of our most promising
young teachers and is very popular among
her patrons and pupils.
Samples of flour manufactured by Messrs.
Witt &c Holt of your city, have been ex-
hibited here, and by judges are pronounced
a beautiful and high grade of flour. The
enterprising firm deserve the great demand
made for their excellent -four
Middelbrook Items.
lReported for the vIRGINIAN.l
Since my last report, we have lost two
of our most esteemed citizens. The first
was Mr.. Joseph Bosserman, who passed
away on the Goth of December. He was a
good and useful man, and a member of st.
Johns Reformed church. The sale of his
personal effects takes place on the 24th of
this month"; The next was Mr.. John Nc