The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-07

We call special attention to the change
of schedule on the B. & 0.
Judge w. w Newman. of Page, was in
the city last night, on his way to Harrison
burg.
Next Tuesday is the last day of registra-
ton for those who want to vote in the
corporation election.
The Baptist congregation have extended
call to the Few. Jas. Nelson, d. d., of
Farmyile.
Mr.. Timothy Hounihan, of New York
City, son of Mr. Thomas Hounihan, spent
last Sunday with his friends in this city.
Mrs. j. Alice Kerr, of New Hope, with
her three children. left for Dublin. Texas.
on the c. s. o. R. R.. Monday night last,
to visit relatives there.
The Council held its regular meeting
Tuesday night. The business transacted
was of routine character, there being
nothing of sufficient public interest to
Justify publication.
The case in u. S. District Court, at
Harrisonburg, against George S. Lofts, of
Rockbridge county, for removing spirits
from warehouse without having paid the
tax thereon, was dismissed, on Tuesday
last.
On Thursday last the people of Harri-
sonburg voted on proposition to eXpend
$25, 900 for water works, by the artesian
well system. 1t was carried although the
vote was small-24S for the subscription
and IS against it.
Mr. Willis IIevener movedfrom Brock S
Gap in 1852 and located in Illinois, where
he prospered. Recently he sold his farm
and his effects and has, returned to the
Gap, there to spend the rest of his days.
He has plenty to keep him comfortable.
Mr.. w. Newman Reed carved beauti-
full cane. and presented it TO Maj. NJ. Il.
Holden, the Temperance Lecturer. 1t is
an admirable specimen Of artistic work in
both design and execution, and will doubt
less be highly priced by the fortunate re-
cipient
We have received from Andrew w.
Beck, a talented colored boy, formerly OF
this city, a beautifully Autographed invita-
ton to attend the closing exercises OF Lin
coin University. Pa. From the programme
we notice that Andrew is to deliver the
astronomical grafton.
Mr.. c. NJ. Curtis has purchased Of Rob
ert S. Bell, the Critzer property at Annex.
This is Mr.. Curtis old home, and he now
comes back for the purpose of re-opening
his wagon-making and repair shops. He
will give the business his personal atten-
tion and guarantee satisfaction'in all re-
spects.
w. T. Crawford, OF the firm of Craw
ford & Lally, rendered the license tax for
his bar and billiard room in coupons, which
were refunded. He paid the money under
protest, and has entered suit against the
City Treasurer, r. l.. Maury, of Rich
mond. being his counsel.
At the Second Presbyterian Church, last
Sunday morning, Mai. Jed Hotchkiss, one
of the elders of the Church, delivered an
entertaining and Instructive lecture on
the SOLDIERS of the Bible" On Sunday
morning next. the congregation will take
steps looking to the calling of pastor.
DR.. Chas. II. Getzendanner, OF this city,
has been appointed District Surgeon of the
G. & O. Railway, his district extending
from Charlottesville to Clifton Forge. Lo-
cal surgeons are appointed at various
points along the line. By this appoint
nent the company has secured most val
liable and efficient officer
Mr. Tom Burke has moved his billiard
tables from the SomeTville Building to the
large room on New street, recently occu-
pied by Hilb & Rutherford. The work Of
taking down and setting up the tables was
performed by Mr.. Sam'l McNabb, and an
excellent job he made of it. He under
stands the business as well as the experts
sent from the factories.
Messrs. E. NJ. Gushing Il Son. auction
GERS, propose, in week or two. opening
monthly stock sale at the Beard Yards, in
this city. Ample provisions are now be-
ing made for the accommodation of all
kinds of stock. We believe and hope the
ente rprise will not only prove profitable
to the projectors, but a great convenienc
to farme rs and stock raIsers.
Thomas Jackson was tried before Mayor
Gordon for shooting at Rev. R. Fl. Porter
and sent on to the Grand Jury. From the
evidence it appears that so far from hav-
ing tried to shoot the complainant, Jack
son discharged his pistol in an exactly
opposite direction, with a view. as he
states, of frightening, not hurting the pas
tor.
On the 29th Miss Jennie Whitcomb, was
married in Richmond to Mr.. Charles Ma
gruder, assistant paymaster of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad. Miss Whit
comb was we'll known in Staunton. She is
niece of Arch. Kinney, Esq. residing near
Staunton, and has many friends in this
community, who wish her happy welded
life.
On account of the fuss made over the
appointment of Mr.. Kelley, as minister to
Italy, that gentleman rendered his resig-
nation to the President, and it was
accepted. He was rendered and ac-
cepted the position of Envoy Extraordi-
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the
United States to Austria Hungary. This
is $4,000 mi ssion and Of the same rank
as the italian office. :
Messrs. Henderson and Smith. of the In
spection Service, Post Office Department,
were in Stanton Tuesday morning, en-
route to Harrisonburg, to attend the trial
of the youth Tidler, of New Market. who
was detected in raising postal notes. The
trial was postponed. as there was no
money to pay expenses of juries, &C., as
was nearly all other business before the
Court. to be disposed of at this term.
Richmond Society is just now interested
in the announcement of the engagement
of Miss Julia Jackson. the only daughter
of General Stonewall Jackson. to Mr..