The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-02
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Deaths.
Last Sunday night, about ten O'Clock
Mrs. Hattie Eskridge, wife of Mr.. B. !
Eskridge. retired, in her usual health
An hour or two later she awoke with a
intense pain in her breast. Her hasban'
at once started for the doctor, and Withll
five minutes after the physician arrives
Mrs. Eskridge had breathed- her last
CONGESTION of the longs was the immedi
ate cause of death. The deceased was ont
of the most amiable and estimable ladiel
we have ever known. Gentle, 1and o
lovely disposition, .lher presence in tn
household was "a .benediction. A con
scientious, devoted member Of the Meth
odist Church, .her. life,:: in. word and act
was beautiful exemplification of the tru'
Christian character. Mrs. Eskridge wa
daughter of the Rev. Mr.. Blown, o
Baltimore, sand sister of Mrs. w. w
Bradley, of this city. The remains wer'
taken to baltimore for ,interment. Il
the deeply bereaved husband and RELATIVES
the sincerest sympathy of our whole.pe
pie is extended.
At the residence of her mother, in thi
city, on Tuesday morning last. Mrs. ELL
Powell, wife of Hugh L. Powell, Esq, die'
after very painful illness. She had re
Gently been in Cincinnati to consult al
eminent physician, and it was hoped tina
much benefit .would.result from the visit
On the homeward journey, however, a Sc
ri6us relapse was experienced, from whicl
the patient never rallied. Mrs. Powell
was the daughter of the late DR.. Francl
T.. Stribling, u lady of many attractions
and beloved by all who knew her
Her deeply bereayed husband and three
children have the tenderest sympathy o
the community in their affiiction. TIL,
funeral took place from the Episcopa
church Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Michael G. CARRIER, son of the lat
Albert ]. CARRIER, of this city. died at tn
family residence on Sunday night last. aget
43 years. When yet a youth, Mr.. Garbe
entered the Confederate service as mem
Der of the Stanton Artillery. and for gal
liant services was lSomoted to the lieuten
antcy of the company. He served through
out the war with distinction, making ,
record of which any soldier might fee
proud, and winning and holding to tn,
end the esteem and love of his comrades
About 1870, the deceased emigrated tt
California. and was actively engaged ii
business at Oakland until last fal, wher
his health began to fail. He continued
however in the discharge of his duties
until a month or so ago, when the con
viction was forced upon him that hi!
strong and manly frame was swiftly sue
cumbing to the effects of the fatal malady
Then it was that he turned his face toward
the home of his boyhood to breathe his
last among the kindred to whom he was sc
dear. He reached Staunton several weeks
since, and for time there was a temporary
revival. But it was only temporary, the
end coming as stated above.
He was anoble-hearted, generous, manly
man, and his death will be sincerely re-
GREETED not only by his immediate rela
tives. but by host of friends in Virgins
and on the Pacific Slope.
The funeral took place from the Epis
copal church yesterday, an escort Of thu
Staunton Artillery, Capt. Long command
ing, attending the remains.
The New Assessments.
Five of the six assessors of the count,
have returned their books to the County
Clerks Office. Only one district-Norti
River, is unreported.
The following are summaries Of th,
totals, together with the loss and gain ovel
1880:
MIDDLE RIVER, assessment 1885. J. N
Gentry, Assessor:
Total number OF acres................. IS 81
Average value per acre, including
puilolngs..........-.' ............$ 70
Total value of land and buildings In
Total t value Of land and buildings in
1851 lfollzo
Increase of value over $780,. 26s.s 4
The value of town lots and buildings ineludet
in above Is $l3,275
PASTURES DISTRICT, 1885; J. A. VIII
son, Assessor:
Total number of acres.......... ...... 1859
Average value per acre, including
bu1ldings....... ......................-$ -
Total value of lands and buildings
Total Wal Value is; Of lands and buildings
In 1884,. ..........' .................. z,ooA
Increase in value over lsSo......s los. 2ss q
The value of town lots and buildings included
in above. $i45.
SOUTH RIVER, 1885; G. ]. Pratt, AS
SCISSOR:
Total number of acres ........... ilo,ss
Average value per acre. including
buildings. .....................* 10
Total value of lands and buildings
Total value Of lands and buildings
IN lSS0............... ...............8i'oo0soao
Increase of value over 1880. ......s 1853 5Sa o
Value of town lots and buildings included II
above, $1l4, 1876.
BEVERLY MANOR, 1885: G. Miller
Assessor:
Total number of acres. ................. 81 ~
Average value per acre, including
buildings commandments %
Total value OF lands and buildings in
1885. III ,3Sy 5a5
Total value of lands and buildings in
Decrease of value since 1880. ..........s 6.129 2
Value of town lots and buildings included ii
above. $3.50.
RIvERHEADs, 1886; r. F. Larew. AS
SCISSOR $50
Total number of Observation-Disclosures. 9S.l0l1
Average value per acre. including
buildings ..........................$ ID
Total value OF lands and buildingsin
Total value OF lands and buildings in !. q
$780,. 80 w
Increase in value over 1880. IS 6. ssl;z
Value Of town lots included in above. sts, ost
The total net increase Of values in tn
five districts reported over the assessmen
of 1880 is $3.50, 1902. SO. The only district.il
the county showing decrease is Beyerl!
Manor, where one would reasonably sup