The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

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Miss Cora Hanger, the very amiable and
accomplished daughter of Dr.J. NJ. Hang
er, of the city, is visiting Miss Mamie
Dunlap, near Parnassus, of the county.
The farmers are busy n-planting. the
area this year being unusually large. The
ground is in splendid condition for seed
ing. and with a good season an eXtraordi-
nary crop may be expected.
j. P. Houck, Esq. Of Iarrisonburg, was
in Stanton Monday. He was looking for
a minister to supply the Methodist pulpit
Of that place. during the sickness of the
pastor, Rev. L. G. Miller.
Mr. G.. II. Sheets, one of the hardy far
mers of Augusta. and a pushing, enter
prising young man, left with his family
recently for Stafford City. Kansas. where
he expects to make his home.
Mr.. Robert Hull prominent dry goods
merchant Of Baltimore, died at his home
an Sunday last of pneumonia. Mr.. Hull
married Miss Thompson. daughter of the
late Judge Lucas z. Thompson, of this
city.
The hedge fence case which has been
creating considerable interest in Rocking
ham county comes up for trial again on
the 18th Of May. About fifty of the Rock
ingham farmers are interested as defend
ants.
Constable A. II. Curd has sold his farm
near Fishersville. to Capt. Ham of Rich
mond. and Rev. Mr.. Myers. who is going
to California, has sold his farm near
Craig's Mill, to Goodloe Brothers. of
Craigsyille.
Forest fires are raging throughout the
mountain district, and the destruction is
greater than for years. Fences and timber
are being consumed, and in many places
the buildings are saved only by the most
desperate lighting.
Gen. John Echols, and wife, arrived in
Staunton. on Tuesday last, from Ken
lucky. The General will remain for sew
eral days. before returning to his business
in the Blue Grass State.
Last week, Rev. R. H. Robinson, pastor
of the Augusta Street M. i. Church. was
the recipient Of visits from u number of
his congregation, each bearing some SUIT
able and acceptable gift.
R. w. Harrison, Esq, of Melrose, Va,
was in the city Monday. M. II. is one of
the most successful bee raisels in the Val
ley. Ee has now about 80 hives, which
yield him a ton of honey a year
Chrfstien Iaaizlc, Eco. was attacked with
vertigo on Monday whilst attending
Court and foG time overcome. lie was
removed to the residence of Mr.. j W.
| Splitter. his son-in-law. and 50 much i'm
proved that he was able 10 be out Tues
day.
| NJ. e. Miller, Esq, received shipment
Of seven beautiful jersey heifers from
New Y ork on Monday las ranging in ages
from nine to seventeen months. They
are of imported stock, AMI Mr. NJ. Inade a
special visit to New Ysrl to purchase
them.
We call particular attention to the
! notice OIL NiSSOlublOfl Ol lowell bryan,
Mr. Bryan, we are sorry Il say. retires on
account of i'll health The new firm will
enjoy the confidence of tie public from
the start and deserve ii We wish it
| much success.
| Page Courier: Mr.. j. y Brennaman
agent for the Stanton Lift Association.
was in town last week, and burned over to
Mrs. Abraham Heiston TIL Company's
check for the amount Of Ter husbands
policy. The Company deselie s credit for
its prompt settlement.
It is stated that an effortfill lie made
to have the Internal Reenue office
moved back to Harrisonbug, if Col
lector Craig is removed. Their not much
probability of getting it to Rrrisonburg.
If its present location is chaned AeXan-
dria will probably get it.
Miss EN- ma. the accomplish daughter
of Capt. Jas. II. Todd, of Mt. plon. spent
several days with her many frihds at Par
nassus during the session ofgresbytery.
} held at Union Church, last wet. Whilst
there. she was a guest at ''The)aks, y the
t home of those genial and affsle people,
I Mrs. and Mr.. a. a. Crawford.
Our old friend, Mr.. F. A Marley,
called to see us on Saturday 1t. He is
now living in Lexington, vile he has
provided for his family q cnfortable
home. having purchased lot II erected
S q dwelling on it of good dimenons. He
G expressed himself pleased wit his new
n home. but feels warm ATTACHMENT for
I Stanton. He expressed his sprise at
d the very substantial improvemes in the
/ city since he left here year age
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