The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

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Mr.. Bashear Avis, eldest SCH of b. ID.
Avis, Esq, was severely injured last week,
while coasting.
Mr.. Echols has introduced bill to in
corporate the Augusta Telephone and
Telegraph Company.
Rev. l.. G.. M. Miller, of Salem, has ac-
cepted call to the Grace Street Lutheran
Church, Winchester, Va.
Mr. Frank c. Smith, of this place, was
in Southwest Virginia last week. to pur-
chase car load of horses.
DR.. Bancroft and wife (nee Miss Flor
ence Turner and child. are on visit to
Mrs. b. s father. Prof. A. J. Turner.
The ice men have had very good har
vest, and we may expect to hear the tingle
of the bells of the ice wagons next summer
in full force.
G. G.. Gooch, Esq, has been awarded
three miles of work On the construction CT
the approaches to Cumberland Gap tunnel
in Lee county.
DR.. Mcfarland, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, has returned from
his visit to Mississippi, ard filed his pull.
pit last Sunday morning.
DR.. c. H. Getzendanner, returned home
last Saturday from an eastern visit, quite
unwell. and is confined to his room, at his
residence on east Main street.
Misses Glenn. and Margaret Atkinson,
left for Richmond. Tuesday afternoon,
where they will spend some time visiting
their aunt, Mrs James H. Dooley.
There was an eclipse of the moon last
Saturday, visible here from $50 p. M, to
D. M If was very distinctly seen and
attracted good deal Of attention.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. c. W.
Lyle. son of H. f. Lyle, Esq, cadet at
Annapolis from the 10th District of Vir-
ginia, has successfully passed the semi
annual examination at that institution.
We direct attention to the advertise
ment of NJ. Erskine Miller, of Red Ash
Fire Greek Coal. the best article on the
market. The coal is known to be what
it is reported to be and there issno risk in
buying it.
Among the graduates Of Prof. Duns-
more's Business College, January 1888, we
notice the names of Master Frank Tame
hill, son of ]. F. Tannehill, Esq, and
Master Edmundson. son Of E. l.. Edmund
son, Esq. all of our city.
Col. Chas. E Hoge and P. II. Mason,
ESQ.,, of Frankfort, KY. arrived in Stauns
ton Tuesday evening from New York,
where they had been looking after railroad
work. They have already commenced
operations on Cumberland Gap tunnel.
Old Man Ashby, the cosmopo Titan prin-
ter. who was announced as having been
killed by the cars at New River, several
weeks ago, denies that he is 6ead, or that
any accident happened to him. He is in
his usual health and still on the tramp.
In noticing the advertisement of lumber
for sale by Mr.. r S. Craig. we mentioned
his post-oflice as Deerfeld. 1t is Craigs-
vile: but our mistake does not mean that
Mr.. Craig has made one in assuring deal
ers that he has excellent lumber for sale.
Mr.. A. S. Morton, of the Vindicat0r,
and his sister. Miss Maggie, are attending
the SubTropical Exposition at Jackson
vile, Fla. Miss Maggie will remain in
the South during the winter, visiting her
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Fla.
The Leap Year Hop given at the Vir-
ginia Hotel last night by number of
Staunton Young ladies', was one of the
most unique and enjoyable entertain
ments of the season. The pleasure was
heightened by the superb music rendered
by Prof. Koontz, who seemed to vie with
Ole Bull in the delicate and inspiring
strains which came from his violin. The
Professor surpassed himself. and made
everybody happy.
Fredericksburg Free Lance: ''Rey. DIR.
James Nelson, of whom we spoke in our
issue before last, returned home on Fri
day. Dr. Nelson made fine impression
in this city; socially as well as minister
of the gospel. His eminent services al
the Baptist Church whilst here will long
be remembered with fostering affection
by its entire membership. as well as by
s'outsiders, many of whom went regu-
larly to hear him."
Mr.. G.. G. Barnhardt, the appolnJee for
the 9th District of North Carolina, has
also entered this institution for the sam
purpose The fact that this well known
school has successfully prepared for West
Point in the past has doubtlessly induced
these young men to place themselves under
Mr.. Rollers training. We are also glad to
hear that this school sc widely and SO
favora5ly known, is crowded the present
session, almost to its utmost capacity.
The new electric light at the intersec.
ton of Lewis and Beverly streets. is
very great Improvement, and supplies
demand which has been loudly called for
by the church going public. Another
light is greatly needed at Crimmens' cor
ner. the intersection of Beverly and Green
streets. AS the matter stands at present.
Green street is wrapped in the blackness
of darkness. We hope the untiring chair
man of the Electric Light Committee will
let his light shine upon this much tray
eled thoroughfare.
Those of our citizens who attended the
last presentation of the "Sorcerer." will
be glad to learn that it will be again pro-
duced. tomorrow night, the 3rd inst, at
the Opera House. The caste will be the
same as at the last presentation, and the
object. the benefit of the poor. Those
who attend will get value received in wit
Messing good play. and contribute to {
most worthy object. The Staunton ORA
matte Association desires the hearty sup
port of our citizens. and they should with
out fail, give them good house on FRIDAY
night. Encourage the memters by you
presence, and don t let the curtain rise OF
empty seats.
BENEFIT OF. JACKSON RIFLES. AT thu
Opera House Friday night, February 10th
there will be produced the most novel en-
tertalnment upon entirely new musica
instruments, ever known in our city. Tit
| concert will be given by the Rock Ban(