The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-06-14

Miss Lille OFT, of Greenville, was visit
ing friends in Harrisonburg last week.
Misses May Slower and Ella Grove, of
Luray, are visiting the Misses Blackburn,
OF this city.
DR.. F. Wayman, of Staunton, was on
a fishing outing to Travellers Repose, w.
Va. last week.
Mrs. Katie Beck Mills has made fine
crayon portrait of Father Kelley. Mrs.
Mills has decided artistic talent.
The Stanton Hook 81 Ladder Co and
Newtown Hose Co. will leave on Tuesday
morning next for Roanoke to attend the
State convention of Firemen.
The ladies of the Greenvile Baptist
Church will give lawn party and ice
cream supper at Greenville, on Tuesday
June 10Th, from to 10 o'clock p. m for
the benefit Of the Church.
Mr.. E. Hageman, now of Philadelphia,
arrived in Staunton on Saturday last. al
will remain for several days yet. He w S
cordially greeted by his many friends II
this place and vicinity.
Rev. ]. X. Gilbert has assumed editorial
and proprietary control Of the Highland
r cCrder in modest. conservative saIuta-
tory. The paper VIII be Democratic here
after. but not partizan.
On Saturday last, E. NJ. Gushing u Son
sold the farm recently purchased from
Davis A. Kayser for $4,000. two miles
from Stauntou. by Mr. Welsh. containing
146 acres. for s. ,O0o-D. A. Kayser, pun
chaser.
Alan election of officers for the ensuing
wear. Staunton Lodge No. u, A. f. ~ A.
M. elected these Friday night w. NJ,
w. b. McChesney (re.electedl; 5. W.. W.
Fl. H. Lynn: j. W., B. B. Eskridge; Treas,
P. H. Trout: Sec. A. A, Eskrldge.
The Democratic Convention for the lOl h
district will meet in Stanton on August
list. to nominate candidate for Congress,
From the Valley, Col. W. Anderson, OF
Rockbridge, and Fl. ST. Geo. Tucker. CT
Stanton, are the most prominently spoken
Of candidates.
We acknowledge the receipt of an invi-
tation to attend the marriage of Miss
Mary, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. D.
Morrison. of Denver, Col. and Mr.. Wall
lace c. Brieker, on the Dist of June. Mr..
Morrison is native of Augusta. and brc
ther of Mr. j. w. Morrison, late of Staun
ton, but now Of Florida.
Hon. Chas. H. Winfield cousin of DR..
10. Winfield. of Rockingham, and Mrs.
S. M. lost. of Staunton. dropped dead at
Walden. n. Y, while addressing aSunday
School. He was a distinguished lawyer
and represented his district in Congress
for two terms up to 1868. His age was
about 20.
". Strayer. Esq, of the Harrison-
burg bar, and his bright and accomplished
wife. we're stopping at the Virginia Hotel
on Monday last, Mrs. S. was returning
three months past under the attention of
DR.. Hunter Mcclure. We are pleased 10
state that her health is much improved.
We mentioned some time ago that Mr.
M. &. Hartman, son of Mrs. J. "A. Har
man, was pushing cable railroad scheme
in Kansas City. Recently we notice that
he has succeeded in securing the favorable
action of the city authorities on bis pro-
sect, and that the way is clear for the con-
struction Of the railway. The bonds of
the company have been negotiated SIP
for 800, and everything is in readiness to
commence construction work. The road
will be about 10 miles in length. when
completed. and we have no doubt will
prove profitable enterprise. He has as,
sociated with HIM men OF business capac-
ity and capital, and is fully prepared to go
ahead with the work.
The Golden wedding of Mr.. George a.
| Armentrout and Miss Julia f. Coursey,
| both of Rockingham. was celebrated at
| the residence of Mr.. Charles E. Hanes
on Thursday night last. For fifty years
Mr.. and Mrs. Armentrout haye journeyed
through life together. and at the close of
half century are still in the enjoyment of
| comparatively good health. the esteem of
| friends and the love of children. The oc-
casion was emphasized by the pre6en5a
tion of purse of gold to Mr., A., and a
serenade by the Stonewsll Brigade Band
Refreshments were served in abundance
at the residence Of Mr. Haines, son in
law, where numerous friends assembled to
testify their regard for the venerable
couple. DR.. Gardner responded to the ser
enade in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Armen-
| trout and Mr.. w. W. Gibbs presented the
| purse IN appropriate remarks.