The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-01-26

Lit ucllUeIdJlOHS W0I0 usually Hal
monious and the presiding officers ex-
hibited high degree of parliamentary
skill.
We regret that many more of our work
ing men, especially farmers, were not
present, at least as spectators. They
would have seen nor heard nothing derog
atory to their interests.
Commonwealth VS.. j. K. McComb.
NOT GUILTY-JURY OUT FORTY MINUTES.
This case, which has excited so much
interest in the community, and an account
OF which was given in our last issue, s
far as it had then progressed, was con-
cluded Thursday night by verdict of
mot guilty." The argument lasted all
day long, and was ably conducted on the
part of the defence, by Mr.. VIM. Patrick,
who opened the case, in speech of an
hour and half, in which he thoroughly
sifted the evidence, and made handsome
defence of his CLIENT He was deservedly
complimented on his effort. He was fol-
lowed by Maj T. G. Elder, in one of his
clear, clean cut speeches, giving all the
refnements of the law with critical and
logical review of the evidence, showing
the results of a well trained mind, and
great research in legal lore. Geo. M.
Cochran, Esq, closed for the defence in
his unually clear and forcible style, with
hard blows striking all the vital points, and
clearing up difficulties by the logic of com
mon sense.
A. C. Braxton, ESQ.,, attorney of the
opened and closed the
prosecution in two as able, forcible and
graceful speeches as we have ever heard.
He is vigorous fighter, and makes a fine
impression on those who disagree with
him, as well as those who agree with him.
But the jury did not agree with him, and
after being out 40 minutes, brought in
verdict of mot guilty." The accused was
discharged, and returned to his home.
Some persons have remarked that there
was more interest in this case than in any
tried here for years, and such seemed to
be the case, from the packed crowd in the
Court House. We believe the verdict
gives general satisfaction.
Mt. SIDNEY GRADED ScHooL.-Roll of
Honor for the month ending January.
18th, 1888. Requirements for roll of honor,
present every day. no tardy marks, perfect
department and an average of 80 per cent.
nations,
First Grade. -Prineipal' Department
Alice Puffenberger 81, Emma Shumate 95.
Mamie Landes 90. Mamie Shumate 80,
Etfie Landes 80. Charles Hamrick 81,
Henry Coffman 81, Nora Shreckhise 96,
John Wenger 95, John johnson 80, Perry
Wenger 81.
intermediate, I'd Grade.-Miss Lowman's
department.. -Bertie Moore "a. Anna Shu-
mate "a, Willie Bell a., BERTHE Rowles 50,
Mary johnson 90, Ernest Crawford 90,
William Huffman SO. William Depriest 81,
Homer Bright 81.
Primary, Sd Grade.-Miss Johnson's De-
partment.-Willie johnson "a, Ada Moore
SO. Sallie VanFossen SO, Maud Landes 90,
Minnie Bell 81, Bessie Bright 80, Samuel
Shumate 9G, Stewart johnson SO. Luther
Moore 90, Walter Parish 30.
The order in which the names occur in
dicates the class rank of each pupil.
2. j. OREBAUGH. Principal.
HENRY. YOUNG & Co.-Thea bove firm
having purchased the stock and good will
of NJ. P. Funkhouser, will continue the
dry goods business In all of its branches,
at the old stand on Main street, The new
firm will maintain the reputation of the
old house for first-class goods, at as cheap
rates as goods of similar grades can be pur.
chased at any house in the city.
Mr., Henry, the head of the firm. is well
known to our people, as gentleman of
sterling integrity in all the walks of life.
His strict attention to business, which is
the habit Of his life. will make it exceed
ingly pleasant for all who deal with the
concern. Mr.. Lutte Young has been con-
nected with the dry goods trade in our
city for number of years, in some of the
best houses we have. He has a large ac
quaintance, and his numerous friends will
be glad to learn that he will be found at
all times at his Old place, prepared to show
them goods from his we'll selected stock at
fair prices. We Gan commend this house
to the general public with confid ence. See
in another column.
COUNTY COURT convened on Monday
last, Judge Stout presiding. Considerable
business was dispatched Of which we note
the following:
The estates of Polly Smith and Hugh
L. Gallaher were committed to the Sheriff
for administration.
James H. Callison qualified as admins
traitor of the estate of Mrs. Anna Hill;
John McCutehen of that of John S. Buch-
anan; and James M. Schreckhise, with the
will annexed, of David Sieg.
GoorOo Wocbiprfn fooIorodl fr;o.1