The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-08
Distressing Death.


Ala, stating that Mr.. H. G. Menefee, sec
ond son of the late Thos. x. Menelee' Oh
this place, had been killed. NO paiIlca-
lars were given. nor could they oe oo'
tanned by subsequent telegraphic coibnlu
nications. The elder bother OF the de-
ceased, Mr.. Jerome c. Menefee, was teie'
graphed for at Clifton Forge. and came
to stanton. with the purpose OF proceed
ing at once to Alabama, for the romans
of his brother. On Monday he received
the following letter:
IRoNDALE, ALA. March 3, 1855
Mr.. MENEFEE-Dr. Sir:-H. Q. Meme
fee. YOUR brother, was killed by a blast ii
our quarry. He was in charge Of the cut
in which he was killed. He went back
too uuick on blast. Ii went off and he
was horribly mutilated, and the doctor
advised me that he ought to be buried 20
day. He was good. efficient and faithful
man, and was beginning to be OF good
service to me. ours. GU
NJ. CABOT, Snpt.
A.dispatch from Irondale, dated the Sd,
to the Birmingham Herald, for Whlca we
are Indebted to Mr.. 5. Condor, gives the
following particulars of the fearful and
fatal accident: Menefee was ID charge Of
q number of hands working for the BIZ
mingham Miningand Manufacturing Com
pany, blasting Menefee ordered four
shots set off at one time, three OF winch
fired simultaneously. Nh. NJ. Cabot, gen
eral manager of the works, was present
and told Menefee that only three OF Inc
shots had fired, but he seemed in hurry
and would not wait long enough, but went
back. stepped Oh the rock. and was III the
act of taking hold of the fuse to examine
it. when it exploded. killing him instantly.
The discharge tore one OF his legs Oft,
broke his jawbone, and otherwise mangled
his body very badly.
The greatest of caution has always been
taken at the company works to avoid ac-
cidents. and this is one Of those unfortu
nate affairs that can only be attributed to
the young man S, own thoughtlessness.
Young Menefee S home is at Staunton,
Va. He had made many friends since
coming here, and all deeply regret bis un-
timely end.
After his mothers death, about q year
ago. the deceased determined to leave the
home fam and engaged IN railroading,
business his father had followed with
great success. He was in his Dist year at
the time of his death, and had manifested
such an aptitude for the work that he was
o,.,,, Z I,o roooonc;hlo pocit ion of tflccc;; of
a lot of hands on the work where he was en-
poyed He was young man Of bright
mind, great energy and promised to be-
come prominent in the line he had chosen
to follow. His sudden and terrible death
was severe shock to his immediate fam
lily. and caused feeling Of sadness
throughout his entire circle of acquaint-
ances. His remains will be brought to
Stanton il they are in a condition TO be
removed when Mi. J. G. Menefee reaches
Ii0ndale.
Huckins Soup-Clsm Chowder, at
G. G. MEATS
Remember. Ladies, since the change in
the firm. J. J. Shirley is selling any
thing in the Winter Stock at a Great
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
Y. NJ. e. A-The praise and Promise"
meeting of Y. NJ. G. A, was held last
Sunday afternoon in the Sunday School
room of the First Presbyterian church.
Mr. c. G. Berry was the leader, and it was
one of the most effective meetings we
have ever attended, The leader, thor
oughly equipped for the work, handled the
meeting with wonderfully good judgment.
A male choir of some Is voices. with Mr.,
J. ". Ably at the organ, rendered several
Gospel songs before the regular opening
of the meeting-this proved an admirable
feature, and gave good results i'll the
meeting itself. The Gospel songs were
rendered with life and energy, showing
that the sentiments of the songs were the
true echo of the hearts of those engaged in
them.
Phe praise and promise part of the
meeting, was entered into by a large num-
Der of those present; but the most notable
feature, and the one for which most de-
vout thanks were felt, was the part taken
by five young men ard boys, who before a
Christ, and give testimony to the comfort
and consolation derived from the promises
of God. as found in bis word. Certainly
this Association has cause to be grateful
fpr ho hot 10 fhrOnOh
its instrumentality and fathers and
mothers may not only rejoice with them,
but should feel the increased neess of urg-
ing their sons to unite with this associa-
ton end take a part in this great work.
These young men make the strongest
possible appeal that can be made to our
people. for the speedy building Of a home
for the Y. NJ, G, A. The work is going
steadily forward, but as this is work for
the entire community, and not for any
special benefit to any particular person or
class or denomination, but for the general
welfare, everyone should come forward
and give something. Do not delay it, do
it at once and you will feel that you have
done good work and helped good cause.
New Flouncings, Nainsook Embroider
les Swiss Embroideries. Hamburg Edg
ings and insertings, in endless variety,
are being displayed at j. j. Shirley S.
Remember, when you buy, you pledge
yourself to pay. &C. WHEAT.
STORE RoRBED.-On Friday night last
the store of Mr.. c. E. O'Rork, on Main
street, was entered from the rear Win
dow, and the money in the drawer,
amounting to about $12 stolen. Several
colored boys were suspected, as they mad
been about the premises during the even
ing. On Saturday evening they again
made their appearance in the store. One
of them purchased some candy, while the
others vent back to the stove, and was
seen 10 take ii stick that was used TO Sc
cure the window. after the close of BUSH
ness, and take it with him. Nothing was
said to him. but it was determined to
watch for the parties. The store was