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


been elected President or the Virginii
Historical Society.
We regretlto learn that Mr.. Alex Har
man is confined to his room from an at
tack of rheumatism.
Mr.. r. J. DEBTOR, formerly of thi
place, but now engaged in business in Bal
timore, was in the city this week.
We direct attention to the advertisement
Of Mr.. r. S. Craig, Deerfield, of lumber
for sale. The quality is of the best, and
Of almost every kind.
Mrs. Frank Alexander leaves to day fol-
New Orleans, where she will spend some
time with her parents, who make New
Orleans their winter home.
Miss Blanche M. Taylor left last
Saturday for Richmond Va. to visit heI
friend Miss Katie Burress and her sister.
Mrs. Geo. E. Timberlake.
Mrs. II. st. G. Tucker and her children
are spending the winter with her father
Col. VIM. Preston Johnson, President OF
Tulane University, New Orleans, La.
Winfield Liggett. Esq, of the Harri.
sonburg bar, and one of the editors of the
Rockingham Register, passed through
Staunton on Friday last for Richmond.
The ladies of the Lutheran church real.
lied about $50 as the proceeds of the din
nor on1 cunnor carvad On Mondov loot in
the Eichelberger building on Main street.
Capt. A. A. Splitter, of Richmond, was
in the city last week. He represents the
Inter-States Life Insurance Association of
this place in Richmond, and was here on
business connected with that institution.
Mr.. Wilson Suffer, living near the city,
fell on the pavement. at HaineS Corner,
Saturday afternoon, and badly cut the
back of his head. He soon regained con-
seriousness. and it was ascertaned that
there was no serious injury done.
The jury in the McComb case is in
debted to the proprietors of the Hale
House, for polite attention and comforts.
BILE accommodations during the trial. The
fare was delightful. and everything was
done to make the situation as pleasant as
possible under the circumstances.
Wild geese have been moving North
ward for several weeks. and genuine field
toad made his appearance few days ago
in the county. This is an indication OF
an early spring, although yesterday was
one of the most dsagreeable winter days
we have experienced this season.
The musicale given on Friday evening
ty Ferdinand and Herman CARR proved
to be rare treat. Both are true artists
the repertoire was classic, but as the
audience was composed of our music
loving citizens, was entirely appreciated
The generous applause was indeed wei
merited,
Mr.. Echols On Friday introduced bill
to amend the charter of the city of Staun
ton. The object of the amendment is tt
authorize the establishment of an electric
| light plant, to improve the streets, con-
struct sewers and culverts, and TO preven
hogs, dogs, and other animals from run
ming at large in the streets. Referred.
The enterprising and popular house Of
Whitmore, Denny & Liggett,. at F. NJ
Young's old stand, is offering bargains il
the stock on hand to make room for spring
purchases. 1t is good time to make pay
ing investments in articles that will be
found in place in the family during tht
year. See advertisement on the first page
of the VIRGINIAN.
Mr. George Crawford Miller, eldest sol
owned the :; hbott Iron Works, near Por
Republic, died at his residence in Able
marie county, aged siXty-four years. HI
was related to the Millers and the Craw
fords of Rockingham and Augusta. ani
was the father of DR.. Henry Grattan Mil
Ter, of Milsbero, Va. lie WAS a processing
christian.
Bessie, the little eight year old daughter O.
: the late Capt. j. II. Woodward. of thi
place. died in Charlottesville on Monday
last. where her mother, Mrs. Susan Wood
ward, now resides. The information wa!
received by telegram to Maj. 2. H. Wood
ward. with no other particulars The flu
neral will take place this morning at Il
o'clock, from the residence Of VIM. A
Burnett, Esq.
Last Sunday morning week, while
Mr.. o. G. billiard was hitching up his
team to carry the body of Mr.. Thomas
Morton, from the colored Baptist Church
where he died suddenly. as stated last
week, to the late residence of the deceased
one Of the mules bit young billiard Oh the
lip severely. Proper surgical attention
was rendered and he is getting along we'll
The mule had never before shown a vi
cious disposition.
Rev. O. f. Flippo, of Roanoke, Va. ,wht
lectured at Greenville about two months
ago, to delighted audience. will deliver
another lecture at the Greenville Baptist
Church on the subject, "ice in the Pulpit
and Who put it There" on Thursday
CFtUlHS. CduudIy ~, 1000, Nv ClOCh
This is thrilling and amusing lecture
both humorous and instructive. and the
public should not fail to hear it. Admis:
sion is only % cents,
Mr.. Chas. E. Murray. of Greenville, has
had issued to him letters patent on an i'm
provement in wrenches. and is now hav
ing number of them manufactured at
the Stanton Iron Works. The wrench
will prove very useful and almost indis
pensable to every farmer and others who
have machinery to operate of any kind.
1t embraces several advantages which will
dispense with several other articles gen.
orally used on the. farm, and will. as soon
as its merits are known, be generally used.
It is useful and economical invention,
and we hope the inventor will receive am.
pie remuneration for it,
Y. M. G. A.-Upon the adjournment of
the Gospel Meeting at the Y. M. C. A.
rooms last Sunday. meeting was held to
elect delegates to the State Convention,
which meets in Petersburg, February eth.
10th, 18th, and 18th. The following were
elected: Taylor Mccoy, w. ]. Nelson, Il.
D. Peck, J. J Prufer, A. F Robertson.
Reeves Gait, Paul Pratt. II. &. Tinsley,
Carrie Hardy n w War1op r. Kino