The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14
Railroad Meetings.

Railroad Meetings.
There was well attended meeting OF
the citizens of Parnassus Thursday last
to consider the question of the probable
extension Of the Cumberland Valley
Railroad along the Western border OF
the Valley counties. The substantial
citizens of that section of the county
were present and showed an earnest in
terest in the matter
Col. J. G. Shields, of the Spectator,
addressed the meeting, giving in detail
the history and advantages of railroads,
and the reporter of the VIRGINIAN
spoke briefly on the direct benefits of a
railroad through that section. Resolu-
tions were adopted and committee APP
pointed to carry out the object of the
meeting. The proceedings are publish
ed below
A ride through North River district
via Parnassus, Stribling Springs and
returning by Churchville, shows as fine
a section of country as can be found
anywhere. The corn crop on this line is
the finest we have seen this year, and
promises an abundant harvest 1t is a
beautiful section of country From
every hilltop can be seen splendid views
of landscape and mountain scenery, rich
in magnificent forests, and laden with
abundant crops from fertile fields. 1t is
a goodly land. Around Stribling Springs
the finest forest and sugar trees, beauti-
full in symmetry, rich in foliage, and OF
splendid growth, evidence the richness
of the soil.
STRIBLING SPRINGS
is a lovely spot-a restful place-nestling
in the midst of beautiful valley, sur
rounded by the foothills of the noun
tains Messrs. Chichester and Stewart
have fitted up the hotel in handsome
style. The rooms are nicely furnished,
the table is well supplied and all the
fittings are of modern finish. You can
find here any water you may wish-sul-
phur, alum. chalybeate and freestone
These mineral waters stand high, and
their ingredient combinations are well
adapted to tonic and health-restoring
purposes.
There is very good company at Strib-
bling this summer, and all seem well
pleased. An evening spent in social
amusements, with refined and cultivated
ladies and gentlemen, proved very at
tractive. Louisiana, New York, Mary
land and Virginia are among the States
represented by the guests now at Strib
ling. A gentleman from Baltimore said
he had tried all the springs and liked
Stribling better than any"
Messrs. Chichester and Stewart do
everything possible to contribute to the
comfort and pleasure of their guests
Persons desiring to visit Stribling will
find an agent on all trains reaching
Staunton, who will provide comfortable
conveyances, from one of the best liyeries
in the South, for immediate transporta-
ton to the Springs
PROCEEDINGS OF MEETING.
On motion of David Propes, the chair
man appointed Frank Chichester, D. Fl.
Driver, A. r. Gilkeson, r. H. Dudley,
A. A. Crawford, J. NJ Fl. Randolph, Jno.
H. Jones, Geo. w. Swink, Jas. A. Ham
rick, W. H. Showalter, B. A. Kiracofe,
NJ. s. Whitmore and Jos. A. Whitmore a
delegation to examine into and report
upon the resources of our community at
the meeting to be:held In Staunton Sep.17,
1890. On motion, the chairman and sec
rotary were added to the delegation.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted; Since the western por-
ton of the Valley of Virginia is without
railroad facilities for the transportion of
it's enormous agricultural productions
and for development of the vast mineral
deposits in the mountains on the west,
therefore, be it
Resoloed. That we, the citizens of Par
nassus and vicinity, believing that the
advantages. to us and to the rail-
road company would be mutually bene-
fetal, will substantially aid any project
which will give us the desired transport
tation facilities,
ResOlved. That the delegates appoint
ed to confer with representative men
from other portions of the Valley, in
Staunton, Sept. II, 1890, be instructed
to say that we will aid not only with
words, but with our means, as we are
able.
ResolUed. That steps he taken at
once to show the railroad company that
we mean what we sag.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
THOs.e s. HOGsHEAD, Chairman.
E. O. Peale Secret0ru
THE CHURCHvILLE MEETING-EARNEST
FOR RAILROAD.
At meeting of the citizens of the
Ohprehville vicinity to take steps for
the promotion OF the objects set forth
by the Middlebrook meeting, in refer
ence to the extension of the Cumberland
Valley R. R., s. Brown Allen was called
to the chair. and j. Hatch Slower APP
pointed secretary.
The object of the meeting being ex-
planned, and addresses by Capt. H. H.
Hanger, VIM. Buckley and others, show
ing the advantages and inducements for
a railroad in the western part of the
county, and the necessity for co-opera-
ton and assistance of the community,
the following delegates were appointed
to the meeting to be held in Staunton
on the 18th day Of Sept, 1890: J. n.
Wilson, J: Hatch stover, ]. A. Lightner,
H. #. Hanger, VIM. Buckley, jr., Geo.
@: Hanger, s. p: Allen, ]. A: Wilson, g.
M. Bear, 8. L. Huff, H. B. Seig and d. N.
Wilson.
On motion of Capt. Hanger, the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adop-
ted:
Resoloed. That we will use our influence
to secure rights of way and any other in
ducement to said railroad to extend their
line through the western part of the
county. s. b. ALLEN, Chairman.
j. Hatch Slower, Secretary.
NEWPORT AND VICINITY ENTHUSIASTIC
FOR THE RAILROAD.
At large and enthusiastic meeting of
the citizens of Newport and vicinity,
held Saturday, August 8, 1890, for the
purpose of APPOINTING committee to con-
fer with other committees throughout
the county and adjoining counties at
staunton Sept. II, 1890, looking to the
of the Cumberlandvalle Hey R. r.