The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-06
Weyer'S Cave Items.

Reported for the VIRGINIAN.]
The earth and the elements surround
ing it seem to have reversed the order
of nature or nature reversed the condi-
lions that usually characterize this Dor
ton Of earth at this season. 1t seems
we are to have instead of biting frosts
and piercing winds a Florida winter.
Some knowing ones are prOphesying
that the time is not far distant when the
fruits and plants Indigenous to the trop-
les will flourish in the midlands of Vir-
ginia and Maryland. Some say we have
Sudden southwark about 7 degrees.
Now, if this be so, how do they explain
why the suns rising and setting is not
changed? Others affirm the gulf stream
has changed it's course westward two
hundred miles. Whether this would
make as great a change as we realize
be as it may. the people of our vicinity
continue to thrive.
Our enterprising merchants, Mr.. IA
gey, former depot agent, and Mr.. Funk
liouHCl, lOIIlClIH vi tIlO III III vi w fAN ~
Funkhouser, are both doinga good bust
ness And our farmers who seem to be
hard pressed at all times, yet never
starve, but buy an extra farm every
seven or eight years, are still with us !;
and, Judging from the immense amount
of grain and hay and the number of
ears of live stock being shipped from
this place. we must conclude they are
not totally destitute of the illegal ten
der"
We are glad to report that Rockland
Mills are again running. They have been
remodeled and the old-time burr and
bolt system exchanged for the new pat
ent roller process, with a capacity of
forty barrels per day. Our people have
long felt the need of such mill at this
place. And another need that has long
been felt by the people of our vicinity
and south Rockingham is a wagon bridge
across North River at this place.
This is one of the worst fords in this
county. 1t is very deep at low water
mark, the banks are steep and danger
ous-on side being cut through solid
rock Important steps, however, have
been taken to erect the desired bridge.
We hope, ere long, to be able to cross
N orth River dry shod
We are informed Mr. d. M. Click u
Bro will burn a kiln of brick for sale as
soon as spring opens. We suppose they
will run it in connection with their lime
kiln.
We have just heard of another enter
prise at Cave Depot. Mr. Samuel Ru-
bush has purchased five acres of land
from Mr.. Fred. Cline near depot, and is
proceeding to erect a tile factory. We
also understand Mr.. RUBBISH intends
! erecting nice dwelling house. Now,
1 circumstances alter cases, and seeing he
is a single man and well provided for at
home, we begin to wonder at this pecl-
liar notion. Sam, we suspect something
Now girls, his visits mean business.
1t is evident our young people are moi
looking for the end of time, for they
marry and are given in marriage. We
cannot mention all the marriages thai
have taken place since our last report
but those Of recent date are Mr.. Isaac
Splitter and Miss Jennie Farley, daughter
of Mr.. Noah Farley; and Mr.. JOSEPH
Click, of Colorado, and Miss Rebecci
Ritchey Mr. Click and bride will make
Colorado their future home
Mr.. Martin Click has been appointed
postmaster at this place. Perhaps some
people are disappointed. for some were
sure of getting it that did not get it
Amen. MAMRAH