Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-02-19
Reported for the Stanton v1sp1cAron

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reported for the Stanton VINDIcAToR.l
SwOOPE's, Feb. 1.-THE sale of the per-
Sonal property Of our esteemed citizen, the
late Chas. Lightner, took place several days
ago and was largely attended from all parts
parts of Augusta, many too coming from
Rockbridge. MI. Lightner had made quite
reputation among stock men for keeping
what was good-and many were attracted
by thls-he handled his stock we'll and al
ways sold at fine prices.
During the progress of the sale, the writer
was attracted by the hcwling of very
large black dog which was tied. The dog
was great pet Of MI. L.. and the morE-
ing of his burial followed the procession to-
wards Staunton. He was driven back,
obeying very reluctantly. That night the
dog left home and nothing was heard of
him for some days. He was found and
brought back home under protest and will
not Tor at least up to that time would not)
remain at home unless he is chained.
The friends Of Mr.. James Lightner were
congratulating him on his arrival from the
Blue Grass regions of Kentucky with his
bride. They will make their home at his
mothers, Mrs. A. B. Lightner.
Some of the gentlemen around the Valley
Mills have organized a band. 1t is known,
we understand, as the VALLEY Mills Band"
and consists of ID members. Mr.. VIM.
Mays being the leader of it. They have
purchased nice brass Instruments, have
been practicing, and doubtless sweet strains
of orchestral music will soon be echoing
through Buffalo Gap. Like all other insti-
tutions this one is in need of funds, and
the last week in this month they intend
holding musical festival, tableaux, &C., at
the Valley Mills for the bands benefit
Good music and good eating will be the
chief features of the occasion. The exact
day has not been set.
Miss Edna Brown, eldest daughter of
Mr.. John NJ. Brown, gave her friends a
very enjoyable entertainment at her home
near West View on Monday night last.
The young people had a good time.
Mr.. Louis Dlnlkle, who has been confined
to his house for several weeks with mys-
teriously effected hand and arm, which
caused him intense suffering, was walking
out to day though not well.
Mr.. James Hoover, whose hands were
terribly mutilated by his planning machine
two months ago, and who has been unable
to do anything since, can now use them
somewhat.
Mrs. Leviett Tieford, wife Of MI. David
Tieford, who had the grippe, which was
followed by pneumonia, and who has been
lying critically i'll for some weeks, is some
what improved, though still very sick.
Her friends feel great anxiety about her,
Mr.. George Simmons Is lying danger
ously i'll near Snyder's with grippe followed
by pneumonia.
This has proved to be fearful com bina-
ton and has taken many off this winter,
especially among the old. 1t is rarely an
old person RECEIVERS from it. We have an
exception however in our community in
the person Of Mr.. Jas. Henderson, ('sUncle
Jimmy Henderson'0 who had an attack Of
grippe which was followed by severe at
tack of pneum onia. He lay for many days
at death S door, but although 81 years of
age, so great was his physical constitution
that he recovered and is well enough to make
social calls.
Capt. Richard Waldrop of Norfolk, made
flying visit to'his mother and sisters near
SWoope last week. His mother returned
with him and will visit relatives and
friends in Richmond and n OrfOlk, remain
ing until late spring OIL summer.
Mrs. r. l.. B. Lorraine is visiting
friends in Richmond, she left yesterday,
taking two Of her children.
MI. E. J. Wayland returned from Rich
mond on Friday last, the treatment of his
little girls eye being entirely successful.
The Champion Bridge Co., of Whining
ton, Ohio, has shipped the iron bridge
which is to span Middle River at Coyner
ford and it is now waiting to be placed in
position, which will only take few days.
From Steele's Tavern.