The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-02-09
Killed by a YARD Engine.

rell Bailey, highly respected and we'll
yard engines backing over him, near the
Ridgeway street depot, crushing the
lower part of his body in a frightful
manner, and severing both feet. Mr.
Bailey, not having regular employment,
occasionally visited the railroad to gath
err coal, more for the exercise than other
wise He was thus engaged when struck
by the engine which caused instant
| death. His remains were taken to the
residence of his daughter, Miss Bette
Bailey, from which place the funeral
took place on Friday last, Rev. Mr.. Fizer
conducting the services. He was in his
10th year, and leaves a wife and several
children to mourn his sudden death. 1t
is stated that during SO years of married
life, he has not been away from his
family two weeks at any one time.
Since writing the above. we have OBJ
tanned more definite information. as to
Mr.. Bailey's family history, as follows
Burrel Lewis Bailey was born Oct. ~,
1917, in Albemarle county, Va, where he
resided until Oct, 1881, when he moved
here with his daughter, Miss Bette Bal
ley He had three sons and four daugh-
ters-Miss Bette, Mrs. Hunter of Rich>
mond, Mrs. Chas. Pugh, wife of G. & O.
Conductor; Mrs. Good. residing here; w.
NJ Bailey. Morehead, KY; j. L. Bailey,
Richmond, Va; B. F. Bailey, Staunton,
Va. He had been married 81 years to a
lady whose maiden name was Sarah j..
| Powell, of Alternate county, and at the
| time of his death was. a Jealous and con-
sistent member of the Baptist church.
The heartfelt thanks of the family are
extended to their friends and neighbors
for special acts of kindness.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
A Number Of Buildings Let to Con>
tract.
In order that the readers of the VIR-
GINIAN may be kept informed as to the
material growth and development of
our city, we have obtained the following
reliable information touching the sub
ject mentioned:
Mr.. Ira B. Snapp, formerly of the firm
of Davis & SEapp, will improve desira
bic lot owned by him in the fiat, by the
erection of brick residence.
Contractor r. A. Coyner has the plans
drawn for residence to be located on
the west side of Dry Run. Aalso two
story brick building, with storeroom, on
Main street, near the Nettleton building.
Captain Lewis Hartman has made ar
70 10 all
building with Office, in rear of the Cliff
ton Forge Grocery Company.
Messrs. duncan & King have let the
contract for double two>story brick
residence, to be located on the corner of
the Boulevard and Mccormick street.
Contracts have also been made for
board walk to the upper Depot. and the
G. & O. Development Company will put
down crossings at number of places
where they are greatly needed.
This is very encouraging sign, and
shows that our citizens have the spirit
of enterprise. We are glad to know that
these buildings are TO be built of brick,
with one exception. We shall be glad
to have reports from all of our contract
ors on this subject.
Religious Inteliigence.
Preaching in the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning and night, by the
Pastor. Preaching at Oakland, at 4
o'clock in the afternoon.
Mr.. G. F. Moore will conduct the SER
vices at the Methodist Church next Sun
day morning. Rev. V. W. Wheeler will
preach at night. Mr.. Wheeler will
preach at Iron Gate at II A. M.
The Ministers Association of Clifton
Forge and vicinity will hold their regu-
lar meeting in the Study of Rev. E. W.
MacCorkle, next Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The topic for discussion will