Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
THE VALLEY CITY.
still DisabIed-HEs Written BOOK
Personal Notes.


STAITNTON. VA, November N.-(Spe-
cial.)-Meningitis Of a malignant form Is
attacking the horses in this section. One
veterinarian has had ten cases, but TINS
seasons cases are not so virulent as last
years type of cases.
Dr. Bashaw. of Craigsville, is still laid
I'D from an injury received at the Staun-
ton Fair, when he collided with vehicle.
II is feared that DR.. Bashaw may not
he able to attend to his practice this win
ter.
senator-elect Hon. John N. Opie has re-
turned from Chicago, where he went 10
consult with the w. b. Conkey PUBLISH
ing Company. Senator Opie has written
a history of the Confederate soldier,
which has been accepted, and Will be
unfinished by the Chicago firm, who were
the publishers of Mr.. Bryan's book, "Ihe
First Battle" Captain Opie, when ne
wrote his book, had a tale to tell. ana
as he was always in the van OF battle
with ewes wide open, his story will be a
very readable one, garnished, as IL is,
with his vigorous, picturesque Engllsh.
Large droves of cattle from the Tucka-
hoe counties are passing here en- route
for the fat pastures of Highland ana
Pendleton. where they will winter, quar-
antine in Eastern Virginia having peeh
raised"
Four hundred and forty-eight dollars
and sixty cents is the amount allowed
by the Board of Supervisors for the eIec-
~, o,,rarsos Of November %. The
hoard also voted sl,7S.SO for roads and
bridges. of which 81 600 is for repairs on
Midilebrook road, $l62.JO for Beverly
Manor roads, and $3.50 for Riverheads.
The Misses Powers, Of Richmond.
daughters of the late Rev. Pike Powers
are i'm the city, their former home, visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Catlett.
After spending his vacation at his coun-
trv home here, MIR. Theodore Shuey, Chiet
of the United States Senate Corps or
Stenographers. has, with his family, re-
turned to Washington for the winter.
MIR. J. William Churchman, one Of Au-
eusta's members of the Legislature, VIII
leave Monday for the capital.
Mrs. l.. T.. Williams, is in Berryville, at
the bedside Of her brother, Captain Nc
Donald. who is a candidate for Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction.
Mr.. Samuel Shultz, who was paraiyzed
a short time ago, has so far recovered as
TO be at his place of business again.
After a PLEASANT visit TO friends In
Rarboursville, Mrs. Newton T.. watts Is
back home again.
Mrs. Burruss (nee Fletcher OF Staun-
toni is here, being cordially greeted ny
her old friends.
Monday night the Rev. G. X. Little
of Chicago, will begin protracted meet
ing in the United Brethren church. as
sisted by the pastor, the Rev. MT VINE
Mr.. Little is accompanied by his wiie'
who has charge of the revival music.
Thanksgiving Day, but Few years
hack little noticed in the South, Is now
generally observed in this section. anu
never more markedly observed IMAM lasl
Tbursdav. The schools and colleges
public buildings, and almost every place
OF business. were closed. In seVerai oi
the churches special services were heiu'
large congregations were In attendance
and DISPLAYS OF the seasons fruits. TO-
gether with special musical programmes
were among the features in evidence
At the Kings Daughters Hospitai the
day was appropriately celebrated py the
Board OF Lady Managers, VINO heid
reception and pound party from 10
p. NJ. Many contributions OF money ana
groceries and other necessary articles
were received.
Thursday morning at Pond-Gap Pres
byterlan church, which was. prettiiy
decorated for the occasion. MISS mary
A. Shipiey was married to Mr.. James u