The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-10

T>HE CENTURY MAGAZINE,
(sCRIBNER's MONTHLY
for the coming year
With the November number began the new series
under the title Of THE GENTRY MAGAZINE, (which
will be, in fact new, enlarged, and improved
''SCRIBNER.' The page is somewhat longer and
wider, admitting pictures of larger size, and in
creasing the reading matter about
FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL PAGES.
The following is summary of the leading fea-
lures Of the new series for the year:
NEW NOVEL BY MRS. BURNETT (author of
"That Lass O. Lowrte's, etc., entitled ''Through
One story Mashingon IRE:
W. Cable author of 'The Grandfssimes,' etc.
series of illustrated papers, on the traditions and
A NOVEL BY W. D. HOwELLS (author of ga
Chance Acquaintance" etc., dealing with charac-
teristic features Of American life.
ANCIENT AND MODERN SCULPTURE. A 'sHis-
tory of Ancient Sculpture by Mrs Lucy NJ Mitch
published of the masterpiece of sculpture. There
will also be papers on Giving English Sculptors,
and on the eYounger ScuIptors of America" fully
illustrated.
THE OPERA IN NETWORK, by Richard Grant
White. popular and valuable series, 20 be illus
ARCHITECTURE AND DECORATION IN AMER
ICA will be treated in way to interest both house
holder and housewife; with many practical as well
as beautiful illustrations from recent designs.
REPRESENT ATIVE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE
18TH CENTURY. Biographical sketches, accom-
panied by portraits, of George Eliot, Robert Brown
ing, Rev. Frederick W. Robertson (by the late Dear
staney Matthew Arnold Ghrisnt Rossett and
authors, VIM. D. Howells, Henry James, jr., and
George W. Cable
GEORGE ELIOT'S NOVELS. Succeeding the Illus
trated series on the scenes of Dickens novels.
THE REFORM OF THG CIVIL SERVICE Ar
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papers on this press ing political question
POETRY AND POETS IN AMERICA. There will
be studies of Longfellow, Whittier Emerson, Lowell
and others, by E: G: Stedman.
STORIES, SKETCHES, AND ESSAYS may be ex
9'Mark Twain Edward Eggleston, Henry James
jr, John Muir, Miss Gordon Cumming, 81. H.
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Washington GLADDEN., John Burroughs, Parke God
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soil, E. I. Godkin, E. B. Washburne, and many
One or two papers on ssThe Adventures of the Tile
Club, and original Life of Bewick, the engrayer,
by Austin Dobson, are among other features to be
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GROCERS & PRODUCE DEALERS.
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No, 26 n. Augusta Street,
.tsssg Aao a'ia srAUNroN, VA.
AS l-T5ta-lG 1-------'lA talHh1r
Having opened large and fresh stock of
- .aolaiGRO FRIES
at the above named stand we respectfully ask
share of the public patronage. e
Our stock is fresh throughout, and has been Sc
lected with great care. We have all kinds of
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SUGARS, ooFEEEs, TEAS, SALTS, CAN GOODS
of every description, BACON, LARD, and in fact
everything kept In first-class grocery.
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aaa 4 COUNTRY PRODUCE.
We make speciality of Country Produce, and al
ways keep fresh supply of
BUTTER EGGS, DRIED FRUIT &C.
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Having secured the agency of some Of the best
mills in the Valley we are prepared to furnish the
very best Flour on the market. Every barrel
is warranted and can be returned If not as repre-
Sented.
All we ask is trial. as we are convinced that we
will be able to please, both in quality of our
GOODS AND PRICES.
We especially invite the trade of Highland and
adjoining. counties.
Don't forget the place, No. &C. NORTH AUGUSTA ST.,
Bowling Eakle's old stand. nov3-6m
A CARD.
$50
TO MY OLD FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC GEN
~ ERALLY.
Having been BURNED OUT Friday morning at |
my OLDSTAND, have taken the room
UNDER THE VIRGINIA HOTEL,
formerly occupied by E. BROWNoLD,
II will be ready for business in few days, /
k,ll be glad to meet my old customers and |
And take this opportunity to thank my
ENDS for the kindness shown mo in
\nsalves to save my stock.
<s5ld stand to find me. nov3
Cydonin, the only reliabl
positive cure Of Chapped I
nCtions, Sunburn, etc. % cts
GEO. W. MAY & CO.,
/. Stauntans Va.