The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
EGE.FDAY NOTES.
nrMeARpNER. McouA1pE 8 co.

advertisement of this well known house.
located at p South Augusta street. The |
active business management Of the house |
is in the hands of cur genial friend, Capt.
Jno. McQuaitle. whose smiling presence |
is an evidence Of welcome to all friends !
and acQuaintances. 3. M. & Co. have the /
entire control of the celebrated Bumgard- /!
ner whskey, Which has for so many years |
maintained such high standard in all the |
markets OF the country. Order it from |
this house with perfect confidence that |
you viii get Abe pure article. They are
Offering fer the holidays superior cooking
wines AID brandies. Their regular ship
ping list is large one. and will be greatly
increased during the holiday trade. but
there will be no confusion or delay, for
Capt. McQuaide and his able and polite
assistants are fully prepared to meet all
demands. Goods will be shipped promptly
as ordered, and receive every care and
attention.
ADAMS EXPRESS co.
The ''Old Adams" is always an impor-
tant institution; but what blessing it is
to have such reliable shipping facilities,
as it furnishes. in the rushing, hurrying
business, incident to Christmas; reaching
to all parts of our broad land, across the
seas and to the islands of the seas, in their
connections, there is 10 place Of any i'm
portance where Adams Express is not
called into use at the happy Christmas
time This service is nowhere better per-
formed than at the Staunton office, pre-
sided oyer by Col. B. B. Eskridge. Col.
Eskridge gives special personal attention
to Christmas shipments. He has every
facility for the safe ard rapid delivery Of
goods. So if sou have friends who have
said look out for Christmas PACKAGE
write at once and ell them to ship by the
Adams. If you have anything to ship to
friends, send to the Office of the Adams,
Masonic building, Main street, and your
orders will receive prompt attention. We
are glad to be able to speak personally of
the reliability and promptneSs of the
Adams office ard its employees III Stanton.
WHTTMORE & I.IGGETT.
AT the old stand of i. M. Young, next
to the Valley Bank. we find the eGterpris-
ing firm Of Whitmore & Liggett. This
firm furnishes an example of what can be
done by pluck and energy, directed by
good judgment. and executed upon bust
ness principles with we'll defined plan of
! giving satisfaction. No where have we
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boldly to the front as has Whitmore &
Liggett; and they have come TO stay, with
d handsome stock of goods, strict atten.
tion to business, short profits, and quick
and certain sales. They stand in the
course Of a few months in the front rank
Of the business houses OF the town, and
have quite as much as they can conven-
iently attend 10. as is evidenced by the
crowds at their STORE. One great and i'm
poTtant factor II this achievement. is the
fact that. from the first w. & L. recog.
nized the Importance of advertising; and
they have kept their ads, constantly be-
fore Tie public. They have found out
lat printer S ink pays; they have used it
literally and judiciously. See their lad, :"
and go,apd see their fine stock. You will
have 10 part with some Of gcYF cash, hut
you will be well pleased.
C. A. GLADKE.
Among the landmarks of thetown none is
better nor more fayorabiy known than the
great double store of GIadke. For Yeas
he has measured out satisfaction to host
Of people, and delivered bargains which
possessed the power of attraction. And
this year is no exception to the rule, for
his grand double store IS filed with 3 va
riety OF ehQice and select goods in svery
department, which are bound to give sat.
isfaetion. And Gladke can't be beaten
in prices, for he has goods to salt all sorts
; and conditions of pocket books. See his
double column az, and call before yen pur-
chase.
Ship your Christmas gifts By Adams
Express,
HUGHES K ROBINSON.
We call attention TO the ad of this rela-
BILE house, in another column. See their
display Of Christmas goods, all of good
quality, and at reasonable prices. 1t is
well to select purchases from such relia.
bic house. And then they keep on hand a
; full and select stock of pure drugs. and
give prompt and polite attention to pre-.
scriptions, night and day. II YOU wish to
give the old homestead Christmas pres
ent in the shape Of new coat of paint
Hughes & Robinson have the very best in
the market. We speak from experience
when We say their Martinez paint is
equal to any, and excelled by none. Make
your purchases promptly.
And ship fer safety and reliability by
Adams Express.
s. NJ. WILKES & CO.
This enterprisng house keeps abreast
with the times. in addition to their select
line of furniture always on hand, they
have in store special line of handsome
and useful goods. specially designed for
holiday presents. A coy chair or nice
lounge, in which to bask before the Chris
mas ''ynle log carries it's memories of
comfort along the entire line of the
year; and one who receives such present
is constantly reminded Of the kind and
tender thought which prompted such q
. pleasant gift Don t forget to see friend
Hyer, manager in charge, who will giys
lronnpt answer ta his 'ieleetric bell,'' and
fill the bill to your entire satisfaction,
= Ship your presents by the old reliable
. Adams Express.
3lcH. HOLIDAY.
In our regular advertising column, vii
be found the advertisement of Nc. I.oli
day, who carries a large and select line O.
. boots, shoes, hats. caps, valises, trunks
and all goods in his line of business. Mr.
Holiday has had large experience in tn,
d business, and is thoroughly qualified fo
: his work. lie keeps goods of all grades
ard his house can be relied on as to sales be
ing just what they are represented. Civ
d him a call at his old stand on Main street