The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23
1t is stated that the Legislature will ad
nNrn ON tho 18th of March

MI. Mitchell, editor Of the Richmond
Planet, favored US with call on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Isaac Miller, of Rockingham, has
purchased pa acres of land of Mr.. Reuben
McNair. near Parnassus.
Gladke is out in new advertisement,
and Of course has something to say that
will prove advantageous to his Gus
toners.
United States Senator Pasco, of Flori-
da, was iu Staunton last week, visiting his
daughter, who is pupil at the Augusta
Female Seminary.
See the advertisement of Mr.. A. G.
Fulton. Anyone desiring lirst-class
country stand for store should examine
his property at Weyer's Cave Station.
Mr. j. H. Bell, engaged in the sale of
seeds and plants. fell in the rear of the
Hurley building on Saturday last and
broke his arm. Dr. Hanger attended him.
Mrs. Mary Jane, widow of Mr.. Solomon
Whitmore, decd, died at Parnassus on
the 14th, aged about 81 years, She had
been a great sufferer from disease, but
bore it with christian fortitude.
Capt. A. H. Fultz and family have re-
moved to the city and will occupy the
house on New street, opposite Miss Bald
wins Seminary, recently the residence of
Capt. r.. H Catlett.
We had the pleasure of call on Mon
day last from Capt. j. E. Johnson, OF
| Longdale Furnace. who, with Mrs. John
son, was on his way to Boston, to attend
the meeting Of the Mining Engineers of
the United States.
| I'VE published last week a statement to
the effect that Mr.. Frank Finks, formerly
of Waynesboro had been killed in Texas.
1t is now known that he was not killed,
but was severely injured by pistol shot.
He will recover.
Joe Shirley. successor of Shirley &
TAYLOR, is Offering a superior lot of goods
and all he asks is to give him call before
purchasing, and he will be responsible for
the balance. Don't fail to look in upon
his tastefully arranged shelves and coun-
tiers.
There will be an oyster supper. and ice
cream and cake served afterwards, at Ar
Dor HILL on the evening of the 24th-to-
Elorrow, Friday. The object is to buy
carpet for the parsonage. All are invited
to attend and help in the good work.
Messrs. Smart & Glenn, as the consignees
of DeSilva Bros, N. Y. sold last Wednes
day, e. M. Cushing, auctioneer, eighteen
Jersey heifers, the sales aggregating 1929
an average of $40. so. A few of the ship.
ment are held over, and are for sale, on
application to Mr. Gushing.
Weller & Elder are offering bargains in
the shoe and boot line to make room for d
large spring purchase. 1t is a good time
to make an Investment in necessary arti,
Giles. and those who desire to do so, should
call early and get the pick.
A paragraph appeared in the VIRGINIAN
of last week, that was copied into severa
of our exchanges. in which the term ''nuy
l3g Mr.. Blaine" was used, when it should
have been utility, as it was written, but
overlooked in the proof
Weregret to learn that Mr.. John Moi
fatt, master mechanic of the Chesapeake
& Ohio railroad at Clifton Forge, was par
alyzed last Saturday morning, duplicating
: his entire left side. Our last information
was that he was in critical condition.
We had the pleasure Of a call last weel
from MI John B. Bishop. Of that able Re
publican pa yer the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette Mr.. Bishop is connected will
the business department of the paper
and is travelling in Virginia in the i'll
terest of the journal be represents.
Ne had the pleasure of call on Wed
nesday, from Mr.. John n Foster, edito
Of the Coldwater. Michigan. Courier. w
found him to be an Intelligent, genial gen
tleman. and confident that Michigan woul,
be good for the Republican Presidential
: nominee by 10, 600 majority, notwithstand
+, ing Prince Don Dickinson IS running tn
post offices.
We call attention to the cost sale of tn
line of family groceries by Rogers, Peter
son & Co. Having concluded to chang
their business, they will sell bargains il
their entire stock. Country merchant
and families have good opportunity nov
to get bargains. All their goods are frs
class. and the stock of canned fruits an,
vegetables, especially, is large.
In row at Crimora Mines last week be
tween two brothers-BeDj. and " ILL
Powel-Mr. Kniceiy interfered to pre-
vent difficulty. A blow with an ak il
the hands of Willis, intended for hi
brother, was received in the forehead b
Knicely, which may cause his death. DI
Myers, of Waynesboro, attended tn
wounded man and policeman Ferguson
S went in pursuit of the offender.
J. H. Dresehler, Esq, has purchase
part Of the old Wheat lot, fronting 80 fee
! on Johnston street. and running back 8
g feet. The lot is Immediately opposite th
property of the Wesleyan Female Inst
tute. Mr.. Dreschler will build a famil
residence at once, having already con
| tracted with Mr.. w. 7. Mari for the WOO
work, and Mr.. Geo. Earman for the brio
work. The other parts of the work wi
shortly be let.
We direct attention 10 the advertise
: ment of Baker & Brown, who succee
e Baker Bros, in the wholesale and reta
grocery, hardware and commission bust
4 ness. Mr.. G. S. Baker is one OF tn
/ original irLa of Baker Bros, and MI
f Brown has been connected with tn
= house for number of years. They ar
/ too we'll known as careful. correct busl
5 ness men to need commendation. Thei
S business lives speak for them.
s Horse thieves seem to be getting i
their work early for the spring season :
+. By reference to the advertisement it wi
lie seen that Mr.. P. M. Dice. Burk S Mil
6 had taken from his stable on the 18th
i sorrel horse. The thief also helped him
0 self to pair of buggy lines as well as q
old saddle. The lines no doubt, are TO
somebody else's horse, when one conve
nient can be reached. Look out for tn
!, thief and make $40, Another farmer los