The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29

Baltimore.
Capt J P Hawkins, of Bath county,
was in the city this week.
Mr.. O. L. Rhodes. of Baltimore, paid
us a pleasant visit last evening,
There will de meeting of Lexington
Presbytery at Thinking Spring, on the 10th
of April.
The Carnival at the Rink, on Tuesday
evening, was a success in spite of the in
clement weather.
See advertisement Of "FIowery Flor
idA.'' \ chance is offered for n cheap home
in that State.
The Equity Life is putting in place, at
its office Oh East Main street, its large
Fire Proof Safes.
Mrs. Leon Luxford. nee Miss Mamie
Taylor, who lives in Washington. is on a
visit to her father, Jas. E. Taylor, of this
city.
Oberdorfer is in the field with spler-
did line of Spring and Summer Clothing,
to suit all classes of purchasers. See adj
vertisement.
Mr.. w. c. Straughan has purchased for
$500 new residence from j. E. Graham,
on Winthrop street and will take posses
sion April LIST.
Cards are out for the marriage in Bal
timore, April 18th, of Miss May Willis.
daughter of D. Condor. Esq, and Mr.. t.
R. n. Speck, of Augusta county.
Hon. w. Mines, jr, and Mr.. Rogers, of
Page, were in the city yesterday, return
ing from The funeral of Mr.. Johns, at Har-
risonburg. the father of Mrs. Mines.
A pair of old saddle pockets found on
the streets of Stanton week or ten day S
ago by Mr.. d. B. Weaver, are at the VIR-
GINIAN office, and can be had by the owner
calling for them.
The Grand Lodge /. O. 0. F. meets in
Lynchburg, Va, April 10th proximo.
Stanton Lodge, No As, has elected w.
T. McCue, Esq, of the Inter States Life
Association, as its representative in the
Grand Lodge meeting.
The pressure upon our columns has
compelled us to omit a number Of com
munications and other matter prepared
for this issue. Our correspondents will
have to bear with us, as there are impossi-
ble things even for a newspaper to do.
We direct attention to the advertise
ment of A. G. BraXton, trustee, Of the
sale of the IIirsh building, on Main ST..
sirable business locations in the city. and
it is good property for investment.
The annual meeting of the w. G. I. u.
will be held in the lecture room Of the M.
E. Church on Friday. March 30th, at 7:45
D. m. The exercises will consist of read
ing upon ''Our National SINS" reports,
recitations. singing &c. The public are
cordially invited.
Mr.. j. w. Hess and w. b. Blake have
| purchased the Ronceyerte Ners and viii
| publish it as newspaper, devoted to the in
terests Of the Greenbrier Valley. Mr..
Hess is well known, especially to the craft
of this section, who will wish him sue
cess in his venture.
Last Thursday, Mr.. c. y. Roller pur-
chased and shipped 1920 dozen eggs to
Philadelphia, by B. and O. Express. This
is the largest purchase and shipment for
one day he has ever made, although be is
constantly forwarding to eastern dealers
eggs and fowls in large quantities.
In the contested Reprogle will case in
the Circuit Court of Rockbridge, on
| Monday last, Hon. J. r. Tucker closed
the argument for the contestant, and on
Tuesday Judge Sheffey closed for the pro
Founders Both speeches were said to be
able. Jrdsp Sheffey tainted during the
delivery Of lis speech, but recovered and
closed in the evening.
Mr.. Smith Dinkle, of Rockingham, has
purchased the entire jeWery establish.
ment of the late A. a. Cone, on Main St.
and has taken possession. Mr.. Dinkle is
a wide awake business man. all expert
workman, and thorough gentleman. We
welcome him to our city, as we know he
will be valuable addition to our progress
siye business men.
Our countyman, Mr.. C. T. Harris, has
which, it seems to US, will be regarded as
an essential on every farm. 1t is ia simple
continuance, substantial and answers the
purpose admirably for which it was de
signed. 1t can be seen at the hard ware
store Of F. Alexander g Co, and is sold
at the low price of 81.
The president and cashier of the State
| National Bank Of Raleigh, N c., have
absconded, with large amount of assets.
We learn from the Secretary of the In
! ter States Life Association that the North
/! Carolina Branch of the Association had
On deposit with the Stale National Bank
$4b70.14. 1t is not known whether pant
Or any of this amount will be lost. The
Vally Nut ual had deposit, in the n. c,
bank, of about 500 only.
GIadke has made change in the ar.
rangement of his large double store. The
carpet department has been removed to
the rear and the spacious room heretofore
appropriated to that class of goods is now
dedicated to millinery and ladies furnish
lag goods generally, The room is taste
fully arranged and presents a beautiful
and dazzling appearance, with the rich
colors and beautiful goods of the latest
styles aud patterns, placed in attractive
order Cal and examine.
County Court