The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

be seen inside his handsome storeroom.
Pictures bronzes, pushes, handsome
books and a long list of useful presents.
Here. if anywhere, you can not make a
mistake in buying a Christmas present.
From the large catalogue of useful and
instructive books, you may get a present
suitable and desirable for any boy Or
girl, man or woman. Call and examine
the stock at Oivier's.
HUGHES & BELL
tell you in their Christmas ad that
they have IA cheap and attractive list of
Christmas novelties, and we invite all
who wish to make purchases in their
line to call and examine their goods be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. They carry
also a full line of drugs, and compound
prescriptions at all hours, day and night
Nc HOLIDAY
is making big offer in gents slippers,
hats, gloves, and fine shoes for Christ
mas presents; all very necessary, useful
and acceptable He says he has reached
bottom prices and is prepared to give
his customers the advantage of his low
purchases. See his cut and ad in an
other column.
BARKMAN & SINGER
have one OF the most attractive places
on Main street. Every morning tempt
ing displays ale made in their windows.
OF fresh candies, cakes. Sc. of their own
manufacture. They have Il very com
plete establishment. and give their per-
sonal attention to every detail of their
business. Special preparations have
been made for Christmas. Extra sup
plies of home made candies. pure and
fresh Fruit cakes to satisfy the mil
lions. Fresh fruits and nuts. They will
give you value received. and deal falrly
and squarelv.
WHIrAIORE & LIGGETT
keep in line III the front. They have
never yet lost their place, but keep on
with a steady push characteristic of
young men, Jealous in their chosen work.
If you don't want to buy anything don't
go to Whitmore 4 Liggett's. You can't
fail to buy when you see the beautiful
and well selected stock of all kinds of
dry goods. You get your money back
every time in some choice fabric, and
while you feel that your pocket book is
empty, you have something to show for
it. See Liggett and he will give you his
theory of how it is He always has one
Look at our Christmas ads" to find
out the place for purchasing Christmas
goods.
Mrs. Mary Licllliter, widow of John
NJ. Lckliter, died suddenly i'll Luray on
the 21st of November
Mr. W. [. Harnsberger, of the Grottoes
neighborhood, was in the city yesterday
and called at the VIRGINIAN office
Mr.. and Mrs Wingfeld Liggett and
visiting relatives in Staunton this week
w. S. Burke has sold his dwelling
house on Frederick street, to j H. Ale,
ander of the Adams Express Co., for
$500.
The Greenville Y. NJ c. A. will have
All oyster, meat and cake supper on the
evening of December 6. The public is
cordially invited.
Miss Isabelle Gray, daughter of the
late Robert A. Gray, of Harrisonburg,
was married in that place last week to
DIR. Welsh OF Maryland
Mrs. Evaiine Bowman. of Rocking
ham, aged II years, died last week from
the effects of a fall, that occurred some
weeks previous, injuring her hip
Geo. C. Maslin has SO far recovered
his health as to resume his welcome
presence at the Maslin-Booker Hard
ware store. He looks greatly improved
Rev Z. d. Bell of the Presbyterian
church, died in Richmond last week,
aged about II years lie ut one time
was pastor of the Harrisonburg and New
Correction congregations
Mrs. Ritenour, mother of ex-postmas-
ter W. H. Ritenour, of Harrisonburg
died in that place last week, aged about
70 years. She was a lady of sterling
character, and universally beloved in
the circles of her acquaintance
Mr.. Babcock, of the w L. Telegraph
has put his messenger boys in uniform.
Dick Ryan and George Bell look like
little soldiers. They are polite, eourte-
Gus, and industrious boys, and will not
bring discredit upon their military dress
Rev. G. w. Stinespring, formerly pas
tor of the United Brethren church AT
Churchville, has been appointed pastor
OF BoonsbOro station. Maryland Confer
ence, in place of Rev. G.. NJ Holt, re-
signed. His address is now Boonsboro,
Md
W. A. Turk, Esq, connected with the
Danville Railroad System, with head
quarters at Raleigh, n. c., was regis
tered at the Virginia Hotel this week.
He came to visit his father, Col. r.
Turk, Of Messy Creek, who is very much
indisposed, we are sorry to learn.
We had the pleasure of a call last week
from Mr.. James Craig, of Florence. Ala.
He is one of the live Augusta boys, son
of B. j. Craig, Esq, of Mt. Meridian,
WIZ ttIc Hldh1iIS tllelF lHdfh, dts wei as
money, in that new Southern city. He
is full of business and deserves success.
Col. B. B. Eskridge, with his able corps
of assistants and complete arrangements, I
will appear before the public in our next
issue, to show the people why they
should ship their Christmas goods by
the 'Old Reliable Adams Express Com
pany" Look out for HIM
a recently formed land Improvement
company, composed of Lexington and .
Staunton moneyed men, has purchased
the farm OF E. A. Moore, opposite Buena
Vista, for 100000. John E. Laird has
sold bis farm of G00 acres adjoining