The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-04
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Nowhere in THE Sunny South y have
we found more prosperous city and
business center than Stanton. Located
in the very heart Of the rich and beauti-
/ full Valley of Virginia, it has a wealthy
and fertile back country, and leading to
it are the best macadamized roads in the
country Its climate is one OF the most
healthful on the continent. 1t is re
nowned for its magnificent scenery
and interesting historical points. Its
churches, schools, and society are OF
first rank, and the public buildings and
municipal facilities are striking and com
plete. It has Water Works, Electric
Lights, Gas, and a line of street cars
running over all the city. AS market,
either in which to buy or sell, it is I'M
surpassed Its wholesale and retail
stores thrive OF their ability to compete
with other large cities
Especially is it a good place to pur-
chase in, as no place of its size has more
or better merchants, or fuller AMI better
stocks. The storerooms are large and
convenient and the goods are very taste
fully arranged. After an interesting
visit to the many factories and indus
tries here located, we made a very pleas
ant tour of the leading merchantile
establishments and their respective pro-
prietors. Our first call was upon the
pleasant and prosperous firm of
spITLER, POWELL & CO.,
on South Augusta street A glance at
their stock will readily prove that they
are leaders in Groceries. Being whole
sale as well as retail house they purchase
their goods in large quantities. Besides
general line of Staple Groceries, they
have fresh supply of holiday goods,
such as Florida Fruits, California Eva
porated Fruits, Raisins, Citron, SC. An
immense supply of Canned and Bottled
goods and the finest New Crop New
Orleans Molasses in the city.
One of the most successful drug firms
| in Staunton is that of
DIR. n. WAYT & BRO,
at No. 16 West Main street. The store is
stocked with full line of Drugs and
Chemicals, preparatory medicines, paints
oils, druggists sundries and everything
that goes to make up a strictly reliable
and first class drug establishment. In
connection with their general line, they
have in stock a beautiful assortment of
holiday goods. Ladies' fancy toilet
articles, cologne sets, fine triple ex-
tracts, toilet soaps, artists materials,
etc, in fact, their holiday display is sim
ply immense and these gentlemen inform
u.s. that the bulk of their Christmas
goods are yet to come.
One of the most agreeable and court
eous gentlemen we met in Staunton was
MICH. HOLIDAY,
who conducts the finest Boot and Shoe
establishment in the city. Mr.. Holiday
well merits the liberal patronage he is
receiving. With his efficient corps of
careful and obliging clerks and the high
standard of goods dispensed. he has won
reputation that always brings the Gus
toner back for another purchase Be
sides general line Of Boots and Shoes
in all styles. he makes a speciality of
Ladies' Fine Shoes, and to those desiring
a stylish, neat fitting fine shoe, we would
recommend McH. Holiday.
WARDEN & COMPANY.
One of the finest and largest stocked
stores in the city is that of the above
firm. The goods are not only well
selected, but tastefully arranged. Every
thing to be found in a first class Book
and Stationery store, is here in endless
variety Elegant novelties in Olive
wood, Plush, Oriental and American
feathers, all the leading Holiday Books.
rich i'll illustrations and bindings, Book
lets and Christmas Cards in beautiful
designs. Steel Engravings Pastels, Arto-
/ types, Ne, in greatest profusion. These
| gentlemen are undoubtedly headquar
! ters for goods in their line.
B. A. BLAKEMORE.
In no branch of business is competency
and skill SO clearly demonstrated as in
/ Photography. We personally visited the
studio of Mr.. Blakemore, and can truth
fully state that nowhere in the state of
Virginia have we seen work superior to
his. His sky light and operating room
are the finest in the state. These, with
| his able corps of assistants, and Mr..
| Blakemore's long experience in the bust
ness have lent greatly to his success.
His large work is simply manificent. We
were shown good photographs in all the
latest designs at prices the most reasona-
bic. Our cali upon Mr.. Blakemore was
a very pleasant one and we bespeak for
him liberal patronage.
NJ. f. PETERFIsH,
No. 6 West Main street, who controls one
of the largest cigar manufactures in the
state is now having great demand for
his popular sc Plantation cigar.
Though working large force of hands
he has back orders three months, and
every day brings increasing demand for
this fine cigar. He has recently made a
large shipment TO England ct them. Be
sides this he manufactures all grades Of
cigars and keeps constantly on hand
general line Of chewing and smoking
tobacco and smokers supplies.
j. T. KTNGAN,
whose store is on West Main street is the
Pioneer Jeweler of Staunton. He has
an elegant stock of all kinds of iewelry,
and is sole agent for the celebrated Hub.
bard plain IS Karat Gold Ring. and
makes a speciality of Gold and Silver
Watches. In connection with a full as
sortment of solid and plated ware, clocks.
spectacles, chains, charms, etc He gives
careful attention to repairing and guar
antees satisfaction
W. c. BARTON
Butcher, corner Main and Lewis streets,
is very successfully conducting the Meat
and Vegetable business. Eighteen years
experience has won for him the conf
dence of the people and an enviable re-
putation for selling only the best goods.
Fresh meats of every description, dressed
poultry, vegetables, and fresh fish, ovs-
tiers and game in season, can always be
procured of Mr.. Barton.
W. W. TIMBERLAKE s. CO.,
Confectioners on Main street, are manu-
facturers Of Pure Candies which thew