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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-22
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XMAS PRESENTS,
USEFUL AND USELESS.
Besides our regular stock
of Clothing, Dry Goods,
Shoes, Hats and Rugs, which
was never so attractive at
the season. we mention Um-
brellas, Canes, Trunks and
Bags, Mufflers, Handker-
chiefs, Scarfs, Kid and Dog
Skin Gloves, Jersey Gloves,
Mitts, Collars and Cuffs,
Slippers,
Tides, Splashers, Table
and Bureau Scarfs, Tray
Cloths, Ruchings, Hoods and
Fancy Caps, Plated Jewelry,
Box Paper, Clocks, Ferfum-
cry and fancy bottles,
EMouchoir Cases, Glove
Boxes, Xmas Cards, Fancy
Christmas Objects, Plaques,
Vases, Cups and Saurers,
Mugs, Moustache Cups, Sha-
wing Mugs, China Objects,
Dolls of, all grades, Toys of
iron, tin and wood Games,
Drums, Swords, Pistols,
Guns, Soldiers, Balls, Snakes,
Alligators, Wagons, Trains,
Chairs,
Fine Scissors, Knives,
Purses. Ornamental Their
mometers, Framed Engrav-
ings, Mirrors, Manicure Sets,
Plush Work Boxes, ETC.,
Etc, Etc.
We think the greater part
of the foregoing will befound
below competitors in price.
Having about six more in
our sales force than ever be.
fore at the season we hope
to serve the trade promptly.
A merry Xmas to all, and a
happy and prosperous New
Year!
III. REDWOOD 4 co
= and 9 Patton Ave
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-22
"AE IS WELL fa!D
THAT Is WELL SATISFIED. "
Satisfaction is What We Guarantee.

Quality and quantity are two important
things to consider in buying Groceries. We
have exceptional facilities for supplying each
to our patrons. We are offering the largest
stock OF Fine and Staple Groceries this
season that has ever been brought to this
section Of the state, and our prices Will sat.
isty the most economical buyer.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-22

Elegant nine-room house, besides servant
house; one OF best parts OF city; five minute
walk OF square; gas fixtures in house
large lot, views unsurpassed in Asheville
Price $t,soO, one-haii cash, balance - AM
IL months
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-22
JENKS & JENKS,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE

Rooms and 10, McAfce block, 81 Patton
Avenue, Ashcville, N. Z.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-22
Furnished House For Rent

Ten room house, furnished, for rent. All
modern conveuences. Possession Mt once
Best street in Ashcville. Price $50 pei
month. Apply to
M. CAMPBELL.
Real Estate Dealer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
R,oyer's AUGUSTA Dots.

On reaching Waynesboro on Saturday after
noon last there seemed to be a commotion
among the people.
Turning the corner at Smith and Roden's we
met appointment business man who seemed onthe
run from some impending calamity, and before
bled. we met no less than six other prominent
business men. What's the matterF' asked We
30, there's IN alliance meeting at the Academy
and they've split and the deuce is to pay said
one.
The same question was put to another and an
other, and each one answered differently. No
2. said that it was Republican meeting trying
to catch unwafy Democrats, while No. 3 had it
that "a gang OF discontinued Democrats were
trying to break up the party and give the coun-
ty to the Republicans
The Whole truth though, as it appears to us
after most careful study OF the situation, Is
that two factions of the Democratic party met
for the purpose OF las Is always the CASE out
voting or out-generaling each other and of
sending delegates to the county convention
favOr1ng their man.
In this meeting there was Koiner and Will
iam's party-those favoring the sending of G.
w. koiner and Colonel II. j. Williams to the
Legislatures; and Crawford and Chuchman
The pafty Of the frss oGlt had managed to
make it appear to some Republican Alliance
simple, and thus strengthened their side by Al
lance Republican votes.
The others declared themselves as met for the
purpose OF electing delegates TO Democratic
convention-whch convention was called to put
Democratic candidates for the Legislature in the
he Aa.,,
turea the organization and at once proceeded
to push through the cut and dried list OF dele
gates that had been circulating among Koiners
frlends Tor day or two previous This didn't
suit the Old helders and at it they went, hammer
and tongs till split occurred in which one par
ty-the Coalition Democratic Prohibition ALI
ance Republican side remained holding the
ground, near the Academy, while the others fell
back in good order and rallied in a convenient
room.
Delegates were sent from both meetings and
both elected members to represent South River
district on the County Committee.
we heartily approve Of the sagacity Of the
business men who ran i'll time. They did not
care to be involved in a muss that might lnjure
business
We see the good sense in the question put by q
citizen who witnessed the affair. "If the Ali
ance is an Alliance why do they send delegates
to convention representing a different organ
iZation?"
VIII the alliance send a set of delegates to
Republican convention should one be held?
There was go d deal of fun in the atmos-
phere and there will be before it is settled.
The editor of the VIRGIEIAN was an amused
spectator OF the proceedings and will no doubt
give full account of all that TRANSFERRED
Let US stand still and see whether the Repub
llcan members of the Farmers Alliance will
submit to being led into the Democratic party
without murmur-w without resistance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
A Fatal Fracas.

Last Saturday night, near Mt Carmel
Church, on the Valley Railroad, eigh-
teen miles south of Staunton, a fatal fra
cas- occurred, in which James T. Lofts,
was killed by pistol shot, and Henry
Weeks seriously injured by a club in the
hands of colored man. Lofts and
Weeks were drinking, and meeting in
the road d colored man named Sims
Brown, and two coiored girls, returning
from a festival, the two white men seized
hold of the women, and in the struggle
to get away from them one of the girls
had the skirt of her dress torn off
Brown said something which caused
Lofts to kick and strike him. Brown
got away, crossed a field and went to
where several other colored men were
and told them of the difficulty They
started back and met Lofts and Weeks
coming up the road. A collision occur
ed number of shots were fired, and
Lofts instantly killed. Five colored
men were arrested and taken to Staun-
ton Monday, and on Monday night res
moved to Charlottesville, threats of
lynching having been made
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
coRREsPo NDENCE.

Fe the palteg IifGiaiaa
i few weeks ago the Clifton Forge correSpoh-
dent OF the Richmond Times lncldehtaiiy re,
ferreti to the fact that number OF persons n'-u
e1,rasca,, tNe f,t,t4on that the Court House OF
A llaohan1, can,tv should be removed from Gov
ington to chiffon Forge. Ihereupoh' ole euiooi
of the Sentinel published at CoVlhgIon iiisaets'
OF trying TO rebuff that opinion py slfihs 'iie
1eesnn. xsb,. s,,..b removal should not be made,
reared up on his hind feet, pa"eo 'le an 'a'iu
asserted that the suggestion had of1gihateo
WIN tba ..irresnoasiple correspondent. That
kind Of q reply was 50 puerile and unfouhaea
that no one thought it worth noticing. iAater on
the chiffon Forge correspondent OF the Dspctcd
made mention of the sentiment OF the people Oh
the subject and again the Sentinel new lhOo
rage and cried irresponsible NOW, IL Is not
the purpose of this card to discuss Dhe oouio
House question, but simply TO hotlce 0he Aiiiu u
argument already used
To an outsider the defense OF Covington mace
by the Sentinel would do more harm than good.
Where a person or paper can advocate d course
In no way except by abusing It's opponent, we
naturally and reasonably conclude that they
are afraid to discuss the merits or t1e case
The people Of Clifton Forge have no stones to
throw at Covington; we look upon her as
prosperous and promising town, and shall note
with pleasure every step Of her progress. Our
interests are mutual; and it is our hope that
Clifton FORGE viii in the near future have many
sister towns near at hand Of which we may al
be proud. Further, we are FRANK 20 ADMIT tnat
the Cont House question is one with two sides.
While Ii wouli please us to have the Courts sit
here now W. Ye fully aware that 1t can only
be short 5i,lianAJil our city proportions will
entitie US to a local forum 1t Is not that the
County Court House is necessary to our prosper
reasons why it might be better to leave it at
Covington We would therefore respectfully
suggest to the Sentinel that it should on all
questions deal fairly, and should at least with
hold it's abuse until 1t knows what it Is talking
about, and. against whom its invectiyes are
hurled.
A CORRESPONDENTS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
GENTLEsIEN's LIST

horse had both hind legs cut off by
a train Oh the G. & o. railway, near Ba
sic City, ON Saturday last.
The wife of Mr. George Alexander died
in Staunton on the 21st, of consumption
and was buried on Tuesday.
A disastrous fire occurred at Shenan-
doah, Page county, Sunday morning.
The machine shops, store house and two
locomotives, all the property of the
Norfolk and Western railroad, were en-
tirely destroyed, the loss amounting to
$3.50
The Methodist Ecumenical Council,
which meets in Washington next month,
will be one of the most notable religious
gatherings of the year Already a large
portion of the English contingent has
arrived, and others will follow, until
nearly every nation under the sun is
represented. These visitors will have
an opportunity to study not only the
great growth of this land, but the pros
gress Methodism has made here since
the days of Wesley and Asbury.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Religious Intelligence.

The regular services will be held at the
Baptist and Disciples churches Sunday
morning and evening
Rev. E. W. McCorkle, left on Tuesday
for Bluefield, W. Va, to attend the fall
session Of Montgomery Presbytery, which
met at that place yesterday.
In consequence of the absence of the
pastor Rev. E. w. McCorkle, at Presby-
terry. there will be no services at the
Presbyterian church next Sabbath.
There will be services at the Methodist
church Sunday morning at the usual
hour, and in the afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The evening service is changed on ac-
count of illness in the family of the Rev.
Y. w, Wheeler
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
T Duffy who for

Father T. j. Duffy, who for fourteen
years has been in charge of the Catho-
lie Churches at Lewisburg, Meadow,
Bluff, Carroll Hill, Ronceverte, White
Sulphur Springs and Sweet Springs, has
been transferred by Bishop Kahn to
Wellsburg, Brooke county, W. Va,
Father Duffy's long residence among us
has endeared him to our people, regard
less of sect, and his departure for his
new field of labor will be regretted by
all, and he will be accompanied by the
respect and best wishes of all our citi.
zens. Father 7. H. Collins, of Charles
ton, will succeed Father Duffy in charge
of the Churches named. Greeasbrier IN.
dependent.
Father Duffy will be remembered here
as having preached the able dedicatory
sermon last May.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Sale of Jersey Cattle.

There will be sale of the splendid
herd of Jersey COWS and heifers and a
bull. at the farm of the late Frank King,
Van Buren, Furnace, Shenandoah coun-
ty, on the 9th, 18th, 9Th and 9th of Octo-
Der. There will be - COWS and as many
heifers offered. DR.. King, in his lifetime,
paid a great deal of attention to Jersey
cattle, and probably the herds Of his
farm are as fine mixers as can be found
in this country. 1t will be a good OPP
portunity for persons wanting such ani~
mails to procure them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
The Diphtheria Scare.

There was some excite ment in Clifton
Forge last week over the report of case
of diptheria in town. The subject, d
colored woman, only lived, we believe,
about two days. Although ample oppor-
tunity existed before the case was pro-
nounced to be diphtheria for num-
Der of persons, both old and young, to
contract it, there have been no new
developments
Some two weeks ago case was re-
ported at Iron Gate, that of a child.
brought there from Richmond, where
the disease is somewhat an epidemic
The child is we'll and there have been no
new cases there.
Dipththeria is a disease which is suffi-
GENTLY serious in its results, where it
becomes epidemic, to give rise to the
greatest fear and anxiety; but we are
convinced from all the circumstances
surrounding the above instances that
these cases are sporadic, and that there
has been no good ground for serious APP
prehension, or, at least, if there had
been any occasion for apprehension,
there need be none now. But secure as
We may feel from any cause of alarm,
there should be no relaxation on the
part of the town authorities or citizens
in their efforts to guard against infec-
tious diseases by taking proper sanitary
precautions in the way of cleaning up
streets, alleys and premises and by the
use of disinfectants. Safety from at
tack lies, not in spasmodic zeal in these
matters when disease is upon US, or has
sown the germ in our neglected places,
but in constant vigilance and watchful-
ness to see that hotbeds of disease do
not exist in or alleys and backwards.
Nature has done her share in giving a
climate as healthy as any the sun ever
shone on; let the alarm of last week be
lesson of duty to ourselves.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

Mr.. G. G. Taylor, of the firm of Taylor
& Nuckols, returned from the North on
Tuesday, and the firm is now receiving
one of the finest, if not the finest, stocks
OF dry goods ever seen in this section of
the State.
Mr.. G. E. Moore leaves to day to attend
the marriage of his brother, who is to
wed Miss Cora, daughter of DR.. Fl. II.
Jones, Of Doe Hill, Highland county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
A Thief Easily Satisfied.

On Tuesday night about eleven clock
a thief priced open the back window
shutters, cut out a pane of glass, unfast-
ened the window sash and entered the
store of Mr.. Richard Snead, between
Main and Church streets. Although
there was plenty to select from, he only
Mr.. Foster, who rooms over the store
heard noise, got up and saw the thief
leave carrying something. He was col
ored man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Was it a Metsor !?

On Sunday evening just about dark a
bright star or bali of fire shot in an OBJ
lioue direction across the western hori-
zon. When about to disappear below
the horizon it seemed to disintegrate af-
ter the fashion o.. "a Roman candle when
it has reached its highest point. A PEE
culiar feature was the path it left be-
hind it. It's track was plainly visible
for fully five minutes, and appeared as
If it had been made upon the clouds, for
the line became broken and wavering
as though broken by the change in the
position of the clouds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

Mr.. NJ Coplen, proprietor of the Bos-
ton Bargain House, has removed his
family from Orange C. II. to this place.
They will occupy the residence of Mr. j.
A. Ford, on Commercial avenue.
Roberts & Keller have just received a
dandy line of good ties, which are now
displayed on their counters in the Net
tleton Building. Cali and see them
Mr. J. w. Williams has accepted po>
sition with Egbert 6. Lee. Jr, & Co., OF
Richmond His many friends here re-
greet his departure from among US.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Death of James Bowler, ESQ


Our people were surprised to hear, on
Monday morning last, of the death of
James Bowler, Esq, a promising attor>
ney of Covington, Virginia. His death
occurred at O'Clock Monday morning,
and the cause is stated to have been
apoplexy. Whilst it was known that he
was in somewhat failing condition, yet
his death was shock, not only to the
community but to his most intimate
friends. He is spoken of by those who
knew him to have been a young lawyer
not only of great promise, but was pos
sessed of more than ordinary qnalifica>
lions, and had made a local reputation
as lawyer. That he was recognized
as an attorney of merit, was dem
onstrated by his election to the Office of
Commemorative attorney by the people
amongst whom he was born and raised.
at the end of his term, four years ago,
he declined to run again, notwithstand-
ing which fact he received fiatterlingly
large vote. His merits were also recOg-
nized by the party of his choice, having
been for number of years and at the time
of his death, the Chairman of the DemO>
cratic party of Allegheny county. He
was born and raised in this county, and
four years ago married the youngest
daughter of the late Robt. J. Glendy, of
Bath county, who died about two years
since. He leaves sister, Mrs Dickey of
Covington, and a host of friends to
mourn his early taking off. He was
buried in the Covington Cemetery ON
Tuesday, a large number of people con-
gregating to pay the last tribute of re-
spect to his memory.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Board Meeting.

There was meeting of the Board of
Directors of the c. g. O. Development
Company yesterday, at the Gladys Inn,
There was no business OF Importance
transacted. There were present Messrs.
Decatur AxteIl, Capt G. L. Adams, Capt.
J. A. August, Geo. W. Lewis and C. E.
Wellford
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
A Cure For D1arrhoea

Last fall l was taken with kind of
summer complaint accompanied with
q wonderful diarrhsa. Soon after, my
wife's sister who lives with US, was ia
ken in the same way. We used almost
everything without benefit Then l
said, let us try Cham berlains Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrh@a Remedy, which we
did. and that cured US right away I
think much of it, as it did for me what
it was recommended to. JOHN HERTZ
LER, Bethel, Berks Co., Pa % and SO
cent bottles for sale by FARRAR & Will
HANSON, Clifton Forge, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. ]. W. Hess is receiving hand,
some line of Hats, Bonnets, Toques, &c,
and is getting ready for a grand faI
opening on the tst, End and Bird of Octo-
Der. She has engaged the services of a
first>class milliner from the city, who
will be here to assist at that time and
during the winter Remember the date
October 1st end and 1rd
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
DIED.


MILLER.-Near Sangersville, Augusta coun-
ty, September 18th, 1891, Mr.. Shem Miller, aged
81 years.
HONAKER.-On Wednesday, September 9Th
1891, near Ronceverte, Mrs. Margaret Honaker,
aged A years
OWENS.-On Thursday September, nth, 1891, at
the residence of Dr.. S. c. Beard, in Lewisburg. of
uremia, Capt. VIM. A. Owens, aged about &c
years
WILEY-On Sunday, September 18th, 1891, al
her home on Cove mountain Greenhrier county,
Mrs. Louisa Wiley, wife OF Andrew Wiley, Esq,
aged SO years.
McDOW ELL-On Sunday, August 23rd, 1891, at
the residence Of her daughter, Mrs. James Doc
eral debility, Mrs. Jane Mcdowell, aged 70 years
CAMPBELL-on Tuesday, September LIST, 1891
at her residence near Rocky Point, Monroe
county, Mrs Sally Campbell, i'll her 18th year
Mrs. Campbell. was the mother of Mrs. John
Price, of Ronceverte She had heen for many
years a member OF the Baptist Church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Game Nearly suffocating.

Last Saturday night, Mr.. G. g. Davis,
of this place, an engineer on the Chesa-
apeake and Ohio Railroad, had a novel,
but at the same time, very dangerous
experience. He was running a heavy
train eastward on the Chesapeake and
Ohio, and when he got into the tunnel
iust quarter of mile west of Millboro
depot, where there is q heavy grade, one
of the steepest on the road, he stalled,
and could not start again. The smoke
was very dense, of course, and Mr.. Davis
was so nearly suffocated that he became
unconscious. The last he remembered
was that he reversed his engine, to which
he owes his life, for after he had lost
consciousness his train backed out of
the tunnel. The fireman on his engine
had concealed himself so as to be pro-
tected from the smoke. Mr. Davis was
brought back TO Clifton Forge that
night, and has recovered from bis suffo
cation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

How to Cure a. Pain in the Stomach.
We made use OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and piarrh9a Remedy on two
occasions for pain in the stomach. Re
suit satisfactory in a very short time af-
ter taking the medicine. l hesitate not
in giving my opinion in favor of the
medicine. At least it has done all claim
ed for it as far as we have tried it. E. D.
Book, BIain, Perry Co., Pa. For sale by
FARRAR & WILLIAMSON, Clifton Forge,
va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
For Sale at a Bargain.

Twenty (ao) shares of the capital stock
of The Construction & Loan Co. OF
West Clifton Forge, Va.
Address, LOCK Box "B,n
sept a. sw Newport News, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Highest Of all in Leavening Power.
Canvicts ESCAPED.

It is reported that nine eonyicts made
their escape from the custody of the au-
thorities in charge of the work on the
Warm Springs Valley branch of the
Chesapeake and Ohio, last Sunday, At
last accounts they had not been cap
tIirnd
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
The Covington steam Laundry

The Covington Steam Laundry
Is now prepared to do all kinds of Laun-
dry work in the neatest style and at
LOWER PRICES than obtain elewhere,
and solicits the custom of Clifton Forge.
PatroniZe a home enterprise by leaving
your orders with
j. r. BROWN, Agent,
Opposite Old Bank Building
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Haines' Acquittal.

We noticed last week the acqnittal Of
Thornton j HaInes at Hampton, Va,
charged with and tried for the murder OF
Edward A. Hannegan, while out boating
together. They were both young men
of excellent families, mutual friends,
and not known to have had occasion for
enmity one to the other. Haines plead
self-defense-stated that Hannegan was
about to strike him with an oar, because
of misunderstanding between them,
and that he shot him to save his own
life. Able counsel were engaged on both
sides, and after an exhaustive trial, he
secured an acquittal The verdict was
unexpected, and seemed to stun the
people of Elizabeth City county. AS q
result several Indignation meetings have
been held to denounce the verdict, and
to vindicate the people of the county
from the stigma, as it is claimed, which
it reflects upon them.
We can see very little good to come
out of such meetings. The case was
closed with the return of the jury and
the liberation of the prisoner He can
not be again put on trial for his life, on
this charge, and consequently all the
denunciation and protest that can be
eonjured up will amount to nothing.
What is the use OF the good of it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

The largest stock Of School Books en-
bracing every kind and school stationa-
ry, ever kept in Clifton Forge at EATON
Il NORRIS Druggists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

Every line OF standard groceries of the
hest qualities sold at bottom prices by
j. Fl. Matthews, corner of Main and
Lewis Streets, Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

The place to sell country produce is at
j. H. Matthews, corner of Main and
Lewis Streets, Staunton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

WAkTEDI - Travelling Salesman for
Virginia and West Virginia trade.
Address, HARDWARE,
aug13. P o. Box S14 Baltimore, Md.