The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-12-03
Mrs. Carlisle left yesterday for a visit

Superintendent Comstock, Of the Bes-
semer Seat and Body Company, was in
the city yesterday
Charles Curry, Esq, of Staunton, was
in Clifton Monday and also at Low Moor,
attending to legal business.
Mr. Tuney Swatts of Hinton, has been
here for several days, delivering lectures
to the Royal Arch Chapter of Masons.
Mr. A. r. Barrow, former Manager of
Gladys Inn, and family left this week for
their former home in Washington city.
Mr. A.. E. White took charge of the
Gladys Inn on Tuesday, removing his
family from Ronceverte on Wednesday,.
The county Jail OF Craig comfy is
without prisoner. Lucky Craig, with
such evidence of good order and morality.
MIR. w. P. 'rhurton left yesterday for
Lexington, where he goes to take charge
of the branch store established there by
Mr. J. f. Sachs.
Mr.. A. K. Bowles, who has been sick
at his home in Louisa county for some
time, returned to his old place with Geo.
Z. Anderson & Co. last week
Our friend, Mr.. James n. Page, is re-
ceiving the congratulations of his many
friends on his pleased appearance. Miss
Page arrived the first Of the week.
Mr. D. A. Williamson returned Mon
day evening from his trip to Texas,
where he went ON the Editorial excur-
sion of the Virginia Press Association
"Now then, who is the han dsomer
girl p "Gir.s, hustle up the boys, and
for that portrait" Clifton Forge for
beauty against the world on the 9th.
Messrs. John D. Crowle, P. H. Trout,
S. b. Allen, and p. l.. Yarbrough, Direc-
tors in the Clifton Forge Company, and
Prof c. S. Roller, of Augusta county,
were in Clifton NJ onday.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents on Potts cre8k, in Craig county,
on the 4th inst, Mr.. Joseph W. Jenkins,
Of Bath county, to Miss Matte Smith,
Rev. William Linton performing the
ceremony.
W. E. Garrett, practicing lawyer of
Leesburg, Va, was in the city several
days this week, arranging for final adj
justment of the litigation instituted
against the promoters of the Clifton
Forge Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. w T. Steele have been
visiting friends here and al SteeIe's for
the past week. Mr.. Steele shipped his
household goods to Charlottesville on
Tuesday, where they will take up their
permanent residence.
George A. Rivercomb, Esq. of Coving-
ton, and Mr.. Dulaney, stenographer
were in Clifton last Monday, and went
from here to Low Moor to take deposit
tons as to the title to small tract OF
land purchased by G. Curry and B. F.
Partlow some time ago.
The announcement is made, of the mar
ton, and Geo. W. st. Clair, of Jefferson
vile, Va. Miss Walker is daughter of
DR.. Geo. S. Walker. of the medical staff
of w. l.. Asylum, and a most lovely and
attractive young lady.
E. <. Sergeant, Esq, General Manager
of the Clifton Forge Wooden Mills, re-
turned Yesterday morning from three
weeks successful business trip to the
East. He feels that the undertaking is
an assured success, and that there is q
prosperous future before it.
Snow fell to the depth of seven inches
in Norfolk on the 29th-a record never
before equaiIed in that section at this
time of the year. Sleighing was in
duiged freely, and altogether Norfolk
had a taste of what real winter is-a
very unusual experience there.
Mr.. Jos. I. Booze is building brick
business house on Ridgeway, just be-
yond the Park and near the new depot.
The excavating has been done and the
brick are on the ground for the building.
Score another point for substantial
buildings, and let others follow.
The well known Architect and Build
er, Mr. E. c. Jones of Richmond, and
lately Superintendent for the A. F. With
row Lumber Co., has opened an office at
Covington, Va. He is prepared to give
plans and estimates for buildings of all
kidds. We cordially welcome him.
dec3-tf.
The VIRGTNIAN had pleasant call on
Saturday last from Messrs. Daniel E.
DaI NE,4
O'Doherty, of Louisville. These gentle
men are largely interested in the devel>
ment of Rich Patch ores, and were in
this locality looking after their interests
The members of the Uniform Rank,
K. of P, had drill at the hall in the
Nettleton building Friday night last, ap-
pearing in their new uniforms for the
first time. They appeared Knights every
inch of them, and we congratulate them
on their success in getting up SO credita-
BILE Rank.
Major Ben. T. Bagby, of Stanton, has
presented to the Emmanuel Hospital
fund valuable lot, which may either
be built on Or sold by the Hospital Asso-
citation as it may deem fit. This is a gen
erous and handsome act on the part OF
Major Bagby in practical furtherance OF
a good cause.
Henry R. Cope, 2 wealthy gentleman
of Detroit, Michigan, and largely en-
gagged in industrial enterprises there
was in Clifton last week. He was favor
ably impressed with Clifton Forge anc
it's surroundings, and spoke of the prob
ability of becoming interested in this
| locality.
We Are requested to state that tenn
perance people who intend to be pres
ent at the Temperance Convention te
be held in Richmond, December 15tl
and 10th, should notify P. A. Ross
Secretary, Staunton, Va, SO that rail
road tickets at reduced rates. cents {
mile round trip-may be placed ON sale
at the respective railway stations
Tickets will be on sale 18th and 10th
good to return December 21st, 1891.
George K. Anderson, one of our mos
Intelligent and public spirited citizens