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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-10-20
Grand Commandery Officers.

The Grand Commandery of Virginia
Knights Templar, at its meeting in Rich.
mond Thursday, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Right Eminent Fred. Greenwood,
grand commander; Very Eminent j.
Parker Corbin, grand generallissimo;
John T. Parham, grand captain general;
Rev. DR.. George w. Dame, grand pre-
late; E. H. Miller. grand senior warden;
]. II. Capers. grand junior warden; J. V.
Bidgood, grand treasurer; W. B. Isaacs,
grand recorder; j. H. Wayt, grand
swordbearer; J. T. billiard, grand war
den.
There was large attendance at this
session of the Grand Commandery. The
following past-grand commanders were
present lin order OF seniority: William
Isaacs, r. E. Withers. w. H. Fl. Lynn,
James L. Beck, James u. Blanks, and
James L. Avis, the latter being the Tim
mediate" past-grand commander.
At night the Grand Commandery was
entertained at an elegant banquet ten
dered by members OF NO. and NO 10.
The Grand Chapter Of Virginia closed
its annual conyocation Wednesday
night. The following officers were elec>
ted: W. j. Lenries, Culpeper, grand
high priest; j. L. Carter, Danyille.
grand king; George w. Poe, Richmond,
grand scribe; J. v. Bidgood, Richmond,
grand treasurer; w. B. Isaacs, Rich
mond, grand secretary; F. A. Reed,
Alexandria, grand captain of the host
Jacob Bumgardner, Buena Vista, grand
principal sojourner; J. P. Steiner, grand
royal arch chapter; E. Companion
Schwartz, grand master third veil; E.
Louis Ide, grand master second veil; J.
B. Blanks, Petersburg, grand master
first veil. ID
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Will Leave Clifton.

There will be general regret at the
announcement that the Misses William
son have decided to decline housekeep-
ing in Clifton, and will make their home
with relatives. Miss Matte will spend
the winter with her brother in the
South, and the other members of the
household have not decided as to their
future residence.
These young ladies have resided in
Clifton Forge from its very infancy, and
have wide circle of friends and acquain-
tances who will sincerely regret their
decision to leave the home of their
childhood. We hope, however, that
their attachment to their hosts of friends
and this beautiful mountain city will
cause them to return and to reside here
permanently. Mr.. Theodore H. Miller
will occupy the house. vacated by the
Misses Williamson.
Mr.. J. B. Grove and family will also
return to their former home, Martins
burg, w. Va, within a few days. Mr..
Grove has resided in Clifton Forge for
several years, and has many friends. He
is an expert machinist, and has held a
responsible position in the G. & 0. shops
since he took up his residence here. Our
best wishes go with them.
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Mass Meeting of Democrats at the
Opera House.

On Thursday night last the citizens of
Clifton Forge had the opportunity of
listening to three distinguished Demo-
cratic speakers, Hons. Harry st. George
Tucker, VIM A. Anderson, and "Cy-
clone" Jim Marshall.
Promptly at the appointed hour, Mr..
c. F. Moore, President of the Clifton
Cleveland Club, called the meeting to
order, and in few appropriate remarks
introduced the Hon. H. st. George
Tucker. When he arose, a storm of ap-
plause greeted him, and continued at
intervals throughout his speech, which
lasted more than an hour. He dwelt
upon the tariff and Force bill, and han
died his subject in mastery manner.
This was the frs. public appearance of
Mr. Tucker in Clifton Forge since his
nomination, and his reception was char
acteristic of the people of this section of
the county of Allegheny.
Colonel VIM A. Anderson, of Rock
bridge, one of the most gifted advocates
in the State Of Virginia, followed Mr..
Tucker. Colonel Anderson referred in
most complimentary terms to Mr.. Tuck
er's record in Congress. and then turned
his attention to the cry raised against
the Anderson Mccormick Election law.
The Colonel demonstrated that there
was no good reason for opposition to
this measure, and that it was fair to
both parties. His remarks were fire.
quently applaud ed.
Hon. James Marshall, having been
loudly called for, responded in one of
his characteristic, forcible speeches, and
as the time for the speakers to take the
train had arrived, the meeting adjourn
ed. A large number of ladies graced til e
occasion by their presence.
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The following is the cast:
Acting Cashier.

At meeting of the Board of Direct
ors of the Allegheny Bank, held at their
banking room in the Nettleton building
ON Monday last. Mr.. George K. Ander>
son was elected Acting Cashier, to serve
until a regular cashier shall be chosen.
After an examination, the business OF
the Bank was found to be in very
healthy and satisfactory condition.
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Wall Decorations.

Messrs. Patterson & Hardisty, the
painters and paper hangers, have now
on hand select stock of wall paper, &c.
neat and varied designs, which they will
furnish at most reasonable rates. Per-
sons in need of decorations of this kind
should call upon them and examine their
goods, and get prices. They can please
you, both in goods, workmanship and
prices. Give them call. liam 21-tf
Itch on human and horses and all ani>
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by w. NJ. ALLEN, Druggist, Staunton,
Va. Oct. 80, OIL yr.
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Elected Secretary.

Mr. Thomas J. Wilson was elected
Secretary of the Construction and Loan
Company, of West Clifton Forge, Va,
at the annual meeting on Friday last.
Mr.. Wilson will prove very worthy
successor to the retiring Secretary, Jno.
Lloyd, Esq. We extend congratula-
tions.
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The ariel Ladies' Sextette' at the
New Opera House.

The citizens of Clifton Forge, especi-
ally those who enjoy classical music, are
under lasting obligations to Manager f.
NJ. Jones, for the pleasure of hearing on
Saturday night last, in the New Opera
House, one of the most elevating and
refined musical entertainments ever pro-
duced within so miles of this city. The
.Ariel Sextette,' consisting of Misses
Jeanette, Emma, Olive, Grace, Gertrude
and Marguerite Smith. wonderfully
gifted company of young ladies, now
trevelng under the -. L. Shearer Lees
ture and Musical Bureau" of Cincinnati,
Ohio, had a date vacant, and were en-
route to Richmond. Manager Jones,
ever on the alert, awaited of this rare
opportunity and induced their advance
agent to give our people a chance to
hear this famous Sextette.
The programme consisted of some of
the most popular and difficult vocal Sc
lections and each piece was rendered in
an artistic manner, eliciting hearty APP
plause., Several additional pieces were
sung in response to repeated encores.
The members of this Sextette are Sis
tiers, and Miss McCorkie, the charming
pianist. is thoroughly educated in classic
instrumental music. 1t is rarely the
case that such musical powers are pos
sessed by single family, for each one
of these young ladies has musical ability
of the highest order, and their deport
ment on or off the stage could not have
been more chaste or refined.
On their return from their Southern
tour they have been induced to give our
people a second opportunity to hear
them, and we advise those who were
not present on former occasion to at
tend.
The evolutionary efforts of Miss Ger
trude Smith were admirable.
They will appear at the Opera House
next Monday night, Oct. 24th and they
will no doubt be greeted by crowded
audience
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Itsaved his boys life. Mr.. D. A. Curry,
Conductor G. & A. r. r., Slater, Mo-,
gives his convictions thus: II highly
praise DR.. Bnlls Cough Syrup for saw
ing the life of my little boy, who is five
years old He had a severe case OF the
Group which the Syrup relieved imme-
diately."
Poplar trees are being cut down in
Fresno county, Cal because they draw
too much on the fertility of the soil.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-10-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

English SPAWN Liniment removes ali
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone,
STILES, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs etc. Save $50 by use of one bot
tie. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by W.
NJ. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
oct 90 II vr
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important Notice |

The next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held On Mondoy, the 31st
of October. instead of the 7th Of Novem-
Der, on account of the election on the
following day. Those having business
before that body will govern themselves
accordingly.
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sstssunsiy Ill.

Captain Lewis Afman was called to
Brunswick, last week, on account
of the serious illness pf his son, Lewis L.
Hartman, empapysdAon the B. & o. Rails
road. He wasEe1n9Yed to the Hospital
at Baltimore, ana iifs condition is favor.
able to recovery. The Captain returned
home Saturday night.
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Desirable Property Purchased.
Visitors to Richmond.

Among those iii attendance at the
Richmond Exposition from Clifton
last week, were Mr.. and Mrs. r. P.
Hawkins, Miss Susie Fontaine and DR.
w. Fl. Savage. They returned Monday,
having had an enjoyable visit.
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Queen Esther.

The beautiful cantata, now being re-
hearsed under the direction of Professor
c. w. Clary, recently of Lexington, Va,
will be presented to the citizens of Cliff
ton Forge, on the evenings CT Thursday
and Friday, November Srd and 4th 1t
will be given in the most appropriate
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Wanted |

A position, by IAN experienced Book
keeper or Salesman by October |. 1902
For further particulars, address the VAL
LEY VIRGINIA or "W H." Goshen, Va.
Box No. 25 [sept.8-3t.
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Go to r. L. THOMAS and leave orders
for all kinds of Tin or Slate Roofing,
Spouting, etc. He guarantees satisfac-
ton. july20
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Married.

Mr.. G. A. RAIDER and Miss Lottie Acard
were married at the residence of Mr.. A.
J. Acard, Jr., in south Clifton Forge
yesterday Wednesday, by Rev. E. W.
McCorkle.
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Religious Intelligence


Preaching by Rev. E. W. McCorkle, in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday,
morning and night, at the usual hours.
Regular services will be held at the M.
E. church on Sunday next, morning and
evening, by the pastor. Rev. V. w.
Wheeler. Public cordially invited.
Rev. E. w. McCorkle preached morn
ing and evening at the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday last. His sermons
are said to have been the best delivered
by him for long time. At the evening
service the "Ariel Sextette,' composed
of the Smith Sisters, who remained over
Sunday, kindly consented to take charge
of the music. The singing was entranc-
ing and the church thronged, many
persons being compelled to stand up
during the service. This is but another
illustration of the Importance of having
good music at religious services. Most
people enjoy music, and in that way are
brought under religious influences.
- ----s~.-
Desirable Property Purchased.
The attractive and substantial resi-
dence house of ]. Gardner Woodward,
who is now a resident of Covington and
Agent for the C. and o., located on the
corner of Pine and Jefferson streets, in
this city, was purchased by our live
merchants, Messrs. Taylor Nuckols,
on Friday last. 1t is one of the most de-
sirable properties in Clifton Forge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-10-20

Call on r. L. THOMAS before making
contracts for Plumbing and Steam Fit
ting. Prices reasonable. july20
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Do you want a pair of stylish fine
shoes for spring wear? Roberts & KEEL
Ter carry the finest line in the city and
will save you money by patronizing
them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-10-20

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
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Yost Printing Company.

On Saturday last the firm of Yost s.
Fraser, publishers of Yost's Weekly, was
dissolved and new firm name was made.
1t is Yost Printing Company. L. A..
Fraser, A, B. Blackburn and II. l. Shott,
all practical printers. compose the firm.
Mr.. Fraser has charge of the local de-
partment of the paper and is the busi>
ness manager. Albert Blackburn NOV
es his job office from Augusta street and
merges it into the plant of the Weekly.
Hugh Shott, who is railway postal
clerk, will work in the office or supply
man in his place. Maj. s. NJ. Yost re-
mains with the paper as editor. THIS is
a strong company of young men and we
are sure they will succeed. Stanton
Argus.
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A large number of ladies and gentle>
men are holding weekly rehearsals in
the Opera House, under the direction of
Prof. G. w. Clary, for the production Of
the famous Cantata, "Queen Esther"
in this city in the near future. It will
be rendered in grand and attractive
stvla
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Female weakness Positive Cure.

Female Weakness Positive Cure.
To THE EDIroR:-Please inform yonr readers
that have positive remedy for the thousand
and one ills which arise from deranged female
organs. Ishall be glad to send two bottles of
my remedy FREE to any lady If they will send
their Express and p 0. address, Yours respect
fully, DIR. A. C. MARCHISI, Utica, N. Y.
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.ToWhoIesaIe Men

A NY ONE desiring to establish Wholesale
Abusiness at Clifton Forge requiring sidetrack
cOnvenienceS, can procure room and cellar
well suited in size and location, with sidetrack
at the door, on four months notice by applying
to
DUNCAN & KING,
n oct.2 0-4m.] Frazier Building, Clifton Forge, Va
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Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate
IN CLIFTON FORGE, VA.

Allegheny County, Va, rendered at the August
Term. 1892. thereof, in the chancery causes of
John p. Kerr VS.. George Swami. agent ct ais,
and A. X. Bowles ct ais, vs. George Swami ct
ais, the undersigned Commissioners will proceed
at IL O'Clock M on
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List of Unclaimed Letters

List OF UncIalmed Letters
Remaining in Clifton Forge Postoff1ce week end
ing Saturday, Oct. 18th, 1892. Parties calling
for these letters will please say they are adver
tised.
LADIES' LIST.
Bartlett, Mrs. Mollie Green, Mrs. Mamie
Byers Mrs. Mary (Y Johnson, Miss George
Craghead, Miss Louisa Miller, Miss Emma
Ford, Miss Olivia II. Maxwell, Mrs. Eliza A.
Pagan, Mrs. Julia A. Smith, Miss Josie
Thurston, Miss Rosie
GEETLEMENS' LIST
Blaken, Sam Lawson, r. G.
Carter, VIM. Morris, j. w. L.
Clifton, Wm Minor, Lewis
Cullen, John MickenS, James
Davenport, James B. Sanders, Archie
Douglas, Il. p. Shanahan, C. NJ.
Johnson, Jefferson Spear, G. w..
Lester, Mathew Wilcher, NJ. l..
Laid, w. Ii. Walkers, Charlie.
A. G.. FOSTER, P. M.
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Saturday, Oct. 22nd, 1892

to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
in front of the Nettleton Building in the town OF
Clifton Forge, LoTs Nos. g. 9 and 10 in BLOCK No.
81. of the lands OF the Chesapeake and Ohio De-
velopment Company, called West Clifton Forge,
together with all the Improvements and appur-
tenances thereto belonging.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cas in hand sufficient to
pay the costs of the two suits aforesaid and ex
penses of sale: and as to the residue, upon a
credit of six, eighteen and thirty months, taking
from the purchaser bonds with approved per-
sonal security, bearing interest from date and
waving the benefit of the homestead exemp-
ton.
C. F. MOORE, lron,,rs
GEO. A. REVERCOMB, { ooih 20
Bond has been given by Commissioners as re-
quired by decree of sale in above causes. Sept
I, 1892. ]. j, HOBBS,
Clerk Allegheny Circuit Court.
sept Is ids
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Books opened and posted. Opening and clos
ing Partnership and Corporation Business a
speciality. Ali business considered strictly con-
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Shoes at the CLIFTON FORGE SHOE
Co. are retailing at wholesale prices
To keep your houses warm in Winter
and save wear OF Carpets use old News
papers. For sale 1T IS cents per hum
dred at the vIRGlnIAN office.
The Catholic Fair opened in the Met
Teton" hall on Monday night, and the
attendance was very good for the first
night. Good music was on hand and
dancing was the chief amusement. 1t
will continue during the week.
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death Loves a Shining Marx. :
Clifton Forge is in Mourning Over
the Death of Ore Of Her
Upright Citizens.

/. LEONARD PACE HAS GONE FROM US
FOREVER.
Just as the sunbeams were casting
their mellow light on the placid waters
of the river and penetrating the silent
mountains. and all around was made
cheerful and bright, a messenger dellv-
cred the following telegram:
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, VA,
Oct Is, 1899.
To II. T. NELSON, ESQ:
Mr.. Page died at nine thirty. Funer-
al here at A. NJ, to morrOw. Remains
go to Richmond on No. a, to. morrow.
GEORGE X. ANDERSON.
The doors of the Allegheny Bank,
which Mr.. Page had organized in De-
cember, 1889, and had been the efficient
and trusted Cashier up to the time OF
his death, were closed business sus>
pended and the entrance draped in
mourning, and card attached, inscrib-
ed as follows:
"Closed on account of the death of ].
L. PAGE, Cashier"
The sad news soon reached 10 the
limits of the city. and was the topic OF
conversation in every quarter. His death
was not only regretted, but it was re-
garded as great misfortune to the social
and business interests of our city, to
which he had contributed SO materially
by his conservative business methods
and the liberal use of his means. In
order to give expression to the general
regret occasioned by his death and to
make known the true feeling of syinpa-
thy entertained Ivy his fellow citizens.
this announcement was made:
CALL.
The citizens of Clifton Forge are re-
ouested to assemble at the Opera House
to night at 80 to express the deep re-
greet that they feel at the death of j. L.
Page, ESQ, who died at Charlottesville
this morning at 30 clock Everybody
invited to be present.
j. w. LIPoP.
A. w. WOODWARD,
E G. ROBERTS, ~
Il A. SNEAD,
F. NJ Jones,
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FRAZIER BUILDING,
CLIFTON FORGE, VA.
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comprising the ARIEL SeXtette" by
number of our society young men. they
doubtless entertain the idea of forming
a stMale Sextette'' or else will submit
proposition to become members of the
one already organized.
On Saturday at noon, some one placed
on the Gill of the entrance door to the
VIRGINIAN Office, a cigar box filed with
portion of the type belonging to the
Mailing department, which was upset
by some scamp short time ago. re-
ward of $40. will be paid for the discov-
cry of the guilty party.
Mr.. j. d. Dunford and Miss Mary
Smeot, Mr.. George s. Wallace and Mics
Mary Bryant, both ladies members of
the Clifton Forge Seminary Faculty.
composed party on Saturday last,
which visited Falling Spring Valley on
horseback. They had delightful time,
gathering leaves and looking for chests
| nuts.
Miss Susie Morton from Farmville, Va,
has accepted the position of teacher of
Vocal and instrumental music in the AL
leghany Female Institute, in place of
Miss Baird, who was compelled to re-
linauish her position on account of the
illness of her mother Miss Morton has
had thorough training in music and is
said to be an accomplished teacher
A Cleveland and Stevenson banner,
10 by 19, was flung to the breeze last
week, and now spans Main street, in
front@of the store of W. B. Grove & Co.
1t is adorned with the pictures of the
two Democratic candidates and bears
their names and residences, and the
motto of the party: "Anti-Force Bill,'
Tariff Reform" and "a Government
by the People,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-19

Public Administrator Murphy filed a
notice of publication Of notice to cred
itors IN the matter of the estate of lima
A Short. the man who turned up alive
few days ago. The court also made
the order that sufficient notice had been
gwen to creditors, The fact that Short
is still alive cannot stop Mr.. Murphy
from continuing the administration of
the estate de holds that as sufficient
notice mad been given of the applica-
ton Of letters of administration of the
estate OF the supposed dead man, and
there being no answer or objection
thereto Short Is forever stopped from
appearing and asserting that he is not
dead The law has declared him dead,
and dead he therefore should be. Butte
Cor. Anaconda tMon.) Standard
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-19

A newspaper women's club has been
formed in Boston under the name of
Boston Women's Press Club to dis
tinguish it from the New England WON
ans Press association, with which it in
no way contlicts-in fact the new club
is made up principally of the members
of the n E. w. P. A., who find the lat
ter too large an association and with
too widely diversified interests to give
attention to the details of newspaper
work or technical journalistic work.
The officers of the new club are appoint
ed from month to month, and instead of
being styled president. secretary, ETC.,
after the ordinary approved club style,
they take the names and offices of edito-
rial officers,
For the month Of March, for instance,
Mrs. Evelyn GreenIeaf Sutherland dor
othy LindD was city editor; Miss Belle
Grant Armstrong, religious editor; Mrs.
Elizabeth Merritt Gosse, sporting editor;
Miss Helen NJ. Winslow, financial and
railroad editor; Miss Katherine s. Parks,
fashion editor; Miss Alice Stone Black
well, literary editor, etc.
Each person is to bring in to the regu-
lar meeting either a story or some help
full hint or happening in her particular
field, and the little informal dinner over
which the discussion goes on is a very
pleasant episode in the life of these busy
and bright workers. Membership in the
Boston Women's Press club is confined
to workers on the daily and weekly Bos-
ton papers, and is effected only by invi-
tation.-Boston Letter.