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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
MONTGOMERY preshvtel.v

The last meetingof Montgomery Pres
bytery at New Castle, May 10th, was
we'll attended and very interesting.
This Presbytery was organized at this
place in 1913, with five ministers and
three elders. Today there are thirty two
ministers, fiftyfye churches. about
three thousand eight hundred members,
and ten candidates for the ministry,
and contributing for various causes
more than $4,000 per annuln.
Very interesting meetings were held in
the interest of Publication, Education
and Home and Foreign Missions, the
last being addressed by Rev A. Syden-
stricken, a retired missionary from China.
Two young men were licensed to
preach the Gospel-Mr J. NJ Holiday,
of Lynchburg, and Mr.. w. W. Junkin,
of Christiansburg. The latter expects
to go to Corea as q missionary, and will
be one of the first miss onaries ever sent
by the Church South to that far off land.
The next meeting Of Presbytery will
be held at Clifton Forge On October 5,
1899
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Building Business Booming.

We venture the assertion with no fear
of successful contradiction, that no town
! Of the size Of Clifton Forge is doing the
same amount Of binding as Clifton
! Forge is this Sirng Further, every
house erected Is being occupied Us rapid
{ Iv as completed, which means & cores
ponding growth in population and bust
ness. There are at this time about TWEEN
ty five houses in course Of construction,
and fully eight have been or are being
erected since the first OF the year In
looking over the town We notice houses
being erected by tie following persons
at the points named:
Four new houses on BRUSSELS street, by
Capt. j. c. Carpenter.
One on KeswielS. which is heing built
for Capt. J. 4. August.
Two Others far sasae on Roxbury street,
west Of Dry crcez.
Two on same street for AEr T. 3. Yves
ternaan.
Brick store for Mr.. Lewis Sacks, on
Ridgeway.
A brick store adjoining, for III. +. l..
Yarbrougil.
A three-story on saiae street, just OPP
posite, belonging TO Edmund Scott.
A three story brick on Main street,
west OF the bridge, for Moody, Caspen>
ter s. Co.
Residence on eIeCorlnicl.. for Mr. II. L.
Jo1ac olont o0t.,.,!..{t,i
Another near l,y fer Mr.. E. S. Trapier,
Of Washington
Residence on Rose street for the Nc
Curdy sisters, of Covipston.
Residence on Eranklin for Mr.. Jno. ".
Pearl. of Low Moor.
The buildings for he Ice factory, now
being pushed to completion.
The new brick residence Of Mr. j. W,
Alexander on Brussels street.
The Baptist parsonage on Allegheny
street, nearly finished.
New residence CT lIr. Jas. n. Page, Oh
Allegheny street.
A twelve room residence being erected
by Mr.. Greene. on Bath street.
A new residence property Oh Fourth
street for Captain Donovan.
Residence on Bath street being erected
by J. g. Carpenter
a residence on Jefferson street.erected
by Mr. A. j. Accord, ST..
Numbers of other houses are about to
be commenced and VIII soon be under
WAV.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Change Of Gc1ledule.

On Sunday last q change Of schedule
went into effect Oh the Chesapeake and
Ohio. The following changes were made:
No. /, no change.
No ,, which formerly left Clifton Forge
depot at11:20 p. H., now leaves at 1912,
over an hour earlier.
Nos. 3, 4, and 5. no change Of time.
No. G leaves at the same hour, 1870,
and runs on Sunday also.
No. also runs daily, and arriving here
now at 1918 instead OF 9:45, as hereto
fore.
No. 8, leaves five minutes earlier than
heretofore.
No. and 10, (R. s. 40 no change.
Nos. l3 and II, which formerly ran
west of this point only, now run through
on the Richmond and Allegheny Divis
ion, taking the places Of Nos. 81 and 80.
No. IS arrives here at 1925 a. m, ine
stead of $40, the cld time of No. 81. and
runs on west.
No. II now arrives here at 6 d. M in
stead of $50, the old time, and contin-
ues through over the r. s. A.
All these trains stop at Clifton Forge
depot, except Nos. 3 and 4, which stop
at West Clifton Forge only, and the time
given above are for Clifton Forge depot
except the last two named, which is for
West Clifton Forge
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Progress at tho G. g. 0. shops

Ia conversation with Master Mechan
ic @ linn of the G. s. Q. shops in West
Clifton Forge, last week, as to the condi-
tion Of affairs in the extensive industrial
establishments under his management,
he remarked with a feeling of satisfac~
tion, ''that everything was moving along
nicely; competent workmen were loca-
ting here, and the prospect for the sues
cessful prosecution of the increasing
work of the G. s. o. Company at this
point, very encouraging. This should
be good news to the people OF Clifton
Forge, whose business interests are so
directly and intimately related to this
progressive company. We nope that the
desire expressed by General Manager
Stevenson, "that at least one finished
engine should be turned out from these
shops every month. may be accomplish
ed in the near future, and the air IN that
section of our thriving city made vocal
with the hum OF industry, exhibiting the
enterprise of a corporation that is gov
erned by public spirited and liberal
minded men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Death Of Joseph Click,

Joseph Click, one of the best men
we have ever known. died on the nth
CT May, at his home near lit. Sidney, in
Augusta county, aged seventy>three
years Mr. Click was q genuine Chris
tian gentleman. He was a prominent
and useful member Of the Dunkard
church, and lived up 10 the primitive
religious requirements of that excep-
tionally religious denomination. He was
a man whom everybody loved, and who
had smile and kind word for every
one he met. His life and example will
live after him. and be certain to do good,
long after his body has mouldered into
dust
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
A. New Hotel in Prospect.

1t is highly probable that Clifton
Forge will have a new and more central
ly located hotel in the near future.
There is a movement on foot to erect q
$4,000 brick building for this purpose at
the west end of Main street, on the cor
ner of Main and Commercial streets. The
proposition comes from that most ener-
getic and public spirited citizen, Capt.
J. G. Carpenter, than whom there is
none other who is doing SO much for the
advancement of the material interests
of Clifton Forge. The proposition is to
build this hotel provided a subscription
sufficient to secure one needed lot is OBJ
tanned, and at this time more than half
the amount needed has been obtained.
The building Of this hotel on the site
named would be an addition to the de
mands of the town which fully warrant
the donation of more than is required.
we trust the matter will be settled short
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
A To11cl,1ng Incident.

On Friday last Colonel Bryant receiv>
ed instructions from the railroad compa-
ny to have coffin at the depot on the
arrival of No 4. Wien the train came
in it bore the corpse OF col
ored woman, named Rebecca News
all, who had died of dropsy near
6ewell, w, Va, while enroute home near
jackson, in Botetourt county. Her hus-
band had diel the day Lefore, and she
with three children, q small infant and
two little girls, had ssai ted back to her
friends. At the depot, those present were
touched by, the innocent remarks of the
girls who continued to repeat, Mama is
asleep" and to app al pia;ntively, MA
ma, won't you wake up"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Will Build.

Judge Challley, last week, advertised
forthe owner a lot on Ridgeway, neal
the depot, to be sold at auction, but be-
fore he reached here on the day Of sale
he sold the lot privately to Mr.. E. Theo
Miller, the dry goods merchant, who
will erect handsome brick business
house upon it in the near future, and
will occupy it himself when completed
The building is to be three stories, an6
will add much to that growing section
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
A Shooting Scrape.

On Monday night at a dance, at Glen
Wilton, there was quite lively fracas
between two dusky dalnsels, which re-
-ulted in Lou Rose, of Clifton Forge.
shooting Minerva Dodson quite serious
ly. 1t seems that the two women cot
into dispute about turning corners, y
and feeling between them rose pretty
high. 1t appears further, that Harry
Pollock, a colored man, also from Cliff
ton Forge, gave the Rose woman pistol
and told her to use it. She did SO and
fred five shots, three Of them taking
effect, one in the stomach, one in the back
and the other in the foot of the Dodson
woman, lnflicting serious, though not
supposed fatal wounds. Officers came
up Tuesday evening ana succeed in ar
resting Lou Dodson, bat Harry Pollock
had taken time by the foreloclx and left
for parts unknown. The particulars OF
the affair are meagre and perhaps not
reliable, and the above is all that can be
had regarding the matter.
Indiana will alone turn out rs, 900 bicy-
cles from her manufactures this wear.
The promise of a bow legged generation
is looming up grandly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Of for the Convention.

The delegates from this community to
the State Democratic Convention, which
meets in Richmond to day, left yester-
day Those who went from Clifton
Forge are Capt. Lewis Hartman and Mr..
G. T. Moore. Maj Z. G. Jones. of Iron
Gate; and Messrs. VIM. Beasley and w
w. Cash, Of Bessemer, also went down
on the noon train yesterday. We do not
know whether other delegates from the
county have gone or not.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

r. ngOg G GTEn9 pggnE

Rev. w. 7. Hall, D. D., Rev. P. c..
Clark, with Ruling Elders, r. G. Dennis
and z. b. Moorman, are commissioners
to the General Assembly Of the Presby-
terrain church which convenes this week
at Hot Springs, Ark.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

In recent letter to the proprietors,
Mr.. Fl. NJ. Bangs, the druggist at CHATS
worth, H., says: 81 am very much
pleased with Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. During the epidemic of la grippe
here it took the lead and was very much
better liked than other cough medi-
cines." The grip requires precisely the
same treatment as very severe cold. for
which this remedy is so efficient. 1t will
promptly loosen a cold and relieve the
lungs, soon effecting a permanent cure,
while most other medicines in common
use for colds only give temporary re-
| lief so cent bottles for sale by, FAR
RAR 81 WILLIAMSON, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
His Ewes Burned

Mr.. VIM. Smith, of Pine street, met
with an accident on Saturday by which
his eyes were severely burned at the
blacksmith shop of the Machine shops.
1t was cause by sparks flying from hot
iron un II the stroke of the large ham
mer. Wills it is rot thought bis
sight has been injured, it " i'll be some
time before he can use his eyes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Miss Grace Littleiohn is a little girl,
aged eleven years, residing in Baltimore,
Ohio. Read what she says: Il was
troubled with rheumatism for two years,
but could get nothing to do me any
good. was SO helpless that | had to be
carried like babe, when I was advised
to get q bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. [ got it from our druggist, Mr..
j. A Kumbler, and in three days [ was
Cd and walking around. l have not
felt any return of it since and my limbs
are as timber as they ever were so
cent bottles for sale by FARRAR & VIII
MANSON, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy is the standard. It's
many cures have won it's praise from
Maine to California. Every family and
every traveershould be provided with it
at all times. No other remedy can take
its place or do it's work. % and so cent
bottles for sale by FARRAR & WILLIAM
SON, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Wall Decorations.

Messrs. Patterson g. Hardisty, the
painters and paper hangers, have now
on hand select stock of wall paper, Of
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 q call. jan 21-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Fire Insurance.

E. r. Green, the Architect, will make
accurate surveys and place your proper
erty in none but reliable Companies
Call at once.
Also would say to those who contem-
plate building in the Spring to have
plans and specifications executed before
the rush comes. lan14.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Half Fare to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Via B & O r. b

From Nay 2Sth to June 4th Inclusive, tie Bal
timore and Chic Railroad Company viii sci
Excursion tickets to Cedar Rapids, Ia at late
OF one lowest first class fare for the round ii ip
Tickets will be vailed for return journey unit
June 30th inclusive. The B. & O.. Vesthuled
Limited Express trains make close connections
at Chicago for Cedar Rapids. Pullman sleeping
cars attached to all trains
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sept24.

English SPAWN Liniment removes al
Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spayins
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone
Stiles, sprains, all Swollen Throafs
Coughs etc Save $50 by use Of one bot
tie Warranted the most wonderful
Hlemish Cure ever known. Sold by w
NJ. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
Gct C0-1 VIZ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
The young Ladies Trying Debate

The debate at the meeting Of the Lit
erary Society tomorrow evening will be
participated in by the young ladies OF
the Seminary exclusively. The ones
ton to be debated is, Resolved, that
the liberties of the press should be re-
stricted." The public is invited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
Back in HARNESS Again

Mr.. r. P. Hawkins, who was formerly
engaged in the -ocery business here,
has again entered the lists by re-purchas-
ing his former ltdit, wish he had sold
to Mr.. J. G. King and was conducted by
Mr.. Men lir. NJ. Hawkins has taken
charge of the business at the same Old
c,4n nd
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that have sold
my interest in the business conducted
by Dickson & Houif, at Iron Gate, Va,
to A. j. Shenaberry, and that my inter-
est and responsibility in the concern
has terminated with said transfer OF my
interest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
The we'll known Architect and Bull

The we'll known Architect and Build
err, Mr.. e. G. 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
kinds We cordially welcome him.
dac3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

The Oldest sleeping car porter in the
service is Captain Mitchell, of Chicago,
"Od Mitch, as he is generally called.
seventeen years, and is now GO years
old
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
WANTED.

A practical Book keeper of experience
desires !. position. Is familiar with Fur
nacc and Mine accounts. Best referen-
ees- Address, 'sR, e07 b. Frederick St,
Stannton, ys.. [may 10.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

It is estimated that the appropriations
Of Congress this year will amount TO
1915, eco, eco
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For Rent.

My Store House on Church street, be-
tween I'd and sd. Good stand and cheap
rent. Call early. J. A. DURVIN.
may 12,tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Itch on human and horses and all ani>
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolford s
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by w. II. ALLEN, Druggist, Staunton,
Va. Oct. 80, OH VI.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was &. Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
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Wanted.

Two white women-a cook and one to
attend to dining room and chambers. =
Wages cook 5000 per month; Other
ore SO co ADply to WM. b. BRUCE, No.
118 Market ST., Staunton, Va. Imay5.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19
a. G. FOSTER, ?. III.
Stockholders Me ing.

The meeting CT the stockholders Of the
Clifton Forge Lumber and Building AS
ISOLATION was held at the Office OF the
company yesterday.
Capt. j. G. Carpenter was reelected
president, aud Mr.. J. n. Page secretary
and treasurer, with the following Board
Of Directors: ]. G. Carpenter, J. l..
Payne, ". G. Moody, Geo. K. Anderson,
r. H. Berkeley and r. L. Thomas.
The affairs of the company were found
to be in good condition and its pros
perity enhanced in value. It was decided
to discontinue the lumber business Of
the company, and to lease the yards to
other parties. The company will here
after devote its attention to building
only. The lease OF the yards has not get
been closed, but it is understood that
parties are ready to close for them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Parlor suits &25, s35, $50, $50, $775, So
and 500, at STALE1 q Cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Largest stock and lowest prices. No
trouble to show goods. STALEY & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Chamber suits and chamber sets, at
STALEI 81 Cos
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

If you are offered a bottle Of Saliva
ton Oil, without wrapper, Or mutilated
or defaced, don't buy it at any price,
YOU may be sure that there is something
wrong-it may be worthless or danger
Gus counterfeit. Insist upon getting q
perfect, u,abroke9s, genuine package, in
a yellow wrapper.
Try it. It will cure you. DR.. Balls
Cough Syrup. All dealers keep it.
Price "a cents
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ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST. q Year. invariably ia &dgaacs.

YEARrY ADVERTISEMENTS will be collected AT
the enc %: EACH quarter, when prompt settle
ment is ex actsd to lie made.
TRAHsiasr ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for jon WORK win lie due when the work
is completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Solid comfort, the Iron Cross Cigar.
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Fifty pieans carpets at STALEY q Cos.
Fifty pieces straw mating at STALEY
81 Cos
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

A gentleman writes from the National
Capitol: Il have had many opportuni
ties in the past IL months of putting
Salvation Oil to the severest test. 1t is
the very best remedy for rheumatism
that has yet come under my observa-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

Do you want a pair of stylish fine
shoes for spring wear? Roberts & Kel-
Ter carry the finest line in the city and
will save you money by patronizing
than,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-05-19

A standard household remedy Of &C.
knowledged merit is DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. 25 cents.
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Write to Roberts s. Keller for pair OF
spring shoes or slippers. You will surely
be pleased with them.
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Baby carriages at sTALEY s. Cos.
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J. f. HOUFF.
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List of Unclaimed Letters

in Clifton Forge Postofice week end
e Saturday, May l4th. 1882. Parties calling
i these letters VIII please say they are adver
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-09-26
The Mockingbird in California.

Some of my most intimate acquaint-
ances have been the mockingbirds in
the California groves. 1t seems almost
unnecessary to cage them, they are so
happy among the ever blooming trees,
but cages hang in balconies, at doors
and windows, all about the courts and
under the caves, and passing down the
streets one hears at all hours gushes of
melody from the wonderful mimickers
in their prisons. 1t is a cheerful sound,
yet I like better to listen to them as they
fit at will where the red pomegranates
flower, where the wild figs rear their
massive canopies, where they may hide
their young as they choose in the fra
grant orange trees tops.
One splendid fellow has his perch on
windmill fan opposite my door, where
all day long he pours out trills raptur-
Gus with glee. Some mornings he is in
such ecstasy that he bubbles down his
notes in snatches, wasting no time in
weaving them together, whenever I ap-
pear on the doorstep. know he watches
for my coming, for he apparently boards
his musical culver full of gay darts.
keeping silence for intervals when am
unseen, letting them fly in an arrowy
shower, as if he would transport me
when reappear. He is the saucy tyrant
who pecks at my hat, my hair, my
gown, when venture too near the rose
vine on the lattice where his newly
Matched babies are.-San Diego Cor.
Christian Union.
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Curious instruments of Torture.

In an old tower in Nuremburg there
Is room set apart especially for the
preservation of the curious instruments
of torture used during the uncertain
period historically referred to as the
Middle Ages. In that room you can
see thumbscrews of the most approved
pattern closely arranged along shelves
filled with liar helmets" and ''bridles"
for gossiping women. One horrid relic.
called the ''spike wheel" is heavy
cylinder, on one side of which stand out
two or more score of sharp iron spikes.
In days of old, when an offender had
been sentenced to undergo ''rollingn
he was stripped naked and firmly bound
on plank, face down. In this position
the "spike wheel" was slowly dragged
up and down his back, the number of
times depending upon the gravity of the
crime and the wording of the sentence.
In several instances the poor victims
were prodded so full of holes that they
died before they could be removed from
the plank. When death was intended
the number of ''rolls'' was not speci-
fed, but double length spikes, heated
red hot, We're put in the surface of the
cylinder. This mode of carrying out
capital punishment was hardly as expe-
ditious as the guillotine, but it was
equally as certain.-St. Louis Republic.