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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23
Fete Frulte.

A sLadies Tea" at the house of Mrs
Lewis Hartman, on the Heights, last
Tuesday evening. proved to be quite a
brilliant little affair. The invitations to
''fete fruite'' defined the character OF
the stea,' and gave the happy guests an
intimation of the good things in store
for them. The colors selected for the
decorations were pink, blue, and yellow;
and these eolors appeared in the tarie-
tan portieres, the souvenir fans, the dra-
peries and ribbons of the supper room;
and the badges of the young ladies who
officiated there. Ferns and other woody
things gave forth spicy and refreshing
odor. which pervaded all the rooms.
Mrs. Hartman WAC assisted III receiving
by her daughter, Mrs. Doyle, Of Staun-
ton; Mrs. Sergeant presided over the
lemonade table; and Mrs. J. L. Mann
was the presiding genius of the supper
room. Here three young girls, Misses
Mary Mann, Katie Coley, and Emma
Wheeler. served the guests with ice
cream, coffee, cakes and several varieties
of fruits; and to the watohfplness and def
service of these graceful InaiGens was
due much of the success OF the evening.
The hostess was tastefully attired in
China silk with chiffon rufnes. Mrs.
Doyle looked even prettier than usual in
a dainty costume OF blue and white;
while Mrs. Harman's little daughters,
aged respectively seven and five years,
were really bewitching in their simple
white dresses and flowing hair.
Among the guests from out of town,
we noticed Mrs. Withrow of Milbboro,
Mrs. Hayden, of Fincastle, Mrs. Cooper.
OF Iowa, and Miss Lloyd, of New York,
Our own charming townswomen were
well represented by Mrs. Gray, Miss
Grice, Mrs. Moody. Mrs. Smith, Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs Dunlap, Mrs, EeFlsely, Mrs.
King, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs.
Parish. Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Coley, etc.
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The Keeley Institute.

This institution, which was established
in our midst early last fall for the treat
ment of liquor and opium habits, has
met with far greater SUCCESS than was
expected by many doubling Thomas. :"
Its usefulness in restoring men to condi-
tions that render life worth anything,
has only been measured by its opportu-
mites. We know nothing Of the haodas
opera7adi by which this transformation
is effected, but we cannot fail to observe
the effects of the treatment upon those
who were heretofore regarded as almost
hopeless victims Of intemperance. 1t is
not too much to say that the good it has
already accomplished and is steadily en-
gagged in, is beyond computation. The
Kelley Institute at Salem is worthy OF
being cherished by our people ''for it's
very works sake" twill be advanta-
geous to this place in more ways than
one, and will leave pleasurabe recollec>
tions of Salem in the minds of those who
have been cured of their infirmities that
will endure so long as life lasts. 1t is
worthy. by reason OF the good work 1t ls
doing, Of encouragement Of the people
in every quarter of Virginia, and it is
but to be better known to be still more
highly appreciated Editorial IN Salem
(V0.) Times Register.
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Religious intelligence.

Next Sunday is Children's Day at the
Methodist Church. Rey. v W. Wheeler
will hold the regular evening service.
Services at the Baptist Church as us
uai on Sunday morning and evening.
II a. IA, subject, THE Second Coming of
Christ"
All are cordially invited to attend the
meetings of the Epworth League, at s
o'clock every Tuesday night, in the
Methodist church.
Rev. Sir Knight E. w. McGorkle, will
preach a sermon to the Knights of Pyth-
las, next Sunday morning by request.
They will attend i'll body, in uniform.
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Unlntentionally Omitted

In the notice of the delightful "Fish-
ing Party" at Grif1iths, published in our
last issue, the compositor unintentional-
ly omitted the following names. in the
order in which they were written:
Miss Quinn and Mr.. Surber. Miss Mur-
ry and Mr.. Blair Hawkins
We cheerfully make this correction as
it is the purpose of the VIRGIN1AN to
publish correct, camplete and impartia1
information.
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New Hack Line.

Messrs. Davis & snapp have done a
good thing for clifton Forge, and we
trust for themselves, by putting in oper-
alton a hack line. from East Clifton
Forge to West. Clifton. The drug store
Of W. 3. Grove & Co. is the eastern
terminus of the line, and the West Cliff
ton Forge depot the western objective
point. There are no regular interven-
ing stops, but passengers may get off
wherever they desire, and the train may
be tagged at any point along the line by
those wishing 10 SET ahaard. Under che
present schedule eight round-trips are
made daily. Below we give the time
table:
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1t Saves the Children.

Mr.. c. H. Shawen, Wellsville, Kan,
says: 1T is with pleasure that speak
of the good Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy has done my
family during the last fourteen years.
In the most obstinate cases of summer
complaint and diarrhoea among my chill
dren, it acted as a charm, making it
never necessary to call in a physician. !
can truthfully say that in my Judgment.
based on years of experience, there is not
a medicine in the market that is its equal
For sale by Farrar & Williamson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23
Preparing for the Fourth

The Knights of Pythias do not intend
the Glorious Fourth to pass by unno-
ticed. They are busy arranging for one
OF the biggest celebrations our city has
ever beheld They propose to begin the
festivities with grand parade, after
which will be picnic and dance in the
grove west of town, where games of all
kinds, music and other attractions will
entertain the participants.
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Sanitary Precautions.

The varied stenches which meet our
nostrlls ON every hand, augmented in
their intensity by the recent rains, make
it highly necessary to take some steps to
remove them. The health and comfort
of the citizens, and the reputation of the
place, demand that the attention of the
town authorities be turned to this mat
ter. A liberal distribution of lime among
our offensive alleys would make life
much pleasanter and safer in Clifton
Forge
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Died.

At the residence Of his father, w. w.
Brenaman, Clifton Forge, Va. Hol-
brooke an infant child, at the age of
three months ani! one day.
This bright, sweet little babe was bur
led from the house on Tuesday. The
funeral service was conducted by Rev.
E. w. McCorl1le, assisted by Rev G. G..
Sydnor. The parents have in this sad
bereavement the sincere sympathy of
the community. May they be com
foFted with the theaght that this little
flower which withered here Oh earth, has
gone to bloom forever in heaven. Gwen
so it is not the will of your Father in
heaven, that one of these little ones
should perish"
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Wall Decorations.

Messrs. Patterson s. Hardisty, the
painters and paper hangers, have now
ON hand a 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 theil
goods, and get prices. They can please
you, both in goods, workmanship and
prices. Give them call. jan 21-tl
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OF for Denver.

Misses Mamie and Bessie Bryant, the
former one of the accomplished Princi>
pals of the Clifton Forge Seminary,
which closed a very successful school
term June 18th and Sth, accompanied
their sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry Bryant,
on her return home to Denver Colorado,
on Tuesday last. The distance is about
eighteen hundred miles, and it is more
than probable that the Cliftonians will
get sea-sick before they reach their des-
tination. We wish them a safe and
pleasant journey.
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Clifton Heights Cooler than New
Jersey

Manager e. K. Sergeant, Jr., of the
Nettleton Wooden Mills, left for Wash
ing, d. c., on Friday last, where he met
his family, WHO have been on a pro-
tracted visit to relatives in Newark
New Jersey. They arrived in Clifton on
Sunday evening, and are now cozily ess
tablished in their residence on the
Heights" hrs. Sergeant says {" the
difference in the temperature here at
night and in New Jersey admits OF no
comparison. 1t is more comfortable on
the Heights than most places North
This is high compliment to our Noun
tain CITY.
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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. jan14.
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

great many subscriptions to the
VALLEY VIRGINIAN have recently eX-
pred. We desire to thank our patrons
for past favors, and to assure them that
it will afford us great pleasure to con
tinue sending them our paper, and we
shall be especially pleased to receive
$1.00 from each of them We shall aim
to give you the worth OF your money.
Try us, and see for yourself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy is the standard. It's
many cures have won its praise from
Maine to California. Every family and
every traveller shoiild be provided with it
at all times. No other remedy can take
lts.place or do it's work. 20 and so cent
bottles for sale by FARRAR & WILLIAM
SON, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23
A New Kind Of Insurance.

For twenty five cents you can insure
yourself and family against any bad re-
suits from an attack of bowel complaint
during the summer. One or two doses of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Dia-
rrhoea Remedy will cure any ordinary
case. It never fails and is pleasant and
safe to take No family can afford to
be without it. For sale at % and so
cents per bottle by Farrar & Williamson,
Druggists.
Chambertain's Cholic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy can always be de-
pended upon, it Is pleasant to take and
will cure cramp, cholera morbus, dyson
terry and diarrhoea in their worst forms.
Every family should be provided with it.
% and so cent bottles for sale by Farrar
Y Williamson, Druggists.
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sept24.

English SPAWN Liniment removes al
Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps ant
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.
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Meeting of the Bible Society.

The Clifton Forge Bible Society held
a public meeting at the Baptist church
last Sunday. Short and appropriate
talks were made by Revs. E. w. Me.
Corkle, V, w. Wheeler and j. F. Fizer;
followed bya collection to aid in placing
the Scriptures in the hands of the poor
1t is the purpose of the organization to
hold public meeting in each of the four
churches, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyte
rian and Disciples, during the year.
The cause is worthy one and should
have the hearty support of all good PEG
pie.
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Music LESSONS.

MISS MARY BRYANT will give music
lessons to those desiring to continue
music at tho Seminary during the Sums
mer vacation. Terms the same as dur
ing the school session.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23

Largest stock and lowest prices No
trouble to show goods. STALEY & Co.
Solid comfort, the Iron Cross Cigar,
The well known Architect and Build
ar, MIR. 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.
deea-tY
Mr.. w. NJ. Terry. who has been in the
drug business at Elkton, KY, for the
past twelve years, says: "Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction
than any other cough medicine have
ever sold.n There is good reason for this.
No other will cure a cold SO quickly: no
other Is so certain preventive and cure
for Group; no other affords SO much re-
lief in cases of whooping cough. For sale
by Farrar & Williamson, Druggists.
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Notice is hereby given Chat have sold
my interest in the business conducted
by Dickson & Houff, 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.
IF. HOUFF.
Nav 9Th. 1892.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23

Itch on human and horses and all ami,
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolforl's
Sanitary Lotien. This never falls. Sold
by W. NJ. ALLEN, Druggist, Staunton,
Va. Oct. 30, Oil yr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-23

DO you want pair of stylish fine
shoes for spring wear? Roberts IL KEEL
Ter carry the finest line In the city and
will save you money by patronizing
them.
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Wanted at Once

A bright, active and moral boy, from Is
to IS years of age, to learn the printing
business. Apply to the Manager of the
VALLEY VIRGINIAN
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ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. a Year, Invariably in Advance,

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS will he collected at
the end ,i each quarter. when prompt settle
nlent is .: .acted to be made.
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for JOB WORK win be due when the work
is completed.
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B. & 0. Excursion Rates for Fourth
of july.

From July lst to 4th inclusive the B.
g. O. r. r. will sell tickets from all sta
tions east of the Ohio River at greatly
reduced rates Tickets will be good for
return journey until July 9Th inclusive.
For detailed particulars as to rates apply
to earest B. & 0. agent.
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Important Notice.


In view of the fact that S. M. YosT
& Son seek to forec1ose their mort
gage OH the CLIFTON FORGE PUB
LISTING COMPANY plant, the Stock
holders of said Company are urged to
be present at meeting to be held in
the Company's Office, at II A. NJ,
Thursday, June 23rd, 1889,
to look to the Profession Of their in
terests in said paper.
STOCKHOLDERS.
June 10Th, 1882.
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Mr.. D. w. Keller, of Churchville, Aus
gusta county, a first-class carpenter and
in the employ of the Withrow Lumber
Company, which has contracts for the
erection of a number of buildings ia
Clifton Forge, seyaped his connection
with that Company here on Saturday
last. He started for Chicago on Monday
and will seek his fortune in the West.
Mr.. Keller is said to be an excellent me-
chanic, and our best wishes go with him.
A loua-sounding whistle, similar in
tone to those used on Passenger Steam
ers, has been placed in position at the
G. & 0. Railroad Shops. 1t is intended
to announce the beginning and closing
of hours for labor in those extensive in
dustries. 1t will also serve as a correct
indicator, by which we may regulate
our time pieces.
Miss Bessie Bryant, who was an assis-
tant teacher In one of the schools in
Clifton during the past winter, has been
chosen as one Of the Faculty of Miss
Wiltshires Berkeley Female Institute,
Martinsburg, w. Va, and will reside
there after September, A $4,000 build
ing has recently been erected for this
prosperous Institute.
The case of Hinkle VS.. Anderson, which
was brought in Justice Irving's court,
came on for trial last week and con-
sumed all of two days. After a long and
laborious hearing OF the evidence, the
case was decided in favor of the plaintiff
and judgement rendered against defen,
dant for 1925.
Rev. e. W. McCorkle returned last Sat
urday from a visit of several days to his
home at Lexington, Va. While there he
was present at the Commencement ex
ercises of Washington and Lee Univer
sity, which he describes as having been
of the highest excellence.
Mrs. j. E. Jopling and her two chill
dren, accompanied by her nephew, Mr.
Perkins, who has been visiting her for
several weeks, left Tuesday for two
WC0H fiSIG 10 her IdtUef aJ i FeVllldubf
Louisa county.
Mr.. Newton Parker returned Thursday
evening from Hampden- Sidney College.
where he has spent a successful and cred
liable term. At present he is stopping
with his cousins, Messrs. r. P. and E. B.
Hawkins.
We have not for many day expert
enced such hot weather as has fallen to
our lot within the last week. Consola-
ton was found, however, in the fact that
we were not in the hottest place 10 the
universe
The sCliftons" and the shop Clubs
will cross bats in a match game on Sat
urday next 1t will be stubbornly con-
tested game, and will be worth seeing.
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Parlor suits $s5, $35, $50, $50, $50, $s5
and 800, at STALEY & Cos.
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Chamber suits and chamber sets, at
STALRY IL COS.
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Fifty pieces carpets at STALEY & Cos.
Fifty pieces straw mating at STA4NK
81 Cos.
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Baby carriages at sTALEY & Cos.
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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. ]. A. DURVIN.
may 12-tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Three Houses for Rent.
jne23 It'll Apply to DUNCAN s. KING.
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Largest stock and lowest prices. No
trouble to show goods. STALEY & Co.
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List of Unclaimed Letters
A. G. FOSTER, P. NJ.

Degrees Conferred by Washington
and Lee.
At the recent COMMENCEMENT Of Wash
ineton and Lee University the honorary
degree of D. d. was conferred on Rev
r. H. Fleming, Lynchburg, Va; Rev. J.
A. Preston, Florence, Ala; Rev. Scollay
Moore, W. Va; Rev. A. M. Caclkley, W.
Va; Rev. J. Heryay Hundley, Essex
county, Va.
The honorary degree of T. L. D. was
conferred on Bishop G. W. Peterkin, W.
Va; Bishop E. R. Hendrix, Mo-; Rev.
Samuel Macaulay Jackson, N. Y; Judge
VIM. j. Robertson, Charlottesy;lla, Va.
Evening journal., 1892-08-26
PART THREE-cHApTER XVII.

PART THREE-CHAPTER XVII.
Edwin Brothertoft came gal
looping mp 70 the flames. Had he won
this race, with life for its prize?
The maddened mare tore forward as
if she would leap in among the loud riot
there.
Fire everywhere! A mob Of arrogant,
roaring, frenzied flames possessed the
cellar and the ground floor. Each win.
dow, so long a peaceful entrance forsun.
beams, now glowed with light within
or thrust out great cruel blades of fire.
striking at darkness. Fire sheathed the
base of the turret. Agile flames were
climbing up its sides, and little play
full flashes seized the creepers that
overhung Lucy's window and, clinging
to these, peered in through the panes,
looking for such diet as they craved.
The husband turned the corner Of the
house and galloped up to the window
that window where an hour ago he had
stood gazing at the proud hateful face
of the woman he loved so bitterly.
The white horse and its rider looked
in at the window. And this is what the
one quick, comprehensive glance of hor.
ror showed them, as a draft Of air
dragged the smoke away:
Opposite, on the wall, the two heads
Of the picture were just yielding to the
flames around them. Little buds of
fame were sprouting through the floor,
little tendrils wreathing doors and draw
ing closer circle about the figure at
the center. There she sat as If this
scene was prepared to illuminate her
beauty. A gust Of air lifted the smoke
like a curtain, and there she was sitting
her black hair towering above her pale
forehead, her white arms bound to the
chair and the red light of her diamond
resting upon her white bosom.
The smoke had half suifocated her
But she was revived by the sudden food
of air as a burned door gave way. She
turned toward the window. Did hei
spirit tell her that the heart she had
wounded Was theref She lifted her fee
| bic head as her husband dashed for
ward. and it seemed TO him that amid
all the snarling and roaring of the
flames he could hear her moan. Help
Edwin Helpw
The bulbs Of fame through the hool
shot up and grew rank, the wreaths Of
fame reached out and spread fast rs tn,
beautiful tendrils Of magic vine tn,
Evening journal., 1892-08-26
PART THREE-cHApTER ~.

Edwin Brothertoft shook off the mans
clutch Of horror and stared southwark.
A duh glow, like the light Of moonrise
through mist, was visible close to the
dark line Of the horizon.
Instantly, as he looked, the glow deep
ened The black mass of the manor
house appeared against the light. The
fire must be in the rear and below. An
alarm gun from the frigate came boom
ing through the silence.
While they stood paralyzed Edwin
Brothertoft sprang down from the
mound, tore his daughter from the sad
die, and was mounted himself quick as
thought.
Il must save herr' he cried; "your
mother, my wifer'
He was gone.
A moment they could SEQ the white
horse, like a flash Of light, as she flung
down the brealneck hillside.
Then she leapcd into tho mist, and a
moment more they could hear her hoofs
clattering.
They stood appalled, and speeches..