The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-04-21
Mr.. Winter has just gotten in a nam
moth ice cream. freezer.


moth ice cream freezer.
Miss Katie Alley is visiting friends and
relatives IN Stanton.
Mr H. G. Braxton, OF Stanton, was
IN town on Thursday last On profession
al business,
Mi r. i. Stratton. . we'll known Staun-
ton grocer, was in Clifton Forge on Fri
day last.
The Clifton Forge Grocery Company
a few days ago received a whole ear load
of buckets.
Mrs. r. Parrish returned on Monday
from visit to friends in Washington,
D. C.
Miss Cecilia TaIiaferro, Of Baltimore,
and Miss Eugenia Taliaferro, Of Angus
ia, are at DR.. Hughes
New electric lines are being stretched
in different directions to accommodate
the demand for lights.
Miss Rosa S. Cox, sister of Mr.. Wallace
Cox. of the Allegheny Bank, is visiting
at Mr.. H. 7. Parker's.
Mrs. E. f. Dunlap, who has been visit
ing friends in Philadelphia, returned
home last week.
There was a down pour Of rain all day
yesterday. and a good prospect for
continuation at the close.
Mr.. J. e. Martin, formerly with Rodes
s. Parrish, has accepted a position with
Mr. Winter as salesman in his bakery.
1t is a rare thing not to see a couple of
cars standing on the tracks OF the Cliffs
ton Forge Grocery Company unloading
The meeting of the stockholders of the
Clifton Forge Company takes place to-
day. The Sales will also be commenced.
The Clifton Forge Grocery Company
will, in few days. put another salesman
on the road to travel for their business.
The Clifton Forge Grocery Company
will shortly put another salesman on the
road. We are glad to note this evidence
OF bright prospects for the Company
Mr.. P. E. Powell, of the well known
firm of p N. Powell & Son, of Staunton,
was in Clifton Forge last Thursday in
the interest of the firm.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. O'Callahan, of
Rich Patch, were in town on Saturday
and paid the VIRGINEAN Office a pleasant
call.
Mr. Virgil jackson, of Washington, D.
c., has accepted position with Messrs.
w. B. Grove s. Co. He comes recon
mended as first class druggist.
The stockholders meeting of the Cliff
ton Forge Company takes place to-day,
and the sale of lots will be be commenc-
ed if approved by the stockholders.
Mr.. Floyd Landlord, of Staunton, has
accepted position with the Clifton
Forge Grocery Co., and has taken charge
of the books of that concern.
1t is unusual to see less than two or
three cars of groceries standing on the
track of the Clifton Forge Grocery Co.,
to be unloaded.
The Clifton Forge Grocery Company
a few days ago received car load of
brooms for their trade. A car load Of
brooms will sweep large territory.
The Odd Fellows of Covington, will
celebrate their anniversary next Tues
day, April 26th. Rev. E. w. McCorkle
will deliversthe address on this occasion.
Rev. Mr. Wheeler has changed his in
tended place of domicile, and will, in
few days, move to one of the houses of
the Banking and Construction Company
on the Heights.
The Presbyterian Church has recently
been much improved by having the Win
dows stained in variegated colors. The
work is very artistic and was executed
by Mr.. Arthur Lacy.
Married, at Longdale Furnace, April
18th, Mr.. John r. Harrison and Miss
Cordelia Musgrove. Also on April 18th,
West Clifton, Mr.. Norman Piggins and
Miss Katie Phelps.
The first Quarterly Conference of the
NJ. E. Church will be held in Clifton
Forge on Saturday, Apri! both, and Sun
day, May 1st. Presiding Elder Ham
mond will be present on this occasion.
The new bakery and confectionery
just opened on Ridgway street, by Mr..
and Mrs Winter, presents one of the
most attractive business places in town.
They are prepared to supply the trade
with the best of everything in their line,
and will soon open an ice cream saloon
in connection with the present business.
Mr.. Winter is connoisseur in pastry
business.
AS the VIRGINIAN is being issued, the
marriage of Miss Matte Hughes, daugh-
ter of Dr. j. f. Hughes, is taking place
at the Christian Church, Rev. Mr.. Omer
performing the ceremony. After the
marriage thercouple will be given re-
ception at the home of the bride for
few hours. The couple spent the night
at Gladys Inn and leave this morning
on a northern bridal tour