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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Amount Of live stock on tho market:

VOt0l......... j,LiG lpWN &tlll
Mich cows and spri niger There was n
large rIn and Fair dema ud with values a lit
tie hrmcr than last week.
ccipts were Ii yh,cr than one week ago with n
fair demand. Values remain about the SAM.
as last week.
Sheep and lambs-There was fair Gcuout
with values showing no material uhans1 :.a-a
last week.
Veal oalves-The arrivals were $50 head loer
than last week. There was an active Gcmata
with values steady. Good veal, are vel.
scarce.
Swine-The receipts were lilht. Drivers age
securing the country for fat hogs. Value are
still on the rise and are higher than ttrv l.-.
been for a number of wears. Country iut hog.
sell for Sl40,'l@c pr 10 live weight, and trt..
DjiiLl0c pr To dressed.
Western beef cattlo.-The arrival o0ly
amounted TO ls5 head. None were offered for
sale. All were kept for immediate slausA-
ter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

basis Of s. &C. clean for fine 5G5Sc FOR dne Medium.
an 4iS5j. Tor medium. Texas California and OrosoA
WOODS arc cady Pulled wool sells we'll " 52s 400 peS
poun for super. Australian woods are arm and ia &c.
mond, and foreign carpet wool soils steadily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
BURLINGTON MARKETS.
Local Retail Markets.

BURLINGTON. Feb. g. 1893.
There arc few changes to note in prices in
the local market. Following arc the quota.
tions as corrected by come OF Burlingtons
prominent merchants,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
Chicago Grain aud Produce oIartst.

UHIcAHo, Tod. !
Thelssdlng futures closed as folows
wHrAT-No FEBRUARY. 7issG74Ac. May 5s'sc-
July, 7sla@7SNc.
COltN-No. : February $3.50; May, i'i4o Juy
414c.
OATS - No. February, SAc May, size,
July,
MSS PoRK-Per barrsl-FebruarE $; May
slg.55.
LARD Per 100 pounds - May. slls2'ai July
$ll4h
SHORT RIBs-Psr 100 pounds-Feb, s.; Nay.
SlOIO.
Cs,h quotations were A. follows
FLouR-Patsnt fancy $3.50 esL6G hbrsrr LIl ;
straight a. . sAtG water wheat fLiSaLSG spru;
PATENTS. s4.SlSI60 winter nstentA sL3p5.4.j5
WnEAT-h@ snriaG. IIAe. No ROT 1ili.
CORH-No q. i4isc
OATB-No. At ol,s Cg3llSA; No. white C; No
&.
RYg-No At 3d..
BARLSY-No ?. 6Ic
FLANsEFD-So. l. Sl21
fORk-sls.s0
LARD-SlL954g 1874
SHORT klbS-5dcs-S.0.l 0AlON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09
BAD ECZEMA ON BABY.
Head ono solid Sore. Itching
Awful. Had to Tic His
Hands 20 Cradle. Cured
by CUticura.

Our little hoy bro e out on his head with a
bad form of eczema, when he was four months
old. We tried three doctors, bnt they did not
help him. We then used your three CurI-
CUI{A EEMrntES and after using them eleven
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

Sold everywhere. Price, CUrtoUnA. 5Oc.;
PORTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION,
Boston.
9s3-~" How to Cure Skin Diseases" "a pages.
81 illustrations. NO testimonials. mailed free.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

The insolvency of the Qua dian Endow-
ment society is admitted by its officers
doc" Langley, king of Peter Funlis, was
arrested at Boston for obtaining money by
false pretences-The weather-crop bull
letin for January states that little dam-
age has leen done to any crop in New
England, unless it DO the grass roots in
northern sections, where snow covering is
light - Tbs Connecticut Liver roads
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-09

The Barre Manufacturing company or
gan izsd to send granite exhibits 10 the
worlds fair have chosen the following Of
flcers: j. d. Smith presidents c. II. More,
clerk. and T. g. Rowland, treasurer.
Granite business IS booming at East Barre,
eight firms are now running, aud 10 Italian
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

In of this fact We kindly ask you throw pass
ING glimpse into our corner window in which have
on display couple of bargains which you will greatly
appreciate al the prices.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
Hot Weather
Fabrics.

VIII be sold at a great sacrifice
in price to close out the several
lines Immediately. We will offer
Bargains in Dress Glnghams.
Bargains M Apron Check Cing-
hams
Bargains in Satecns.
Bargains in FoulardS.
Bargains'in Challics.
Bargains IN Tissues.
Bargains N NaInsooks.
Bargains IN White Goods.
Bargains in Wash Goods of
every conceivable weave and style.
including
10000 Yards Apron Check Cling
hams. worth Ioc. at I-2c a yard.
40 pieces best Outing Flannel,
worth II I-2c. at 7 I-2c yard.
Best styles French and Scotch
Ginghams, marked down from 25c
to I5c yard.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

week startling cut in prices VIII ruIe
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

Edsefaails yrs rrntlY. shen rosfive a.
Billions. ~ vhen the bisasi = sVpnrc af
aiaEzlsh ~ permanently ours iiahtaa
cerstipatieo - awaken tie khireys ara
hFer ~ areithy activity. without a.
fitatier ~ ~rskenin1 tAeni. e. ,iistei
hsaslsches eplds o. feveus u-s Syrup q
Faa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
C0LORED DRESS co DS( ]
SILKS, 81
BLACK DRESS GO0DS.)

You can select Silk for Dress or
Trimmings this week at money
saving prices.
Colored Dress Goods. worth
5oc 10 75c, will not stop here long
at the price made on them. To go
this week at 3oc a yard.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
Ladies'
Tea Gowns
and
Wrappers.

Ladies Calico Wrappers.
Ladies Cambria Wrappers.
Ladies White Wrappers.
Ladies Sateen Wrappers at ir-
resistabie prices.
Ladies Print Wrapper at Soc.
LADIES' Calico suit at 81 and
SIPS.
Ladies Cambria Suits at sI.4o
and sI.oo.
Ladies Foulard Suits at SI8o
and $Io8.
Ladies White Muslin Wrap
pers reduced to $3.50 and S2o8
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

value will be given as will astonish.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
Ladies' Shirt
w aiSts.

White Lawn, Percale. Sateens,
Foulard and Batiste at greatly re-
duced prices. Secure one now
while you can get the benefit OF the
low price and the comfort of wear
inc one this warm weather.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

Tickets far ssie AZ Hart's slras st1re
o. fbe raeea va Soldiers Hame and
North PARK eaiy ] ceas.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

received splendid invoice of Ladies handmade Mo
This week will offer the follow
ing range p~cs $3.50 sIoo So8 81 and S25o
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
NYE ON The PANIC
he Gsss a Nlcs. wholssoms
Lsstsr From Father 70 Son
AxEsT FINANCIAL MATTERS
sz<.1isz bs lis.ry whale the Lzfs.r 4
Agar Fros Iisns--Ahost she Love
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D.Dsz<<A- - ~ kdx>F w. Ss>l
bcgx sso2Ls. n c.. Aagust.
Nj DzAs H2kx--ronr lind lsrfer
p&z-s ys<ssrslsy. .ad I ga u whsn iwsnt
y 1zl We kAd hopsd. your n.oEh-r
- 1s. sha< you so1I1 spsnd year w.
s1lio1 hars - home with us this yszr IN
~ mountains. has you sem % prefer
vssr ysanx-r oomEsdes from collegs. b
n'sss thry mnsE u csurss iusf naturally
baov more thsa us ohl people here thai
Us - advantage
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
7 ICON Z RID S
1 2o-3 1 MONROE ST.
THE WORLDS FAIR
MINIATURE.

Thousands of the Identical articles shown at the
Worlds Far may be fond in duplicate at store
and prce, from onethrd onehaif those asked at
the fair The is plain The exhibitors expenses
enormous and the percentage they obliged to
pay the fair is large that prices BE- exorbtant
These facts know from experience and from the tes
timony of hundreds Of customers Moral-Stay at
home and buy at Leonards Our stock is being con-
santy enriched By the arrival of the latest foreign and
domestic novelties for the fall trade line ofnc sta
tionerv at cut prices is worthy of your attention
An assortment of French Glassware rom the fam
factory OF Baccarat consists of Rose Bowls Vases
Punch Owls etc, artistic shapes and coors Real
Sevre ina in plates and vases have Just been
opened From Havlland & Co, Limoges we have lust
received Chocolate Sets Luncheon Sets Meat Sets,
&c in choice decorations An invoice of Alabaster
Ware from Italy IS very attractive.
You can find what you W mt in Fans in our stock
Favors for the German among our no, elites.
II. LEONARD'S SONS & CO.
NO. 2O-3f MONROE ST
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
Remnants.

These will be marked at a small
price and closed out at once.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

As the season grows Older the
increased clippings in our Wash
Goods departments make more
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06
w ashable
Duck Suits.

In new summer shades. solid
and striped. will move lively this
week at hevery low prices we have
marked them.
Ladies desiring a stylish. cool
and serviceable suit for these warm
weeks to come should not fail to
see these pretty garments.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-06

In this, our Suit department, we
will offer special reductions in
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
Highest Of all III Leavening Power Latest u S. Govt Report
|}|AI B Bsls,i'ss'!
AESOg UTEIY PURE
ABSg1gz e. / EIYs PURE

seen to be enjoyed. Its dizzy heights
and depths can be seen but not described,
and the sublime views here of them
selves are worth a visit to this far-off
land.
After remaining there for some days
we started for Chicago. After lingering
few hours in Minneapolis and inspect
ing the great Touring mills, we came on
to the site of the Worlds Fair. There
the West is seen in miniature, and in
deed the people and products OF every
cline are there, and one sees in the
White City of Jackson Park what he
might not see after months of travel.
But your readers are familiar with this
the greatest show that has ever been
seen ON EARTH and will not speak OF it.
After ten days of most pleasant stay, we
again started by the Big Four for Gin
cinnati and Clifton Forge, where we ar
rived safely after an absence OF six
weeks and journey of about 1000 miles,
in sixteen States and three Territories,
we'll pleased to be again in my own place
and among my own people, and after
all is said and seen, there is no place like
home. E. w. NJ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
The Clifton Debating Club

met on Tuesday night according to app
pointment. A good audience greeted
the speakers. Ladies were chosen as
judges. The question discussed was rath-
er new one, namely: "Resol0ed, That
war is more powerful than the pen"
DR.. Savage and Mr.. Jno. L. Duncan
supported the affirmative and Messrs. j.
G. King and Richards the negative.
The speeches were good, and showed
that the young men had given the sub
iect some thought and preparation. The
decision was in favor of the affirmative.
Messrs. G.. F. Moore, John Ryals and
W. Fl. Book took part in the general de-
bate, Mr.. Ryals favoring the negative,
Rev. Book the affirmative and Mr.. Moore
both. This is good place for the young
people, to go Tuesday nights.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
A Dance at Hotel Clifton.

The impromptu dance arranged by
the guests at the Hotel Clifton Tuesday
night, was a very enjoyable affair. The
new room, intended by Col. Allen for the
Pool and Billiard room, was utilized as
the dancing hall. Prof. Glass furnished
the music and the light fantastic was
merrily tripped until 10 o'clock. The
company repaired at intervals to the dis
ming room, where delicious refreshments,
provided by Major Carey, were informal
ly served The genial Proprietor has
signified his willingness that this pleas
ant way of relieving the tedium of the
approaching long winter evenings, shall
be INDUCED in frequently. Those who
participated were: Capt. and Mrs. Har-
man, Mr. and Mrs. Schoolcraft, of New
Mexico Capt. and Mrs. 'Doyle,of Staun-
ton; Miss Mamie Allen and Mr.. Travers
Hartman, Miss Grice and D. S. Eichelber-
ger, Mary Hartman and James Allen
Stags-Frank O'Meara, Jno. L. Duncan
and Elmer Miller.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

Rev. .P.Fife commenced a meeting at
Waynesboro on Sunday with excellent
prospects.
The Disciples will organize Sunday
School in the school house in South
Clifton Sunday at oclock p:' IN.
EPISCOPAL PARISH ROOM.
Divine Service on Friday at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, II a. IN.
Preaching in Presbyterian church on
next Sunday morning. If the Quarterly
Meeting in behalf of the Bible Cause is
held in the Methodist church at night,
shere will be no services in Presbyterian
church.
Services of the Church of Christ (Dis>
ciples):-Thursday at 500 p. m, Prayer
meeting. Subject, " Honesty Lords
day at $50 a. M. Sunday School; at II
a. m. preaching-subject 1.-The Highest
System of Banking; 11:40 a. m, Com
munion; 6:45 p. ~, Y. P. S. G. E.; p.
M, preaching subject, 1.-The Bible Elec-
tom; p. M, handshaking.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21

Robt q James, ESQ, one OF Clifton
legal lights, returned on Monday night,
aftera very enjoyable tour OF the Worlds
Fair, having spent ten days in seeing the
wonderful productions of brain and
Drawn.
Miss Constance Warwick, who has
been spending some time with her sister,
Mrs JAS A. Frazier, at Rockbridge Al
nm Springs, stopped oyer night at the
Hotel Clifton, on her return toher home,
near Warm Springs.
Mr. Taylor M. Elliott, who was former
ly employed at the Nettleton Wooden
Mills, but is now located at Bedford
City, Va, arrived here on Tuesday ON a
visit to his friends. He hopes to return
to Clifton in the near future.
A. G. Braxton Of Stanton and Peter
x. Smith, of Norfolk have entered suit
against the Norfolk u Western Railroad
company for $4,000 damages, on behalf
of Mr. Bailey who was injured in wreck
near Basic City last September.
Mr.. S. Nee Young from Mississippi,
who has been spending some time here,
canvassing for the National Supply
Co., of Chicago, leaves for Washington
and Lee University today. We. were
pleased to form his acquaintance.
Capt. and Mrs. T. s. Doyle and daugh-
ter Dorothy, the former Superintendent
of the D. D. & b. L., of Staunton, are
guests of Mrs Doyie's father, Capt
Lewis Hartman. at the Hotel Clifton.
Mrs. Doyle will be in the city several
weeks.
Rev. Ct. f. Lollin, pastor of Winfield
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
South, Little Rock, Ark, died recently.
He was native of Fauquier county,
Va, and was formerly a member of the
Baltimore Conference, Methodist Episco-
pal Church South.
The G. g. 0. pay-car arrived here on
Tuesday and distributed a large amount
of money. Let those who received it
pay their creditors and they will thus re-
lieve to large extent the business de-
preston in this community. Don't with
hold what is justly due your neighbor.
Mr. VIM. Fay Donovan, son of Capt.
Jno. Donovan, Manager of the Clifton
Forge Wholesale Grocery Co. left Staun-
ton for Browns University, Providence,
Rhode Island, last week, to complete his
education Mr. Donovan is one of the
most promising young men in Virginia.
Master Mechanic, J. A. Quinn, in
charge of the 9. " 0. shops in this city,
left on Sunday night last on visit to
friends in Indiana and will also spend
several days at the Worlds Fair. We
suspect he has other attractions in that
direction, of far more interest to him
than the great Exhibition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
Receiver App ointed.

Mr. C. F. Moore. attorney, represent
ing E. NJ. Nettleton, Esq. and others, APP
peared before Judge Mclaughlin yester-
day Wednesday, and obtained decree
appointing E. A. Snead, ESQ.,, receiver
for the Electric Light and Power Com
pany of this city. We are informed by
Mr. Snead that the lights will be turned
on as soon as possible perhaps on Satur-
day night. We hope that Mr.. Snead
may speedily accomplish his object, as it
il great Inconvenience to be deprived
of the comfort and protection derived
from the electric light.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
The World S Fair.

Cardinal Gibbons, after tour of the
building. said of the fair: ut is be-
W ilderIng in its grandeur. 1t seemed to
melike fairyland had read all about
it and seen all the pictures, but they
conveyed no idea whatever of the sight,
The Columbian Exposition directors
have called special meeting for Mon
day to discuss the feasibility of keeping
the fair open until the end or the year.
in.view of the large attendance.
The Pennsylvania Building has been
presented to the Chicago Naval Acad-
envy. 1t will be moved on rollers to the
lake front and used as an armory.
Many foreign exhibitors are unwilling
to remain at Chicago longer than the
time set for the close of the fair. No
provision has been made by their gov
ernments for the extra expense. They
also complain of lack of hospitality on
the part of Chicagoans.
The number of paid admissions at the
Worlds Fair Saturday was 199321; Sun.
day, 47,654; total to date 1880, 600.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
PENSIONS!


Being located near tint Government Depart
ments am able to give your claims better atter,
ton than attorneys located elSew here. Special
attention given to difficult and rejected claims
II your present attorney does not suit you, and
is Slow write us. U. S. Soldiers who have lost
their discharges can obtain new ones. Charges
of desertion removed. No fee unless you get
Pension. Advice FREE. Soldiers pensiOned
at less than (Sl2) dollars per month, and suffer
ing from disability in addition to that named in
their pension certificate may obtain increase
under the new law. 1t is not necessary for you
to have gotten any ailments in War to get pen
stoned under the new law. Pensions for widows
and children without regard to cause of solii-
ier's death; for mothers and fathers who were
dependent on soldier when he died or not Pen
sions obtained for service rendered during the
Mexican and Indian wars A Mexican pension
can now be increased to $12 per month.
PATENTS.
Caveats, Trade Marks, Eesings. Copyrights and
all Patent business conducted for Moderate fees.
and advice given to Inventors
without charge Address,
THE NORMAN CLAIM AGENCY.
Box I67. Washington, d. {.
augl7--2m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
The Main Street Fruit Stand.

Mr.. G. Sayarese, the enterprising fruit
and confectionery dealer, on the bridge
iu front of the Bank building, has just
received 100 baskets of Grapes, of the
Delaware, Concord and Moscotello vari-.
cites; punches of Bananas. 2 barrels
of California Pears and full line of
Fresh Candies Also sells fine brands of
Cigars Ladies in want of choice fruit
will find his varieties the best and prices
reasonable. His stand is fitted up in
nice style and he solicits the patronage
of the public. You will find him ready
to serve you with the best in his line
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
DEATH OF PROFESSOR TowLEs.
He Met His Glass at the University

He Met His Glass at the University
and Expired Soon Afterwards.
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, Va, Sept 10
William B. Towles, NJ D., professor of
anatomy and materia medica in the
University of Virginia, died at his res
idence near the University, at late
hour last night. He had not been well
for several months, and was feeling
quite indisposed yesterday. However
he met his class at the appointed hour
at the opening of the session. Despite
the best of medical skill he rapidly grew
worse and died. His physicians are not
certain as to the nature of his disease,
but severe hemorrahage fastened
death
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
To Represent Virginia.

Miss Elizabeth Southall Clarke, who
is to represent this State in the bevy of
southern beauties at the Birmingham
convention, is just twenty-one years of
age and is resident of Newport News.
She is related to the Southall and Hada-
man families Of Virginia. Her maternal
uncle, Albert Southall, was the adopted
child of President Tyler. A decided
blonde, her eyes are blue, her hair gold
en-, her features of the Grecian type.
She has adopted journalism as profess
sional and is the correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun and the Norfolk Nrgimr
inn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
An Engineer Seriously Injured.

About 3 O'Clock on Saturday afternoon
last, as Mr.. e. G. Stull. who is employed
as engineer at the Rich Patch Mines,
south of Low Moor, was leaning out the
cab of his engine while in motion, he
was caught by some projecting timbers
attached schultz and severely squeezed
and bruised about the shoulders. He
was taken to his home in that vicinity
and under the skillful treatment OF DR..
Bonner of this city, is rapidly recover
ing. Mr. Stull made narrow escape
from instant death.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
Scarcity of Sugar.

The wholesale merchants are CONS
planning that they are unable to get
sugar which they have ordered from the
refneries, and fear that they will be
unable to fill orders which they are cons
SANITY receiving. The refners have
matters in their own hands, and as they
are protected by tariff of ac pound
on refined sugar, they don't concern
themselves about the wants of the pub
lie. The wholesale merchants of this
city are enterprising enough to import
foreign sugars and say they would do SO
at once but for the tariff, which, it APP
pears, handicaps every branch of trade
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
YIN. C.. A. Entertainment.

Don't forget the Library Party to-
morrow friday night at the Masonic
Hall. Every right minded citizen will
take an interest in this and come and
help in the endeavor to raise funds to
furnish our Y. M. G. A. building. There
will be cream and cake, and any amount
of fun. Every one is expected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
Sudden Death.

Col. Best, of Ronceverte, w. Va, so
long and SO we'll known, in connection
with the st. Lawrence Boom and Manu-
featuring Co. of w. Va, fell dead in
Chicago on Monday. 1t is supposed that
organic trouble of the heart was the
cause of his death. He had gone to
Chicago, with members of his family, on
visit to the Exposition. His loss will be
felt in the Campbellite church, of which
he was an ardent supporter, as well as
in the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
A Library Party.

There will be Library Party in the
Masonic Hall on Saturday, Sept. s2nd.
This entertainment, which will be very
unique and enjoyable, is for the purpose
of raising funds for the furnishing of the
Y. NJ. G. A. building Of this place. Every
one interested in the success of the AS
ISOLATION is expected to come and help
ina good cause
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
Carried OFF the Prize.

A pretty silver watch was recently
won by Miss Katheryn Yost, daughter
of Maj. Yost, Editor of Yosts Weekly, of
Staunton, for the best descriptive letter
by Miss not over 16 years old. She
wrote of the Worlds Fair and told much
in her limit of 500 words In the con-
test there were 1000 competitors. The
New York Press gave the prize.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-21
Montgomery Presby terry.

At the last meeting of Montgomery
Presbytery, Rev. Colin Stokes, OF Cov>
lngton, was elected Commissioner to
the General Assembly and Rev. L. W.
Irvine was chosen one Of the clerks OF
Presbytery The next stated meeting
will be held at Covington in April. An
adjourned meeting will be held at Lynch
burg to ordain Mr. G. g. Sydno~,