The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-07-27
Why not pave the streets I?

the VIRGINIAN Office.
There was some color in the game OF
base ball on Saturday last.
Dispatcher E. w. Grice's stylish
new house is about completed.
A good congregation was IN attendance
at the Episcopal services on Sunday last
Capt Hartman was in attendance at
Augusta County Court on Monday last.
1t would afford much relief if the
streets were sprinkled during this heated
term.
When in need of a Veterinary Surgeon
call on Mr. Geo. E. Thomas, Ridgeway
street.
Mr. J. T. Bowles OF Roanoke was on a
visit to his uncle, ex-Mayor Bowles, in
this city.
ExMayor T. P Bowles and A. Jack
Accord, Jr., were in Coyington on Mon
day last.
Mr.. ID. A. Williamson will erect a frame
house, and not brick, as stated in our
last issue,
Let it be remembered in political con-
tests especially, that ''all is not lost that's
in danger"
Mr.. r. w. Harris has improved his res
idenee by repainting some. 1t is very
attractive home.
Attend the Baptist Sunday School Pic
mic at the White Sulphur to>day. Train
leaves at $3.50 a. M
You will spend the day in a pleasant
manner il you join the Baptist Sunday
school picnic day.
Mr.. j. Il. Chittum has about recovered
from his sprained ankle. He has laid
aside his walking stick.
We see it stated that the money string
ency in the U. S. has effected the real
estate market in 81 a N.
We have experienced warmer weather
in this section for the past ten days,
than at any former period
Lawyer Duncan, of Clifton Forge.
visited his brother in-law, Chas. Curry,
last week.-Staatnto7a A0gUs.
Miss Bessie S. Houston, a charming
young lady from Newcastle, is on a visit
to Mrs. W. F. Powell, in this city.
The Presbyterian Sunday School will
hold their annual picnic at the White
Sulphur during the month of August.
Clifton Forge is in need of paved side
walks. Money expended for such an i'm
provement would benefit rich and poor
alike.
Mr. A. o. Surber sustained heavy
BILE horse from collie sTobe" has our
sympathy.
last for weeks visit at his home, Fin
castle, Va. He expects to return the last
of this week.
Mr.. Simpson Williams, accompanied
by number of friends, spent Sunday
evening last at Low Moor in a very
pleasant manner.
The good>natured and well-meaning
Railroad Avenue politician, Patrick
O'Connor. Esq, paid his respects to the
| VIRGINIAN Oh Tuesday.
| Paved streets are source OF comfort
to pedestrians Nothing advertises a
town to greater advantage than to have
| it said, sit is we'll paved
Mr. w f. Tinsley, who is always ready
to oblige a friend, is filing the position
held by Mr. Cox in the Allegheny Bank,
during the formers absence.
The Low Moor colored band discoursed
enlivening music on the streets in Clifton
Forge Saturday evening last. 1t is a
very creditable organization.
County Democratic Committee Chair
man, c. Collins Taylor, of Clifton Forge,
would sound like business. Clifton Forge
is entitled to the Craftsmanship.
Messrs. Carpenter, Boxley & Haley,
railroad contractors, have nearly five
hundred men employed, building rails
road in Kanawha county, W. Va.
The Festival for the bedefit of the
Helping Hand Society of the Presby-
terrain church, closed Friday night last,
and was only moderately successful.
The White Sulphur Springs are among
the most famous in the country. Join
the Baptist Sunday School of this city
on an excursion to the Springs to-day.
Remember, we have printed receipts
suitable for any business-with or with
out the name of place where used, bound
in book form. Call and be supplied
Mr.. j d. Towder, telegraph operator,
was before Mayor Davis on Monday last,
charged with an assault on Yardmaster
Chas Gay. A fine of SIS was imposed.
T. Wallace Cox, Esq, the efficient book
keeper of the Allegheny Bank, is off on
vacation. He will enjoy much needed
rest at his home in Washington, D. G.
Miss Lillian Huddleston. accompanied
by Miss Addie Robinson, left Iron Gate
on Wednesday morning, to attend the
Teachers Institute at Lewisburg, W Va.
Staunton authorities would not allow
the 'petrifedn woman to be exhibited
in that city. Perhaps they were afraid
some of their dudes might make love
to her.
City Treasurer Chas r. Carson is hard
at work, getting his books in proper
shape and looking after the collection of
taxes. He remembers that public Of
flee is public trust.n
A section of one of the large dynamos
in the power house of the Electric Light
Plant was damaged by lightning on Fri
day last. Two electric currents met, and
the machinery was damaged.
Capt. Lewis Hartman and A. Jack
Accord, Jr., Esq, have been suggested