The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-14

Christmas goods in the VIRGINIAN.
Frank I. Frayne and company gave a
first class performance Saturday night.
In providing for Christmas, remember
that fine feathers do not make the fat
turkey.
During this unusual business depres-
sion, deal as generously as possible with
the poor.
One of the best programs ever con-
structed will be given by the Clifton
Minstrels.
Rev. W. H. Book is suffering from the
effects of vaccination. His arm is great
ly inflamed.
Mr.. Geo. Robinson, one of the VIR-
GINIAN's typos, was on the sick list the
first of the week.
We learn that Miss Eugenia Chapman
has been quite indisposed, from an at
tack of erysipelas.
Large congregations were in attend.
ance at both services of the Church of
Christ ON Sunday.
Messrs e. G. Roberts & Co. offer spacial
inducements to purchasers. Read their
new advertisement.
Beautiful Christmas presents are offer
ed by Messrs. D. s. Carraway & Co.,
druggists, Bank building
Councilman Ford allowed his steed to
travel at an unlawful speed over the
Main street bridge on Monday last.
More than 60 tickets have already been
sold for the coming Minstrel entertain
ment. They are going with rush.
The subject for the Disciples prayer
meeting Thursday night is "The Beati-
tudes." A good program has been ar
ranged.
Lewis Clarke explained his visit to
Mr.. Roberts store by stating that he
was looking for matches" How re-
diculous
Miss Carrie Hawkins, of Monroe coun>
ty, w. Va, sister of Messrs. R. p and E.
B. Hawkins. Is on visit to relatives in
this city.
You can find choice groceries, pro-
visions and Christmas candies at the
store of Bowles & Co., on Main street
Give them a call.
Ex-Mayor Thos. D. Robinson, of Iron
Gate, who is now engaged in the mer-
camille business, paid his respects to the
VIRGINIAN on Monday last.
On account of a controversy between
the Council and the Electric Light Co.
as to payment Of taxes, the electric lights
were temporarily turned off.
S. Brown Allen, late of Stauntun, is
the new Secretary of the IClifton Forge
Company in place of Capt. Lewis Har-
man, resigned. -Stauaatoaa Ar0us.
Mr.. VIM. H. Chapman has good hopes
of obtaining a Government position, un~
der the Fish Commission. We should be
pleased to hear of his appointment.
Mr.. Alonzo Gooch, who has been spend
ing some time with RELATIVES in Louisa
county, returned to Clifton on Saturday
last, and is assisting Messrs. E. g. Rob
erts & Co.
AS we go to press Masonic Hall is alive
with visitors, attending the Oyster Sup
per given by the Ladies of the Episcopal
church. 1t may be continued tonight
(Thursday.)
The negotiations necessary to consoli-
date the two papers published in this
city, are in such shape that the change
will likely be accomplished to the salts.
faction of all concerned
The Clifton young ladies ere not only
handsome and talented, but are ready
at all times to assist in furthering be-
nevolent objects. Such unselfishness is
sure to meet with just reward.
Mr.. c. NJ Mccoy, of Lick Run, slaught-
cred two hogs. 18 months old, one weigh
ing 400 and the other 500 pounds last
week. Mr. Mccoy will not want for
pork this winter, sure and certain.
At the congregational meeting, last
Sunday morning, in the Presbyterian
church, Messrs. VIM. A. Price and ].
Legrand Mann were elected Elders in
the Presbyterian church. The meeting
was largely attended.
Miss Jennie Gallaher, former pupil
of the Clifton Forge Seminary, arrived
in this city from New York on Friday
last, and is at the home of her brother,
Mr. Bryant Gallaher Miss Jennie has
many friends in Clifton.
The City Council was taken with a
spasm of generosity at it's last meeting.
1t made Sergeant Gleason present of
nearly $40 worth of clothes. Go slow,
gentlemen; you are the taxpayers stew
ards, and will be held to account.
Evangelist w. P. Fife was registered
at the Hotel Clifton on Saturday last.
He was on his way to Hinton, W. Va,
where he is holding revival meeting.
Many of his friends here called to pay
their respects. He was in excellent health
and spirits.
The funeral sermon of Henry Hiveley,
who was injured on the G. & o. yards last
week, was preached by Rev. w. H. Book
in the Christian Church. A large crowd
was present The remains were taken
to Oakland Cemetary for interment. He
leaves wife and four children.
Misleading.
In the full sheet posters issued by the
Clifton Minstrels, the announcement is