The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-05-18
MIR. r. L. Thomas is a Cam
didate for the City Council
and soiIcits your support.

Messrs. Meyers s. Kebeisky, dry goods
and clothing merchants, offer their stock
at reduction in prices, in order to re-
linquish business.
The coming marriage of Miss Alice
Halves, daughter of Rev FL. II. Halves,
D. D., of Bluefield, w. Va, to R. H.
Shirley is announced.
Candidates ought to be veay careful as
to what they say about their Compel
itors. Otherwise, they will only lnjure
themselves.
Patronize the Festival at Masonic
Hall tonight. "Surprise Boxes and an
cart Gallery" Charming young ladies
are in attendance.
Read the witty advertisement in
another column by Mr.. Robt. Entsmin-
ger, proprietor of the City Barber Shop.
Give him an early call.
Messrs Roberts 81 Keller announce a
10 per cent. reduction for cash on all
goods sold on and after this date, with a
view to a change in business.
Delicious Ice-Cream>C Chocolate, Straw
berry, Vanilla, &C., with several kinds
of cake, served in the most stylish man
ner, at Masonic Hall tonight
Sewer pipe has been laid from the res
idence Of w. F. Tinsley, Esq, ON Pros
pect walk, across jefferson street to the
brow of the hill on the west
Last Sunday was bright and clear, and
the young ladies of Clifton were out in
force, clad in the most fashionable cos
tunes. They were very pretty.
An endorsement by large number of
citizens of Mr. R. L. Thomas for mems
bership in the City Council, was receiv-
ed too late for this issue. 1t will appear
next week.
The Clifton Forge Shoe Company are
selling Shoes at so cents in the dollar.
Call and see them or send for circular.
They include the latest styles and are
artisticaliy finished.
Geo. K. Anderson, ESQ.,, Cashier of the
Allegheny Bank, returned on Tuesday
evening last, from few days visit to
his family, temporarily sojourning at
Louisa Courthouse.
Lena, the sprightly little daughter OF
Mr.. Lon T. Alley, who has been quite
sick, of bilious fever, is now much i'm
proved, and we hope will soon be en-
tirely restored to health.
The Christian Endeavor Sociable oil
the Disciples Church on Friday night
last, was pronounced by those in attend
ance one of the most delightful social
entertainments ever held in this city.
On account of being called to officiate
at the funeral of Miss Lilly King in the
Falling Spring Valley, Rev. H. L. Wood
was prevented from filing his appoint
ment to preach at Iron Gate, on Sunday
last.
Miss Callie Steele, Chief Directress o.
the "Peak Sisters" made several SPLEEN
did local ''hits'' during the laughable
performances of the" Peakses''o Monday
night last. They brought down the
house."
We are indebted to our country friend
living al the Sulphur Spring, Mr.. Geo
Kimberlin, for some fine specimens o.
Incronites marble and other formations
found near his residence. Call at the
VIRGINIAN office and see them.
Look out for 'sharpers' tomorrow
Circus day. There may be many tempt
ing games of chance, but if you indulge
you will find that the chances are de
cadedzy in favor of the man who man
ages the enterprise Keep out of them
Capt. Thos. J. Burke, of Huntington
brother of W. A. and R w. Burke was
in the city Tuesday. He has been under
treatment for a few months at his broth
er-in-law's, DR.. G. T. Lewis, of Clifton
Forge, but is now looking well.-YOSt'
Weekly.
A Festival is now being held in Masonic
Hall under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society. This will likely be the las
night, and if you want to enjoy pleas
ant evening, don't fail to attend. TIL
room is attractive and the refreshment
superb.
Mr.. Harry G.. Williams, of Healini
Springs, Va, was a pleasant visitor a
the VIRGINIAN Office on Thursday last
and enrolled his name as subscriber
This is the young gentleman who wa
married at Covington to Miss Sue Low
man, of Millboro Springs, short tim
since. He is one Of Baths promisin
l