The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-05-04


'sgreateet on eartll.'' but it is only the
unapproachable "John Robinson's ~
Consolidated Shows that really is en-
titled to that distinction. See the exhl-
bition, and you will acknowledge the
fact
AS will be seen by reference to adver
tisement in another column, the Clifton
Forge Company has postponed its an
nual meeting until Thursday, May 18th,
1898, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. This is an i'm
portant meeting and shonld be largely
attended.
David H. Entsminger, Esq, returned
from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Balti-
more, on Tuesday last, where he had a
diseased eye removed. Since the opera
ton he has experienced great relief, and
it is thought that he viii be restored to
his usual health.
Mr.. J. M. Jordan. whose duty it is to
collect the various products of Allegheny
county. to be exhibited at the Worlds
Fair, has been..here engaged in that
work for several days. He has already
collected many valuable specimens of
ore, and other minerals.
Remember, that you have an import
ant duty to perform, in voting for Mayor
and Councilmen Vote for those men
who have the capacity to look after the
interests of Clifton Forge, financially
and otherwise. Prejudice or personal
dislike ought to be ignored.
We were pleased to make the acqnaint-
ance of J. M. J. Kane ESQ.,, last week,
the genial and clever Advance Agent of
John Robinson's Worlds Fair Consoli-
dated Shows" He is a business man.
and don't you forget it. or the date of
the Exhibition here, Friday, May 10Th.
General Manager F. H. Herring, of
the Clifton Forge Ice and Refrigerator
Company, started his wagons for the de-
livery of this cooling commodity on
Monday, May 1st. 1t is as clear as crys-
tai and frozen from distilled water. Mr..
Spinner has charge of the delivery wag-
Ons.
Mr.. R. M. Pritchard, postmaster and
merchant, of Healing Springs, Va, was
in Clifton on Saturday last, and called
at the VIRGINIAN Office Before leaving
we filed his order for Note Heads, En-
velopes and Circulars. Call often, Mr..
Pritchard. We shall always be pleased
to see you.
Mr.. Alonzo Gooch having decided to
cast his fortune with the "Sunny
South, - left for Birmingham, Alabama,
Yesterday, Wednesday,. Mr.. Gooch is
one of our most popular and competent
young business men. and the best wishes
of his many friends go with him to his
new home.
Mr.. Hugh Ford, formerly in the en-
ploy of Mr. r. L. Thomas, has opened q
Plumbing and Steam Fitting establsh>
ment on Main street, in the room for
1nerly occupied by Mr.. Jas. A. Myrtle, as
a tobacco and confectionery store. He
is good mechanic and solicits q share
of patronage.
On account of a slight misprint in the
article explaining the provisions of the
Dog Law, which appeared in last issue,
we re>publish same in corrected FORM
This is the law which will be carried into
effect after the 10Th of this month, by
our corporate authorities, unless it's pro-
visions are complied with by the owners
of dogs
The spacious and substantial building
being erected by Capt. Lewis Hartman
attests his faith in the future Of Clifton
Forge. He is progressive citizen, ready
at all times to do his part in building up
our growing city. Strangers visiting
Clifton Forge freely admit that it is far
in advance of its sister towns in many
respects.
Miss Bessie Bryant, after an absence
of several weeks in Washington, D. c.,
where she has been under treatment
from a specialist" for impaired vision,
returned to this city on Friday last,
much improved This information will
be read with much pleasure by her ac-
quaintances in Clifton. In very short
time we hope to be able to note her en-
tire recovery.
Rev. Fl. L. Wood attended the annual
meeting of the Diocesan Council of the
Episcopal church, held at Norfolk last
week. Also a meeting of Convocation
at Staunton. He was very cordially res
ceived, and the various Clergymen con-
shutting the membership of these bodies,
manifested lively interest in the church
work at Clifton Forge
Capt. Jno. Donavan, Manager of the
Clifton Forge Grocery Co., -wholesale--
has recovered sufficiently to leave Johns
Hopkins Hospital and has returned to
his home in Staunton. Capt. Donovan
has had a protracted illness, having been
absent from his post of duty for about
three months. In the meanwhile the
business of the Grocery Company has
been in competent hands.
Mr.. John Lipop has been chosen cap.
and is daily practlcing his men prepar-
atory to challenging the teams of neigh
boring cities This is the best team
Charlottesville has had for many years.
Charlottesville Progress.
The gentleman referred to above, is a
brother of Joseph W. Lipop, Esq, the
popular and we'll known Jeweler of this
city, himself clever minstrel performer,
base ball player and all round athlete.
When the baseball season fairly opens,
Clifton will have Club that won't be
afraid to cross bats with the Charlottes-
vile boys. Wait
AS will be seen by reference to the col
umn containing announcements, Mr.. A..
Jack Accord is candidate for re- election
to the office of County Supervisor. This
is a responsible and important position,
for upon the Board of Supervisors de-
wolves the duty of fixing the rate of tax
alton for County purposes, the distribu-
ton of the revenues and the transaction