The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07

aut ia the pOStO1nce, ana makes very
obliging official.
When times are hard, keep your busi--
ness before the public by advertising in
the newspapers.
This would be a joyous world if all
the inhabitants were honest and paid
their debts promptly.
ExMayor Robinson, of Iron Gate, was
a pleasant visitor at the VIRGINIAN of
fee on Saturday last.
The Staunton Base Ball team is meet
ing with great success. The newspapers
call them the ''Grangers.
Commonwealth Attorney, Vim. E.
Allen, Esq, Of Coyington, spent Monday
among friends in this city
Hotel Brandon" at Basic City has
been sold to Edward Watson, of the
Summit House, for $4,000
Attention is called to sale of valuable
lot, advertised in this issue by Mr.. Jno.
L. Duncan, substituted Trustee.
The principal Offices of the Richmond
& Danville railroad have been moved
from Alexandria to Charlottes vile.
In the general scramble for gold and
silver, paper money is hardly mentioned
All seem to want the yellow metal
Misses Josie and Bessie Payne have re-
turned from charming visit to friends
at Charlottesville and Stanton.
G. w. kidder s. Co.'s Little Pony Cir
Gus gave two performances in this city
on Monday A molly crowd followed
the band wagon.
The store-room occupied by Mr.. R. L.
Thomas is being remodled and improved
by glass front Call and see his fine
display Of stoves, SC.
Mr. Joseph LIGHTER has established
Swann's building, near the i. NJ. G. A.
building, Ridgeway street.
Read the new advertisement in this
issue of R. L. Thomas, ESQ., the accom-
modating timer and plumber. All work
guaranteed satisfactory
Miss Blanche Pierce, the music teacher
for the Allegheny Female Institute. ar
rived here on Tuesday and has assumed
the duties of her position.
Clifton's popular attorney, r. G.James,
Esq, will leave on Saturday next on q
visit to the Worlds Fair. We wish him
all the pleasure possible.
Attention is directed to a change in
the Clifton Forge Grocery Co.'s adver>
tisement in this issue. This is reliable
firm, worthy Of patronage.
Miss Virgie Jones, who has been on a.
visit to her uncle, Mr.. J. A. Roberts, left
for Balcony Falls, on Monday last, much
to the regret of numerous friends
Mr.. w. J. Lipop, of Clifton Forge,
spent a few hours with his mother tos
day on his return home from a visit to
Richmond charlottesville Progress Aug.
30th
Miss Mamie Bryant, of Clifton Forge
Seminary, has returned from protract
ed visit to her brother in Colorado. Her
father, Col. Bryant, joined her at Chi
cago.
One of the most desirable residences
in this city, located or, the Heights"
is offered for rent by Capt. Lewis Har.
man. Read the advertisement in anoth-
er column.
The Chopping Mill, erected by Capt.
Lewis Hartman, is now in complete ran
ming order, and he is prepared to furnish
the purest and freshest corn-meal on the
market, as well as feed CT all kinds.
Now that money matters are getting
in better shape in the great commercial
centers, we hope the Allegheny Bank of
this city, will be in position to withdraw
its rule, limiting payments in currency.
Mr.. n. A. Parker, cousin of the Hawk
ms Bros, returned to his home IN Mon
roe county, W. Va, on Friday last and
will leave that point for Handler, Sidney
College to resume his studies for the
ministry
Mr.. Thos. p. Byers. formerly proprie-
tor of the Hotel Clifton, was in the city
ON Monday last He and W. G. Strough
contemplate engaging in the retail liquor
business at Staunton, where Mr.. Byers
now resides.
The Clifton Minstrels offered to give a
performance for the benefit of the 7. M.
g. A. in this city, which exhibits COM
mendable generosity on the part of the
young men composing this creditable
organization.
Lawyer Jno A. Bowles, Esq, returned
on Monday last from visit to friends at
Farmeville, Va, where, according to the
latest advices, he is engaged in an inns
portant suit We hope his p1eadifags
may be successful.
Jno. Lloyd ESQ, OF Philadelphia, Pa,
who formerly resided in this city, arrived
here On Monday last, and will remain
until today. He is in excellent health
and is prospecting in the real estate bust
ness in the Quaker City.
A Bazaar will be held in the near future
to raise funds for the furnishing of the
new Y. NJ. G. A. building. The enter
prise is in the hands of the ladies, with
out regard to denomination, and will no
doubt be great success.
Mr.. Frank Oimstead and family, the
former being chief of the Nettleton
Wollen Mills, left for Saltwater, New
York, yesterday. The mill being closed
down, Mr. Olmstead was compelled to
seek employment elsewhere.
Mr. c. Collins Taylor of the firm of
Taylor & Nuckols. returned on Monyay
evening last, from a delightful visit to
Mrs Taylor's parental home, near Green's
boro, N. 9. Mrs. Taylor and children
will remain short time longer
The postal script will soon take the
| nlaca of the pOstal note now in use The