The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-11-30

Inc question as TO VINO Is TO De y uuSo
Chalkley's successor is still being con-
versed.
Patronize the Clifton Forge Whole
sale Grocery Company, you who buy by
wholesale.
Don't forget that the VIRGINIAu can
do your Christmas advertising at very
reasonable rates.
Capt. Lewis Hartman left for Staunton
on Tuesday morning last, and will be
absent about week.
B. Frank Eakle, Jr., is erecting fine
brick Hotel in Staunton, nearly opposite
the Virginia House.
A foot bridge ought to be erected oyer
the jackson river, in rear of the G. u 0.
Shops in West Clifton.
Prof. Thos. Prosho of Staunton, is one
of the most noted violinists in this coun-
try-second only to Ole Bull.
Mr.. G. Collins Taylor and family are
now occupying their residence on Allie
ghany street, in West Clifton.
Err. VIM. Byrd is disposing of Christ
mas turkies by .'raffien down on Rail
road Avenue, or jackson street.
Col s. Brown Allen and family will
occupy rooms in the Frazier building
when they leave the Hotel Clifton.
Il o1x nj Cf
Messrs. E. G.. Roberts g. Co., in this city
and govern yourselves accordingly.
You will aid a worthy object by at
tending the Entertainment given by the
ladies of the Clifton Forge Seminary.
County Treasurer, Joseph T. Fudge,
Esq, of Covipgton, was looking after
the delinquent taxpayers on Tuesday.
Mr.. r. NJ. MeLane is again in the en-
ploy of Mr.. r. L. Entsminger, the tom
serial artist Mr. McL..is good work
man.
The Entertainment Friday night is for
the benefit of the Y. NJ. G. A. All are
interested in the success of this Associ-
alton
Engineer B. NJ. Moseley wears bread
smile. His hunting party captured two
deer, to say nothing of several good fat
coons.
Ebert D. Foster is back from a five
weeks sojourn in Staunton and vicinity.
Ebert looks the picture of health and is
in fine spirits.
Commonwealth Attorney, VIM. E.
Allen, ESQ.,, of Covington, spent a few
hours in Clifton on Monday. His friends
here are legion.
Enhancing music, amusing dialogues
and humorous recitations at the Opera
House tomorrow night. Let there be a
crowded audience.
How are you going to spend Thanks
giving? Don't forget to give thanks for
all you are and all you have, and re-
member the poor.
We received pleasant visit from Mr..
James Huffman, of Lick Run yesterday.
Read his advertisement of "Lost Mule"
in another column.
Mr.. A. s. Thompson, the Gymnasium
Instructor at the Y. M. c. A., is meeting
with success and is popular with the pat
rons of the Association.
Smoking is prohibited while in the
general delivery apartment by the Cliff
ton Forge Postmaster. A notice to that
effect has been posted.
1t is never good plan to encourage q
business enterprise that undertakes to
do WORK for the sake of doing it. Some
body is bound to be cheated.
Rev. V. ". Wheeler returned on Tues
day from business visit to Lynchburg,
Richmond, Washington and Lexington.
He had very enjoyable time.
Rev. Rutherford Brett delivered a Wig
orous sermon in the Baptist church on
Sunday night last. He has views and is
not afraid to make them known.
Hon. Jacob Yost of Staunton, arrived
in Clifton on Monday evening, and will
remain several days looking after his
business interests in this section.
The Virginia M. E. Conference is now
in session at Danville, with Bishop Gran
berry presiding. Much important busi>
nrss has already been transacted.
DR.. CT. Lewis, of Clifton Forge, has
decided to locate in Staunton in the
next few days. We welcome the Doctor
| and wish him success.-SfGat,eto7a Argus.
Read the Christmas advertisement of
Messrs. Frank P. Staley u Co, in this
issue. He has superb line of Holiday
goods Go and inspect them before pur>
chasing.
The Commissioners of Hampshire coun-
ty, W. Va, have granted license to only
one person for the sale of spirits, and he
being a manufacturer, cannot sell less
than pint.
~s1rMr. W. g. Dudley is confined to his
residence across the river, with a severe
soar throat Mrs. D., who was on visit
to her former home in Richmond, was
notified of her husbands illness and il
now ministering to his comfort.
The recent murly weather has given
pedestrians foretaste of what they can
look forward to this winter, unless the
pavements are completed. Several days
last week we simply waded through mud
and water. This ought to be remediec
at the earliest moment possible.