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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
Consulting a Specialist.

Mr.. r. P. Hawkins, of the firm OF
Hawkins Bros, accompanied by Mrs.
Hawkins, visited Staunton on Monday
last, to receive further treatment for ca
tarrh from DR.. Hanger. They returned
the same day.
On Friday last, Mrs. Richard Snead,
ST., who has suffered from impaired eye
sight, accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Captain Haynes, went to Staunton
and had her eyes examined by DR..
Hanger. He pronounced the trouble
cataract, and thought her sight would
be much improved by the removal OF
the same.
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A Great Opportunity +!
It will Bring Sunshine Into Every
HOME.

BY a special arrangement made
with the publishers Of that splendid
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Ill New York, which is widely read
and universally popular, we can now
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a. Thing of Beauty.

We have a copy of the beautiful pict-
ure, "a Yard of Pansies,'' which is offer
ed free of charge to the friends OF the
VIRGINIAN. 1t can be obtained by clip
ping the order from the paper, giving
name and address, and sending three
taoo cent stamps to pay postage, to the
publisher, W. JENNINGS DEMoREsT, IS,
East Nth ST., New York.
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Go to r. L. THOMAS and leave orders
for all kinds of Tin or Slate Roofing,
Spouting, etc. He guarantees satisfac-
ton. july20
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<. Of P. officers. Elected

At a meeting of Iron Gate Lodge, No.
10, K. of P, Thursday night, Dec. Goth,
1892, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term Of six months:
George 7. Byrd, Chancellor Com
mander; W. K. Chapman, Vice~Chan.
cellor; Simpson Williams, Prelate; r. A.
Ham, Master at Arms; William Murray
Keeper of Records and Seals; James II.
Baker. Master of Exchequer; John w.
Bear, Master of Finance; L. W. Kebeis-
ky, Past Chancellor.
Mr.. George M. Farrar was chosen reps
sentative to the Grand Lodge of e. Of
P, to be held at Richmond, February
10Th, and James II. Baker, alternate.
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For Toilet Articles. Toys, Dolls,
Games, &c, we will not be downed.
w. B. GROVE & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

Santa Claus is now in the city. He
can be seen in the show window at F.
w. MAINS, where all letters can be Civ
en- him in person.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
On a Vacation.

The members of the Faculty of the
Allegheny Institute spent the Holiday
vacation at their respective homes, and
each one had charming visit. Miss
Constance McGorkle went to Lynchburg,
Miss Fannie K. Taylor to staunton, Miss
Morton to Farmville, and Miss Weaver
to Eastern Virginia. They have all re-
turned and resumed their positions in
the Institute.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

Santa Claus has all his Toys with him
at F. w. MAINS. Leave your orders
there for what you want for Christmas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

A comfortable residence on Church
street. Apply at the VIRGINIAN office.
dee 1-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
Remember the Poor.

There is family in needsin our vicin-
ity. and any aid will be received by
Mayor Bowles, or at this office, and
properly appropriated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

Give us call and let us convince you
that we are Headquarters on Xmas
goods. w. B. GROVE s. Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

Great excitement still continues at our
store over Christmas goods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

We regret to see our esteemed friend,
Jno. H. Bowles, Esq, limping about on
account of a disabled ankle, caused by
rabbit hunt in his youthful days.
AS the story goes, instead Of shooting
the rabbit he shot his ankle, much to his
discomfort.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

The LARGEST DOLL in the city can
be seen in F. w. MANN's show window,
Railroad avenue
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FOB RENT.

On first floor, next to Post office,a large
room, equipped for an office. Apply at
the VIRGINIAN office.
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FOR SALE.

Nuts, Raisins and all kinds of Fruits
at F. w. MAINS, Railroad avenue
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BAPTIST CHURCH.

The Christmas exercises of the Baptist
Sunday School which, we are Informed,
were gotten up on rather short notice.
consisted mainly of appropriate singing,
Santa Claus performances and wit, and
the usual distribution of oranges and
candies The candies were in brick
boxes, out Of which a prettily designed
chimney had been constructed by the
skilIful hands of our townsman, Mr..
John Wingfield. This chimney, with
the nicely ornamented ce dar on either
side of it, made quite charming scene.
Mr.. Reid's interesting character sketch
on the blackboard variegated the exer-
cises The Pastor was called on to make
a talk; after which he became the very
happy recipient of a fine suit of clothing,
the gift of his brethren, and a fine hat,
from the enterprising firm of Meyers &
Kebeisky. For the kindness of all these
good people the Pastor desires us..to say
for him that he is comfortably and hap
PLY clothed in sincere thankfulness.
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pREsBYTERIAN CHURCH..

Communion services in the Presby-
terrain Church next Sunday morning,
and preaching at Oakland at 4 o'clock
in the afternoon. Services at the Pres
byterian Church on Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday nights, also, in connection
with the Week of Prayer. These servi>
ces will be conducted by the various
ministers of the town.
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Thanksgiving and Xmas Goods.

Fowls, Fruits, Cakes. Fireworks, sc.
Call and examine our extensive line and
learn our prices. STULL & Co.
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RELIGIOUS IntelIigenco.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Regular serYices-morning at II
o'clock, Evening at730. Public cordially
invited. Rev H. L. Wood, Rector.
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M. L. CHURCH, SOUTH.
DISCIPLES CHURCH.


Christmas exercises at the Disciples
Church. on Wednesday night, Dec. 2Sth,
took the form of a very prettily deeora-
ted Christmas Tree, under which were
displayed numerous gifts for the little
ones of the Sunday School.
After appropriate songs by the child
rem, the candles were lighted, and bright
faces grew brighter with joyful anticipa-
tions that were fully realized. as wagons,
sleds, books, dolls and toys of all descrip-
tons were distributed.
At the close the Superintendent made
a FIVE minutes ''speech," and everybody
went home, feeling like the little boy
who remarked to his teacher on the next
Sunday: 81 certainly did get more'n |
deserved"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

A room suitable for an office, cigar
store, or any other business not requir-
ing large space. Nearly opposite the
postoff1ce. Enquire at the VINGINIAN.
dec. 22>tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
Important Notice.

l announce to the public that I have
taken the agency for the best Roofing
Paint on the market, known as the Fran
els Elastic Asphaltum Paint, for Roofs,
Walls, Fences, sc. 1t is endorsed by
Charges will beAyery reasonable. Call
and get estimates before awarding your
contracts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05

e. d. PATTERSON,
Next Door to Alde1son's Grocery, Jeffer-
son Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
ToWhoIesaIe Men

~ business at Clifton Forge requiring sidetrack
conveniences, can procure room and cellar
well suited in size and location, with si-setrack
at the door, on four months notice by applying
to
DUNCAN & KING,
oct.20-4m.1 Frazier Building, Clifton Forge, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The Episcopal Christmas services held
in the Parish Rooms, which had been
appropriately and tastefully decorated,
were impressive and attractive. The
Choir, under the leadership of Miss
Grice, rendered a full, responsive service.
The Rector, Rev. Wood, delivered an
interesting address suitable to the occa
sion Mr.. G. c. Taylor sang as solo,
during the offertory. the always beauti
ful hymn, Nearer Ny God to Thee"
The hymns for the day, "Hark the Her
aid Angels Sing "'Twas Borne Upon
the Midnight Clear" "Shout the Glad
Tidings," were bright and joyous.
On Tuesday afterno Don the Sunday
School scholars were entertained by an
address by Mr.. Wood on the legend of
St. Nicholas, after which ample bags of
candy and decorated cards were distrib-
uted to the qualification of all.
Little Misses Mary and Ellen Hartman
entertained the Infant Glass of the Sun
day School at "Soap-Bubble Party"
at Hotel Clifton the same evening. San
Ia Claus on donkey, there being no
snow for his reindeer, brought each one
of the little ones a panier of candy.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


The Christmas Cantata given by the
Sunday School OF the Presbyterian
Church, last Thursday night, was in
many respects novel and in all, eminent
ly successful. The building was damned
with people and all seemed to expect
first-class entertainment, in which they
were not disappointed. The prepara>
ton had been careful and persevering
under Mr.. T.. M. Reynolds, Miss MacCor-
kle, assisted by Miss Jeanne Williamson,
and sustained by an able corps of lady
assistants. And to all of these thanks
are due for the faithful and successf I'll
manner in which they did their work.
After the prayer and Introductory re-
marks by the Pastor, a number of the
children appeared upon the stage with
banners. and when they sang the beau
tiful song, again the Christmas Time is
Here" these banners were turned, pre-
senting the legend, merry Christmas'
in full view of all. The song, "Peace on
Earth, Good Will to Men, followed
The effect of this was heightened by the
tableax of the star in the rear, below
which appeared the words in living let
tiers. Misses Ossie Murray and Julia
Gregory appeared with recitations. AT
ter the duet and chorus. "Today Grand
Sweet Anthem" there were recitations
from Misses Daisy Harris and May
Thompson. Then came the Santa Claus
scene, in which two huge stockings, two
pleeping children, and the famous big
Minstrel, Mr.. James N. Page, who APP
peared as a veritable and excellent San
ia Claus, figured. Alice Jordan and
Walter Accord then appeared and recited
selections. The recitation of the dead
Doll'' by Miss Blanche Miller came next
in order.
! The next recitation was by Master
Charlie Baker, with chorus, Jolly
Song. Master Plumer Mann then gave
us the "Story of Two Cannibals,n fol-
lowed with recitations from Misses
Mamie Accord and Alma Gilliland. Then
came the "Bell-Ringing Song" which
had enough life in it for the most hila-
rious boy. Master Robert Harris then
gave us the Crying" recitation, in
which he was prompted by Mr.. R. P.
Hawkins. The former afterward rem
dered the might Before Christmas. .
Master Burke Lewis gave the next reel
tation, followedby recitations from Misses
Matte Carhart, Lucas Coley, Mary
Mann and Daisy Harris, in which these
young ladies personifed the four sea,
sons. Mr.. John L. Duncan appeared as
the diving year, and Plumer Mann as the
new year. This tableau was accompa.
MED by an appropriate song ALSO. Mas
ter William Smith then told us of ssThe
Boy Who Ate Too Much Cake;n this was
accompanied by appropriate tableaux
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
I'm THE CHURCHES.

We have taken special pains to pro
cure accurate descriptions OF the Christ
mas celebrations in the various churches
which we have the pleasure to present
to the readers of the VIRGINIAN IN tiis
issue. It is news that will be read with
interest by those who formerly resided
in Clifton, but are now located else
where, as we'll as by our home patrons.
They are as follows:
ST. JosEPH's CHURCH.
Appropriate Christmas exercises were
duly observed at the Catholic Church
Christmas morning. The Rev. l.. Kelly,
the popular Pastor, delivered an able
discourse, to the edi6cation Of those
whose pleasure it was to be present. The
choir, although but recently organized,
and having scarcely time to prepare any
music for the occasion, acquitted itself
admirably Tt is anaer the Jealous and
competent leadership of Mrs. Z. W..
Mann. The Catholics Of this city have
a beautiful church, situated on the
heights, overlooking the town.
M. L. CHURCH, SOUTH.
A very interesting Christmas enter
tainment was held in the above church
on Monday night, Dec. sGti. The build
ing was tastefGliy decorated, and
graceful Christmas tree, ladened with
good things, added to the beauty OF the
scene. The exercises were opened with
prayer by the Pastor, and then the
Choir, accompanied by the children,
rendered appropriate music. a number
of recitations were given, there was a
representation OF the ''Old Woman in
the Shoe" and lfr. J. D. Mays imper>
sonated Santa Claus, and distributed to
each scholar supply Of candy. 1t was
an enjoyable entertainment throughout.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-01-05
NEW MEAT STORE !!

TENHE UNDERSIGNED have opened new
Il MEAT and PROVISION STORE in the room
formerly occupied by Il. L. Thomas, the Tlnnef,
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
tor than Others and enjoy life moro, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds bost products TO
tho needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of tho pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
It's excellence Ia duo TO liz presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, tho refrcshing and truly
beneficial properties Of n perfect Ink.
ativc; e~Hcctually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fcvers
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction 10 millions and
mot With the approval Of tho medical
profession, because II acts on the Kid.
nuys Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and II "a perfectly FREQ from
Oycry Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs Ia for sale by all drug.
gists In SOC and& 81 bottles, but u ID man.
6iaCturCd by tho California Fig Syrup
Co. Ouly, whose rRmC Is printed on every
package, alec the nanO, Syrup OF Figs,
and being we'll informed, you. Will MOI
accept any substitute Ii offered.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-09

COLUMBUS, ONO, August s. - The
Catholics OF this diocese to-day colebrat'
ed the twonty-dfth anniversary of the
priestly and prelatical labors Of Bishop
John A. watterson. Among tho let
tiers OF sincere regret was one from
Hcury watterson, a cousin, who ex.
planned privately to the bishop why he
could not be present. 49,.
Tho bishop is forty years old, and ie
very popular with all classes Of people.
lie was born in Blairsyille, Pcnnayl'
yauia, and was educated ut Emnets'
burg, and became a member Of the fac
ulty Of his alma mater and finally pres
ident in 1877. Georgetown college tho
sume year conferred upon him the de
gree Of doctor Of divinity, August a
Bishop Watterson succeeded the late
Bishop RosoCrans in this diocese.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-09
SIARTIN's FERRY.
Haps aud Mlshaps In the Thriving City
Across the River.

"
Haps aud Mlshaps In the Thriving City
Across the River.
@. s. Moore has commenced work on a
six.roomed house for Miss Laura
Swartz, corner First and Hanover
streets, one for Jacob Myers in Clark's
addition and ono on Tenth street for
Miss jennie Hal9tead. lie expects to
put up several others this fall, John
Kreusch is erecting a dwelling in Avon
dale addition for Mrs. Conrad Myers.
Exley & Co. are building q residence on
Zane street for James Robbins. Thos.
Yingling will move into George Ar.
baugh's new building on Hanover street
to-day.
The arrest OF Charley McCord was
caused last evening by Charley Acker-
man, who claims that McCord threaten.
ed to hit him with q stone. McCord
fell OF a train on the O. q P. and Acker.
man laughed at him.
Andrew Shanylsvikey, q Hun resid-
ing near the O., L. q w. depot was
fined s. and costs yesterday for drunk
enness n disorderly conduct. He
was not shot by Officer George Murphy
as reported.
MI. and Mrs Parker Elliott and
daughter, Miss Sadie, returned yester-
day from u months visit with relatives
in Canada, their former homo. They
prefer the United States to Canada
Mise Eta Hawn. Miss Kate Car
michael, Miss Sheets. Miss Nettie Nc,
Williams, Ben aud Edward Exley and
Oscar Hampton are at Zoar.
Mrs. George II. Smith, Mrs, Dr.. W.
B. Shuttleworth and Miss Ella Ingle-
bright left yesterday over the W. q L.
L. for the Worlds Fair.
John Stamm, OF East Liverpool, who
is grand saChem Of tho Red Men OF
Ohio, is the guest OF Grand Secretary
Thomas Irwin.
Howard Kirk, who is a candidate for
the nomination for treasurer on the
| Republican ticket, was in town yester-
day.
John P. Harvey, Of Uniontown, was
here yesterday, thinking that 1t was the
day got for the senatorial convention.
Mr.. and Mra. William Dilworth left
for Mt. Pleasant yesterday to attend the
funeral OF Mrs. s. A, Withrow.
Mrs. A. Ralston aud children have as
their guests Mrs. Rev. Z. Q. Simpson
and son Roy, Of Dayton.
Messrs. Lindomuth, Turner and 9TH
ers loft yeotcrdRy for Yorkville, to fish
during tho month.
Hereafter George McGlumphy viii,
look after the delivery for the Wells
Fargo Exprcss Co.
Charles Crawford and Arthur yer
million left yesterday for the World't
Fair.
Oscar Hampton loft yesterday fol
Zoar, whore he will spenda week or so,
GeorgeERiaor hRs returned from
three weeks visit at Cameron.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Payne buried
a two.year.old son yesterday.
Health Officer William Hlldebraud Il
on tho sick list.
Mise Gsrtie McCord has returned
from Canton.
Council failed to get a quorum las
night.
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1NpIA,s sILYNR ACTION.
Mr.. Chaplin DenOuucos the British Gov
eminent for Its Policy.

Mr.. Chaplin D%onOuncos the British Gov.
ernment for Its Policy.
LONDON, August 8.-Mr, Gladstone
announced in the house Of commons to-
day that tho government intended to
hold an autumn session OF parliament.
The announcement was received with
loud cheering from the supporters OF
tho government.
Mr.. Gladstone added that no adjourn
mOnt would be had until the remaining
stagCs OF the home rule bill were passed
aud supply wa voted.
Henry Chaplin asked leave to move
tho adjournment OF the house in order
that the changes in the Indian currency
system might DO discussed. In speak.
ing to his motion, Mr.. Chaplin blamed
tue government for p~orSistently OBJ.
gtruCting discussion Of the question.
The changing Of tho Indian currency
sy,tem before allowing parliament to
express an opinion on the change was
q matter Of urgent public Importance.
1.-THE house had waited for the Indian
budget 1t would have been some time
IN October before 1t would have got q
chance to expose the troubles arising
from the government'sind action.
lie could not, he added, blame the In.
dian government, which had found
itself confronted with bankruptcy on
ono hand or the closing Of the mints to
free coinage on tho other. The latter
policy was full OF danger to the com.
mercial interests OF the world.
The government had virtually mulcted
tho natives OF India by methods which
had hoped would not be discovered.
The closing Of the Indian minis to tho
free coinage Of silver had necessarily
led to such a fall in the value Of that
metal within u month as the world had
never before known. There had been
Gtremendous wrong done to the peo'
pie Of India who held enormous quaint.
TICS Of uncoined metal. Amore fragrant
act OF public plumber had never been
perpetrated by q civilized government
The result had been o convulsed llnan.
cial situation from China to Peru. II
the repeal by the American Congress
OF the Sherman act should become in.
Oyitable 1t would be partly due to the
error that had been committed in India.
A further fall in the price Of silver
must follow the repeal OF the Sherman
act.
frequently during his remarks Mr.:
Chaplin was interrupted by cries OF
hear, hear"
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General Manager George Heard, OF
Mo Natural Gas Company OF West Vir'
LIMA, had just come out OF u bank
Where no had made a snug deposit,
vnen an ISrELLIdENCER man ran against
Ihim.
wheeling ought to think pretty we'll
OF herself to-day" said Mr., Heard.
|"Any city ought to that has Just shown
such sublime confidence in herself. l
don't know any city that has greater
reason to believe in Its banks and in
itself. This furry that Is passing over
the country will help such solid towns
as Wheeling. You won't see so much
seaboard money going to the dashing
west after this. More OF 1t will be seek
ipg Investment whore there Ia a solid
foundation and a certain outcome, and
Wheeling will profit by the change.
Tho capital OF the east has had Its eyes
opened aud they will stay open. There
is a great future for Wheeling. Don't
be surprised II before long her cut nail
Industry reyiyes and takes its old-time
place. The wire nail has about run its
course. When business revives nails
will be scarce, and the Wheeling mills
will DO turning out their old product.
! ioresee great prosperity for the Ohio
Valley when business gets going right
again, and Wheeling will profit Inn
mensoly by II. There is no town better
situated anywhere, and from the way
people stick together here anything in
The way oil good business is possible.