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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Resolutions of Thanks.

A Committee of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, of which Mr..
Phil Mauer was Chairman, presented
each of the members of the Ladies' Aux
iliary of the Brotherhood a handsome
printed copy of the following resolu-
tions:
CLIFTON FORGE, VA. Jan. 189l.-We
the Committee of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, duly appointed
by Division No. 49, of this city, to draft
probation of the sumptuous spread and
beautiful Regalia, of which the Division
was the recipient on New Years day:
Therefore, be 1t Resolved, That words
cannot express our sense of gratitude to
our Sisters, who have shown by their
generosity towards the members of D-
vision No. SO, B. l.. E., that they have
our interest at heart.
ResozUed, That having performed a
praisworthy deed. the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Brotherhood have placed us under
lasting obligations. 1t is by such man
ifestations that good will is promoted
and true friendship established.
Resozoed, That the event of New
Years Day will not soon be erased from
our memories, and when we look upon
the beautiful Regalia, presented by the
Toying hands of our Sisters, we shall be
cheered and comforted by this evidence
of true friendship.
Respectfully,
PHIL MAUER,
W. E. SNAPP,
w. G. DUDLEY,
Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
The Eighth Dollar Discovered.

A recent dispatch from Philadelphia
gives the following interesting piece of
news: The belief that only seven of the
1904 silver dollars were in existence has
been an error, for the eighth one has
turned up. Rosenthol Brothers, dealers
in iron, had debtor in Virginia from
whom they tried vainly for some time to
collect bill of $500. Recently the Vir~
ginian sent the firm one of the much>
sought 1904 dollars. He stated that he
sent the coin in payment of his bill, and
iflthe Rosenthols could sell it for more
than the total of the account they could
keep the balance. In explanation of
how he came in possession of the dollar
the Virginia wrote that he had bought
it for $50 from an.old negro who was ig-
norant of its rarity and value and whose
family it had been long time The Ros
enthols took the dollar to the mint here
and it was pronounced genuine. A coin
collector has offered them $3.50 for the
dollar, but they refused the offer, as at
an auction sale of coins here one of the
1904 dollars sold for thousand dol
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Death of Mr.. Wn1. H. Hamilton.

On Tuesday, 10Th inst VIM. ID. Ham
ilton. ESQ.,, died at his home near Dun
laps Station, this county, and will be
buried Thursday 18th, at jackson River,
near Low Moor
The deceased is an uncle Of Mr.. w. e..
Hamilton of our town and at the time OF
his death was "A years old. He has re-
sided in this county for 20 years, and
having been an honorable, industrious
and peacable citizen, was favorably
known by all with whom he came in con-
tact; He is the father of twelve child
ren-six girls and six boys, eight of whom
are now living-fve girls and three boys.
r. L. Hamilton, who was killed in a col
lission near Chillicothe, Ohio, and buried
at Jackson River last month, John Ham
ilton, who was killed in a collision at
Quinnemont, w. Va. several years since,
and Geo. W. Hamilton, mining contrac-
tor, who was killed by the caving-in of
mine near Big Hill, Botetourt county,
Va, were sons of the deceased. Capt
Saml Hamilton, who runs a passenger
train between this place and Hunting
ton, is another son, and the remaining
two, Corbin (the name-sake of ex-State
Treasurer Corbin N. Reynolds) and JOS
eph, are, we learn, profitably engaged
in railroad service in the State of Mis-
souri,. Daughters of the deceased, five
of whom are living, are all married ex-
cept the youngest, Miss Ella. Mrs. e. Sizer
and Mrs. C. B. Richardson, are residing
close to the parental roof; Mrs. J. r.
Wilson at Low Moor and Mrs. E. j. Mil
Ter. near Glen Wilton.
Funeral services will be held at Jack
son River church previous to burial GER
emonies.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Clifton Mills, Clifton Forge, Va.

We have in operation one of the most
complete Corn and Feed Mills in Vir-
ginia. Our Roller Mill, Corn Scourer
and Boiling Arrangements are perfect,
enabling us to manufacture the very
highest grade of Table Meal which can
always be had fresh. Feed Meal and
Chop of our own manufacture always
on hand, and with our facilities, we can
defy competition in prices We also
carry full line of Mill Feed, Hay, Straw
and Baled Sheaf Oats at low prices.
Having to pay "Spot Cash. for all grain
&C., that we handle and to enable us to
give our patrons the benefit of Low
Prices, we will hereafter sell only for
Cash. All we ask is for you to get our
prices and try our pure and fresh Table
Meal, Feed Meal and Chop, and we are
satisfied you will find it to your interest
to encourage home enterprise.
To the trade we will say. get our
prices before sending your money and
orders away from home.
LEWIS HARTMAN & Sou.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
A Strange Coincidence.

On last Christmas day, the spirit OF
David Williams, Esq, aged 70 years,
and not rs as heretofore mentioned
passed away. Fifteen minutes after he
died, the old family clock, which had
done valuable service as time piece
for many years, ceased to run, and up
to this time it has failed to perform its
usuul duty. No explanation can be
given for the strange conduct of this old
clock, but it is our opinion that is is like
grand fathers clock of old, st stopped
short never to go again, when the old
man died"
Such incidents as this very seldom, if
ever, happen, and will ever among all
classes of people remain mystery, 1t
is, indeed, a strange coincidence. BUCK
ana1e Banner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
A Quiet but Pretty Wedding.

Precisely at $50 on Friday evening.
Jan 18th, (the groom's birthday at the
paiatial residence of the brides aunt,
Mrs. Bette Jones, ON Pine street, a
beautiful marriage ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of Ii few invited
friends. The contracting parties were
Mr.. Frank w. H. O'Meara, chief clerk to
C. & O. Assistant Superintendent J. H.
Carlisle, of this city, and Miss Eugenia,
the attractive daughter of Mr.. w. x.
Chapman. Rev. Chas. O'Meara, of
Washington, Pa, father of the groom,
officiated, assisted by Revs. II. l.. Wood
and E. w. MacCorkle.
After hearty congratulations had been
extended, the guests were invited to par
take of elegant refreshments.
Among those present were Mrs. G. G.
Gianniny, Mrs. Jennie Haynes, Mrs. II
L. Wood, Misses Harrie Currie and Ma
mie Farley and Messrs. S. G. Buster, j.
w. Lipop. E. G. Roberts and DR.. Wiley
The happy couple left on train No.
that night for Washington, Pa, and
other places. They will be absent about
Two weeks. We join with their many
friends in wishing them much happiness.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
A Bold and Successful Robbery

On Monday night last between the
hours of half-past ten o'clock and day
light, the large dry goons store of Messrs.
E. Theo Miller & Co., located in the Coy
~ner block, on Main street, was entered
by prizing open the shutters of a window
in rear of the store-room. With this
barrier removed, the thief easily effected
entrance through the window, and after
taking the precaution to turn off a por-
ton of the electric lights, proceeded to
help themselves to Cloaks, Fine Dress
Goods, Corsets, &C., carrying off mer>
chandise to the amount of $135.00. Mr..
Miller having missed this amount of
goods from his stock, and is confident
that his loss will reach nearly two hun
dred dollars:
This robbery occurred in the most fre-
auented part of our city, just about mid
way from the location of two arc lights,
and shows the bold character of those
engaged in this outlawery. Search
should be instituted at once and every
effort put forth on the part of our Off
GERS to find the guilty parties.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Y. M. c. a. NOTES.

General Secretary Winslow has been
requested to prepare paper for the Y,
M. G. A. State Convention to be held at
Roanoke February 14th to 18th.
Next Sunday, Jan. 21st, DIR. W. HI. f.
Miller will give "Confidential Talk to
Men, on Social and Personal Purity, at
the Y. M. c. A. Hall at their regular Sun
day p IN. meeting. All men over Is yrs
of age are invited to attend:
Commencing with next Sunday and
each Sunday hereafter, there will be a
Bible Glass for Men at the Y. M. G. A.
from to 2:45 p. IN. Subject next Sum
day. 1, Object of the Bible Glass; 2, What
the Bible Reveals; 8, Rules for Study.
All men are invited to this class
One of the old time Spelling matches
will take place in the Y. NJ. G. A. Hall
Monday night at O'Clock. A small sum
will be charged for admission. After the
exercises the building will be thrown
open and the public invited to use the
rooms. Ice cream and cake will be on
sale in the Banquet Hall. All over 16
years of age invited
The State Convention of the Y. M. G.
A. will be held at Roanoke on February
18th to 18th. This is the 18th Annual
Convention and large number of dele
gates are expected to attend. At Nor
folk last year $50 were in attendance and
a grand time was the result. One can
not attend these gatherings without re-
ceiving great deal of good to them
selves and the Association they repre-
sent. Quite number of our young men
intend to go and we hope still others
will arrange to attend.
Through the kindness of Asst Master
Mechanic J. A. Quinn the Engineers
Brake Valve and Triple Valve procured
for the Y M. G. A. from the Westing-
house Air Brake Co. by Engineer W. E.
Snapp, have been mounted on table
that makes it more convenient for the
men to study. The valves are shown in
sections and have caused much interest
among the men. They are so arranged
that one can get good idea of the OPP
Grafton of the brake when the air is APP
piled by the engineer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Highest of all in Leavenng PowerLatest u S Govt Report
||2fll| a! B Bt;,!lIs'!
AnS0E gTELY PURE
Highest Of all in Ieavonn PowerIaegt U S Govt Report
Will Swallow the Baptists.

An Indianapolis special says: A good
deal of interest has been aroused among
local ministers by the announcement
that DR.. Keer Topper, pastor of the First
Baptist church, of Denver. and one of
the best,known divines in the West,
has made the startling announcement
in the ministers meeting that in {. short
time the Baptist and Christion denom>
nations of the world will be united I'M
der the name of the latter, and that
conferences looking to that end are now
pending. His statement, which implies
a question of vital Importance, was fully
substantiated here to-day, and it devel>
ops that the scheme of consolidation has
progressed secretly to a point that
makes it's contamination quite prsb-
able.
Dr. 9ss,N,er was once the popular
pastor II the Charlottesville Baptist
church-his first charge .-Charlottes-
Uilie Progress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
What will it Do?

Medical writer's claim that the sue
cessful remedy for nasal catarrh must be
non irritating, easy of application, and
one that will reach the remote sores and
liberated surfaces The history of the
efforts to treat catarrh is proof positive
that only one remedy has completely
met these conditions, and that is Ely IS
Cream Balm. This safe and pleasant
remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing
else has ever done, and both. physicians
and patients freely concede this fact.
Our druggists keep it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Botetourt County News

From the Fincastle Herald.
Hon. r. L. Parrish, of Covington, and
Mr.. Turner K. Hackman, of Iron Gate,
attended County Court this week.
The pulpit of the Presbyterian church
in this place has been lowered and con
siderably improved. A new patent iron
ceiling will soon be added
Capt. W. A. Rinehart, of Covington, a
successful railroad contractor, spent
several days in Fincastle this week with
relatives. He has bid for large con
tract on the canal that is to connect Lake
Michigan with the Mississippi river at
Chicago.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Staunton News
From the Argus.

From the Argus
Hon. Marshal Hanger, consul to Ber>
muda, left Staunton on Thursday for
Washington to receive his instructions
preparatory to sailing from New York
for the island. Miss Mary Hanger,
daughter of DIR. d. w. Hanger, of Fish
ersville, will accompany her uncle to
Bermuda.
The well-known firm of Bumgardner,
McQuaide & Co.. wholesale and retail
liquor dealers, has been dissolved, Capt.
McQuaide retiring and j. Aelx. Bum
gardner conducting the business. Mr..
A. w. Woodward remains with the new
firm as book keeper and DR.. P. H. O'Con-
nor as salesman. Mr.. Taze Bumbgard-
ner lis also with his father.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Change of Management OF
the Clifton Forge Co.

At meeting of the Board of Di
rectoas of this Company held OF
Wednesday, the 9th day of December
1898, Col. S. Brown Allen was made
the Secretary and General Manager
with authority to place OH the marke
Building Lots and Plots Meier Pefoy,
offered for Sale.
This property will be sold on lib
era1 terms, and at figures that viii
not only justify but N01te Investment
The General Manager has made the
most advantageous arrangements with
4 Building and Loan dissertation
By which money for building pur-
poses can be borrowed at short notice
and at
Loa' Rate Of Interest.
Any person therefore who desires
to own a home, or to acquire Real
Estate, either for building purposes
or investment, will do we'll to see the
General Manager of the Clifton Forge
Company at once.
Active and energetic efforts will also
be made by the General Manager to
put in operation the
Large .St09e Foundry
already completed on the lands of the
Company, and the most liberal in
ducements will be offered to manufac-
turers to locate their plants here
Free Sites ac1H be Gi;ven
and a liberal subscription to stock as
sured to paying industries.
Clifton Forge,
with a population Of 1000 people and
nestled down in the very midst of the
Great Iron Belt of Virginia, must be-
come, in the very nature of things,
Tie Manufacturing Center
of this section, and as surely as the
needle turns to the pole, will be the
first point OH the great Chesapeake &
Ohio system to catch the impetus of
4dUanccd Prices
growing out of renewed business ac-
tivity when confidence is restored to
the commercial world. Every agency,
both human and divine, seem to CO.
operate to assure the future of Clifton
Forge. It's the junction of the East
ern, Western and James River Divis-
ions of the
Chesapeake G. Ohio Railroad System
and its close proximity to the great
Coal Fields just west of us, and the
Iron and Lumber Regions that sur
round us, gives to the place unrivaled
claims to
Cheap Fuel! Cheap Raz0 Material !
Cheap Transportation I
which are the only essential elements
to successful and profitable manu-
featuring.
The Property
thus offered to the public is within the
corporate limits of Clifton Forge, Va,
where internal Improvements are con-
stantly going on and where increase
in values will as surely follow as that
day follows night.
S. BROWN ALLEN,
Secretary and General Manager.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
q Low Tariff Ball.

The young society people of Clifton
Forge are organizing for Ii ''Calico Hop
to come off on the evening Of the 22nd
of February, and from the program we
predict for them most enjoyable oc>
casion. The list we have seen includes
about So couples.
The gentlemen are privileged to con
suit their convenience i'll the way of
calico, and no doubt whom their skillful
hands have fashioned their calico Co.'S
tunes. after the style of regular party
dresses beauty will never appear more
beautiful.
The young people from Covington,
Goshen and other places will be invited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Rev. L. A Cutler Discontinued as
Pastor.

In the Christian Church on last Suns
day morning says a telegram from Lou
lisa, vote was taken, which resulted in
disseminating the Rev Cutler as pastor.
Mr.. Cutler has posted notice an
nouncing that he will preach next Suu>
day mording and evening in the Meth
odist Church here, by invitation of the
minister and Methodist. Mr. Cutler is a
good, man. and excellent minister, but
many of the members did not endorse
his views on the temperance question
thinking he was rather on the extreme.
charlottesville Progress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Opening and Closing Of the Mails.
The following information in reference
to the opening and closing of the mails
in this city, is published for the convent
ence of our readers:
MAILS ARRIVE
ZOO a. m. from Nos. s. East and West,
745 a. Ill. from Nos3 s. East and West.
4:20 D. m. from No. East.
$40 p. III. from No. r. & A.
MAILS CLOSE.
600 a. III. for Nos. s. 4 East and West.
$50 a. M. for No. 10 R. s. A.
730 o. N. for Nos. & East and West.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Birthday Fete.

The first anniversary of the Kings
Daughters organization in Clifton Forge.
From $50 to 5 o'clock Saturday after
noon, Jan 90, 1891, the Kings Daugh-
ters will receive their friends at the Allie
ghany Institute. The members of this
Society have issued cards q of invita-
ton in the shape of lavender bags into
which each guest is requested to put as
many pennies as he is years old. The
proceeds will be used for Kings Daugh-
tiers work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
On the Alert.

Mr.. James L. Quinlin, who is acting as
Assistant Superintendent of the Water
Works, seems to be the fright man in
the right place." judging from his abili>
ty in looking after the interests Of the
Company. From what we can learn the
water takers have now no just cause for
complaint. Superintendent Montgom-
cry and his Assistant are ever on the
alert. Success to them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Annual Meeting of the Bible Society,

The annual meeting of the American
Bible Society will be held in the
Baptist church next Sunday night, Jan.
21st, at the usual hour. There will be
no services in the other churches, in
order that members of all denomina-
lions may attend. Reports of Commit
tees will be read and officers for the
ensuing year elected. Let there be full
turn out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Another SURPRISE Party.

A delightful surprise party was held
at the hospitable residence of Mr.. j. l..
Mann on Tuesday night last, which was
attended by a charming company.
Music and charades added greatly to the
pleasure of the evening Refreshments
were served.
Those in attendance were Misses Ger
trude Mann, Jennie Williamson, Fannie
Daniel, Blanche Pierce, Mary Mann,
Miss MacCorllle, Miss Taylor, Messrs
Duncan, Williamson, Hawkins, Ford and
James.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Off on a Visit.

Mrs. G. W. Tappey. accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. 0. B. Smith, and
children, wife of the popular G. & 0.
agent in this city, left on Tuesday,
aweek, on a visit to relatives in Peters
burg and Richmond. Mr.. Smith says he
was never so lonesome and longs for
their return.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Railroad NoJes.

FIVE of the G. & 0. engines, which
were formerly used on the James River
Division but have been stored away,
whiteleaded, in the round>house, were
taken out this week and placed in sery-
ice. Also two cabooses, used on the
Mountain Division, were added to the
equipment of the River Division, which
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST. a Year, Invariably i'm Advance

YEARLY A ADVERTISEMENTS will be collected at
the end OF p.A quarter, when prompt settle
ment is expect d to be made.
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for jon WORK will be due when the work
S completed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Fresh Drugs at Cost.

AS Trustee of D. S. Carraway & Co.,
| will sell Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Ar
ticles, &C., at cost for cash. Call at once.
JNo. L. SCHooLCRAFT, Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18

Now is your chance to purchase Drugs
at your own price. The entire stock of
d. s. Carraway & Co. is offered at cost.
JNo. L. SCHooLCRAFT, Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Look at 'En1 !!


dies. Sold all over the country for
: 81. We have them at IS cents pair.
Ladies' BEAUTIFUL DONGOLA
BUTTON BOOTS with patent leath-
er Tips at 81. 5o-ALL SIZES
Gents BEST CALF BLUCHERS
with needle point, at $500. Worth
SIS. SO and $4. 90.
We have a large lot Of SHOES in
ODD SIZES and make which are as
good as gold, which we offor at cost.
$500 Shoes for 81. 50.
500 . 3.I5.
400 2.75.
$50 d" $50.
800 " 2.25.
BeA+Call at once.
f. G.. ROBERTS & co.
janis "a.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
Quarterly Meetings.

The following are the fourth round Of
Quarterly Meetings, Lewisburg District,
M Il (,buroJ, SCuth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18

Go and see the fine Toilet Articles, Per-
fumery, &C., at the Bank Drug Store.
Prices way down.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-18
SUICIDE oFF.H. PENDLEroN
Sleeplessness and Business Troubl

Sleeplessness and Business Troubles
the Cause-Mrs. Gooch Gone.
LOUISA, Va, January 15.-Mr. Fred
erick II. Pendleton, aged 50 years, cons
United suicide ats o'clo ok Saturday night
last by cutting his throat with a razor
almost serving his head from the body
He left his dwelling with two razors and
a bottle of stryehnine in his pocket, and
within few minutes thereafter he ends
ed his life by the side Of his tobacco
house. near by. Deceased was son OF
DIR. William J. Pendleton who live d
near Frederick's Hall, and died ten yea S
ago He leaves one sister. At the END
of the war he went to North Carolina,
where he lived up to three years, ago,
when he returned to his native county
and purchased a nice farm four miles
below the { Courthouse. He edited a
newspaper for awhile in North Carolina
and had a severe stroke there, from
which he never fully recovered. He had
been melancholy for the past month.
lie left a note in which he stated that
he suffered greatly from his head and
could not sleep, and that his business al
fairs troubled him. He was very popular
and was never married. He was exceed
ingly Industrious, and wrote a great
many financial articles for the Louisa
County Neaos during last year.
DEATH OF MRS GooCH.
Mrs J. Russell Gooch, aged about 10
years, and sister of our Circuit cer k,
Samuel H. Parson, died at 10 o'clock
Saturday night last at her home, in the
lower end of Louisa. The immediate
cause of her death was pneumonia. She
was a consistent member of the Chris
tian church. Surviving her are her nus
band, three sons and daughter. one
son, James P. Gooch, is a telegraph oope-
rator in Washington, and another
Thomas r. Gooch, train dispatcher ID
Richmond.