The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-02-01

cnurcn, preached q very interesting ulS-
cOurst on Sunday night last.
The many friends of Felix M. Jones,
ESQ.,, were glad to welcome him back
from Richmond last week.
Miss Florence Surber, popular young
lady of the Falling Spring Valley, spent
several days in Clifton this week.
Mr.. VIM. A. Price, of the Withrow
Lumber Company, left for Richmond on
Monday. He will be absent several days.
Miss Bette Bailey returned Saturday
from protracted visit to New Castle.
Miss Elsie and Mr.. Robert accompanied
her.
We shall receive in few days full
line of Statione. Y, and will furnish same
at reasonable prices. Call and examine
same.
Several freight "crews'' on the James
River Division of the G. & o. have been
furloughed on account of decrease in
freight traffic.
Messrs. Taylor & Nuckols are selling
their large stock of Dry Goods and No
tions at cost. Now is thu time to pro-
cure bargains.
We are in receipt of pamphlet con-
tanning a letter ON the 'Oyster Question
of Virginia." by WIN. Ellinger, ESQ.,, Of
Fox Island, Va.
You can contribute voluntarily to a
worthy cause by attending the Sociable
at Mr.. D. s. Carriway's residence this
Thursday night.
Mr.. Geo. W. Sanderlin, we'll known
painter. employed at the c. & o. Shops,
left for North Carolina on visit to rel
atives and friends.
A very enjoyable surprise party'' was
given at Rich Patch Mines on Friday
night last. A number were in attend
ance from this city.
Mr.. G.. Saverese, the popular Main
street fruit dealer, has been quite indis-
posed for the past week, but is now in
an improved condition.
A decided novelty-the Evergreen
Reception" next Tuesday night at the
residence of Mrs. w. G. Moody, Prospect
Walk. Be sure to attend.
Attend the Sociable given by the
ladies of the Episcopal church at the
residence of Mr.. d. s. Carraway tonight.
r of of al lyinda
The many friends of J. G. Carpenter,
ESQ.,, are PLEASED to see him about, after
weeks of suffering from an accident,
caused by horse tramping on his foot.
Hon. A. F. Withrow, who represents
this district in the Legislature, arrived
here ON Saturday night, and returned to
his post of duty, Richmond, on Monday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. H. O'Meara re-
turned from their wedding tour on Fri,
day last, and have taken up their resi>
dence with Mrs. Bette Jones, on Pine
street.
Manufacturing Co. of Richmond. insert
ed in the VIRGINIAN, has elicitedia num-
Der of inquiries, and proves the value of
printers ink.
Mr.. Nathan P. Painter, who is teach
ing in the family of Capt. David Huff,
near Eagle Rock, is making visit to his
old friends in this city. He is looking
better than usual.
Pew. DIR. Dinwiddie has been holding
interesting services at Iron Gate for the
past week or two. The services closed
last night and the Doctor left for his
home near Charlottesville.
Our esteemed friend, J.. A. Kinsey,
ESQ.,, who has been at his home in Balti-
more for several months. returned to
Clifton on Saturday and accepted po>
sition with the Withrow Lumber Co.
DR.. Chas. Slade, the celebrated spirit =
medium, gave very interesting enter
tainment in the Opera House on Friday
night last His feats of legerdemain are
spoken of in the highest terms by those
| in attendance.
Landlord Ferguson of the Hotel Cliff
ton has span of horses of which he is
Justly proud, having raised them on his
fathers farm in Pennsylvania. They
can be seen hitched to the comfortable
wagon which conveys passengers to and
from trains.
The employees of the c.. & o. shops
have been working on short time for the
past two weeks, and make but -four
hours on Saturdays. This has caused
considerable dissatisfaction, as it will re-
duce the sum total of their wages very
considerably.
Let the Kings Daughters and all Other
Christian organizations look after the
poor. This pinching weather will bring
suffering to some persons Remember
that the man who gives only a drink O
cold water to man in the name O
Christ shall receive his reward.
The genial ]. w. McNair, representing
that we'll known and thoroughly reliable
firm, the Clifton Forge Wholesale Gro
aery Company, spent Saturday and Sun
day in this city, where he was formerl.
eng lged in merchandising. Mr.. McNai
is an energetic salesman, and is yer.
succ essful. We wish him and the Gro
Gerry Company great success.
Change of Proprietors.
Mr.. W. C. Barge, of Low Moor. ha
rentel the Confectionery and Restau
rant of Mrs. M. G. Winter and take
charge today. He will conduct first