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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
Our Schools.

Our Schools.
We give below statement Of the School
Population of the several districts of .Shen-
snaoah county and the number of pupils
attending the Public Schools in the yesr
1871 and 1912.
Lee District, School Population 1913. In
1891, 40 attended schoo land in 1912,
66l.
Ashby District, School Population, s4a.
In 1901, SOC attended school and in
1872, 621.
In Madison District. School Population
l,l41. in 1901, $40 attended school and
in ls7l-2, S72. The school popu lation by
change of Township line was reduced to
1861.
In Johnston District, school population
597, il 1877 OIL, 5Sl attended schools and
1872 1894.
In Stonewall District. School population
8s5, in 1871, 40 attended school, and in
1872, e61. The School population, by
change of township line was increased to
e65.
In Davis District, school population, eSl,
in ls7O-1. 1856 attended school and in
1912, 459.
In 1901, there were schools in Lee,
in Ashby, in Madison, in Johnston, 8
in StonewaD and 8 in Davis. Total, A.
In 1912, there were IA schools in Lee,
IL in Ashby, 10 in Madison, in Johnston,
IA in Stonewall and IL in Davis. TOTAL 60.
In 1901 there were 1926 pupils at the
Public Schools, in 1872, 3,268.
The numbers given above for 1872
will be TO some extent increased by the term
reports, as we have given the largest num-
Der attending dnring any one month instead
of the total number enrolled during the Sc
sion.
Besides the above there were three private
schools ia the county, two Of which were il
New Market.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Oar friend, J. B. Cross, has enlarged his
hop yard, and will, we have no doubt, dem
snstrate to our Shenandoah farmers that
hops can be raised at greater profit than
any other crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

AT our next election, a mayor and six
eonncilmen will be elected for the town of
Woodstock. Voters should remember that
they cannot vote at this election without
registering
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The Change Of Schedule of the 0. A. & NJ
Railroad does not effect the connection at
Strasburg with the Winchester train. The
cars for Winchester connect as heretofore.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The contractors along the line of the
Shenandoah Valley road are at work, and the
pAople are now sanguine of the completion
Of the road at an early day as practicable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

While the freight train bound from Har-
onhurg to Alexandria was between Lin
zen and markham stations, about eight o'clock
last Thursday night, the engineer, Mr..
Micheel Lynch, saw on the track in front OF
him what at Grst appeared to be stump,
a la.gs four legged ANIMAL and then, as he
approached il, man moving along on all
ours The whistle blew for brakes several
times, but as the train was running on a
heavy down grade its momentum could not
be stopped until tbs locomotive, and the
twelve loaded cars attached to it, had passed
over the man, cutting his body in half and
tearing ons arm FROM it's socket, and of
course killed him instantly. Tbs train was
.hen stopped, and the remsins Of the unfor-
tunate man were picked up, put on litter,
and brought down to his home near by. His
trade, and man Well spoken of by all who
knew him. He leaves a wife and FIVE
children. 1t is supposed that he had, while
under the influence of liquor. fallen upon the
track and was trying 10 crawl OF Of it when
the train overlook him
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Some Of our exchanges are jubilant over
the fact that ''Winter no longer fingers in
the lap Of Spring" We don't believe it.
We had ice this morning
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
A SONG FOR THE SINGER.

Sing a song. sing a song. ringing away,
The Singers" the glory and pride Of the day.
II is anything, every thing. king or queen.
There is nothing can beat the Singer Machine
To-day tits tailor, and max ing coat, 81.
To morrow shoemaker, sewing o boot;
Again tits seamstress, andmakiag a shirt,
And now il is braiding very fine Skin.
1t can cord, ii can gather. hem tuck and fell
Five ply beaver cloth, will sew it quite we'll;
And last thou gh not least, ere clssing,m my ryme
1t eau gather and sew on a baad at one lime.
Regardless Of times. or seasons or weather,
1t sings like nightingal e.runs like feather.
lis my daily companion my darling, my
honey. -.
love it because i. knows how to make money
So sing song,sing song singing all the day
l sing while work. for the work is but play:
1t is any thing. everything. a king or queen.
There is nothing can beat the Singer Machine.
Apr lift.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Parties who have cot repaired their side
walks will remember that we are about
having mayor and town council, who
will enforce the law.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
Realization.

Registration.
Under the new law, the Registration OF
voters will continue but one day, Tuesday,
14th Of May. The Offices first posted were
in accordance with the old law.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

chicken thief made raid upon Mr..
Bargelt's chicken house, but was frightened
away before he had accomplished his pur-
pose A few bucksho OF would be beneficial
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The Court House fence and yard have re-
ceived attention, which has materially i'm
proved the appearance
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The Valley Pike under the supervision Of
Mr.. Jos. Anders, has been materially i'm
proved. Tie gang of workmen are now en-
gagged q short distance below Cedar Creek
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The fraight business is said to be larger
en- the O. A. & NJ. R. R. at this time than at
any tims since the extension of the road to
LynehburK.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Gen. Meem and others arrested fer a
violation of the 18th Anne ndment have been
bailed for their appearance at the September
Term Of the U, S. Court, at Lynchburg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The wheat, notwithstanding the pre-
dietions of many to the contrary, looks
as well as usual at the opening Of Spring.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Our streams are unusually low, and thera
Is every indication of a scarcity Of water, in
this portion Of the Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Peterson's Magazine for May is filled with
just such matter as every lady admires. II
you wish to see the genuine Dolly Warden
styles, consult Peterson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Harrisonburg don't like the new schedule.
As tle road is 140 miles long schedule that
suits thu sstern ortion will necessarily be
inconvenisnt in the Valley, and viee versa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

GLORIOUS RECORD Twelve years ago q
few modest lines in New York Journal
invited public attention to new vegetable
Restorative, and solicited trial of its me-,
its as remedy for indigestion, biloueness,
fever and ague, debility, nervous disorders,
rheumatism, and all compla nts requiring
invigorating and regulating treatment. In
this quiet, unpretentious way, Plantation
Bitters was introduced to- the world. 1t
was success from the beginning. All that
was claimed for it as tonic,- a corrective and
antidote TO malarous fever, was found 20 be
strictly true. Within five years the annu-
al sales of this article amounted to over
one million of bottles. Al few years more
and the demand had swelled to five m ill ions.
The annual consumption of the bitters has
now reached the almost Incredible aggregate
of six millions of bottles, and for every bot.
tie sold a. copy of the illustrated Medical
Annual. published by the proprietors, ct a
cost of $3.50, 900 is given away.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
MARRIED.

On tho 11th inst, Mr.. Henry P. Boyd, jr
Of Warren Co. and Mrs. Edith Higgins of
Mary land
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The Committee on Trade of the town VIM
chester, Va, have issued pamphlet on the
Resources and Advantages of that town and
the country contiguous thereto in the lower
Valley. It gives much important informa"
ton. We W ish them success in their efforts
to build up their fourishing town. Win
chester, since the war, has evinced common
dable energy and enterprise. We extract
the following;
Frederick County, Of which Winchester
is the county -seat, has population Of
Is sos Its lands are oflimestone and slate
generally rolling. Within a rad ius of Is
miles from Win chester are embraced some Of
best lands in the Shenandoah Valley. Soil.
climate and air combine to make this the
healt..isst region in the world, and it aboupds
in clear streams of running water. Within
the county OF Frederick. and at an average
distance of eight miles from Winchester are
81 Flour Mills, Of which seven are within q
m lie ofthe town. The aggregate capacity
of these mills is $50 barrels of -four per day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

hon. J. ". Johnston will accept our thanks
fer valuable documents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
ADVERTISER ENTSs

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

IMMENSE gents Wan.
i ted, male or female, in every county in the
United States and Canada =, to Sc II our new
and se full Pa tent; from one 10 six used in eve
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FERGUSON CO., tl5 River street, rrvy.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

There will be preaching at Fairy lew next
Sabbath evening at u o'clock p. N.
I. MILLER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Rev. Peter Miller will preach in the
Lutheran Church next Sabbath at O'Clock
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
DOMANCE OF HISTORY.
Mcneil and His Rangers.

McNelIl and His Rangers.
Partisan Border Warfare in the Valley of vh.
ginia. Bow they Lived, Fought and Died
between the lines.
An authentic history of the operations Of. ii csc
Partisan Troopers, endorsed and approved By
the surviving members. To be published in tn =
RURAL Tz9GLN7AN,
A New Illustrated Monthly Magazine
Devoted to Southern Literature, Music. Ag.
rculture, Horticulture, Pomelogv,. &c. To be
the largest and best illustrated Monthly pub.
lished in the South. Several wellknown Pre-.
ss,rs of Agricultural Chemistry will super
intend that department. Prof WV. II. EvENs
vi II edit the Musical Departm which is de-
signed to meet great desideratum in the
Rural Home Circle. The first number of thu
Magazine will be issued
ON THE 1ST OF MAY, 1877,
and will contain the first chapters of Mcneil
and his Rangers, &C., with many valuable cen
trihutons from the best writer's in the State.
Subscribe at once, and commence with the
beginning.
Terms :-One Copy one year, 8 g 90.
Liberal inducements offered to Canyassip =
Agents. Address ..4s
RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Harrisonburg, W.
Or ]. 8. TROUT, Editor, Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

HEAR MEFoR BY CAUSE, LADIES,
And be silent. that yc hcar.
I'M A SINGER !

I'M A SINGER
just one month had Dorinda been married to me,
When the dear little puss came and sat on my
With the cum INCEST ''peepers" that ever were
Whisper ed "Hubbie, must have Sewing Ma
chine a
Ofcourse consented ,wha new husband wouldn't
! il ca 81 me thousand deny her couldn't; =.
So asked my pet blandly> what kind shed
have bought, a. ...St +
And suggested a Howe. as W iseiy thought,
.'eh Dicky, how can your" she cried with
"why it's noisy and slow, won't have it about
And for goodness don't mention Grover d;
Baker,"
[She said it SO cross, rda great mind to shake
'.Nor Wheeler Wilson; it sews good one
minute, II e
But the next thing y gu know the old Hsyry;gets
Now Dick when went With mamma to the Fair
raw such duck, oh, The sweetest thing Il ere,,
Twas q spirit twas an elf, twas fairy incar-
nate. L. .-.,,
truce Is your notions so high flown and green,
What's itsuans, lover "Ny Dicky, IT'S tbs
SINGER lmean.
got her Singer Machine. aud she says it's
JUS 1.-THE best ever made, and that she wouldn't
have any other.
CWORN SEWING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
y FOR 1871.
TIE SINGER SEEMING MACHINE AHEAD
The Singer s,ld 52,7:1 more than the
Wheeler and Wilson.
The Singer ssld $50, 422 mere th-n. Gro
yer and Baker. II
The Singer sold 41,6o6 mere thsn the
Weed '
The Singer sola Al, 800 mtre thsn tho
Howe Machine Company
The Singer sold I6l, 139 more than the
American Buttonhole.
The Singer sold o1 200 more than the
original Howe Sewing Machine Company.
The Singer sold l7o,86s rors than tbs
Domestic.
The Singer sold IN 1871 in all 1871 $50 ma
chimes.
What better testimony can you give COM
seti:orsf r. G HUGHES. Agt.,
AT WooDsTocK, Va.
SONG FOR THE SINGER
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TIFF CHRISTIAN.

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6Oc. year 10 copies, IS Send Toe. for 8
papers before you forget Little Christian. s
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Liadall St., Boston, Mass. ape. ls-4w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

The PATRIOT will advocate prompt and
perfect res ,oration of the Union in all its
parts. and its entire integrity, equality
among the States az prescribed by the Con-
stitution, The immediate removal of all DIS
sibilities resulting from the civil war, and
the restoration of harmony and fraternal
fellowship between all sections of the coun.
try, which the abuses and usnrpaion of par
tisan power have oriminally lahorsd to pre-
vent.
Legislation, by which the public lands will
be reserved for actual settlers, and q re.
source of National credit. in opposition to
the Radical policy of enormous grants to
SPECTATORS and corrupt schemes:
The fullest and frmest protection of
American Citizens abroad.
tariff for revenue TO cover the expendi-
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10 meet the just obligations of the govern
ment. as opposed to the existing system of
exorbIfanl protection for special monop-
o!ies and undisguised Partially for favored
manufactures.
A Sound National Currency equally dis.
tt ibuted among the States, and protected
against speculative fuctnat ions
The Rigs of Intelligent, Labor, arains
all selfish combinations to disregard and de-
preciate it.
Reduction ofthe present odions and op.
pressive scale of Taxation. both as apple
to duties on imports and to internal revs-d
nue.
Rigid economy in every department Of the
Government. and retrenchment of expenses.
Reform Of the Public Service in all it's
branches Civil, Military, and Naval.
And cordial sympathy with oil people for
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1t is intended TO publish newspaper of
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Remirtances may be made by drafts or
checks payable in any of the cities, or by
Pest Orders
Address on business,
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Dr.; Sage's Catarrh Remedy is no Patent
Medicine humbug, gotten up 10 dupe the
ignorant and credulous, but is a perfect
Specific for Nasal Catarrh, Cold in The head
and kindred diseases.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

JOUViN'S Inodorous Kid Glove Cleanse
restores soiied gloves equal to new. For sale
by Druggists and Fancy Goods dealers. Pric
Is cents per bottle: FsC. Wells L Co., New
York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
S P ECIAL NOT ICES.

CARBOLIC SALVE, recommended bv the
leadir Physicians and the President Of the
New. York Board of Health, as the most wonder
full Healing compound ever known, Gives in
slant ellie to Blu ms, cures all kinds of Sores
cuts and wounds apd most-invaluable salve
for allpurposes. Sold everywhere at rs cents
John F. Henry sole Proprietor College
Place, New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

DAMNED FRUIT AND yEGETABLES.-
\ Green Corn, Green Peas, Lima Beans,
String Beans, Fresh TO natoes; Peaches, Pears,
Cherries, Pine Apples, and Whortleberries,
Try some of them. All No. !. as cheap az III er
can be bought at Retail in the Cities.
Forsale BY ]. F. SHERRY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

RISLEY'S PH1LOTOKEN is an established
warranted remedy for painful menstruaton md
equally eficienta as nervous antido tie in all ca.
SEES ofnervous excitement. Stomach ard Sleep
lessness in male or female. Sold everywhere
for 81. 90 bottle. Morgan Rsley, Druggist.
New York. General gents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

SVAPNIA is Opium purified of,ts sickening
and poisonous properties, discovered BY Dr..
Bigelow, Professor of Botany, Detroit Medical
College. A most perfect anodvne and soothing
op.ate. John Farr, Chemist, New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25
Nj arch 7-4w
BURNHAM'S

MONEY c ha Snd T key check c!'h on sts.
Catalogues, sam les and flu ! particu lars free.
.. NJ. spencer, Brattleboro, vt. apr 4w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

THE PUREST and sweetest Cod Livor Oil in
the world is Hazard & Caswelps, made on the
sea shore, from fresh selected lvers. bp Haz-
ard d Co. New York 1t is absolutely pure
and sweet. Patients who have, once taken it
prefer to all others. Physicians have pronoun-
ed it superior to any of the other oils in the
market.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

CHRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE is the safest
and best. 1t corrects the bad effects of in fer ior
dyes, while the black or brown tints it produ c.
IS are identical to nature. Factory 6s Maiden
Lane, New York,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

A YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE and beauti
full, Clear Complexion is the desire of every
body: This effect is produced by using G. W.
Laird's' Bloom Of Youth" harmless beauti-
flyer ofthe skin. Viii remove all discnloration-
tan, freckles and sun5urns. The use Of this ee-
lghtful preparation cannot be detected For
sale by III druggists and Fancy Goods d. alers
Depot Gold ST., New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

PRATT'S ASTRAL OlL-Safest and beet ii
lumin ating Oil ever made. Does not take fire
or explode, ifthe lamp is upset OF broken Over
$780, 900 families continue to use it, and no &C.
cidents o fany description have occur, ed from
it.. Oil House of Charles Pratt. established in
ITO. New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

Nature ni7es US teeth, but she does not pre-
serve and purify them. That must be done
with fragrant Sozodout. The dental bone and
its enamel casing are made inYulnerable to all
destructive influences by the daily use of thi,
beaificsnt preparation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-25

BURNETT'S ELAVORING EXTRACTS
The super ierity of these extracts consist in
| their purity and great strength They are
warranted free from poisonous oils and acids
Joseph Burnett Co., Boston, Manufacturer,
and Proprietors. For sale by all grvcers and
druggists.