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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-01-30

A MARrYRTo GNI.I.NNTRY "A clerk
In the Indianapolis postoiilcc Is now In
the last stages Of drought. OccAsloned
by his own grllantry la volunteering
10 lick aud adjust postage stamps Tor
the young ladies who came 10 his win
dow. lie u very charmlng-lndian-
apolis Is full OF good looking girl. who
dearly love TO see him run out hi'
tongue aud mOlsten = stamp, aud the
first the unfortunate young man knew.
he had exhausted his salivary secretion
and was as dry ~ n bosrding-hou'e
pie. The doctor says thNt unless he
can start the sap Ia his syeiem he la
goner.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-01-30

A Coon ISvESuoS.-A Rhode Ia
land man has invented torpedo In
the shape Of grain OF corn, which IL
designed for the bcgullement Of crows.
As soon as that offensive bird takes
hold ef IL, Il explO,les, aud blows the
top of his head OH. This affords a
chesr and innocent recreation for the
crow, and AZ the same time does away
with a grieyous evil.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-01-30

A PREACHER In = Scottish town took
up y collection one recent SundIy,and
found when his hat was returned, that
there wasn't n cent In it. al thank
my Cod" said he. turning hls hat up
side down, "that have got my hat
back again from this congregation
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-01-30

ABOUT 10000 tous OF grain have
been stored by the goysrnment In
Bengal In order 10 avert the threat
ened famine. Even though the hm-
Inc be checked there will be distress
In many districts Of India Oh account
Of the high price OF grain.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
To-DAY's ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE SUN.
WEEKLY AND DAILY FOR 1875.

The approach Of the Presidential election gives
unusual importance to the events aud developments
of 1873. We shall endcayor 10 describe them fully,
| faithfully ana fearlessiy.
| THE WEEKLY SUN has now attained circu-
latiOu of over stventy thousand copies. Its read
ers found IN every state aud Territory and Its
quality Il well kuOwu to The public. We shall not
only endeayor 70 Ssep it fully up 10 the Old stand
arn. bat to improve and add to its variety and
| TIE WEEKLY SIN will coufiuuc to be a thor.
Oueh newspaper. All the news al the day will be
found in il, condensed when uHimportapt. al fun
length when Of moment, and always, trust,
treated III clear, Interesting and instructive Wan-
ner.
1t is our aim to make the WEEKLY SUN the best
family newspaper in the world. IL will be fun Of
entertaining and appropriate reading Of every sort
but viii print nothing to offend the most uluus
and delicate ta' te, 1t wili always contain the
most interesting stories and roma Cvs Of the day,
carefully selected and legiby Briatld
The Agricultural Department II a prominent fea
tnrc ia the WEEKLY Sun, and lis articles VIII al
ways be found Ircsh and useful to the farmer.
The number Of mon independent in politics is
increasing, aud the WEEKLY sun is their paper
especially. Il belongs TO no party, and obeys no
diCtation, CunteudIng FOR principle, and for the
election Of the best men. II exposes the corrup-
tiou that disgfaCes the country and threatens tie
overthrow Of republican Institutions. u ha- no
fear Of knayes and seeks no fayOrs from their sup
pOrtcrs.
The markets Of every kind and the fashions are
regularly reported IN iis columns
The price Of the WEEKLY st y is one dcilar
year for a sheet OF eight pages, ana Eity TX col
umns. As this barely pay. The cXp,u-c 81 paper
aud printing, ar no able IL make any discount
or allow any premium 10 friends who may make
special caorls TO extend lie circuja 30. Under the
new Law, which requires payment of postage in ad
vance. one dollar a year, with twenty cents the
eost Of prepaid postage added. i he tate Of sub
s-ripti0n 1t i not Hcces-ary TO get up a club in
order TO have the WEEKLY sun al tEi- rate ANY
one who sends one dollar and twenty cents viii 81
the paper, pO-t-paid, for a year.
Ne have 10 travelling agt tnts
THE WEEKLY SUN.-Eisht pages fity-six col
umns. Only $50 a year, postase prepaid. No
discounts from this rate.
THE DAILY SUN large four page newspa
per Of twenty-ci.ht column Daily circulation
over 1900 All the news for ocuts Su bscrp-
tion. postage prepaid - cents a month. or Ss..O
year. To clubs OF 10 over. die puut of ~ per
cent. Address THE sun" !" New York CITY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30

FAMILY CASES.
No.
l With IS Large Three Drachm Walls, Rose.
wood Case, and Humphreys HomGopah-
lc Mentor New Book ok)....................12 O(
With 30 Large Three Drachm Walls, Moroc-
co Case, aud Sptciac Homeopathic Man
ua, (Small BookI kI...-......... ........,.1 10 0f
With ~ Large Three Drachm Walls, Moroc-
co Qase. and Specific Homeopathic Manual 0C
With 20 Large Three Drachm Vials Paper
Case, and Specific Homeopathic Manual. OO
Single Large Walls, ..................5 SOC and 90
Sold by all Druggists. Sent by mail express
free, on receipt Of the price.
Address
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
Mules Taken Up.

FOUND RUNNING AT LARGE IL THE LOWER
I part Of th's city. Wednesday evening. two mid
ding -Ized black mules; both have clipped maues
and TAI d; coth have shoes on: one has lghi-cul-
Ored no-'; one had on leather b. al siall but no
strap or rope attached. 1be owner i requested 70
prov. psy y ~, ply charges and take them away
NM MCGUIRE.
Near DcuknaIiu's e saA mill
Rock Island, Nov. s5 Is14 csiWi
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
AVOID aUAcEs AND IMPosTERS
No CHARGE FoR ADVICE AND CONSULTATION,

DR. ]. B. Dyott, graduate Of Jefferson College,
Philadelphia, aulhCr of several valuable worksean
le consulted on all diseases of SeNnal or Urinary
either in male or female no matter from, what
cause originating or OF how long standing prac-
tce OF 20 years enables hi to treat diseases With
success Cures guaranteed. Charges reasonable.
Those at iIstancc can forward letter describing
symptoms and enclosing stamp TO prepay postage.
Send for the GUIDE TO HEALTH. Price 10 cents.
JBDYOrT. VI. ID. Physician and Surgeon.
I4DuRne Street New YORK.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30

B4~ Tie Daily Argus IS deljrered IN any
part Of the Ctty, at t'ceAtv cents per aCcek,
or eighty cents u month. By mail SO a
year.
Weekly argus 81 a year in d3rtnce.
No paper sent beyond tie time paid fos.
AU business transacted at the Argus
Counting Room, opposite the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
IMPERIAL GRANUM,

IMPERIAL GRANUM,
THE GREAT MEDICINAL FOOD.
This justly celebrated DJETFTItr prenaratio, ia
in composition, principally the GLUTEN derived
from the White Winter Flint Wheat Cereal. n soIid
extract, the invention OF an eminent cncmIst
1t has not only been highly recommended. but
certified to by large number of CHEMISTS and
PHfsICIANS-represent very high degree OF
medical seicnce-as the
Safest, Most Acceptable and Reliable Food
for the growth OF Infants and Children, and for
Mothers lacking sufficient nourshmcnt for their
offspring.
Unlike those preparations made from animal or
vinous matter, which are liable to stimulate the
brain and irttatc the digestive organs 1t embraces
in Its elementary composition
THAT wiuou MAKES STRONG BONE AND MUSCLE,
That which makes good Flesh and Blood
That which is easy of Digestion-neyer
constipating,
That which is kind and friendly to
the brain,
And that which acts a preventive of those Intes
tisal disorders incidental to childhood
Aud while 1t would he difficult to conceive of
anything in Food or Dessert more creamy or deli
aTiment IA - " "
Fcrcrs, Pulmona,y Lomplaints, DyspepSia,
PROsTRATIoNS OF THE SYSTEM,
OR GENERAL DEBILITY,
its rare medicinal excellence in all Intestinal Dis
eases especially in Dyscntery, Chronic Diarrhoa,
and Cholera Infantun, has been incontestihly pro-
ven. See circulars for testimonials Sold by drug
gsts generally and at the Wholesale depot by
CARLE Il STRONG,
f53 Water street, New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
GRISW0LD'S SALVE !

A ROLL OF THIS sALYE IN THE HOUSE
n may prevent LoCKJAw In case Of any injury.
aDy iu5ary. II eares boils, cores, bsrBs, &c, &c.
A standard article. Pnce z5 oents
For ssle By all Druggists IN Rock Island.
SlSSON BUTLER & CO..
Hartford, Conn.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30

New YoRK, Sept. Goth, 1873 "
MEssRs. MILLER BRos.-Dear Sirs-You will
please accept my best thanks for the box OF
"ANfllEo," which have fully tried and think
perfect as ace powder. Hoping your new prepar
alton will meet with the II Justly deserves
| beg to remain, Yours Faithfully,
JENNIE HUGHES Theatre Comique
For sale by John Bengston
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
THl BEST
.PAYI n c
business

ness for themselves. We have the most agents and
do the largest business in our line We have right
% exclusive Territory. furnish the best t0Ols to work
with, give the largest cash pay. BOoR AGENTs and
all experienced agents ind the business We furnish,
decidedly The most profitable. Everybody can
make money. Send your name and address at once
Tor circular terms. ets- AGENTS no matter what
You are dong, send to us for particulars. Address
WATERS & TINKER Publishers Chicago. Ill.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
Humphreys
WITCH : HAZEL {:
THE MARVEL OF HEALING.

Is the indispensable Medicine for Families
1t is always safealway. reliable--never injurious
1t heals the widest variety of Accidents Injuries
1t is the greatest styptic sauncher of Bleeding
known
is the only always sure and infallible remedy for
Piles.
is the only cure for Naricose Veins.
I is the sure remedy for Neuralg gia e. Rheumatism
For Burns and SUnburns it is the Marvel of Healing
For Ulcers, Sores, Boils, ,Felons e. Corns Unequaed
For Lameness, Soreness or Stifness-beyond praise
As Toilet Article for Shaving, ,Bathing-Invaluable
II has been known and in use for Thirty Years
1t is prepared by scientific and experienced Ply
sician.
1t is sold by all respectable Druggists and Dealers.
All the above goods for sale in Rock Island
by Otto Grotjan, Benser & Thomas. C. SDeide and
E. Breunert; in Moline by j. .. Richards.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30
THE MILD POWER CURES
F.
HUMPHREYS
homeopathic Specifics

LAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
~ experience, an entire success. Simple, prompt,
efficient and reliable. They are the only medicines
perfectly adapted to popular use-so SIMPLE that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; SO harm
ess as TO be free from danger; and efficient as
TO be always reliable They have the highest COM
mendation from all, and will always render stats
fActinn
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-30

We now enter the field 70
the fall and coming Winte
and are furnishing the bes
paying and most easily worked
agency in the world. Our
agents have always been the
most successful, aud We have
lately added ne% and exceed
iDgiy taking inducements. re
quirlng only Intelligence aud
for any one, young
or old, Of either sex, to make
really frst-class paying bGsi-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17
A Card to TIE Public

A Card to TIE Public = tl
AS managers of the gift concerts given
in aid OF The Public Library Of Kentucky,
my position creates an important trust i'll
ibellalt ofthe Public Library and the tick
ct holders of the fifth gift concert. The
Public Library OF Kentucky and the tick
,t-hoiders are jointly interested in the
amount oflhe drawing. The larger the
fund 10 be distributed III gifts he create.
will be the gift awarded to each lucky
stakeholder and tie more the amount re-
allied by the Library. TO have a full
drawing is so manilcstly TO the interest Of
those Interested, that, rather than have q
| fractional drawing on fGs Both lust, ]
deem it due TO the trust confided liz me by
the ticket-holders and the Public Library
of Kentucky, that short postponement be
made TO enable me to dispose of the unsold
tickets and have a tull drawing. Though
the very large amount now in bank would
enable us TO distribute very handsome
gifts. yet we should feel disappointed in
this our last concert. should we be- com
PEELED TO make Il fractional drawing. how
ever large. f.f, 4si -
We have received so very large num-
DER of letters from all parts OF the country
| from those most Interested, urging post
poneinent ii all the tickets be not sold by
| the Both, that we feeistrengthened in Oiir
sense of duty to the ticket holders and the
Public Library. to make the postponenicn,,
| Under the circumstances. we have deter
mined. in the interest of all parties. tC
postpone the concert and drawing to Sat
| nrday, February ~, 1873, at which time
tn, drawing will positively take place; aul
| as Il guarantee OF COOL faith toward tick
et-holders, we pledge ourselves to reiuns
to ;ifiy ticket-holder his money, upon pre-
sertation of His ticket, should the drawing
fail to come off on the day now nxed.5 Ths
past, we feel assured, will be sufficicn
guarantee to all interested that tlfey YiH
be honestly and fairly dealt with. Tn
money paid for tickets is saeredly preserv
ed against all contingencies until after tn,
payment of the gifts. after which the ex
pel1ses are to he reimbursed and the Pub
i lie Library Is to be paid its prntits.
i :.IHOS. z. BRAMLEFTF,
! Nov. 70: 1874. Agent and Manager
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17
Court Proceedings.

Court Proceedings.
On application of Jno. II. Reedy and
others for new road across the lands OF
I.emu ell and jacob Reedy, Commissioner
ordered to examine and report.
Last will and Testament of Vim. Redfern
decd. ordered to be recorded. -,I jas
Charles and Asbcrry Redfern qualified
as executors Of VIM. Redfcrn. deed.
Will OF Catharine Elton, ded. ordered to
be recorded.
81 NJ. stickley qualified as executor
of Catharine Elton. deed.
Will OF VIM. Breediove recorded.
Elizabeth Wright was appointed Ad-
ministratrix of VIM, Wright deed.
VIM. Lochmitler appointed Admir-. Of est
of Rachael Gable, deed.
J. Il Sherman appointed Admr. of N
G. Sherman, deed. :. t.,ra.- -.....-..
The last will Of Magdalena HuIhlle
decd, admitted to record.
Amos N. stickley ordered to open road
peti,ioned for in Davis Township.
On application of Michael Wine and
others for new road in Lee Township
Commissioner ordered to examine and re-
port.
Ephraim Baker appointed Admir-. d. b
II. c. TIA. oil Jacob Roxenbarger decd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17
IiiE NEW YORK TRIBUNE,
90 SO '.s5ss, ~ y, ss 9-a.r,
The Lead. * a mel an News
fn 1-sa@,-S" paper. -
FOUNDED BYUO !gA('EGREKI4l.

IL tie recent et.ct;,jns TIE pe"!.ie have de
5ciarnt!s IN Evu. 1hciesjv ia netkics anG ind,
.ps-ndsae.s in j,u nalisml II. TsskrFs shioll
yeats ago. deeia:ea .tiIst'it vas ret and. neve
nut w"ajd De apsrtf 6rgsn, claim The YER
diAt, ~ !he repaiar vinGieation al itSs.csnr
aad ecognjzes.in be result tie viitc aaf tEt
sil ie TO- reto"ni and inte2iitY il ge,sefnment
raVeys. ifusin5 ttie osuipaisf " rich has iusl
clnfdd JaE II BUSgh Mas iuiir paintaited IL
ri sh; ~ q tiyit u the = Leading sa.+i,':s t.
Se~iaps per = This r&siritn itltss tsif snt.
sats 'ils ion 'ltser ing, sin'n2 eiisf fsassns:
1t p9's:i sh 81 AL ilc news, esriiei no ui ~
'pd more NJ, lily only tl.an otli,i .pxpei
| L insists Or peact ttlioug i.,ut stiir whole
country, tie ri;.bt ute local selfg1vs,nmen,
and the protection ot ali classes in Re exercise
o; ttbelt Just ana iegai rights. -t.-,5trsf
1t advocates Confidence a d'godfeeiing be-
tween North and S5uth and labors for an
honest and absdin e r"copciiiation.. r-
1t maAutains isira, IS aud eandor toward all
I, public iacn and qaedioas, AID dignity and
| cnartesy toward sssocistas aud rivSls. 'e
! Il! publishes scientific news, reports di
cassiefs and discoveries 10 degree OF fuliness
aud accuracy never befpIe attsinea sy any
| peper: Is ..a,-s
i ;, 1t gives e7ery c'eek len or more columns OF
! the most care ftlls prepared sgIicuiturs
alettcr curing the year. much more in the
| sgst eeete than the eaure cantents OF aug othe;
| Ing Il department OF which an eminent egrl
| cal tnssi editor said. alt has done more Il
nsae good farmers than any other intaence
which ever existed - fsSrtoi.t gstsr {,.
| Ia hss pnb iiahcd &c ries of scientific an d
! literary extras which have met a wder ssie
! anu more emphatic popular approval thkn any
| similar publication OF the kind. II
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

r CALIFoRNlA, SALMON FOR THE SouTH
BR.tNCH. The U.9S..Fish Commission has
consigned $1,000 young California; s almoE
to Mr.. Kercheval, OF this place, for stock
ing the South Branch during this week :.
This fish is held i'll high esteem for the TIA
BILE, is very profile, adapted to clear, fresh
waters ted by spring. and the enterprise
deserves sus"ess. The fish reached here
yesterday. in a healthy condition, and are
Il, our waters South Branch TatelNgc"'
Ger,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

The Committee on Courts OF Justice
reported, in response to a res"ia'lon,
that persons elected to county offices at
the election on the Sd ult were not az
titled to qualify, but that elections + :
county officers must take place on the
4th Thursday in May, and that the
present incumhents must continue 10
fulfil the duties OF their respective Of
| fees until their successors are duly
qualified, viz: until July !, 1875. The
report gave rise to long debate.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

Our neighbor of the News" says: last
Wednesday two young gentlemen of Win
the holy bonds of marriage. We trust they
may have long life and merry one" A
young lady remarks that she can't see any
thing merry" about that marriage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

A gentleman of this county raised $50
bushels Of bees on about one-third Of In
acre of ground. or at the rate ofI200 bush
eisto the acre. He estimates their value
NJ about one hail the value of corn. for
three hundred dollars worth Of feed for
rfr-..-s..tt
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17
rraxs always in Advance $500 A YEAR
Postage Prepaid by the Publishei

Two Copies for $3.50; Three copies for $3.50
Postage prepaid the Club, with copy of the su.
perb mezzotint al 26 "Washington's First Inter
view with his wife, to the person getting up the club
SCOPES for $780, copies for IL copies $1s 90
Postage Pre-pai on the Club, with beth extra
copy Of the magazine and the superb mezzotint,
sWashugton's First Interview with his Wife, to the
the person getting up the club.
Address, postpaid, sa
CHARLES J. PE'TFeoN.
s - ts.;i SO Chestnut ST., Phiis dslphiA h.
epss1s seat sratsaa wrntl4 fN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

From our Cumberland exchanges we
learn the borrowing particulars of a dis
tressing case of accidental shooting which
occurred OH Friday last near Frankfort,
Mineral county: 1t seems that Messrsi Jno
Lawson Blue. SON of the late Garrett l..
Blue, OF this county, and Isaac George.
both residents Of the vicinity of Frankfort.
onFtheir way for hunting expedition.
were riding along the. road, both on one
horse. Blue being III front and carrying a
aioadetf gun. Suddenly the Horse atnm-
bed and fell. and iii the crash Che gun
was discharged, the conteiIts eltefing the
breast Of mir: George. killing him instant
~. Mr.. George, we ultderstaisl; leaves a
wife and three or fadf children South
DsmrsA JnssslsgsssUrr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17
Miscellaneous.
ty7AsH. CITY. VA. MIDLAND &
IL st3nEAT SOUTHERN. L Z.

>
w GREAT SOUTHERN, Il K.
D.ub.e Daily, Between Danville and Wash
ingtnn, Raiiinere Phil adelphia and New iork
Bet cen BAltinure AID DanTille withou
onaud after Monday. Aug 9;h 1874.
SUUTHWAkD--l.e leave Baltimore h:Go a
III and $500 %. n i.enve W ASKING ion I, 0s a. m
and 7, 1s .. u, Aicxsnd,ia So . M. and 1863
p. IL. a. ardsls,iise II. .: ~ and 100 n'gh'
Charlottesville .. j. M and IL DO a. m L}nch-
bur 500 4. IL. and AIS m, ana arrive at
Danvilie i0,p, NJ. eld 81 a. M connect tiny
at Gordoesviio with fig ehesarcske ana onie
Railroad Fast and " est; at iynchburg, with
rtantic, Miss nd Chin, 70 West and South
vest and ut Danyille, wltE the Piedm"nt Air.
line to all points in North and South Carolins,
Georgia tlorida and the South"es
kD-l.eave snyi' DO a. M;
and A 90 D. M Lyncbburg atc,o a III and
10 Is y. M Charlottesville IL ,U2 phi. aud |, a.
n Gordnnsyilie at $50 p nj. ana z re a. IN :.
arrive at Al, xandrla 5 80 2. N. ard 6:l5 a. IN.
Washington 6.33 p III and $50 a. m. ard at
Baltimore so p. M. ard 8 90 a. n connecting
al Lypchburg wiIh4tIsins from West OF A. ).
30. r. e.: al ca ,rlpt.esvilie, with trains to
AMI from the Virgin iaFS prings and The West;
1t Washington, IL. de West md. all the
eities;at assa stflnores, to- Hpiiade'phia
sDdNew York ,.,,s,.....ss
MANASs AZ sisAYI s ION Passei s-e 'raln
leaves Alexandria Aily excspt Sunday ii $50
/ M fesse. Manassas thc,l,n s Is a. IN; and
arrive arrives A Mi asburg Junction
l2;40 D. vi I.eayes- Stra sburs at 100 J.. ~.
and arrive 4, Manssss j., 30 pm. eddnec-
ing 10 Washington and the . NORTH .slh's
tfsn m kes .ea"se cpnne etiop. ct ntrashurg,
with til e mail train os.the, Valley Road, 10
Orkney, ana kswlty Springs aad ail pnin'..
Westward. aIp to Winchester and Capon ard
Jordan White Su1pbur Springs. 40
Special attention is called i, tie fart thai
fuil sappls of9throug Il tickeis Il" all foints
soush Dany islt-is now eherrd Al tn. princi
pal offices 81 Tbs Company.
I'm 49,.
lie. fS If ;spn9'faif 70 50. n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17
iIistn viii BE- The LGckI &s.a,

WTYho will b The LIc&J Ga-s.
We learn that The Howe Machine
Company, of So North Charles Street,
Baltimore, has purchased two fine gold
hunting case Watches, valued at 500
each, which they propose to present as
prizes to theh' Agents, with appropriate
Inscriptions. ( One to the Agent who
has made tie most sales for them, and
the other to the one who has collected
the largest amount Of money for them,
within a given time. We would Xix,
to be a Sewing Machine Agent about
Christmas time, as the fortunate man
will have good reason to be proud OF
his valuable prize.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

A new Lutheran Church has been
recently erected on 'Foln's Brook. short
disean,'e from Mi Olive. 1t is very neat
building handsomely painted and frescoed
The carpenter work. Vas done by Mr.
Fsller,the painting by ar Samuel Painter
the frescoing. by Mr.. Roup of New Mar
ket and the benches were made by Mr.
Melhorn Of this ptsce, it..nsh be- dedi
Gated next spring.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

Rev. G. l.. Leyburn hss rendered his
resignation as pastor of the I.oudoun
3 rect Presby terrain congregation, Win
chester and announced that he has ac-
cepted mission to Athens. Greece.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

We are sorry to record the death OF
Anna Maria. little daughter of Capt. w.
IL. Rice, near New Maj ket, Va, on Sth
inst. aged years, 4saousls and days.
The parents and relatives have our sym
Bathy and best wishes. i'll their bercsve-
ment ...-.r ...l ..t.- +.-r
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Rafesuider fell down the
stair steps. at the residence OF Mr.. Few, in
this place Oh last Monday evening. She
was severely bl USED but her injuries are
not thought to be Of a serious character.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

The mein bers of Cass!a Lodge had quite
pleasant time on last Friday night
About four gal Ions OF oysters disappeared.
several short speeches were. made and
everything passed off pleasantly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-12-17

The Mckay property in this place was
sold by Special Comr. ". I. Williams on
Friday, 9th inst. TO J. ". Danner, OF this
place, at sl5dE, |