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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Mr.. Henry Buckenman, an employee on
B. & o. r. R., had three ribs broken by
being crushed ~betM cen two ears, near
North Mountain depot, on Thursday. He
was endeavoring to put in the coupling
pins.-Mdrtinsburg Independent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Cubs CAPTURED,

Cubs Captured.
Last week while Mr.. Jacob Scrogham
was out bee hunting in the B.ue Ridge,
on Meadow Run, near Turks Gap, his
dogs freed three little bear cubs up in the
top OF pine tree. The cubs had evident
ly lost their mother, and were crying, and
eating the pine boughs. Trying to cap
ture them, one was killed by the dogs
another escaped, and the third was taken
The little fellow is black bear, weighing
about ten pounds, and is fast being
domesticated. = Stdunton Tind.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Another match game of base ball will
be played at the usual place next Satur-
day afternoon. The company of the la
dies is earnestly and most respectfully So
hcited, as some of the young gentlemen
are OF the opinion that this will be the last
opportunity OF displaying their skill dur
Ing the season.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Girl Lost and Found Dead.

A daughter of Hamilton Dodd, who
lives in the Blue Ridge, in the upper end
of this county. some two weeks ago, start
ed on visit across the Ridge and lost her
way and died before she was found. 1t is
supposed she froze to death in the snow
on the night Of the 2Sth ult. She was
gone about week before search was
commenced, and was found in hollow
tree, where it Is supposed she had taken
shelter from the snow, and there died.
Page Gourtcr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

The Washington Department of Agri-
culture state in their report for May that
returns from sixty-four counties in vir-
glnia indicate fine prospect for wheat,
and that no county fails to show an
average condition. Wheat growers are
delighted and the crop prospect is finer
than at amy time since 1866, at this
season
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

1t is generally predicted that harvest
hands will be scarce this season. We do
not know the cause unless it is that large
number of ablebodied men have made en-
gagements to play base bali.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

We occasionally receive anonymous
communications. Our rule in regard to
them is never suspended. We will not
publish any communication unless it is
accompanied by the name of the author.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Child Fatally Burned.

A little child Of Mr.. C. w. Cooper, re-
siding near the Bloomery Mills, on the
Shenandoah river, accidently fell in the
fire about IL O'Clock on Tuesday morning
last. and was 80 severely burned that, after
lingering in terrible agony, death ensued
about three hours afterward.-Spirtto of
.JefgrsOn
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Mr.. VIM. Cook, of London, with % ex-
cursionists of England passed through
this place on the B. & O. R. r. on last
Monday As they did not tarry long, our
reporter was not able to gather the full
particulars of the proposed excursion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

One night last week some thief or
thieves, entered the meat house OF Reuben
Somers who lives near Stony Man. in this
county, and took tl,erefrom about $50
pounds of bacon, a lot of soap and one
pioW ulate.-Courier,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

A new horse disease, of serious nature
is prevailing in Rockingham county. Sew
eral horses have recently died. Bleeding
at the nose is one OF the symptoms of the
disease.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Orkney Springs.


Orkney Springs.
The Richmond Enquirer says:-These
Springs are situated in Shenandoah coun-
ty, Virginia, on the eastern slope of the
North mountain, and Immediately on the
Moorefield and Mt. Jackson Turnpike.
The distance to- the last named PLACE, a
point coanmonyto the Manassas Gap or
Valley railroad and Valley turnpike, is
eleven miles. They have the advantage
of great elevation, and are singularly ex-
empt from damp, impure atmosphere, fogs
and miasmatic exhalations.
Orkney Springs has beer. resorted to by
invalids and pleasure seekers for more
tn an three quarters of century, and
used to be knownas "The Yaller Springs
Such designation, together with a rude
imitation of a human hand, was not un-
frequently seen surmounting the trunks OF
forest trees to guide the traveller along
devious mountain road. The name was
probably suggested by the yellow, hydrat-
ed peroxide of iron preeipitated in abun-
dance from chalybeate waters upon the
escape OF carbonic acid. 1t was in years
passed almost exclusively frequented by
the substantial farmers of Shenandoah and
Rockingham, whose custom it was satter
harvest to load up their families, furni-
ture, cooking utensils, &C., and repair to
its fountains for health and pleasure.
The wagons were usually drawn by four
large and fine horses, loaded down With
leather. and not unfrequently gingling
with bells Log cabins, enclosing an
area of about ten acres, yearly awaited
their coming, and rs soon as preparations
for their stay were completed. the stiffness
of the place was broken by the clear ring
ing notes of rosy checked girls, and the
sharp crack of the rifle.
Hunting, target-shooting, running, leap
ing, &C., were the manly sports that en-
gagged the stalwart men OF that day. When
the chase or match was ended. and their
evening repast over, the Young people
would arrange themselves for the dance
They had no knowledge of "polkas,"
swaltzes,'' or "cotiIiions brent new frae
France but 10 the lively airs of Leather
Breeches," kiss Ne Swcetly," and MOL
lie Put the Kettle on"
"Jigs, strathspeys, and reels,
Put life and mettle in their heels"
Now, however. like every other place,
Orkney looms up underlined, with new
and elegant hotels, complete in all apart
ments, not to be outdoire either in fashion
or comfort by its competitors, so numcr-
osts In this grand Old Statp,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Elders Cowgirl and Pirkey will hold a
protracted meeting at Fairview, beginning
on Sunday, 3lst day of MAY 1874.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

The building OF the new urt-House
for Rockingham county vas let on Tues
day TO Julius G. Holmes, of Charlestown,
w. Va, at 81, 450.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Joseph E. Gardner, OF Mt. Jackson, was
granted patent OH Tuesday tor mid
dlings purifier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

The Colorado potato bug has made its
appearance in this place. The people are
beginning to fear the loss Of their potato
crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Massanutten mountains have been on
fire for about ten days. the fire has been
hear the lower end of the mountain
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Cellars should now receive attention
and disinfectants be used. Whit ewashing
is now in order and everybody wants to
know where to get good lime.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Caution to purchasers of the Peruvian Syrup "a
protected solution of the protoSide of ircn Beware
of being deceived by of the preparations of Peru
Wan Bark, Bark and lron which may be offered to
you. Every bottle of genuine has Peruvian syrup
mot Peruvian Bark own in the glass. Exam inc
the bottle before purchasing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

A patent has BEEN granted to NJ. Hook
man of Maurertown for fertilizer
spreader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

DIED.

At her residence, in Mt. Crawford, Saturday,
May 9th Mrs. Lydia Myers aged 70 years, II months
and ID days. She was pious, worthy Christian wo-
man, and had been member of the Thinker church
many years. Funeral services the occasion Of
On the 10th of May, Andrew Larkins, aged 50 years
months and 20 days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Misther Editor,

Misther Editor,
~ Sure It's raYthe- be yant
the time for rhoasting ares, but if a small
smather of corn bread wuld phase ye, it's
at yer honor's sarvice.
Ye, h0nor's sarvant,
BRIDGET O'FLABERTY,
Thank yon, Bridget, we accept the invi-
tation and will call at the first opportunity.
Perhaps. this week.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Every Day Wants,

8Vs1y 1ay Wants.
Youman's Dictionary of every day
wants is book which will be found use
full in every profession and in every fam
lily. 1t contains 10000 receipts. Agents
for this work are making handsome wages.
For full description Of the work, address
FRANK N. REED,
Publisher
l39 Eighth Street,
New W rk
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Suicide,

SUICIDE.
On Friday evening last, Mrs. Catherine
Good, a respectable lady, who resided near
Nswtown, was found dead in stable loft on
her premises, lying upon her face, with
her jugular vein severed. A razor was
lying by her side. When discovered she
had been dead for some hours. Coroner
j. n. Meade Summoned a jury of inquest,
who, attei viewing the body and hearing
the testimony. were Dt the opinion that it
was 'clear case of suicide" Mrs. Good
was about fifty years ofage.-Win. Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
MAKES THE. WEAK STRONG.

The Peruvian Syrup, a Protect
ed Solution Of the P3'OtOc5tfe Of
Iron, Is so combined as to have
the character of an aIinse,et, as
easily digeSted and 0sSi1,siIltted
aCith the blood as the simplest
food. 1t Increases the quantity
Of Natures OtCn VitaEiSisaV
Agent, Iron in the blood, and
cures SO thousand ills, " simply
IyT0saiilO sI1o, Invigor0tiasg and
TSfaIiSi,sO the System. The en-
Tichetl Hsal vit0IizetI blood per-
2neates every part of the body,
repairing damages end waste,
searching OFT morbid secre-
tons, and feaviseg nothing for
disease to feed aspon.
This is the secret Of the 1U01a-
dc1Jss1 success of this remedy in
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhna, Boils, Nervous Affections,
Chiils and Fevers, Humors,
Loss of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and GU diseases originating IN
q bad state of the blood, or &C.
conap0asied By debility or a LoaO
state of the system. Being FREQ
from alcohol, in any form, its
eseergising effects are not fol-
toaced bU corresponding aeGc-
ton, bat, are permanent, i,sfs1-
sing strength, vigor, and ,ees0
life into all parts Of the system.
and building ae2o an Iron Con-
stitaIti0n.
Thousands h1Ve been cha9s1ed
By the asse of this remedy. from
s0eGe, sichJy, suffering cre0-
tat1'es, to strong, healthy, and
happy men and ac03,ae71; and
S7aU0titIs cannot reasonable hes
St1te to give it a trial.
See that each bottle has PERIL.
Wan SYRUP blos0ss IN the glass.
Pamphlets Free.
SETH ". F0WLE & SONS, Proprietors,
No. Milton Place, Boston.
SOLD BIT DRuGcIsrs eENERALLx
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Land f.. sale

1s9S Qf Sa5es
Ilon is called to the advertisement
lblrd and Walto commissioners for
sale OF land.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Wood Wanted.
Several loads of good wood wanted al
this office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

The Chr istian Age is a new paper and
though in the first year OF its existence, its
success is unquestioned. DIR. F.M. Deems
is managing editor, assisted by Arnold
Guyot. L. l.. D.. John f. Hurst, D. D., F.
w. Upham, L. j.. D., Taylor Lewis: LID.
r. 8. Moran, D. D., and VIM. S. Plumer.
D. D., L. L. D. The paper after the first
of July will be issued as weekly. The
Christian Age will be sent monthly until
July and thereafter weekly for one year,
together with the great historic picture
United States Publishing Co. for the Chris
tan Age, ID University Place, New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

We have received the catalogue Of the
officers and students of the University 0i
Virginia, for the year 1874. There were
present during the last year 1853 students.
of whom 1870 were from Virginia. Eac!:
Senatorial District IS permitted to send
one student, who will be exempt from
the payment of matriculation and tuition
fees and rents, an amount Of $l20 to $3.50
The district of Shenandoah aud Page will
be vacant at the end OF the present session.
Appointments will be made on the 29th
day of June. Applications should be adj
dressed to the Chairman of the Faculty.
At the annual meeting of the Shenan-
doah Valley Agricultural Society, the fol-
lowing officers were elected:.
President-John NJ. Miller of Frederick
County. ;,
Vice Presidents-Chages T.. Wood, OF
Frederick; Fl. L. D. Lewie of Clarke; Da-
vid Shoemaker Of Jefferson; Frank Silver
Of Berkeleyi1Iarc B. Buck of Warren
G. S. Meem Of Shenandoah; R. H. Delaney
Of Loudon;M W. Frye of Hardy; Samuel
Davidson Of Inorganic. E. Beall of Hamp-
SHIRE; Jas. H: Kemp of Page.
Iiseegenatioa.
The passengers on the Western bound
passenger train on the c. & {. R. X. were
shocked Wednesday morning to see q
couple-a negro aid white woman get
aboard at Lewisburg. w. Va, on their
way to Ohio to get married. The man
was of gingerbread color, about 20 years
of age, and the woman was a good looking
girl, recently from England, and about
30 years of age. They did not conceal
the purpose Of their journey, and the
spectators were Disguised at seeing the
girl tying his cravat in wifeIy sort Of
vay.-Stuunton Fi1d.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Quite serious accident occurred at the
lime kiln OF Carson & Co., one day last
geek, Richard Walker, colored hand in
the employ of the Coznpany, was hauling
rock to the kiln; just as he was about to
turn his cal t into the kiln blast went of,
scattering the rock all around him, one
struck him just above aad back of tie
frontal bone, breaking the skull for some
four inches, little hopes are entertained Of
his recovery. We wonder if habit is not
shaking the hands somewhat careless III
blasting - Warren Sent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

SEEDs.-I have just received from the celebrated
and reliable firm of D. Lapdreth Son. Phila., q fuI
supp of garden seeds warranted fresh and genuine
Catalogues furnished free upon application. B
Schmitt. jeb 5-7mo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Twelve Months at ALBANY.

Margaret Robinson,a colored girl. about
II years old, was tried in this place on
Saturday last for robbing the U. S mail.
The larceny was committed at the Uni
versity of Virginia, and the amount 50.
The girl sent another colored girl named
Alice Alestock to the post Office to ask for
letter directed to Alice Gordon, and
then distracted the4noney. Judge G. Il
O'Ferrall appeared as her counsel without
compensation, and made a strong effort in
her behalf The jury brought in ver-
dict of guilty. and his Honor, Judge Rives
sentenced her to twelve months hard
labor in the penitentiary at Albany
Rock. Reg
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
Notice NO. 4.

All accountssarA no due and immcdi-
ate payment is desired. Wheat corn anG
rye will be taken in payment, but no OBJ
lection M"~.o to greenbacks. Give atten-
ton to this notice and obiige.
.un S. A BANNER
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
BUSINESS LOCALS.

| The American Sardine Co.'S Boneless Sardines ARE
much better less than half the cost of imported
| Sardines. mar 81 Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

Those OF our citizens who planted
al years ago, are now reaping the reward
of their labor. Many others should follow
their exaap pie. 1t would be good plan
to organize an improvement company with
the view of securing ornamental trees
along the streets and park on the public
grounds near tie depot. We have beauti-
tul grounds and well laid off town, lit
tie effort upon the part OF our citizens
would make Woodstock one of the most
pleasant towns in the Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
"Jigs, strsthspeys, and reels.
Put life and mettle in their heels"

Now, however. like every other place,
Orkney looms up modernized, with new
and elegant hotels, complete in ali apart
ments, not to be outdolre either in fashion
or comfort by its competitors, so numcr-
-os,s in this grand Old State,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21

disease.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-05-21
BUILD. NC FELT

A DVERT1SERS should send to Geo. P. Rowell l.
1ACo, Al Park Row, N. Y, for their Eight-paxe
Pamphlet, containing lists of 5000 newspapers show
ing the cost Of advertising. Mailed free.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-08-13

SINCE the hydrOphOba discussion there
has been little said of the virtues of the
dog, and during the prevalence of a midsunl-
mer madness even more to be summed, there
has been no room in the papers for tales of
sagacity or magnanimity on the part of our
honest four-fOOtcd friends. But in the
drcary wastes of scandal and malicious COS
sip which people of respectable appearance
and mainly decent regulations have been in
dustrously circulating for years, and have
now forced into print to weigh down the
mails, there is one story which need not put
any respectable dog to the blush. We give
it in the hope that hereafter the noble ami
nal may have better show in the exchange
es. a Delaware dog named Carlo was the
devoted friend OF Delaware cat named
Dick. Dick allowed his appetite to run
away with him, and attempted the expert
ment of swallowing a needle and thread
which had found its way into his dinner
The needle stuck in his throat, and Carlo
was called in as consulting physician. His
surgery consisted simply in steadily licking
the cats neck, with an occasional pressure
of the tongue, as if to force the point of the
needle through to the surface. After con-
thinning this operation through part of one
night aud through two days success crowned
his efforts, and he had the satisfaction of
drawing out the needle with his teeth Peo-
pie who doubt the story are invited by the
Delaware paper to call and see not only the
cat and the dog, but the needle sticking in a
fence, and the wound in the cats neck both
animals can be placed upon the stan:l And
in the way of circumstancial evidence that is
good deal.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-08-13

Mr.. SAMUEL TUUREEE, of Syracuse IIioh
School, stated before the Institute of Instruc-
ton that one conspicuous difference between
the German and American systems is seen
in the strict concentration of authority and
responsibility in a few capable persons under
the former, as compared with its extreme
dispersion under the latter. sin the United
States" he said, ''thc final arbitcrs of all
educational questions are the town commits
tees. These are elective, constantly chang
ing. not professional educators, rarely con-
tanning even one teacher, and are endowed
with greater power than nybody in des-
potlc Prussia. The anarchy in our system
is, however, most clearly accomplished in the
growing lack OF correlation and mutual adj
Justmcnt between our various higher institu-
tons. So many new departments, cXacting
little or no preparation in applicants for adj
mis- 81 IN, have been added to the old colleges,
that they have almost superseded the purely
secondary school. Every institution, in the
fierce competition for patronage, looks out
solely for ITS own interest, regardless of what
becomes of American education. This, by
all definitions, is anarchy" Mr. Thurber
acknowledged the difficulty of dcvising the
proper remedy for such evils as he described.
The American dread of centralized authority
must be III some measure overcome, and
teachers must agree as to what they will
recommend. The combined power of cduca-
tors in harmony as to what they want can
hardly be resisted.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-08-13

and facilities for acquiring at least some
knowledge of letters and figures, nothing
can be more painful, nothing more deplora-
BILE. and nothing more disgraceful than that
of total illiterate preacher beating the
pulpit, dashing 10 pieces pitchers, glasses,
and lamps; quoting by guess Scriptural proofs
nowhere to be found in the Bible-in Gact,
lying on God. The church may be Justly
called the ante-chamber to Heaven, where
the soul is dressed and prepared for eternal
bliss, or hoodwinked, chained, and hurried
on to a world of lost spirits.
Thus the church should select her most
intelligent, virtuous, and gifted men to FIJI
the pulpit-thc most responsible position
known to mankind.
Saturday, the 25th, the association hay
ing completed all business of interests to
the churches within the district, adjourned
TO meet on Sunday at the A. NJ. L. church
to pass the day in religious exercises. Ac-
cOrding to promise, at II A. NJ. the Rev.
George Robinson mounted the pulpit, the
place for which he seems % have been born,
took his text from Galatians, iii !; chap. oo5th,
and moved of with all the grace and ease
which raises the pulpit orator so far above
all other speakers. Although the church
was crowded to its utmost capacity, and as
many on the outside knceling on the grass,
sitting on chairs, in buggies. wagons, &C.,
Mr.. Robinson swayed the attentive assem-
bly, at pleasure, made we'll defined points at
every attempt, which stood out IN bold relief
challenging the contradiction of the scOtler
and the skeptic, condemned vice, and pointed
to sure rewards of virtue. An hour brought
him to close by exposing to view the pun
ishment which awaits the coming of the I'M
godly. Then, drawing aside the curtain and
letting the weary soul, by imagination, catch
a faint glimpse Of its future home, which in
spired each heart with emotions of renewed
hopes. Mr.. Robinson was appointed on
missionary work; it is a hard work when
we'll done. But Mr.. Robinson is fully equal
to the demands of the situation aside from
his thorough knowledge Of the Scriptures ;
will win for him the love and esteem of per-
sons wherever he goes.
Sunday evening Rev. William Young, of
the A. NJ. Il. church of Monticello closed
the exercises of the association with SER
mon, taking his text from st. John, iii; II,
which he made very appropriate to the occa-
sion, holding. his audience spell-bound to
the close, and left impressions upon the heart
which will never die.
Thus ended the association with general
shaking of hands and affectiona:e farewells.
All returned home, we believe, a wiser and
better people, after spending four days in the
association which has for its. object to prove
to the world the progressive spirit among our
colored people Of Arkansas.
Yours, &C.,
JAMES Ii. SMITH.